Is the Bread & Butter Loco 2 worth twice the price of the Spartus Spitfire?

The video’s verdict is that the Loco 2 Elongated costs roughly twice as much at regular retail (about $220 vs about $109.99) while the performance difference is much smaller than the price difference. It frames Spitfire as the best value for most players and Loco 2 for players who prefer its crisper feel and Bread & Butter design. Both Paddle DNA profiles here are estimates, not a measured head-to-head winner.

Which paddle is more powerful, Spitfire or Loco 2?

The video compares power, pop and spin and finds the two closer than the price gap suggests. This page has no comparable lab measurements for the two exact models; estimated DNA scores do not establish a measured power winner.

Which is better for feel and touch, Spitfire or Loco 2?

The video describes the Loco 2 as the crisper-feeling paddle and Spitfire as slightly softer. That is the video’s feel assessment, not a claim that PickleballLookup personally laboratory-tested either paddle.

Are these the same as the Loco 2 Hybrid or Spitfire Widebody?

No. This comparison uses Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm only. The Loco 2 Hybrid, first-generation Loco and Spitfire Standard/Widebody are different records or variants.

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm

Both Paddle DNA profiles and their derived IQ scores are editorial estimates; they do not establish a measured head-to-head winner.

Spartus Spitfire vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Video Comparison

Watch our Spartus Spitfire vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 comparison to see whether the Loco 2 delivers enough additional performance to justify roughly twice the retail price. We compare power, pop, spin, handling, feel, durable grit and overall value.

Video verdict

Spartus Spitfire: In the video, the best value choice for most players: strong power, high spin, a slightly softer response and very similar performance at a much lower retail price.
Bread & Butter Loco 2: In the video, the better fit for players who prefer its crisper feel, Bread & Butter design and slightly higher pop and spin impressions.
Value: The Loco 2 costs roughly twice as much at regular retail, while the video finds the performance difference much smaller than the price difference.

These are the video’s performance impressions. Both DNA profiles and IQ scores are editorial estimates, not our laboratory measurements or comparable third-party readings. Check current prices below.

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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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Spartus

Spitfire Elongated 16mm

84$109.99

Check price on Amazon$109.99

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Paddle DNA head-to-head

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

89Power90
84Control84
91Spin88
84Forgiveness82
85Sweet spot83
86Stability83
73Maneuverability77
85Pop88
82Touch85
85Consistency84
73Swing weight74
83Twist weight79
62Launch angle59
85Plow through85
84Softness80

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm.
Spec	Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm	Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Street price(USD)	$220	$109.99 — better
IQ score(/ 100)	84.7 — better	84.1
Weight(oz)	8.05	7.85
Core thickness(mm)	16	16
Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster	Not verified	116
Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable	Not verified	6.2
Shape	elongated	elongated
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	4.125
Surface	T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer	QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano
Core material	Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA)	Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP)

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

Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict

A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.

Check Price at Amazon$109.99

Where to Buy

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm

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

Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm

Check price on Amazon$109.99

Spartus Spitfire vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 FAQ

Is the Bread & Butter Loco 2 worth twice the price of the Spartus Spitfire?: The video’s verdict is that the Loco 2 Elongated costs roughly twice as much at regular retail (about $220 vs about $109.99) while the performance difference is much smaller than the price difference. It frames Spitfire as the best value for most players and Loco 2 for players who prefer its crisper feel and Bread & Butter design. Both Paddle DNA profiles here are estimates, not a measured head-to-head winner.
Which paddle is more powerful, Spitfire or Loco 2?: The video compares power, pop and spin and finds the two closer than the price gap suggests. This page has no comparable lab measurements for the two exact models; estimated DNA scores do not establish a measured power winner.
Which is better for feel and touch, Spitfire or Loco 2?: The video describes the Loco 2 as the crisper-feeling paddle and Spitfire as slightly softer. That is the video’s feel assessment, not a claim that PickleballLookup personally laboratory-tested either paddle.
Are these the same as the Loco 2 Hybrid or Spitfire Widebody?: No. This comparison uses Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm only. The Loco 2 Hybrid, first-generation Loco and Spitfire Standard/Widebody are different records or variants.

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