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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth vs Holbrook Arma Metallic

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

Holbrook Arma Metallic

Higher Swing Weight (power) (116.53 vs 116.89, +0.36)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Filth

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 116.89)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Holbrook Arma Metallic

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 6.51, +0.60)

Value

Bread & Butter Filth

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

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Holbrook

Model

Filth
Arma Metallic

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
14mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
116.89

Twist Weight

5.91
6.51

Play Style

control
power

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

Arma Metallic

$169.99 (was $199.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $21 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Holbrook Arma Metallic if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.51 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.

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