Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs ProXR Signature 13

The verdict

Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated scores 86 against 68 for ProXR Signature 13 — an 18-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, control, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $110 cheaper at $70.

• Swing weight

  Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 18 points (86 vs 68).

• Plow through

  Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 14 points (91 vs 77).

• Twist weight

  Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 13 points (72 vs 59).

• Maneuverability

  ProXR Signature 13 leads by 11 points (78 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.

Which one should you buy?

Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs ProXR Signature 13 FAQ

Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated or the ProXR Signature 13?

Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.4 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 18 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

ProXR Signature 13, at 111 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 ProXR Signature 13?

Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated scores 92 for power against 84 for ProXR Signature 13. 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?

ProXR Signature 13 at 83 versus 82. Its 13 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?

ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 for spin off its 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face, against 88 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face on Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated. In practice a 2-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 70). Its 6.2 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.

Is the price difference worth it?

ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $110 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. ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face.

Which is better for a two-handed backhand?

ProXR Signature 13, at 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 ProXR Signature 13 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. ProXR Signature 13 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.

Which is lighter in the hand?

ProXR Signature 13 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads on swing weight by 18 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $180 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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