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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco vs Locker Room Power FX

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 0, +118.20)

Hand Speed

Locker Room Power FX

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.2 vs 0)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Loco

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.09 vs 0, +6.09)

Value

Locker Room Power FX

Lower effective price ($179.10 vs $152.96, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Locker Room

Model

Loco
Power FX

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
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Swing Weight

118.2
—

Twist Weight

6.09
—

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$199.00
$179.95

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$179.10
$152.96

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

Locker Room

Power FX

$152.96 (was $179.95)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want more power — SW 118.2 is 118.20 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.09 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Locker Room Power FX if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (0 vs 118.2) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $26 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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