Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0
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 84.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
88 vs 82
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Control
90 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
111 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 85 vs $230 at IQ 84.4
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
- 91Spin89
- 85Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 86Stability82
- 76Maneuverability76
- 84Pop76
- 83Touch88
- 85Consistency86
- 76Swing weight70
- 82Twist weight80
- 61Launch angle50
- 83Plow through80
- 85Softness80
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 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 Ultra MX 6.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 — better | 84.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| 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 carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Specialized polymer honeycomb |
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 Ultra MX 6.0 verdict
Engage's most balanced Pursuit yet. The Omni grit face holds spin longer into a paddle's life than most raw carbon, which matters more than peak-day RPM numbers.
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 50 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, spin, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $230) that it should not break the tie.
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 11 points (61 vs 50).
Pop
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Swing weight
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
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 84.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, elongated on the Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
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 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, elongated on the Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0.
- Control
- Touch
- 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 Ultra MX 6.0.
- Power
- Plow through
- 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 80, twist weight 82 vs 80, forgiveness 85 vs 84. 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
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want launch angle (+11), pop (+8), 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 Ultra MX 6.0
Take Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 if you want control (+5), touch (+5). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 review →Where to Buy
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Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85 vs 84.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — launch angle — 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 113 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0. 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 Ultra MX 6.0?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 88 for power against 82 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0. 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 Ultra MX 6.0 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 89 for the Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face on Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0. 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 84). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.5 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?
- 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 Ultra MX 6.0: 16 mm Specialized polymer honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0, 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 Ultra MX 6.0 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. Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 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 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 to the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on launch angle by 11 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $220 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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