Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm

Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.

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Quick answer

Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated, which costs $180.

Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 82.8

Paddle DNA head-to-head

Estimated scores: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.

  • 92Power91
  • 82Control80
  • 88Spin88
  • 76Forgiveness82
  • 79Sweet spot83
  • 82Stability81
  • 67Maneuverability78
  • 86Pop90
  • 80Touch80
  • 83Consistency81
  • 86Swing weight74
  • 72Twist weight78
  • 60Launch angle62
  • 91Plow through85
  • 84Softness78

Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm specs

Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.

Head-to-head specification comparison of the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Elongated and the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm.
SpecBread & Butter Loco 16mm ElongatedVatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Street price(USD)$180$109.99 — better
IQ score(/ 100)81.482.8 — better
Weight(oz)8.38
Core thickness(mm)1616
Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster118Not verified
Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable6.2Not verified
Shapeelongatedelongated
Face length(in)16.516.5
Face width(in)7.57.5
Handle length(in)5.55.5
Grip circumference(in)4.254.125
SurfaceCarbon–fiberglass–carbon faceEvergrit long-lasting grit
Core materialFull foam dual-density coreFloating EPP foam core with EVA perimeter foam ring

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.

Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm verdict

The V-Sol Tour Elongated combines a floating EPP/EVA foam core with Evergrit at $109.99. The comparison video frames it as the more offense-focused choice against Spitfire. All Paddle DNA scores are editorial estimates, not our laboratory measurements.

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?

Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm

Players considering an offense-focused foam paddle around $110

Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 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

Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 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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