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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco vs Selkirk Tesla

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

Selkirk Tesla

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.2 vs 121.52, +3.32)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.2 vs 121.52)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Loco

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.09 vs 6.06, +0.03)

Value

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower effective price ($179.10 vs $450.00, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Selkirk

Model

Loco
Tesla

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.9 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

118.2
121.52

Twist Weight

6.09
6.06

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$199.00
$450.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$179.10
$450.00

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

Selkirk

Tesla

$450.00

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (118.2 vs 121.52) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $271 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Selkirk Tesla if…

  • You want more power — SW 121.52 is 3.32 points higher.

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