Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power85
- 87Control82
- 86Spin84
- 88Forgiveness80
- 89Sweet spot82
- 87Stability80
- 77Maneuverability74
- 82Pop84
- 85Touch78
- 86Consistency80
- 76Swing weight72
- 86Twist weight74
- 62Launch angle56
- 80Plow through84
- 86Softness70
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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 Standard | ONIX Evoke Premier Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $180 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.7 — better | 80.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | Thermoformed polypropylene |
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.
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro verdict
Onix finally thermoformed the Evoke. It hits noticeably harder than the standard Premier while keeping the wide standard shape that made the original forgiving.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard scores 86 against 70 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, spin, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($180 vs $180) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Twist weight
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 12 points (86 vs 74).
Forgiveness
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Sweet spot
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
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
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 80, twist weight 86 vs 74, sweet spot 89 vs 82. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 80, touch 85 vs 78, control 87 vs 82. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is a narrow pick at this level — touch 85 vs 78, control 87 vs 82, spin 86 vs 84. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is the clearer pick at this level — softness 86 vs 70, forgiveness 88 vs 80, twist weight 86 vs 74. Its 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Take ONIX Evoke Premier Pro if you want plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard if you want softness (+16), twist weight (+12), forgiveness (+8). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard review →ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.7 vs 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard measures 86 on power against 85 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. 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?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard at 87 versus 82. 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?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard scores 86 for spin off its Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face face, against 84 for the Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face on ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro to the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads on softness by 16 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $180 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Mach 1 Forza 16
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Nova R1
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Tenon
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Oni 16
- Evoke Premier Pro vs Ruby
- Evoke Premier Pro vs Series One Project Black
- Evoke Premier Pro vs Evoke Premier
- Evoke Premier Pro vs AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Read the full reviews: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard and ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.