Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Vatic Pro Oni 16

Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.

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Quick answer

Vatic Pro Oni 16 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

    89 vs 88

  • Spin

    Too close to call

    91 vs 89

  • Control

    Too close to call

    86 vs 84

  • Forgiveness

    Too close to call

    84 vs 84

  • Hand speed

    Too close to call

    Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements

  • Value

    Vatic Pro Oni 16

    $130 at IQ 84.6 vs $220 at IQ 84.7

Overall pick: Vatic Pro Oni 16 · $130 · IQ 84.6

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
  • 84Control86
  • 91Spin89
  • 84Forgiveness84
  • 85Sweet spot85
  • 86Stability86
  • 73Maneuverability74
  • 85Pop85
  • 82Touch82
  • 85Consistency84
  • 73Swing weight78
  • 83Twist weight83
  • 62Launch angle60
  • 85Plow through84
  • 84Softness82

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Vatic Pro Oni 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 Vatic Pro Oni 16.
SpecBread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mmVatic Pro Oni 16
Street price(USD)$220$130 — better
IQ score(/ 100)84.7 — better84.6
Weight(oz)8.058.2
Core thickness(mm)1616
Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings fasterNot verified115
Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stableNot verified6.6
Shapeelongatedhybrid
Face length(in)16.516.3
Face width(in)7.3757.6
Handle length(in)5.55.5
Grip circumference(in)4.254.25
SurfaceT700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layerRaw T700 carbon
Core materialDual-density foam core (EPP and EVA)Foam-edged thermoformed 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.

Vatic Pro Oni 16 verdict

Vatic's answer to the $250 foam paddles at roughly half the price. It gives up some polish in finish quality, not in scored performance.

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 →

Where to Buy

Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Vatic Pro Oni 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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