Gherkin Wraith S Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Price: $135. Swing weight: 107. Twist weight: 6.5. Weight: 7.96 oz. Power: 56.6 MPH. Spin: 2043 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Great value at $135 — cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
- Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.5 (61th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Advanced / Tournament Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 36.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $135, it's cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
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Gherkin
Wraith S
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.6 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower HighAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
107
6th percentile
Twist Weight
6.5
59th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.6 MPH
79th percentile
Pop
36.5 MPH
65th percentile
Spin
2043 RPM
Very High
Balance
232mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $135 — cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.5 (61th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Advanced / Tournament Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 36.5 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $135, it's cheaper than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
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