Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Loco Standard
Players who want foam-core pop with a big, forgiving face
$149.25at Bread & Butter
Selkirk
Selkirk OMNI Widebody
All-court players who want a forgiving, stable foam paddle
$300at Selkirk
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter Loco StandardSelkirk OMNI Widebody
Power98.5
Control99.5
Spin8.59.5
Sweet spot1010
Research score9.19.4
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Loco Standard | Selkirk OMNI Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Touch players | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Power hitters | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Spin players | 8.9 | 9.4 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is spin: the Selkirk OMNI Widebody rates 9.5 to the Bread & Butter Loco Standard’s 8.5.
- The Bread & Butter Loco Standard also leads on power, 9 to 8.5.
- The Selkirk OMNI Widebody also leads on control, 9.5 to 9.
- They tie on 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.
Pick the Selkirk OMNI Widebody if you want more control and more spin, especially if you’re a touch player or a spin player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco Standard | Selkirk OMNI Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.0–8.1 oz | 7.9–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Wide-body |
| Length | 16 in | 15.95 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Core | Dual-density foam (EPP and EVA) | ReactCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring) |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer | Multistrata T700 carbon fiber (multi-layer) with InfiniGrit surface |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $149.25 (list $199) | $300 |
| 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 Selkirk OMNI Widebody?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk OMNI Widebody scores higher (9.4 vs 9.1). By player type, the Selkirk OMNI Widebody suits touch players and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard or the Selkirk OMNI Widebody?
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 Selkirk OMNI Widebody?
The Selkirk OMNI Widebody scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 9.4), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Loco Standard and Selkirk OMNI Widebody approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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