Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 81.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Spin
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
88 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
82 vs 80
Forgiveness
82 vs 76
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Too close to call
$179.95 at IQ 81.9 vs $180 at IQ 81.4
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm · $179.95 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 92Power91
- 82Control80
- 88Spin84
- 76Forgiveness82
- 79Sweet spot82
- 82Stability79
- 67Maneuverability80
- 86Pop90
- 80Touch80
- 83Consistency81
- 86Swing weight70
- 72Twist weight74
- 60Launch angle62
- 91Plow through82
- 84Softness80
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm 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 | JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $179.95 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.4 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | Not verified |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 | Not verified |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Higher-grit carbon surface |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) |
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.
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm verdict
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Players who want easy foam power on the Perseus shape
Read the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Power players who do not want to spend $280
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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