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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth vs Holbrook Aero

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 111.5, +5.03)

Hand Speed

Holbrook Aero

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 111.5)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Filth

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 5.82, +0.09)

Value

Bread & Butter Filth

Lower effective price ($148.50 vs $169.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Holbrook

Model

Filth
Aero

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
111.5

Twist Weight

5.91
5.82

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$165.00
$199.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.50
$169.99

Bread & Butter

Filth

$148.50 (was $165.00)

Holbrook

Aero

$169.99 (was $199.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You want more power — SW 116.53 is 5.03 points higher.
  • You're price-conscious — about $21 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Holbrook Aero if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (111.5 vs 116.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.

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