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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 | RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85/100 | 87.2/100 |
| MSRP | $220 | $269.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.05 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 111 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | Proprietary SICmatrix surface |
| 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.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $269.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8890
- Control8589
- Spin9194
- Forgiveness8586
- Sweet spot8688
- Stability8685
- Maneuverability7678
- Pop8486
- Touch8388
- Consistency8589
- Swing weight7674
- Twist weight8281
- Launch angle6160
- Plow through8384
- Softness8582
Bars listed in the order Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 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.
RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
A spin- and touch-focused alternative to the Q2, not a universal upgrade. RPM lists a 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. Our estimated DNA suggests a calmer soft game than the Q2, while the Q2 retains the stronger power/pop profile. Long-term SICmatrix grit retention has not been independently verified here.