Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN 2X Power Series
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 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN 2X Power Series, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Forgiveness
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
85 vs 78
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 85 vs $220 at IQ 84
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
- 91Spin93
- 85Forgiveness78
- 86Sweet spot80
- 86Stability87
- 76Maneuverability70
- 84Pop88
- 83Touch80
- 85Consistency82
- 76Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight88
- 61Launch angle58
- 83Plow through90
- 85Softness62
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN 2X Power Series 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 2X Power Series |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 — better | 84 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.3 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges |
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 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
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 62 for CRBN 2X Power Series — a 23-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, consistency, launch angle, 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 23 points (85 vs 62).
Forgiveness
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Plow through
CRBN 2X Power Series leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
Sweet spot
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
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
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 85 vs 78, sweet spot 86 vs 80, consistency 85 vs 82. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 76 vs 70, forgiveness 85 vs 78, touch 83 vs 80. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.3 in on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, 5.25 in on the 2X Power Series.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — softness 85 vs 62, forgiveness 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
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want softness (+23), forgiveness (+7), sweet spot (+6). 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 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you want plow through (+7), twist weight (+6), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
CRBN 2X Power Series
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs CRBN 2X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85 vs 84), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 23 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for CRBN 2X Power Series. 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 2X Power Series?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 90 for power against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core swinging at 118 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?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber 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 2-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 78). CRBN 2X Power Series actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.7), but Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm makes it back on sweet spot (86) 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 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 5.3 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. CRBN 2X Power Series 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X Power Series to the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on softness by 23 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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