Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Loco Elongated
Power players who want reach and foam-core pop
$149.25at Bread & Butter
Dan’s Take
These cost about the same and share the 16.5-inch elongated shape, but the Loco is a 16 mm dual-density foam paddle and the Adapt Max is a 14 mm polypropylene core with foam around the inside edge. On our scale the Loco edges it for power (10 vs 9.5), while the Adapt Max leads for spin (10 vs 9) and sweet spot (9 vs 8).
The Loco has 4.8 out of 5 from 1,900+ ratings on Bread & Butter's site. As of October 2026, the Adapt Max has only a handful (5+) on Onix's site, so it's too early to lean on. Pick the Loco for proven, foam-core power; pick the Adapt Max if spin and a more forgiving face are your priorities.
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 Loco ElongatedOnix Adapt Max
Power109.5
Control8.58
Spin910
Sweet spot89
Research score8.99.1
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Loco Elongated | Onix Adapt Max |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Touch players | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Spin players | 9.0 | 9.5 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is spin: the Onix Adapt Max rates 10 to the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated’s 9.
- The Onix Adapt Max also leads on sweet spot, 9 to 8.
- On power, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated is ahead: 10 vs 9.5.
- Control goes to the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated (8.5 vs 8).
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated against 14 mm for the Onix Adapt Max. The thinner Onix Adapt Max 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 Onix Adapt Max if you want more spin and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco Elongated | Onix Adapt Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.2 oz | 7.75–8.25 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.375 in | 7.5 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Core | Dual-density foam (EPP and EVA) | Adaptive Dual Core: polypropylene core with interior perimeter foam |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer | Raw carbon fiber with MAXRev surface texture |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | Not published by Onix |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $149.25 (list $199) | $149.99 |
| 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 Onix Adapt Max?
On our spec-based scale the Onix Adapt Max scores higher (9.1 vs 8.9). By player type, the Onix Adapt Max suits beginners, touch players and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the Onix Adapt Max?
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 Onix Adapt Max?
The Onix Adapt Max scores higher for beginners (8.8 vs 8.6), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated and Onix Adapt Max approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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