Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Loco Standard
Players who want foam-core pop with a big, forgiving face
$149.25at Bread & Butter
Dan’s Take
Similar price, same 16-inch wide-body shape, very different cores. The Loco Standard uses 16 mm dual-density foam; the Tempest Wave Pro-C uses Paddletek's thinner 14.3 mm SRT polymer core. On our scale the Loco rates much higher for power (9 vs 8) and a little higher for control (9 vs 8.5) and sweet spot (10 vs 9.5).
Buyers back the Loco with 4.8 out of 5 from 1,000+ ratings on Bread & Butter's site; the Tempest has 4.6 from 30+ on Paddletek's. Pick the Loco if you want more power from a forgiving wide-body. Pick the Tempest if you prefer a thinner, more traditional polymer paddle.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Paddletek
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C
Players who want control and forgiveness at a lower price
$149.99at Paddletek
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Loco StandardPaddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C
Power98
Control98.5
Spin8.58.5
Sweet spot109.5
Research score9.18.6
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Loco Standard | Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Touch players | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Power hitters | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Spin players | 8.9 | 8.6 |
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 Tempest Wave Pro-C’s 8.
- Control goes to the Bread & Butter Loco Standard (9 vs 8.5).
- The Bread & Butter Loco Standard also leads on sweet spot, 10 to 9.5.
- They tie on spin (8.5).
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Bread & Butter Loco Standard against 14.3 mm for the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C. The thinner Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
The Verdict
Choose the Bread & Butter Loco Standard if you want more power, more control and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco Standard | Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.1 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Standard (wide-body) |
| Length | 16 in | 16 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Core | Dual-density foam (EPP and EVA) | SRT (Smart Response Technology) polymer core |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700) |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | Not published by Paddletek |
| 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 Standard or the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C?
On our spec-based scale the Bread & Butter Loco Standard scores higher (9.1 vs 8.6). By player type, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard or the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C?
The Bread & Butter Loco Standard rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard or the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C?
The Bread & Butter Loco Standard scores higher for beginners (9.4 vs 8.8), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Loco Standard and Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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