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Paddle Comparison

Battle Paddles El Toro vs Bread & Butter Shogun

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Bread & Butter Shogun

Higher Swing Weight (power) (115.73 vs 117.53, +1.80)

Hand Speed

Battle Paddles El Toro

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (115.73 vs 117.53)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Shogun

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.93 vs 5.96, +0.03)

Value

Battle Paddles El Toro

Lower effective price ($134.10 vs $170.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Battle Paddles
Bread & Butter

Model

El Toro
Shogun

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

115.73
117.53

Twist Weight

5.93
5.96

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$149.00
$189.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$134.10
$170.99

Battle Paddles

El Toro

$134.10 (was $149.00)

Bread & Butter

Shogun

$170.99 (was $189.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Battle Paddles El Toro if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (115.73 vs 117.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $37 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Bread & Butter Shogun if…

  • You want more power — SW 117.53 is 1.80 points higher.

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