Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Honolulu J2CR
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Honolulu J2CR takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Honolulu J2CR wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 92
Spin
93 vs 88
Control
89 vs 82
Forgiveness
90 vs 76
Hand speed
112 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
$180 at IQ 81.4 vs $230 at IQ 88.7
Overall pick: Honolulu J2CR · $230 · IQ 88.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power92
- 82Control89
- 88Spin93
- 76Forgiveness90
- 79Sweet spot90
- 82Stability89
- 67Maneuverability78
- 86Pop87
- 80Touch86
- 83Consistency89
- 86Swing weight74
- 72Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle56
- 91Plow through86
- 84Softness82
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Honolulu J2CR 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 | Honolulu J2CR |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.4 | 88.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Blue Grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | 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.
Honolulu J2CR verdict
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Honolulu J2CR scores 88 against 72 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on softness, pop, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated is $50 cheaper at $180.
Twist weight
Honolulu J2CR leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Forgiveness
Honolulu J2CR leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Swing weight
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 12 points (86 vs 74).
Sweet spot
Honolulu J2CR leads by 11 points (90 vs 79).
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
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 76, sweet spot 90 vs 79, twist weight 88 vs 72. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 67, forgiveness 90 vs 76, control 89 vs 82. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 67, spin 93 vs 88, touch 86 vs 80. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 76, twist weight 88 vs 72. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated if you want swing weight (+12), plow through (+5), launch angle (+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 →Honolulu J2CR
Take Honolulu J2CR if you want twist weight (+16), forgiveness (+14), sweet spot (+11). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J2CR review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Honolulu J2CR
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Honolulu J2CR FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated or the Honolulu J2CR?
- Honolulu J2CR carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 81.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Honolulu J2CR leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J2CR, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated. 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 Honolulu J2CR?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 92 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Honolulu J2CR at 89 versus 82. 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?
- Honolulu J2CR scores 93 for spin off its Blue Grit textured 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?
- Honolulu J2CR, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 76). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated costs $180, $50 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. Honolulu J2CR: 16 mm Full foam core with a Blue Grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Honolulu J2CR is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 90 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?
- Honolulu J2CR at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated to the Honolulu J2CR?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Honolulu J2CR leads on twist weight by 16 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $180 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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