Loco Elongated
59/100PaddleDB score#44 of 58 paddles
Performance
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Paddle Specs
- Generation
- N/A
- Core Material
- N/A
- Face Material
- N/A
- RPM
- 2,010
- Shape
- Elongated
- Paddle Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 120
- Twist Weight
- 6.18
- Handle Length
- 5.5 in
- Grip Size
- 4.25
Description
The Loco is Bread & Butter’s hybrid entry featuring a unique CFC layup, which sandwiches a layer of fiberglass between carbon fiber over a dual-density foam core. That fiberglass layer gives the paddle a crisp, lively feel with a distinct snap at contact. The drive power is excellent, but because of the EVA foam perimeter, the feedback stays dense and connected rather than feeling hollow like some other foam builds. It has a generous sweet spot that performs well without needing added weight. My main critique is the handle; at 5.3" long, it could feel a bit cramped if you use a two-handed backhand frequently, especially if your hands are on the larger side. It also requires a solid break-in period—it plays pretty stiff out of the box and takes a few weeks to soften up into its true sweet spot; feedback I’ve also heard frequently. At $180 after code PADDLEDB, it's a great option if you want premium foam performance without paying the mainstream brand price tag of Selkirk (which BnB is now a part of).
How the Loco Elongated compares
The Bread & Butter Loco Elongated is a 16mm elongated pickleball paddle designed for power players, with a list price of $199. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 92, Pop 87, Spin 69, Agility 14 and Control 60 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Power, higher than 76% of the 82 paddles rated for power. Its all-round score of 59 ranks #44 of 58 paddles rated in all four core categories. It weighs 7.9 oz, has a swing weight of 120 and a twist weight of 6.18.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- At 7.9 oz it is lighter than 92% of the paddles we track.
- Power rating of 92/100 — higher than 76% of the 82 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power.
Trade-offs
- Agility rating of 14/100 ranks 82 of 85 — in the bottom quarter for agility.
- Twist weight of 6.18 is among the lowest in PaddleDB, so it will be less forgiving on mishits.
- Control rating of 60/100 ranks 58 of 76 — in the bottom quarter for control.
Bread & Butter Loco Elongated specs
| Brand | Bread & Butter |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Power |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in |
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weight | 120 |
| Twist weight | 6.18 |
| Balance point | 24.5 cm |
| Spin RPM | 2,010 |
| Surface texture | Raw Texture/Peel Ply |
| Approval | USAP |
| List price | $199 |
Paddles with similar ratings
Closest matches on Power, Control, Spin and Agility, favouring the same thickness and shape.
| Paddle | Power | Control | Spin | Agility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread & Butter Loco Elongated (this paddle) | 92 | 60 | 69 | 14 | $199 |
| Joola Hyperion Pro IV (16mm) | N/A | 57 | 74 | N/A | $279.95 |
| Holbrook Fuze Elongated (16mm) | 95 | 62 | 73 | 23 | $229.99 |
| Joola Perseus Pro IV (16mm) | 83 | 61 | 74 | 21 | $279.95 |
| Honolulu Pickleball Co. J7NF | N/A | 61 | 80 | 13 | $195 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated good for power?
Yes. Its Power rating is 92/100, ranking 17 of 82 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 76% of them.
Is the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated good for control?
Its Control rating is 60/100, ranking 58 of 76 paddles rated for control — higher than 22% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated?
120. That is heavier than 81% of the 106 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.5).
How much does the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated weigh?
7.9 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated USAP approved?
Yes — PaddleDB lists it as approved by USAP. Approval lists change, so confirm on the official list before a sanctioned event.
How much does the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated cost?
The Bread & Butter Loco Elongated has a list price of $199. Code PADDLEDB gives 10% Off at Bread & Butter.
Ratings are relative to the 112 paddles in PaddleDB: 100 is the highest value in the database, 1 the lowest. How we rate paddles.