Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, which costs $180.
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
92 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Control
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
86 vs 82
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
89 vs 76
Hand speed
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
107 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 87.4 vs $180 at IQ 81.4
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 87.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 92Power88
- 82Control86
- 88Spin88
- 76Forgiveness89
- 79Sweet spot90
- 82Stability89
- 67Maneuverability86
- 86Pop88
- 80Touch85
- 83Consistency87
- 86Swing weight65
- 72Twist weight87
- 60Launch angle59
- 91Plow through81
- 84Softness80
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.4 | 87.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm verdict
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.
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 65 for Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm — a 21-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is $70.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Swing weight
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 21 points (86 vs 65).
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 19 points (86 vs 67).
Twist weight
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 15 points (87 vs 72).
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 13 points (89 vs 76).
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
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 76, sweet spot 90 vs 79, twist weight 87 vs 72. Twist weight 7.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 86 vs 67, forgiveness 89 vs 76, control 86 vs 82. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.6 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm and keep the $70.01.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 76, twist weight 87 vs 72. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.9 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 (+21), plow through (+10), power (+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 →Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want maneuverability (+19), twist weight (+15), forgiveness (+13). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated
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Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.4 vs 81.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads by 21 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 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 Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated scores 92 for power against 88 for Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm. 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 86 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 76). Its 7.4 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm costs $109.99, $70.01 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. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated to the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated leads on swing weight by 21 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $180 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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