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Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85/100 | 85.9/100 |
| MSRP | $220 | $169 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.05 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 111 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | T700 raw carbon fiber face |
| Handle | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $220.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $169.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8892
- Control8585
- Spin9190
- Forgiveness8586
- Sweet spot8688
- Stability8684
- Maneuverability7680
- Pop8490
- Touch8383
- Consistency8585
- Swing weight7672
- Twist weight8282
- Launch angle6160
- Plow through8383
- Softness8578
Bars listed in the order Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Verdicts
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
The second-generation Loco in the hybrid shape keeps the dual-density foam core and adds Space Dust grit. A published 111 swing weight makes it quicker than most 16mm power hybrids, while the 6.7 twist weight keeps it stable.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday's Gen 4 full-foam Aura Pro in the hybrid shape pairs a power-focused response with a quick published 112 swing weight. The published 6.4 twist weight is moderate, so it gives up some stability on paper to heavier all-court hybrids.

