Gherkin Nightshade E Review
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Price: $135. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 6.01. Weight: 7.9 oz. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- Great value at $135 — cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $135, it's cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
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Gherkin
Nightshade E
This paddle delivers crisp 14mm feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 2All-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
57th percentile
Twist Weight
6.01
25th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
- +Great value at $135 — cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $135, it's cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
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