11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Two 16mm foam power hybrids at the same $220 list price: the quicker-swinging Loco 2 Hybrid against 11SIX24's heavier, more stable Ultré Power 2, compared on power, spin, swing weight, twist weight and handle length. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, which costs $220.
Power
94 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 85
Forgiveness
89 vs 85
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $220 at IQ 85
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 · $220 · IQ 87.3
Watch: Bread & Butter Loco 2 vs 11SIX24 Ultre Power 2
See how the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm and the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 compare in power, pop, spin, swing weight, stability, handle length and value.
Quick takeaway: Bread & Butter publishes the Loco 2 Hybrid at 7.9–8.2 oz with a 111 swing weight, 6.7 twist weight and 5.3-inch handle; the Ultré Power 2 is listed at 8.3 oz, 120 swing weight, 6.8 twist weight and a 5.5-inch handle. The Loco 2 is the quicker-swinging option, while the Ultré Power 2 carries more mass through contact. The Loco 2 Hybrid's Paddle DNA below is an estimate from published specs. Prices shown are current tracked figures and can change.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 94Power88
- 85Control85
- 92Spin91
- 89Forgiveness85
- 90Sweet spot86
- 88Stability86
- 72Maneuverability76
- 90Pop84
- 82Touch83
- 86Consistency85
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle61
- 90Plow through83
- 76Softness85
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 85 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.05 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.2 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer |
| Core material | Full foam core | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) |
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 verdict
A new shape sitting between 11SIX24's Vapor hybrid and its elongated builds. The result is a big-swing power paddle with an unusually large sweet spot for the category.
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm verdict
The second-generation Loco in the hybrid shape keeps the dual-density foam core and adds Space Dust grit. A published 111 swing weight makes it quicker than most 16mm power hybrids, while the 6.7 twist weight keeps it stable.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 85 against 76 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, spin, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $220, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 9 points (85 vs 76).
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
Pop
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 85, sweet spot 90 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.5 in on the Ultré Power 2, 5.3 in on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm.
- Power
- Forgiveness
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — power 94 vs 88, plow through 90 vs 83, spin 92 vs 91. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — softness 85 vs 76. Its 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core at 8.05 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want plow through (+7), power (+6), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want softness (+9), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm review →Where to Buy
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11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 85 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon face, against 91 for the T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face on Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 85). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $220. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core with a Raw carbon face. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm: 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core with a T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm at 8.05 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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