Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN-1X
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-1X takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-1X edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 85), 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
94 vs 91
Control
89 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 85
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 119 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 87.5 vs $220 at IQ 85
Overall pick: CRBN-1X · $220 · IQ 87.5
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
- 85Control89
- 91Spin94
- 85Forgiveness86
- 86Sweet spot88
- 86Stability89
- 76Maneuverability71
- 84Pop83
- 83Touch87
- 85Consistency89
- 76Swing weight79
- 82Twist weight88
- 61Launch angle57
- 83Plow through88
- 85Softness78
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN-1X 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 | CRBN-1X |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 87.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 119 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| 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 | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Foam-injected edge-wall polymer |
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.
CRBN-1X verdict
The spin-first elongated build for players who care about how a paddle is made. Foam-injected edge walls widen the sweet spot on a shape that usually punishes off-center contact.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 85 against 78 for CRBN-1X — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $220, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Twist weight
CRBN-1X leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Maneuverability
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 5 points (76 vs 71).
Plow through
CRBN-1X leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
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
CRBN-1X
CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 82, consistency 89 vs 85, sweet spot 88 vs 86. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Consistency
- 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 86.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, elongated on the CRBN-1X.
- Control
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN-1X
CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 88 vs 83, touch 87 vs 83, spin 94 vs 91. Swing weight 119 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — softness 85 vs 78. Its 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core at 8.05 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want softness (+7), maneuverability (+5), launch angle (+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 →CRBN-1X
Take CRBN-1X if you want twist weight (+6), plow through (+5), control (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN-1X FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the CRBN-1X?
- CRBN-1X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN-1X. 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 CRBN-1X?
- CRBN-1X scores 89 for power against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN-1X at 89 versus 85. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN-1X scores 94 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 91 for the T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face on Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN-1X, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 85). Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm actually carries the higher twist weight (6.7 vs 6.6), but CRBN-1X makes it back on sweet spot (88) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $220. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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. CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN-1X, 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 CRBN-1X avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN-1X is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the CRBN-1X?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on softness by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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