Gherkin
Wraith E
Elongated16mmGen 3
The Gherkin Wraith E is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle. It generates elite spin (81th percentile) with elite power and average pop. It has a heavier, head-leaning swing weight that favors power and plow-through over hand speed, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$135.00
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Performance
Spin2061 rpm(81)
Power (serve mph)56.7(82)
Pop (volley mph)36.2(50)
Swing weight116.0(63)
Twist weight6.0(22)
Balance point24.1 cm(65)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight8.0 → 8.0 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight116.0 → 116.0 ±0
Twist weight5.96 → 5.96 ±0
Balance point24.1 → 24.1 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight116.0(63)
Twist weight6.0(22)
Balance point24.1 cm(65)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 3
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
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- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 116.0
- Twist weight
- 5.96
- Balance point
- 24.1 cm
- Spin
- 2,061 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 66/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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