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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Filth vs SLK EVO Control XL

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 113.76, +2.77)

Hand Speed

SLK EVO Control XL

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (116.53 vs 113.76)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

SLK EVO Control XL

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.91 vs 5.93, +0.02)

Value

SLK EVO Control XL

Lower effective price ($148.50 vs $80.00, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
SLK

Model

Filth
EVO Control XL

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
7.5 oz

Swing Weight

116.53
113.76

Twist Weight

5.91
5.93

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$165.00
$80.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.50
$80.00

Bread & Butter

Filth

$148.50 (was $165.00)

SLK

EVO Control XL

$80.00

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Filth if…

  • You want more power — SW 116.53 is 2.77 points higher.

Pick the SLK EVO Control XL if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (113.76 vs 116.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $69 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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