Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and value on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Spin
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm
91 vs 87
Control
88 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
$170 at IQ 85.3 vs $220 at IQ 84.7
Overall pick: Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 · $170 · IQ 85.3
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.
- 89Power86
- 84Control88
- 91Spin87
- 84Forgiveness86
- 85Sweet spot87
- 86Stability86
- 73Maneuverability75
- 85Pop82
- 82Touch85
- 85Consistency86
- 73Swing weight76
- 83Twist weight85
- 62Launch angle56
- 85Plow through82
- 84Softness84
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 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 | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.7 | 85.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.6 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.6 |
| 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 carbon |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | 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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 verdict
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.
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 →Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Players stepping up to their first serious paddle
Read the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Elongated 16mm vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 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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