Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 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
- 86Power83
- 87Control90
- 86Spin92
- 88Forgiveness89
- 89Sweet spot91
- 87Stability88
- 77Maneuverability80
- 82Pop78
- 85Touch89
- 86Consistency90
- 76Swing weight71
- 86Twist weight88
- 62Launch angle57
- 80Plow through76
- 86Softness83
Specs
| $180 | Price | $230 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 111 | Swing weight | 110 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 7 |
| standard | Shape | standard |
| Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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.
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is spin: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 against 86 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is $50 cheaper at $180.
Spin
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Swing weight
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 5 points (76 vs 71).
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 5 points (62 vs 57).
Pop
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard if you want swing weight (+5), launch angle (+5), pop (+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 →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want spin (+6), touch (+4), consistency (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.6 vs 85.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard. 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 JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard measures 86 on power against 83 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 90 versus 87. 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?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 86 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face 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?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard 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 Standard: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face face. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 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 unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard to the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads on spin by 6 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $180 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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