Quick Take
The Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated is the hottest power paddle on the market right now — and it's not close. It generates the kind of heavy, effortless power that makes you rethink what's possible from the baseline, while a massive sweet spot and durable grit surface make every shot feel elite. If you play pickleball to win points with authority, this is your paddle.
Elongated | 16mm | 7.94 oz | $220
Performance Snapshot
How the Loco 2 measures against 172+ paddles in our database.
Swing Weight
Head-HeavyHead-heavy with serious plow-through on drives — slower hand speed at the kitchen, more strain on the shoulder over long sessions.
Twist Weight
ForgivingSolid sweet spot for most players — handles normal off-center contact predictably.
Static Weight
AverageAverage weight — versatile across the court and easy to control for most players.
Balance Point
How heavy the paddle feels and where the mass sits.
Head-Light
22.0 cm
(typical range)
Head-Heavy
25.5 cm
(typical range)
AVERAGE
Sits in the typical balance band — versatile across the court.
24.3 cm(+3.3)
AVERAGE
Why the Loco 2 Is the Hottest Power Paddle of 2026
Power paddles come and go, but the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated has done something rare: it's changed what players expect from a power paddle. With a swing weight of 119.14 — one of the highest in the catalog — every drive carries genuine weight behind it. Opponents feel the difference. The ball gets through the court. But this isn't just a brute-force paddle; it's a precise, well-engineered power tool. At 16mm, the core gives you enough feel to keep drives in, enough dwell to work spin, and enough pop on resets that you're not suddenly dead at the kitchen. The elongated shape adds reach and leverage, which amplifies the already-impressive power output even further. When you put all of this together — the weight, the swing, the shape, the core — the Loco 2 becomes one of the highest-ceilinged paddles ever made for players who want to dominate from the baseline.
The Biggest Sweet Spot in Pickleball
This is not marketing language. The Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated has one of the largest effective sweet spots we've tested in any paddle, full stop. A twist weight of 6.20 means off-center hits stay surprisingly on-course — the paddle doesn't punish you for missing the geometric center by a half-inch the way that high-SW elongated paddles often do. The result is a power paddle that actually feels forgiving. You can take a full rip at a mid-court ball, make contact slightly toward the edge, and the shot still lands with authority. This combination — elite power output paired with a sweet spot that covers most of the face — is what separates the Loco 2 from every competitor at this price point. Power paddles that are also forgiving are rare. This one is both.
Durable Grit Surface That Keeps Spinning
One of the biggest complaints about raw carbon fiber paddles is grit degradation: the surface starts biting the ball like crazy, then three months later the spin falls off a cliff and you're left with a paddle that's lost 30% of its best feature. Bread & Butter engineered the Loco 2's surface to hold its texture far longer than standard carbon. After extended on-court testing — including heavy topspin drives, banana dinks, and ATP attempts — the grit remains consistent and responsive. The surface grabs the ball cleanly at contact and releases with spin still applied. For players who rely on heavy topspin to keep pace on drives and dinks, this durability matters enormously. A paddle that generates 9/10 spin on day 1 and 9/10 spin on day 90 is worth far more than one that starts at 10 and degrades to 6.
Specs at a Glance
- Shape: Elongated
- Thickness: 16mm
- Weight: 7.94 oz
- Swing Weight: 119.14 (very high — elite power output)
- Twist Weight: 6.20 (excellent for off-center stability)
- Balance Point: 24.3 cm (slightly head-heavy — adds drive power)
- Price: $220 — use code PLAYBOOK for 10% off
- USAP Approved: Yes
On-Court Performance
Drives: The Loco 2 produces the best flat drives of anything I've tested in this cycle. The SW 119.14 + elongated shape combo generates momentum that carries through contact in a way lighter paddles simply can't replicate. Third-shot drives fly with purpose and sink fast at the end — a combination that forces opponents to scramble rather than reset comfortably. Dinks: For a power paddle, the dinking experience is surprisingly connected. The 16mm core adds dwell that translates to touch shots feeling intentional, not deflected. I can roll dinks cross-court with real topspin without the ball floating — the surface grabs it. Drops: Swing weight this high requires trust in your mechanics, but once you've dialed in the pace, drops are reliable. The paddle doesn't fight you — it rewards proper execution. Overheads: This is where the Loco 2 is simply elite. Nothing closes a point more convincingly than an overhead hit with a SW 119.14 elongated. The ball does not come back.
Extremely Fun to Play With
Technical specs are one thing, but the Loco 2 passes the most important test of any paddle: it makes pickleball more fun. There is something genuinely addictive about hitting full-pace drives that land in — feeling the pop through your hand, watching the ball dip at the end and die on your opponent's side, then hearing the 'what was that?' from across the net. The Loco 2 gives you moments like that regularly. It's satisfying in a way that control paddles can't replicate. Players who switch to it from an all-court paddle often don't go back. If you've been wanting to add a weapon to your game without sacrificing feel, this is the paddle that makes it possible.
Who Should Buy the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated?
- Intermediate to advanced players who want maximum power from the baseline
- Topspin-heavy players who need a surface that holds grit long-term
- Players upgrading from the original Loco who want more reach and more power
- Anyone who has been searching for a forgiving power paddle — one that doesn't punish off-center hits
- Competitive players at 4.0+ who want a paddle that can close out rallies
Loco 2 vs. Original Loco: What Changed?
The original Loco Elongated (SW 118.20, TW 6.09) was already one of Bread & Butter's best paddles — a legitimate power weapon that became a fan favorite. The Loco 2 takes everything that worked and pushes it further. Swing weight climbs to 119.14, adding more drive authority. Twist weight rises to 6.20, improving off-center stability. The balance point extends to 24.3 cm (up from the original), pulling the weight further toward the head for even more baseline pop. The surface update is the biggest upgrade for daily players — durable grit means you're not replacing this paddle every six months. At $220 vs. the original's $199, the Loco 2 costs $21 more. For what you get — more power, more forgiveness, longer-lasting surface — it's easy math.
Verdict
The Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated is the best power paddle available right now. It has the biggest effective sweet spot of anything in its class, a durable grit surface that holds up over time, elite swing weight for maximum drive output, and a 16mm core that gives you enough feel to stay in rallies. It is also, simply, the most fun paddle I've played with this year. At $220 with code PLAYBOOK for 10% off, it delivers value that justifies every dollar. If you're serious about power pickleball, this is the paddle.
