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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco vs CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

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 117.97, +0.23)

Hand Speed

CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.2 vs 117.97)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Loco

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.09 vs 6.01, +0.08)

Value

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower effective price ($179.10 vs $237.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
CRBN

Model

Loco
TruFoam Barrage 1

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
14mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

118.2
117.97

Twist Weight

6.09
6.01

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$199.00
$279.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$179.10
$237.99

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

CRBN

TruFoam Barrage 1

$237.99 (was $279.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $59 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 1 if…

  • You've already decided this is your brand or build preference.

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