{"product_id":"gherkin-draco-elongated-paddle","title":"Gherkin Draco Elongated Paddle","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Offer: £179.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOfficial RRP: \u003cs\u003e£189.99\u003c\/s\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-sale now live.\u003c\/strong\u003e Expected delivery: 5–6 June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGherkin Pickleball Draco Elongated Paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for players who want extra reach, added power potential and a more attacking feel on court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the elongated option within the Draco range, this paddle provides greater leverage through serves, returns, drives and counters. It is designed for confident players who like to dictate points, apply pressure and take control during fast exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is The Draco Elongated Best For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Draco Elongated is ideal for players who want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum reach across the court\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncreased power potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong drives and attacking shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreater leverage on serves and returns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfidence when countering and finishing points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose The Draco Elongated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated shape gives players extra reach and plough-through, making it a strong choice for aggressive players who enjoy attacking pickleball. It is particularly well suited to players who like to drive the ball, counter with pace and use added leverage to generate more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a paddle that supports a more offensive style of play, the \u003cstrong\u003eGherkin Pickleball Draco Elongated\u003c\/strong\u003e is the attacking option within the Draco range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoach Paul’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things Paul likes most about the Draco range is that players can choose a shape that genuinely complements their game rather than adapting their game to the paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Draco Elongated is ideal for players who want more reach, more leverage and greater attacking potential. It is a great option for confident players who like to take control of points and play positive, aggressive pickleball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, the best paddle isn’t necessarily the most powerful or the most expensive — it’s the one that gives you confidence every time you step onto the court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Coach Paul Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLittleport Aces Pickleball Club \u0026amp; ThePickleballHubUK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-Sale Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is available as part of our launch pre-sale offer. Expected delivery is 5–6 June. Launch price is £179.99, with the official RRP of £189.99 applying after the launch promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ThepickleballhubUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54056200569174,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0780\/7830\/files\/DSEP_2of6.jpg?v=1780243006","url":"https:\/\/thepickleballhubuk.com\/products\/gherkin-draco-elongated-paddle","provider":"ThepickleballhubUK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}