Gherkin Draco Fourth Session

Other players were using the Draco for sessions two and three so there’s probably about six hours of play time going into session four. Not quite sure if the Gherkin Draco is broken in, but it does feel more consistent (although that could just be me getting used to the paddle).

Some drives still went long but that’s probably me winding up too much. Soft shots at the kitchen have more feel than before, but the pop and power are there when you want it. And yes, the thonk hollow sound is still deafening.

Again, my main gripe is the shape or feel of the handle. Even before adding overgrip, the handle felt chunky. The Bread and Butter Loco and the Draco both sport handles that are 5.25-in in circumference. But the Draco just feels bigger or not as compressible. I’m getting used to it since it doesn’t bother me much, but I feel the paddle would be more maneuverable for me if the handle was smaller. 

Going to mainly use the Draco for another week to see if I can feel any more changes with additional play time.