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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco vs Mint Mon Ami

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

Mint Mon Ami

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.2 vs 123.47, +5.27)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.2 vs 123.47)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Mint Mon Ami

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.09 vs 6.16, +0.07)

Value

Mint Mon Ami

Lower effective price ($179.10 vs $152.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Mint

Model

Loco
Mon Ami

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
18mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.7 oz

Swing Weight

118.2
123.47

Twist Weight

6.09
6.16

Play Style

power
all-court

Retail Price

$199.00
$179.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$179.10
$152.99

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

Mint

Mon Ami

$152.99 (was $179.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (118.2 vs 123.47) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Mint Mon Ami if…

  • You want more power — SW 123.47 is 5.27 points higher.
  • You're price-conscious — about $26 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans all-court — this is tuned for that style.

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