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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco vs Joola Perseus Rally Rocket

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

Joola Perseus Rally Rocket

Higher Swing Weight (power) (115.46 vs 116.29, +0.83)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (115.46 vs 116.29)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Loco

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.86 vs 6.35, +0.51)

Value

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower effective price ($179.10 vs $329.95, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Joola

Model

Loco
Perseus Rally Rocket

Shape

Hybrid
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.2 oz
8.1 oz

Swing Weight

115.46
116.29

Twist Weight

6.86
6.35

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$199.00
$329.95

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$179.10
$329.95

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

Joola

Perseus Rally Rocket

$329.95

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.86 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $151 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • You prefer the hybrid shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the elongated.

Pick the Joola Perseus Rally Rocket if…

  • You prefer the elongated shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the hybrid.

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