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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco vs RPM Q2

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) (108.06 vs 107.71, +0.35)

Hand Speed

RPM Q2

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (108.06 vs 107.71)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Loco

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (7.29 vs 6.8, +0.49)

Value

Bread & Butter Loco

Lower effective price ($179.10 vs $212.49, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
RPM

Model

Loco
Q2

Shape

Widebody
Widebody

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.1 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

108.06
107.71

Twist Weight

7.29
6.8

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$199.00
$249.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$179.10
$212.49

Bread & Butter

Loco

$179.10 (was $199.00)

RPM

Q2

$212.49 (was $249.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Loco if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 7.29 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $33 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the RPM Q2 if…

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

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