Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Loco Elongated
Power players who want reach and foam-core pop
$149.25at Bread & Butter
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Loco ElongatedCRBN³ X Series
Power109.5
Control8.58
Spin99.5
Sweet spot88.5
Research score8.98.9
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Loco Elongated | CRBN³ X Series |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Touch players | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Spin players | 9.0 | 9.1 |
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 CRBN³ X Series’s 9.5.
- On control, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated is ahead: 8.5 vs 8.
- On spin, the CRBN³ X Series is ahead: 9.5 vs 9.
- On sweet spot, the CRBN³ X Series is ahead: 8.5 vs 8.
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated against 14 mm or 16 mm (scored at 14 mm) for the CRBN³ X Series. The thinner CRBN³ X Series should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
The Verdict
Choose the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated if you want more power and more control.
Pick the CRBN³ X Series if you want more spin and a bigger sweet spot.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco Elongated | CRBN³ X Series |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.2 oz | 7.8–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.375 in | 7.5 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14 mm or 16 mm (scored at 14 mm) |
| Core | Dual-density foam (EPP and EVA) | Upgraded durable core with a foam-reinforced perimeter (CRBN doesn’t name the core material) |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer | Gritty T700 Toray carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $149.25 (list $199) | $149.99 (list $229.99) |
| 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 Loco Elongated or the CRBN³ X Series?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 8.9.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the CRBN³ X Series?
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 CRBN³ X Series?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (8.6).
Are the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated and CRBN³ X Series approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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