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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth 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 Filth

Higher Swing Weight (power) (116.53 vs 115.46, +1.07)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 115.46)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Loco

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 6.86, +0.95)

Value

Bread & Butter Filth

Lower effective price ($148.50 vs $179.10, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter

Model

Filth
Loco

Shape

Elongated
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.2 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
115.46

Twist Weight

5.91
6.86

Play Style

control
power

Retail Price

$165.00
$199.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.50
$179.10

Bread & Butter

Filth

$148.50 (was $165.00)

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You want more power — SW 116.53 is 1.07 points higher.
  • You're price-conscious — about $31 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.
  • You prefer the elongated shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the hybrid.

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (115.46 vs 116.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.86 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.
  • You prefer the hybrid shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the elongated.

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