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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Shogun vs Holbrook Aero

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 Shogun

Higher Swing Weight (power) (117.53 vs 111.5, +6.03)

Hand Speed

Holbrook Aero

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.53 vs 111.5)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Bread & Butter Shogun

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.96 vs 5.82, +0.14)

Value

Holbrook Aero

Lower effective price ($170.99 vs $169.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Holbrook

Model

Shogun
Aero

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

117.53
111.5

Twist Weight

5.96
5.82

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$189.99
$199.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$170.99
$169.99

Bread & Butter

Shogun

$170.99 (was $189.99)

Holbrook

Aero

$169.99 (was $199.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Shogun if…

  • You want more power — SW 117.53 is 6.03 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 5.96 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Holbrook Aero if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (111.5 vs 117.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.

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