Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Spin
92 vs 86
Control
96 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
111 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
$180 at IQ 85.7 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power88
- 87Control96
- 86Spin92
- 88Forgiveness86
- 89Sweet spot88
- 87Stability90
- 77Maneuverability73
- 82Pop80
- 85Touch94
- 86Consistency93
- 76Swing weight74
- 86Twist weight88
- 62Launch angle51
- 80Plow through86
- 86Softness80
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 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 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.7 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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 Perseus Pro V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is launch angle: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard scores 62 against 51 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, power, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is $120 cheaper at $180.
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 11 points (62 vs 51).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (96 vs 87).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (94 vs 85).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.4 vs 89.2 on the weighted index). Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard and keep the $120.
- Consistency
- Control
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 96 vs 87, touch 94 vs 85, spin 92 vs 86. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 94 vs 85, spin 92 vs 86, control 96 vs 87. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is a narrow pick at this level — softness 86 vs 80, forgiveness 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm Full foam dual-density core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard if you want launch angle (+11), softness (+6), maneuverability (+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 Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+9), touch (+9), consistency (+7). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — launch angle — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. 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 Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 86 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 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 Perseus Pro V 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray 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?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 86). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.7 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, $120 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads on launch angle by 11 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $180 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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