Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 81.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Spin
93 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Forgiveness
Too close to call
78 vs 76
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
$180 at IQ 81.4 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 · $280 · IQ 83.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power93
- 82Control84
- 88Spin93
- 76Forgiveness78
- 79Sweet spot80
- 82Stability84
- 67Maneuverability66
- 86Pop82
- 80Touch84
- 83Consistency86
- 86Swing weight88
- 72Twist weight74
- 60Launch angle57
- 91Plow through93
- 84Softness88
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.4 | 83.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 120 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 — better | 6.1 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | TruFoam full-foam core |
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated verdict
A full-foam power paddle at roughly a hundred dollars under the comparable CRBN and JOOLA builds. The fiberglass middle layer is what produces the pop; the foam is what stops that pop turning brittle.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 verdict
The elongated Genesis is the heaviest, most leveraged paddle in the TruFoam line. Full foam replaces the honeycomb core entirely, which is why it holds a plush, long-dwell feel at a 14 mm thickness that would normally play stiff.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 against 88 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, launch angle, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated is $100 cheaper at $180.
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
Pop
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Touch
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 (78.5 vs 80.5 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated and keep the $100.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 93 vs 88, touch 84 vs 80, control 84 vs 82. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 93 vs 88, touch 84 vs 80, plow through 93 vs 91. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 88 vs 84, forgiveness 78 vs 76, twist weight 74 vs 72. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated if you want pop (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want spin (+5), touch (+4), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 81.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for power against 92 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 at 84 versus 82. Its 14 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?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face on Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, with the higher forgiveness score (78 vs 76). Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated actually carries the higher twist weight (6.2 vs 6.1), but CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 makes it back on sweet spot (80) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated costs $180, $100 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 16mm Elongated: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads on spin by 5 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $180 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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