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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco vs Bread & Butter Shogun

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 Loco

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.2 vs 117.53, +0.67)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Shogun

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.2 vs 117.53)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Loco

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.09 vs 5.96, +0.13)

Value

Bread & Butter Shogun

Lower effective price ($179.10 vs $170.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter

Model

Loco
Shogun

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

118.2
117.53

Twist Weight

6.09
5.96

Play Style

power
control

Retail Price

$199.00
$189.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$179.10
$170.99

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

Bread & Butter

Shogun

$170.99 (was $189.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.09 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Bread & Butter Shogun if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $8 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

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