Gherkin
Nightshade H
The Gherkin Nightshade H is a 14 mm hybrid pickleball paddle with a Carbon face. It generates below-average spin (44th percentile) with low power and average pop. It has a mid-range swing weight that balances power and maneuverability, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$135.00
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Performance
Spin2007 rpm(44)
Power (serve mph)54.6(15)
Pop (volley mph)36.2(46)
Swing weight113.0(42)
Twist weight6.2(32)
Balance point23.8 cm(43)
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Full specs
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core thickness
- 14 mm
- Build
- Gen 2
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
- Carbon
- Core type
- —
- Length
- —
- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 113.0
- Twist weight
- 6.15
- Balance point
- 23.8 cm
- Spin
- 2,007 rpm (Medium)
- Firepower
- 35/100
- Grip size
- 4.13 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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