Head-to-Head Comparison

Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid vs Bread & Butter Loco Standard

The Bread & Butter Loco Standard scores 9.1 and the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid 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 HybridBread & Butter Loco Standard
Power9.59
Control8.59
Spin98.5
Sweet spot8.510
Research score8.99.1

Which Suits Your Game?

Player typeBread & Butter Loco HybridBread & Butter Loco Standard
Beginners8.79.4
Touch players8.79.2
Power hitters9.19.1
Spin players9.08.9

Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted

Key Differences

  • The biggest gap is sweet spot: the Bread & Butter Loco Standard rates 10 to the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid’s 8.5.
  • The Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid also leads on power, 9.5 to 9.
  • On control, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard is ahead: 9 vs 8.5.
  • The Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid also leads on spin, 9 to 8.5.
  • Different shapes: the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid is hybrid and the Bread & Butter Loco Standard is standard (wide-body).

The Verdict

Go with the Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid if you want more power and more spin.

Choose the Bread & Butter Loco Standard if you want more control and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.

Specs Side by Side

SpecBread & Butter Loco HybridBread & Butter Loco Standard
Weight7.9–8.1 oz8.0–8.1 oz
ShapeHybridStandard (wide-body)
Length16.2 in16 in
Width7.6 in8 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 length5.3 in5.3 in
Grip size4.25 in4.25 in
Price$149.25$149.25 (list $199)
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 Hybrid or the Bread & Butter Loco Standard?

On our spec-based scale the Bread & Butter Loco Standard scores higher (9.1 vs 8.9). By player type, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard suits beginners and touch players better.

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

The Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid rates higher for power on our scale (9.5 vs 9).

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

The Bread & Butter Loco Standard scores higher for beginners (9.4 vs 8.7), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.

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

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

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