Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, which costs $300.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
96 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 85
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
$220 at IQ 85 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
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
- 85Control96
- 91Spin92
- 85Forgiveness86
- 86Sweet spot88
- 86Stability90
- 76Maneuverability73
- 84Pop80
- 83Touch94
- 85Consistency93
- 76Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight88
- 61Launch angle51
- 83Plow through86
- 85Softness80
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 89.1 — 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 | 6.7 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| 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) | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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 Perseus Pro V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is control: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 96 against 85 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, plow through, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is $80 cheaper at $220.
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 11 points (96 vs 85).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 11 points (94 vs 83).
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 10 points (61 vs 51).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (93 vs 85).
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 93 vs 85, twist weight 88 vs 82, control 96 vs 85. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Twist weight
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 96 vs 85, touch 94 vs 83, consistency 93 vs 85. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 94 vs 83, control 96 vs 85, plow through 86 vs 83. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- 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 83.1 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm and keep the $80.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want launch angle (+10), softness (+5), pop (+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 →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+11), touch (+11), consistency (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 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 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon 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 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 85). Twist weight is identical at 6.7, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm costs $220, $80 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 Perseus Pro V 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on control by 11 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $220 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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