Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs Ronbus Tenon
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Ronbus Tenon takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Ronbus Tenon wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and control on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
91 vs 87
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
110 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 87.8 vs $180 at IQ 85.7
Overall pick: Ronbus Tenon · $180 · IQ 87.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power88
- 87Control91
- 86Spin90
- 88Forgiveness88
- 89Sweet spot89
- 87Stability88
- 77Maneuverability78
- 82Pop83
- 85Touch89
- 86Consistency90
- 76Swing weight72
- 86Twist weight86
- 62Launch angle54
- 80Plow through82
- 86Softness85
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs Ronbus Tenon 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 | Ronbus Tenon |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $180 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.7 | 87.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | Foam-perimeter thermoformed 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.
Ronbus Tenon verdict
Ronbus doing what Ronbus does: a flagship-tier build at a mid-tier price. The Tenon lands closest to the premium all-court paddles on scored traits while costing about $100 less.
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 54 for Ronbus Tenon — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on power, plow through, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $180, so price cannot break the tie.
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 8 points (62 vs 54).
Control
Ronbus Tenon leads by 4 points (91 vs 87).
Spin
Ronbus Tenon leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Touch
Ronbus Tenon leads by 4 points (89 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.4 vs 88.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Loco 16mm Standard, hybrid on the Tenon.
- Consistency
- Control
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is a narrow pick at this level — control 91 vs 87, spin 90 vs 86, touch 89 vs 85. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 86, touch 89 vs 85, control 91 vs 87. Swing weight 110 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 86 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Loco 16mm Standard, hybrid on the Tenon.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard if you want launch angle (+8), swing weight (+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 →Ronbus Tenon
Take Ronbus Tenon if you want control (+4), spin (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus Tenon review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs Ronbus Tenon FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard or the Ronbus Tenon?
- Ronbus Tenon carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.8 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 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Ronbus Tenon, 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 Ronbus Tenon?
- Ronbus Tenon scores 88 for power against 86 for Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Ronbus Tenon at 91 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?
- Ronbus Tenon scores 90 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 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.8 and 6.7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $180. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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. Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Ronbus Tenon, 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 Ronbus Tenon avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (88) and sweet spot (89) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Ronbus Tenon 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 Ronbus Tenon?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads on launch angle by 8 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $180 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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