Head-to-Head Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco Elongated vs Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon

The Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon 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 ElongatedOnix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon
Power109.5
Control8.58
Spin99.5
Sweet spot89
Research score8.99.0

Which Suits Your Game?

Player typeBread & Butter Loco ElongatedOnix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon
Beginners8.68.8
Touch players8.68.7
Power hitters9.29.2
Spin players9.09.2

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is sweet spot: the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon rates 9 to the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated’s 8.
  • The Bread & Butter Loco Elongated also leads on power, 10 to 9.5.
  • On control, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated is ahead: 8.5 vs 8.
  • Spin goes to the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon (9.5 vs 9).
  • Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated against 14 mm for the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon. The thinner Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
  • Price: the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon costs less right now (see the prices above).

The Verdict

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

Pick the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon if you want more spin, a bigger sweet spot and a lower price, especially if you’re a beginner or a spin player.

Specs Side by Side

SpecBread & Butter Loco ElongatedOnix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon
Weight8.0–8.2 oz7.75–8.25 oz
ShapeElongatedElongated
Length16.5 in16.5 in
Width7.375 in7.5 in
Core thickness16 mm14 mm
CoreDual-density foam (EPP and EVA)Polypropylene honeycomb (Reactive Honeycomb Core)
FaceRaw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layerRaw carbon fiber
Handle length5.5 in5.5 in
Grip size4.25 in4.125 in
Price$149.25 (list $199)$119.99
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 Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon?

On our spec-based scale the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon scores higher (9.0 vs 8.9). By player type, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon suits beginners and spin players better.

Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Elongated or the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon?

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 Hype X Pro Raw Carbon?

The Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon 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 Hype X Pro Raw Carbon approved for tournament play?

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

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