Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Filth Standard
Players who want control, hand speed and a big sweet spot
$165at Bread & Butter
Dan’s Take
Here the core is nearly a wash: both have 16 mm polypropylene cores and wide 16-inch faces, and they tie on our scale for power (8) and sweet spot (10). The face is what separates them. The Filth uses raw T700 carbon, the CTRL 2 Forza uses aramid, and that's most of why the Filth rates higher for spin (8.5 vs 7) and control (9.5 vs 8.5).
Buyer feedback is similar and still modest in size: 4.7 out of 5 from 50+ ratings on Bread & Butter's site and 4.6 from 40+ on Volair's. The CTRL 2 Forza usually costs less. Pick it if you want a control paddle for less; pick the Filth if you want more spin from the face.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Filth StandardVolair CTRL 2 Forza
Power88
Control9.58.5
Spin8.57
Sweet spot1010
Research score9.08.4
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Filth Standard | Volair CTRL 2 Forza |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Touch players | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Power hitters | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 7.9 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is spin: the Bread & Butter Filth Standard rates 8.5 to the Volair CTRL 2 Forza’s 7.
- On control, the Bread & Butter Filth Standard is ahead: 9.5 vs 8.5.
- They tie on power (8) and sweet spot (10).
- Price: the Volair CTRL 2 Forza costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Choose the Bread & Butter Filth Standard if you want more control and more spin, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Choose the Volair CTRL 2 Forza if you want a lower price.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Filth Standard | Volair CTRL 2 Forza |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1–8.2 oz | 8.1 oz average |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Wide-body |
| Length | 16 in | 15.88 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8.12 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Core | High-density polypropylene core | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber | Aramid fiber |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.15 in |
| Price | $165 | $139.99 |
| 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 Standard or the Volair CTRL 2 Forza?
On our spec-based scale the Bread & Butter Filth Standard scores higher (9.0 vs 8.4). By player type, the Bread & Butter Filth Standard suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Filth Standard or the Volair CTRL 2 Forza?
They rate the same for power on our scale (8).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Filth Standard or the Volair CTRL 2 Forza?
The Bread & Butter Filth Standard scores higher for beginners (9.4 vs 8.9), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Filth Standard and Volair CTRL 2 Forza approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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