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Head-to-Head Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco Elongated vs HEAD Radical TOUR EX15

The HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 scores 9.0 and the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated scores 8.9 on our spec-based rating scale. Calculated from each maker’s published specs; we don’t play-test paddles.

Ratings Head to Head

Bread & Butter Loco ElongatedHEAD Radical TOUR EX15
Power1010
Control8.58
Spin99.5
Sweet spot88.5
Research score8.99.0

Which Suits Your Game?

Player typeBread & Butter Loco ElongatedHEAD Radical TOUR EX15
Beginners8.68.7
Touch players8.68.6
Power hitters9.29.3
Spin players9.09.2

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is control: the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated rates 8.5 to the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15’s 8.
  • The HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 also leads on spin, 9.5 to 9.
  • The HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 also leads on sweet spot, 8.5 to 8.
  • They tie on power (10).
  • Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated against 15 mm for the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15. The thinner HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
  • Weight: the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.5 oz on average.
  • Price: the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated costs less right now (see the prices above).

The Verdict

Go with the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated if you want more control, a lighter feel and a lower price.

Go with the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 if you want more spin, a bigger sweet spot and more weight behind the ball, especially if you’re a spin player.

Buy at HEADBuy at Bread & Butter

Specs Side by Side

SpecBread & Butter Loco ElongatedHEAD Radical TOUR EX15
Weight8.0–8.2 oz8.6 oz (245 g)
ShapeElongatedElongated
Length16.5 in16.5 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026)
Width7.375 in7.4 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026)
Core thickness16 mm15 mm
CoreDual-density foam (EPP and EVA)Not specified by HEAD (Injected Foam Walls)
FaceRaw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layerMicro-Forged T700 raw carbon
Handle length5.5 in5.5 in
Grip size4.25 in4.125 in
Price$149.25 (list $199)$169.95
USA Pickleball approvedYesYes

Specs as published by each manufacturer. List prices; check the retailer for today’s price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15?

On our spec-based scale the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 scores higher (9.0 vs 8.9). By player type, the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 suits spin players better.

Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15?

They rate the same for power on our scale (10).

Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the HEAD Radical TOUR EX15?

The HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 scores higher for beginners (8.7 vs 8.6), mainly from its overall balance.

Are the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated and HEAD Radical TOUR EX15 approved for tournament play?

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

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