Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 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 power, spin and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16, which costs $220.
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
88 vs 82
Spin
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
91 vs 86
Control
90 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 85
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 114 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 85.9 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.
- 88Power82
- 85Control90
- 91Spin86
- 85Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot88
- 86Stability86
- 76Maneuverability76
- 84Pop74
- 83Touch90
- 85Consistency90
- 76Swing weight72
- 82Twist weight84
- 61Launch angle46
- 83Plow through82
- 85Softness86
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 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 Hybrid 16mm | Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| 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 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 6.8 — better |
| 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 | Textured graphite |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Control Pro Black 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.
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 verdict
Engage's soft-core philosophy taken to its logical end. Launch angle 46 is the lowest in the database — the ball simply does not pop up off resets.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is launch angle: Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 61 against 46 for Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $220, so price cannot break the tie.
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 15 points (61 vs 46).
Pop
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Touch
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
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
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 90 vs 85, forgiveness 88 vs 85, sweet spot 88 vs 86. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- 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 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, elongated on the Pursuit Pro EX 16.
- Touch
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, elongated on the Pursuit Pro EX 16.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, elongated on the Pursuit Pro EX 16.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want launch angle (+15), pop (+10), power (+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 →Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Take Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 if you want touch (+7), control (+5), consistency (+5). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — launch angle — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16. 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 Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 88 for power against 82 for Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16. That comes from a 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 at 90 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?
- 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 86 for the Textured graphite face on Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 85). Its 6.8 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?
- 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. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16: 16 mm Control Pro Black core with a Textured graphite face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16, 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 Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 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 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on launch angle by 15 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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