Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 85.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
87 vs 86
Spin
92 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
111 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
$180 at IQ 85.7 vs $280 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 · $280 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power87
- 87Control89
- 86Spin92
- 88Forgiveness89
- 89Sweet spot91
- 87Stability90
- 77Maneuverability74
- 82Pop79
- 85Touch88
- 86Consistency89
- 76Swing weight78
- 86Twist weight91
- 62Launch angle58
- 80Plow through82
- 86Softness89
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard | CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.7 | 87.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | TruFoam full-foam core |
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard verdict
The forgiving Loco. Widening the face lifts sweet spot and twist weight and drops the swing weight below the other two shapes, at the cost of some reach and drive.
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 verdict
The forgiving shape in the Genesis line. It trades the elongated model's reach for a wide face, the highest twist weight of the three, and a noticeably easier reset at the kitchen.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 92 against 86 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, maneuverability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is $100 cheaper at $180.
Spin
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Twist weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 5 points (91 vs 86).
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 4 points (62 vs 58).
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 TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 91 vs 86, sweet spot 91 vs 89, stability 90 vs 87. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.7 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard and keep the $100.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 92 vs 86, touch 88 vs 85, plow through 82 vs 80. Swing weight 113 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 89 vs 86, twist weight 91 vs 86, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard if you want launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 if you want spin (+6), twist weight (+5). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 85.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 87 for power against 86 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 at 89 versus 87. Its 14 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 TruFoam Genesis 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face on Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 88). Its 7 twist weight against 6.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard costs $180, $100 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 Standard: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard to the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2 leads on spin by 6 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $180 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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