Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Spin
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
88 vs 83
Control
Too close to call
82 vs 79
Forgiveness
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
76 vs 72
Hand speed
115 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 81.4 vs $180 at IQ 78.6
Overall pick: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated · $180 · IQ 81.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power91
- 82Control79
- 88Spin83
- 76Forgiveness72
- 79Sweet spot74
- 82Stability80
- 67Maneuverability73
- 86Pop92
- 80Touch72
- 83Consistency78
- 86Swing weight74
- 72Twist weight71
- 60Launch angle54
- 91Plow through88
- 84Softness56
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 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 | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $180 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.4 — better | 78.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 — better | 6 |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Carbon fiber |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | Bantam power 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.
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 verdict
A pure pop paddle. Counters come off the face faster than almost anything in the database, and the trade-off is a firm, chatty feel on soft shots.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated scores 84 against 56 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on control, plow through, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $180, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 28 points (84 vs 56).
Swing weight
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 12 points (86 vs 74).
Touch
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Maneuverability
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 leads by 6 points (73 vs 67).
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
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 79 vs 74, forgiveness 76 vs 72, consistency 83 vs 78. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — touch 80 vs 72, spin 88 vs 83, control 82 vs 79. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — touch 80 vs 72, spin 88 vs 83, plow through 91 vs 88. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 56, forgiveness 76 vs 72, twist weight 72 vs 71. Its 16 mm Full foam dual-density core at 8.3 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 softness (+28), swing weight (+12), touch (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated review →Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Take Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 if you want maneuverability (+6), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated or the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.4 vs 78.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14, at 115 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 Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated scores 92 for power against 91 for Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam dual-density core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated at 82 versus 79. 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?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated scores 88 for spin off its Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face, against 83 for the Carbon fiber face on Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14. In practice a 5-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, with the higher forgiveness score (76 vs 72). Its 6.2 twist weight against 6 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 $180. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14: 14 mm Bantam power core with a Carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 76 and sweet spot 79 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 to the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads on softness by 28 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $180 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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