Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Filth Standard
Players who want control, hand speed and a big sweet spot
$165at Bread & Butter
Dan’s Take
It's hard to find two paddles closer than this. Both have 16 mm polypropylene cores, wide 16-inch shapes and carbon faces, and on our scale they tie for power (8), control (9.5) and sweet spot (10). The Filth's raw carbon face earns it the edge on spin (8.5 vs 8). Beyond that, the Filth's handle is a little shorter (5.3 vs 5.5 inches).
Buyers rate them the same, 4.7 out of 5, but the Mach 2 Forza has the bigger sample (450+ on Volair's site against 50+ on Bread & Butter's). The Mach 2 Forza usually costs less. Pick it for the same control profile for less; pick the Filth if a bit more spin is worth it to you.
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 Mach 2 Forza
Power88
Control9.59.5
Spin8.58
Sweet spot1010
Research score9.08.9
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Filth Standard | Volair Mach 2 Forza |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Touch players | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Power hitters | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 8.5 |
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 Mach 2 Forza’s 8.
- They tie on power (8), control (9.5) and sweet spot (10).
- Weight: the Bread & Butter Filth Standard is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
- Price: the Volair Mach 2 Forza costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Choose the Bread & Butter Filth Standard if you want more spin and more weight behind the ball, especially if you’re a spin player.
Go with the Volair Mach 2 Forza if you want a lighter feel and a lower price.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Filth Standard | Volair Mach 2 Forza |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1–8.2 oz | 8.0 oz average (14 mm: 7.7 oz) |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Wide-body |
| Length | 16 in | 15.88 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8.12 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm (14 mm version also available) |
| Core | High-density polypropylene core | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edge walls |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber | Toray T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.15 in |
| Price | $165 | $119.99 |
| 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 Mach 2 Forza?
On our spec-based scale the Bread & Butter Filth Standard scores higher (9.0 vs 8.9). By player type, the Bread & Butter Filth Standard suits spin players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Filth Standard or the Volair Mach 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 Mach 2 Forza?
The Bread & Butter Filth Standard scores higher for beginners (9.4 vs 9.3), mainly from its overall balance.
Are the Bread & Butter Filth Standard and Volair Mach 2 Forza approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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