Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid
All-court players who want a thermoformed carbon hybrid
$165at Bread & Butter
Paddletek
Paddletek Bantam GTO-C
Aggressive all-court players who want power with quick hands
$199.99at Paddletek
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Filth HybridPaddletek Bantam GTO-C
Power8.59
Control97.5
Spin99
Sweet spot9.58
Research score9.08.4
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid | Paddletek Bantam GTO-C |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Touch players | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Power hitters | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Spin players | 9.0 | 8.6 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is control: the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid rates 9 to the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C’s 7.5.
- On sweet spot, the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.
- The Paddletek Bantam GTO-C also leads on power, 9 to 8.5.
- They tie on spin (9).
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid against 12.7 mm or 14.3 mm (scored at 12.7 mm) for the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C. The thinner Paddletek Bantam GTO-C should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid costs less at each brand’s own store.
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.
Go with the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C if you want more power.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid | Paddletek Bantam GTO-C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.1 oz | 7.7–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Length | 16.2 in | 16.25 in |
| Width | 7.6 in | 7.75 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 12.7 mm or 14.3 mm (scored at 12.7 mm) |
| Core | High-density polypropylene core | Bantam QRT (Quick Response Technology) polymer core |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700) |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | Not published by Paddletek |
| Price | $165 | $199.99 |
| 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 Paddletek Bantam GTO-C?
On our spec-based scale the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid scores higher (9.0 vs 8.4). By player type, the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid or the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C?
The Paddletek Bantam GTO-C rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid or the Paddletek Bantam GTO-C?
The Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid scores higher for beginners (9.1 vs 8.1), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid and Paddletek Bantam GTO-C approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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