Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.2 vs 85), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Control
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
89 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 85
Hand speed
Too close to call
111 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
$220 at IQ 85 vs $269.99 at IQ 87.2
Overall pick: RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm · $269.99 · IQ 87.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm and RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power90
- 85Control89
- 91Spin94
- 85Forgiveness86
- 86Sweet spot88
- 86Stability85
- 76Maneuverability78
- 84Pop86
- 83Touch88
- 85Consistency89
- 76Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight81
- 61Launch angle60
- 83Plow through84
- 85Softness82
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm 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 | RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $269.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 87.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 7.8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.2 |
| 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 | 4.125 |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | Proprietary SICmatrix surface |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | MPP floating full-foam core with soft EVA surround |
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.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm verdict
A spin- and touch-focused alternative to the Q2, not a universal upgrade. RPM lists a 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. Our estimated DNA suggests a calmer soft game than the Q2, while the Q2 retains the stronger power/pop profile. Long-term SICmatrix grit retention has not been independently verified here.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is touch: RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm scores 88 against 83 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, softness, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm is $49.99000000000001 cheaper at $220.
Touch
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
Control
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
Consistency
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm leads by 4 points (89 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.9 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm and keep the $49.99000000000001.
- Consistency
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — control 89 vs 85, touch 88 vs 83, spin 94 vs 91. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — touch 88 vs 83, spin 94 vs 91, control 89 vs 85. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 82.9 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm and keep the $49.99000000000001.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.3 in handle and a 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core — it gives up nothing measurable to RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm review →RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
Take RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm if you want touch (+5), control (+4), consistency (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
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Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.2 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 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 RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. That comes from a 16 mm MPP floating full-foam core with soft EVA surround core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm at 89 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?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm scores 94 for spin off its Proprietary SICmatrix surface, 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 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 85). Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm actually carries the higher twist weight (6.7 vs 6.2), but RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm makes it back on sweet spot (88) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm costs $220, $49.99000000000001 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. RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm: 16 mm MPP floating full-foam core with soft EVA surround core with a Proprietary SICmatrix surface.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm, 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 RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm 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?
- RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm at 7.8 oz against 8.05 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm leads on touch by 5 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $220 vs $269.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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