Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm

Who should buy the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?

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DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm

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Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm

IQ 85 · $220

8 paddles within 5% of the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Vatic Pro Oni 16$130 (-90) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.8%85
   -3 softness-2 spin-2 maneuverability+2 swing weight

   Saves $90 versus the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm

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2. #2Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid$180 (-40) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.5%84
   +5 swing weight-4 maneuverability-3 spin-3 twist weight

   Saves $40 versus the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · +5 swing weight · -4 maneuverability

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3. #3Volair Mach 1 Forza 16$170 (-50) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.2%85
   -5 launch angle-4 spin+3 control+3 twist weight

   Saves $50 versus the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · -5 launch angle · Higher IQ score (85.3 vs 85)

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4. #4Ronbus Nova R1$160 (-60) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.1%86
   +4 control-4 launch angle-3 spin-3 maneuverability

   Saves $60 versus the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · +4 control · -4 launch angle · Higher IQ score (85.7 vs 85)

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5. #511SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3$190 (-30) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%85
   -5 maneuverability+5 swing weight+4 plow through+2 control

   Saves $30 versus the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · +5 swing weight · -5 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (85.1 vs 85)

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6. #6Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm$169 (-51) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.9%86
   -7 softness+6 pop+4 power+4 maneuverability

   Saves $51 versus the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · +6 pop · -7 softness · Higher IQ score (85.9 vs 85)

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7. #7Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard$180 (-40) · 16 mm · standardDNA match97.9%86
   -5 spin+4 twist weight+3 forgiveness+3 sweet spot

   Saves $40 versus the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm · +4 twist weight · -5 spin · Higher IQ score (85.7 vs 85)

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8. #8RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm$269.99 (+49.99000000000001) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.7%87
   +5 touch+4 control+4 consistency+3 spin

   +5 touch · Higher IQ score (87.2 vs 85)

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Best alternatives to the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm

Each pick beats the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
• Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Perseus Pro V 16
• Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs Quartz Control

Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm — frequently asked questions

Is the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 85/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm worth the price?

At $220 it sits in the 64th percentile of the database for cost and the 63rd for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at $109.99 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm compare to the Oni 16?

They are close on DNA. The Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm reads power 88 / control 85 / spin 91 against 88 / 86 / 89 for the Oni 16, at $220 versus $130. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?

A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.

Is the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Bread & Butter submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm have good spin?

Spin scores 91/100 — the 80th percentile of our database (strong, well above the database average) — off a T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face. That is above the database average rather than class-leading; you will get shape on the ball without it being the paddle's selling point.

Is the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm head heavy?

Swing weight is 111 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.7. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8.05 oz.

Does the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 111 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?

The stock handle is 5.3 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 85) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 88).

Who is the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm best for?

Power players who want quicker hands than a typical 16mm foam hybrid. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced. Handle length of 5.3 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?

hybrid shape, 16.2 in long by 7.6 in wide, 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core, T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face, 8.05 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.3 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or Loco 16mm Standard?

Both are Bread & Butter. The Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm reads IQ 85 at $220; the Loco 16mm Standard reads IQ 85.7 at $180. The clearest split is spin (91 vs 86).

How does PickleballLookup score the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm?

The IQ score of 85 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.