Head-to-Head Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco Elongated vs Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid

Both paddles earn a 8.9 research score on our scale, so the choice comes down to how they differ. Calculated from each maker’s published specs; we don’t play-test paddles.

Ratings Head to Head

Bread & Butter Loco ElongatedBread & Butter Loco Hybrid
Power109.5
Control8.58.5
Spin99
Sweet spot88.5
Research score8.98.9

Which Suits Your Game?

Player typeBread & Butter Loco ElongatedBread & Butter Loco Hybrid
Beginners8.68.7
Touch players8.68.7
Power hitters9.29.1
Spin players9.09.0

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is power: the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated rates 10 to the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid’s 9.5.
  • The Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid also leads on sweet spot, 8.5 to 8.
  • They tie on control (8.5) and spin (9).
  • Different shapes: the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated is elongated and the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid is hybrid.

The Verdict

Choose the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated if you want more power.

Go with the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid if you want a bigger sweet spot.

Specs Side by Side

SpecBread & Butter Loco ElongatedBread & Butter Loco Hybrid
Weight8.0–8.2 oz7.9–8.1 oz
ShapeElongatedHybrid
Length16.5 in16.2 in
Width7.375 in7.6 in
Core thickness16 mm16 mm
CoreDual-density foam (EPP and EVA)Dual-density foam (EPP and EVA)
FaceRaw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layerRaw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer
Handle length5.5 in5.3 in
Grip size4.25 in4.25 in
Price$149.25 (list $199)$149.25
USA Pickleball approvedYesYes

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 Loco Elongated or the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid?

On our spec-based scale they tie at 8.9.

Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid?

The Bread & Butter Loco Elongated rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 9.5).

Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid?

The Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid scores higher for beginners (8.7 vs 8.6), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.

Are the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated and Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid approved for tournament play?

Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.

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