Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid
All-court players who want a thermoformed carbon hybrid
$165at Bread & Butter
Dan’s Take
Both are 16.2-inch hybrids, but they're built for different jobs. The Filth Hybrid is a 16 mm polypropylene-core paddle; the CRBN⁴ Genesis is a 14 mm all-foam paddle with a lighter swing weight (106–108 vs 112, per each brand). On our scale that trade shows up clearly: the CRBN⁴ gets a 10 for power against 8.5, while the Filth leads on control (9 vs 8) and sweet spot (9.5 vs 9).
Buyers rate both well: 4.7 out of 5 from 100+ on Bread & Butter's site, and 4.9 from 200+ on CRBN's. The CRBN⁴ is the pricier of the two. Pick it if you want to hit harder; pick the Filth Hybrid if soft-game control matters more.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
CRBN
CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve)
All-court players who want quick hands and a forgiving foam face
$229.99at CRBN
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Filth HybridCRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve)
Power8.510
Control98
Spin99
Sweet spot9.59
Research score9.09.0
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid | CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Touch players | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Power hitters | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Spin players | 9.0 | 9.1 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) rates 10 to the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid’s 8.5.
- Control goes to the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid (9 vs 8).
- Sweet spot goes to the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid (9.5 vs 9).
- They tie on spin (9).
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid against 14 mm for the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve). The thinner CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Go with the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid if you want more control, a bigger sweet spot and a lower price, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Choose the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) if you want more power, especially if you’re a power hitter.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid | CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.1 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz (8.1 oz average) |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid (AeroCurve) |
| Length | 16.2 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 7.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Core | High-density polypropylene core | 100% TruFoam Gen-4 foam core |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber | T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass layer (peel ply) |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $165 | $229.99 (list $279.99) |
| 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 Hybrid or the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve)?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 9.0. By player type, the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid suits beginners and touch players better, while the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) suits power hitters better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid or the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve)?
The CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid or the CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve)?
The Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid scores higher for beginners (9.1 vs 8.8), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid and CRBN⁴ TruFoam Genesis (Hybrid, AeroCurve) approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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