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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Shogun vs Qranc Q18^1

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

Qranc Q18^1

Higher Swing Weight (power) (117.53 vs 118.28, +0.75)

Hand Speed

Bread & Butter Shogun

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.53 vs 118.28)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Qranc Q18^1

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.96 vs 6.92, +0.96)

Value

Qranc Q18^1

Lower effective price ($170.99 vs $69.95, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Qranc

Model

Shogun
Q18^1

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.3 oz

Swing Weight

117.53
118.28

Twist Weight

5.96
6.92

Play Style

control
control

Retail Price

$189.99
$79.95

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
$10 (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$170.99
$69.95

Bread & Butter

Shogun

$170.99 (was $189.99)

Qranc

Q18^1

$69.95 (was $79.95)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Shogun if…

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

Pick the Qranc Q18^1 if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.92 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $101 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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