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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth vs Ronbus Quanta R3

The Bread & Butter Filth (SW 116.53) and Ronbus Quanta R3 (SW 115.4) sit 1.13 swing-weight points apart — close enough that shape, feel, and price become the real differentiators. On price, the Ronbus Quanta R3 is $49 less expensive after the PLAYBOOK discount.

Who wins on what

Power

Bread & Butter Filth

Higher Swing Weight (power) (116.53 vs 115.4, +1.13)

Hand Speed

Ronbus Quanta R3

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 115.4)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Filth

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 5.74, +0.17)

Value

Ronbus Quanta R3

Lower effective price ($148.50 vs $99.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Ronbus

Model

Filth
Quanta R3

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
7.8 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
115.4

Twist Weight

5.91
5.74

Play Style

control
all-court

Retail Price

$165.00
$119.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
$20 (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.50
$99.99

Bread & Butter

Filth

$148.50 (was $165.00)

Ronbus

Quanta R3

$99.99 (was $119.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You want more power — SW 116.53 is 1.13 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 5.91 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Ronbus Quanta R3 if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (115.4 vs 116.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $49 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans all-court — this is tuned for that style.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bread & Butter Filth or the Ronbus Quanta R3 better for power?

The Bread & Butter Filth generates more power — SW 116.53 vs 115.4 on the Ronbus Quanta R3, a 1.13-point gap that adds mass and momentum at contact. If you prioritize hand speed and maneuverability over raw power, the Quanta R3's lower swing weight is the advantage.

Which paddle is more forgiving — the Bread & Butter Filth or the Ronbus Quanta R3?

The Bread & Butter Filth is more forgiving with a twist weight of 5.91 vs 5.74 on the Ronbus Quanta R3. Higher twist weight reduces energy loss on off-center hits, which matters most for kitchen-heavy players who take a lot of dinks and resets.

What is the price difference between the Bread & Butter Filth and the Ronbus Quanta R3?

With the PLAYBOOK discount code, the Bread & Butter Filth is $148.50 and the Ronbus Quanta R3 is $99.99. The Ronbus Quanta R3 is $48.51 cheaper. Apply PLAYBOOK at checkout on either brand's site to get the discount.

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