Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Filth Standard
Players who want control, hand speed and a big sweet spot
$165at Bread & Butter
Dan’s Take
Same 16 mm polypropylene core, a similar wide 16-inch shape, and the two tie on our scale for power (8) and sweet spot (10). The face is the difference: raw T700 carbon on the Filth against fiberglass on the Pro 2. That's why the Filth rates well ahead for spin (8.5 vs 7) and control (9.5 vs 8.5).
The Filth has 4.7 out of 5 from 50+ ratings on Bread & Butter's site. Volair's site doesn't have enough buyer ratings on the Pro 2 yet. The Pro 2 costs much less, so pick it if you're starting out and want a forgiving paddle on a budget. Pick the Filth if you want more spin and control.
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 Pro 2
Power88
Control9.58.5
Spin8.57
Sweet spot1010
Research score9.08.4
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Filth Standard | Volair Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 2’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).
- Weight: the Bread & Butter Filth Standard is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
- Price: the Volair Pro 2 costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Pick the Bread & Butter Filth Standard if you want more control, more spin and more weight behind the ball, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Pick the Volair Pro 2 if you want a lighter feel and a lower price.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Filth Standard | Volair Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber | Fiberglass |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.3 in (14 mm: 4.25 in) |
| Price | $165 | $69.99 |
| 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 Pro 2?
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 Pro 2?
They rate the same for power on our scale (8).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Filth Standard or the Volair Pro 2?
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 Pro 2 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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