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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth vs Selkirk Vanguard Control

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 115.29, +1.24)

Hand Speed

Selkirk Vanguard Control

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 115.29)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Filth

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 5.51, +0.40)

Value

Bread & Butter Filth

Lower effective price ($148.50 vs $150.00, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Selkirk

Model

Filth
Vanguard Control

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
7.6 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
115.29

Twist Weight

5.91
5.51

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$165.00
$150.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.50
$150.00

Bread & Butter

Filth

$148.50 (was $165.00)

Selkirk

Vanguard Control

$150.00

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You want more power — SW 116.53 is 1.24 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 5.91 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Selkirk Vanguard Control if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (115.29 vs 116.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.

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