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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Fat Boy vs Bread & Butter Loco

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 Fat Boy

Higher Swing Weight (power) (109.52 vs 108.06, +1.46)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (109.52 vs 108.06)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Fat Boy

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (7.39 vs 7.29, +0.10)

Value

Bread & Butter Fat Boy

Lower effective price ($170.99 vs $179.10, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter

Model

Fat Boy
Loco

Shape

Widebody
Widebody

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.1 oz

Swing Weight

109.52
108.06

Twist Weight

7.39
7.29

Play Style

control
power

Retail Price

$189.99
$199.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$170.99
$179.10

Bread & Butter

Fat Boy

$170.99 (was $189.99)

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Fat Boy if…

  • You want more power — SW 109.52 is 1.46 points higher.
  • You're price-conscious — about $8 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (108.06 vs 109.52) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.

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