Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Loco Standard
Players who want foam-core pop with a big, forgiving face
$149.25at Bread & Butter
Dan’s Take
Both are 16 mm foam-core paddles in a 16 x 8 inch wide-body shape, and both earn a perfect 10 for sweet spot on our scale. What separates them is pop versus touch: the Bread & Butter Loco Standard rates higher for power (9 vs 8.5), while the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ rates higher for control (9.5 vs 9), and the two tie on spin at 8.5.
The Loco has the bigger following, 4.8 out of 5 from 1,000+ ratings on Bread & Butter's site, against 4.9 from 30+ on Paddletek's. It usually costs less, too. If you buy the ESQ, get the 16 mm; Paddletek says the 14 mm isn't USA Pickleball approved. Pick the Loco for power and value, the ESQ for control.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Paddletek
Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ
Doubles players who want stability and a big sweet spot in fast exchanges
$199.99at Paddletek
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Loco StandardPaddletek Honeyfoam ESQ
Power98.5
Control99.5
Spin8.58.5
Sweet spot1010
Research score9.19.1
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Loco Standard | Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Touch players | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Power hitters | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Spin players | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Bread & Butter Loco Standard rates 9 to the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ’s 8.5.
- On control, the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ is ahead: 9.5 vs 9.
- They tie on spin (8.5) and sweet spot (10).
- Price: the Bread & Butter Loco Standard costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Choose the Bread & Butter Loco Standard if you want more power and a lower price.
Go with the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ if you want more control.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco Standard | Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.1 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz (8.0 ± 0.2 oz) |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Standard (wide-body) |
| Length | 16 in | 16 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm (14 mm version not USA Pickleball approved) |
| Core | Dual-density foam (EPP and EVA) | Honeyfoam multi-foam: EPP foam core, EVA foam wrap and perimeter foam ring |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700) |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | Not published by Paddletek |
| Price | $149.25 (list $199) | $199.99 (list $249.99) |
| 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 Standard or the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 9.1.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard or the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ?
The Bread & Butter Loco Standard rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard or the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ?
The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 9.4), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Loco Standard and Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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