Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power90
- 85Control84
- 88Spin90
- 83Forgiveness88
- 85Sweet spot90
- 85Stability88
- 72Maneuverability70
- 84Pop88
- 83Touch78
- 85Consistency86
- 81Swing weight80
- 79Twist weight88
- 61Launch angle56
- 86Plow through88
- 85Softness74
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.1 | 85.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | TruFoam single-piece core |
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid verdict
The shape most Loco buyers should start with. It keeps the long handle and most of the drive output while widening the face enough to make off-center contact survivable.
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid scores 85 against 74 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, spin, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid is $50 cheaper at $180.
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid leads by 11 points (85 vs 74).
Twist weight
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 9 points (88 vs 79).
Forgiveness
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
Sweet spot
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 5 points (90 vs 85).
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
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 79, forgiveness 88 vs 83, sweet spot 90 vs 85. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 83.3 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid and keep the $50.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.7 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid and keep the $50.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid is a narrow pick at this level — softness 85 vs 74. Its 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid if you want softness (+11), touch (+5), launch angle (+5). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want twist weight (+9), forgiveness (+5), sweet spot (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.9 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power measures 90 on power against 89 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid at 85 versus 84. 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?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face face on Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and CRBN 1X TruFoam Power carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid costs $180, $50 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 Hybrid: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face face. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid, 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 Hybrid avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid to the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid leads on softness by 11 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $180 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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