Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85 vs 84.1), 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
91 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 83
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 114 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
$180 at IQ 84.1 vs $220 at IQ 85
Overall pick: Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · $220 · IQ 85
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power89
- 85Control85
- 91Spin88
- 85Forgiveness83
- 86Sweet spot85
- 86Stability85
- 76Maneuverability72
- 84Pop84
- 83Touch83
- 85Consistency85
- 76Swing weight81
- 82Twist weight79
- 61Launch angle61
- 83Plow through86
- 85Softness85
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm | Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Full foam dual-density core |
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm verdict
The second-generation Loco in the hybrid shape keeps the dual-density foam core and adds Space Dust grit. A published 111 swing weight makes it quicker than most 16mm power hybrids, while the 6.7 twist weight keeps it stable.
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid verdict
The shape most Loco buyers should start with. It keeps the long handle and most of the drive output while widening the face enough to make off-center contact survivable.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid scores 81 against 76 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, twist weight, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid is $40 cheaper at $180.
Swing weight
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid leads by 5 points (81 vs 76).
Maneuverability
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 4 points (76 vs 72).
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.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.9 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid and keep the $40.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.6 vs 83.3 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid and keep the $40.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 84.7 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid and keep the $40.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 83.4 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid and keep the $40.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid if you want swing weight (+5). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid review →Where to Buy
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Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid scores 89 for power against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam dual-density core swinging at 114 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 85 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 91 for spin off its T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face, against 88 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face on Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 83). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid costs $180, $40 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm: 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core with a T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm at 8.05 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid to the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid leads on swing weight by 5 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $220 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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