Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, which costs $230.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 85
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 85 vs $230 at IQ 85.9
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.
- 88Power90
- 85Control84
- 91Spin90
- 85Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot90
- 86Stability88
- 76Maneuverability70
- 84Pop88
- 83Touch78
- 85Consistency86
- 76Swing weight80
- 82Twist weight88
- 61Launch angle56
- 83Plow through88
- 85Softness74
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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 TruFoam Power |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.3 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | TruFoam single-piece 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.
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on 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 74 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, power, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 11 points (85 vs 74).
Maneuverability
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Twist weight
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Touch
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
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 TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 82, forgiveness 88 vs 85. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 85.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power, hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- 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 74. 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?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want twist weight (+6), plow through (+5), sweet spot (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want softness (+11), maneuverability (+6), touch (+5). 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 →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 for power against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm at 85 versus 84. 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?
- 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 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 85). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core with a Raw T700 carbon 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.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 5.3 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on softness by 11 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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