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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth vs Kobo Thunder Axe ∞

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 114.89, +1.64)

Hand Speed

Kobo Thunder Axe ∞

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 114.89)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Filth

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 5.21, +0.70)

Value

Bread & Butter Filth

Lower effective price ($148.50 vs $339.15, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Kobo

Model

Filth
Thunder Axe ∞

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
18mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
114.89

Twist Weight

5.91
5.21

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$165.00
$399.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.50
$339.15

Bread & Butter

Filth

$148.50 (was $165.00)

Kobo

Thunder Axe ∞

$339.15 (was $399.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You want more power — SW 116.53 is 1.64 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 5.91 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $191 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Kobo Thunder Axe ∞ if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (114.89 vs 116.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.

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