Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, which costs $220.
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
88 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Control
91 vs 85
Forgiveness
90 vs 85
Hand speed
108 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 85 vs $230 at IQ 86.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 · $230 · IQ 86.1
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.
- 88Power79
- 85Control91
- 91Spin88
- 85Forgiveness90
- 86Sweet spot92
- 86Stability86
- 76Maneuverability78
- 84Pop74
- 83Touch89
- 85Consistency88
- 76Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight82
- 61Launch angle50
- 83Plow through78
- 85Softness82
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Radius CGS 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 Radius CGS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.3 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | Charged Surface Technology carbon |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Reactive Polymer 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.
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest sweet-spot scores in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
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 JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, softness, 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 10 points (84 vs 74).
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 9 points (88 vs 79).
Swing weight
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 8 points (76 vs 68).
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 Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 92 vs 86, forgiveness 90 vs 85, consistency 88 vs 85. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.6 vs 86 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, widebody on the Radius CGS 16.
- Control
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 83.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, widebody on the Radius CGS 16.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, widebody on the Radius CGS 16.
- Softness
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 (+10), power (+9). 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 Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want control (+6), sweet spot (+6), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 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 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. 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 Radius CGS 16?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 88 for power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 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?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 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 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 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?
- 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. JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 5.3 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 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 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- 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 10 points. At $220 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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