Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Filth Elongated
Players who want reach, spin and a thermoformed build
$165at Bread & Butter
Paddletek
Paddletek Tempest TKO-C
Players who want elongated reach and spin for less
$149.99at Paddletek
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Filth ElongatedPaddletek Tempest TKO-C
Power8.59
Control98
Spin9.59.5
Sweet spot8.58
Research score8.98.6
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Filth Elongated | Paddletek Tempest TKO-C |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Touch players | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Power hitters | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Spin players | 9.1 | 9.0 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is control: the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated rates 9 to the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C’s 8.
- The Paddletek Tempest TKO-C also leads on power, 9 to 8.5.
- Sweet spot goes to the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated (8.5 vs 8).
- They tie on spin (9.5).
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated against 14.3 mm for the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C. The thinner Paddletek Tempest TKO-C should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Weight: the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C is the heavier of the two, by about 0.2 oz on average.
- Price: the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Go with the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated if you want more control, a bigger sweet spot and a lighter feel, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Go with the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C if you want more power and more weight behind the ball.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Filth Elongated | Paddletek Tempest TKO-C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.6–8.0 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.375 in | 7.5 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Core | High-density polypropylene core | SRT (Smart Response Technology) polymer core |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700) |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | Not published by Paddletek |
| Price | $165 | $149.99 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated or the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C?
On our spec-based scale the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated scores higher (8.9 vs 8.6). By player type, the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated suits beginners and touch players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated or the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C?
The Paddletek Tempest TKO-C rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated or the Paddletek Tempest TKO-C?
The Bread & Butter Filth Elongated scores higher for beginners (8.8 vs 8.3), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated and Paddletek Tempest TKO-C approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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