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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth vs Holbrook Mav

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 Mav

Higher Swing Weight (power) (116.53 vs 118.43, +1.90)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Filth

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 118.43)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Holbrook Mav

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 6.49, +0.58)

Value

Holbrook Mav

Lower effective price ($148.50 vs $84.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Holbrook

Model

Filth
Mav

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
118.43

Twist Weight

5.91
6.49

Play Style

control

Retail Price

$165.00
$99.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.50
$84.99

Bread & Butter

Filth

$148.50 (was $165.00)

Holbrook

Mav

$84.99 (was $99.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (116.53 vs 118.43) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Holbrook Mav if…

  • You want more power — SW 118.43 is 1.90 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.49 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $64 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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