Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 hand speed on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, which costs $229.95.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 84
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 $229.95 at IQ 85.6
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.
- 88Power88
- 85Control86
- 91Spin90
- 85Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 86Stability88
- 76Maneuverability72
- 84Pop84
- 83Touch84
- 85Consistency88
- 76Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight84
- 61Launch angle54
- 83Plow through88
- 85Softness72
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 85.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 118 |
| 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 | 7.5 |
| 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 Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Propulsion Core with foam edge |
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.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
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 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($229.95 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 13 points (85 vs 72).
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points (61 vs 54).
Plow through
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
Maneuverability
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 4 points (76 vs 72).
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 (85.8 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm.
- Consistency
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 85.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
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 72, 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
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want plow through (+5). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want softness (+13), launch angle (+7), maneuverability (+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 →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 86 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 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 1-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 6.6 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 $9.949999999999989 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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 Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on softness by 13 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $229.95 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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