Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
$169 at IQ 85.9 vs $220 at IQ 84.7
Overall pick: Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · $169 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm and Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 89Power92
- 84Control85
- 91Spin90
- 84Forgiveness86
- 85Sweet spot88
- 86Stability84
- 73Maneuverability80
- 85Pop90
- 82Touch83
- 85Consistency85
- 73Swing weight72
- 83Twist weight82
- 62Launch angle60
- 85Plow through83
- 84Softness78
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $169 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.7 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.4 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.375 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.625 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | T700 raw carbon fiber face |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA foam perimeter |
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm verdict
The Loco 2 Elongated pairs the second-generation dual-density EPP/EVA foam core and Space Dust grit face with a full 16.5-inch elongated shape at $220. The comparison video frames it against the roughly half-price Spartus Spitfire. All Paddle DNA scores are editorial estimates, not our laboratory measurements.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm verdict
Friday's Gen 4 full-foam Aura Pro in the hybrid shape pairs a power-focused response with a quick published 112 swing weight. The published 6.4 twist weight is moderate, so it gives up some stability on paper to heavier all-court hybrids.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm
Players who want an elongated foam-core power paddle and prefer the Bread & Butter feel and design
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm review →Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Players who want full-foam power and quick hands at a mid-range price
Read the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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