Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Control
89 vs 85
Forgiveness
90 vs 85
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
111 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $220 at IQ 85
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
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
- 85Control89
- 91Spin94
- 85Forgiveness90
- 86Sweet spot91
- 86Stability90
- 76Maneuverability70
- 84Pop84
- 83Touch86
- 85Consistency89
- 76Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight90
- 61Launch angle54
- 83Plow through86
- 85Softness78
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| 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 | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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.
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 90 against 82 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, touch, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $220, so price cannot break the tie.
Twist weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points (61 vs 54).
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Maneuverability
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
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 82, forgiveness 90 vs 85, sweet spot 91 vs 86. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.6 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.3 in on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, 5.5 in on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.3 in on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, 5.5 in on the Infinity Ruby 16.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 83.5 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.3 in on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, 5.5 in on the Infinity Ruby 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 (+7), softness (+7), maneuverability (+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 →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want twist weight (+8), forgiveness (+5), sweet spot (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber 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 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 85). Its 7 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?
- Both list at $220. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on twist weight by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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