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.

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16

Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.

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Bread & Butter

Loco 2 Elongated 16mm

85$220

Check price on Bread & Butter$220 Also on Amazon$220

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JOOLA

Perseus Pro V 16

89$300

Check price on Pickleball Central$300 Also on JustPaddlesCheck price Buy Direct from JOOLA$299.95 Also on Amazon$312

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Quick answer

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 84.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.

Power
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
96 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm
$220 at IQ 84.7 vs $300 at IQ 89.1

Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1

Paddle DNA head-to-head

Estimated scores: the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.

89Power88
84Control96
91Spin92
84Forgiveness86
85Sweet spot88
86Stability90
73Maneuverability73
85Pop80
82Touch94
85Consistency93
73Swing weight74
83Twist weight88
62Launch angle51
85Plow through86
84Softness80

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 specs

Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.

Head-to-head specification comparison of the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm and the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16.
Spec	Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm	JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Street price(USD)	$220 — better	$300
IQ score(/ 100)	84.7	89.1 — better
Weight(oz)	8.05	8.3
Core thickness(mm)	16	16
Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster	Not verified	118
Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable	Not verified	6.7
Shape	elongated	hybrid
Face length(in)	16.5	16.5
Face width(in)	7.375	7.5
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	Raw Toray T700 carbon
Core material	Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA)	KineticFrame foam-injected polymer

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.

Check Price at Bread & Butter$220 Also on Amazon$220

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 verdict

The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.

Check Price at Pickleball Central$300 Also on JustPaddlesCheck price Buy Direct from JOOLA$299.95 Also on Amazon$312

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 →

Check Price at Bread & Butter$220 Also on Amazon$220

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16

Tournament players who win on soft hands

Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →

Check Price at Pickleball Central$300 Also on JustPaddlesCheck price Buy Direct from JOOLA$299.95 Also on Amazon$312

Where to Buy

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm

Check price on Bread & Butter$220 Also on Amazon$220

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16

Check price on Pickleball Central$300 Also on JustPaddlesCheck price Buy Direct from JOOLA$299.95 Also on Amazon$312

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 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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