We covered the Gherkin Draco Hybrid in our earlier review — now it's time to give the Elongated and Widebody their own spotlight. These two shapes play meaningfully differently from each other and from the hybrid, making the full Draco line one of the more versatile paddle families available.
Specs at a Glance
- Core: 16mm
- Elongated — SW: 112.13, TW: 6.14, power
- Widebody — SW: 105.94, TW: 6.74, all-court
- Price: $179.99 — save 10% with code PLAYBOOK
Elongated: Reach and Pop
The Draco Elongated's SW of 112.13 gives you a moderate amount of driving power with the reach advantage of the longer face. The TW of 6.14 is respectable for an elongated, keeping off-center hits manageable. It's power-classified but plays more like a versatile all-court paddle that leans offensive.
Widebody: Big Sweet Spot, Big Stability
SW 105.94 and TW 6.74 make the Widebody the most forgiving Draco shape by a wide margin. It's maneuverable, stable on mishits, and rewards placement over power. Kitchen specialists and players who prefer consistency will find this shape ideal.
Verdict
The Gherkin Draco Elongated and Widebody round out a strong paddle family. At $179.99 with 10% off using PLAYBOOK, both shapes are well-priced for their specs. The Elongated favors offense; the Widebody favors consistency.
