Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Psycho
Players who want a fast, poppy paddle with a wide face
$119.69at Bread & Butter
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter PsychoHEAD Radical TOUR15
Power99
Control88.5
Spin8.58.5
Sweet spot109.5
Research score8.98.9
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Psycho | HEAD Radical TOUR15 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Touch players | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Power hitters | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is control: the HEAD Radical TOUR15 rates 8.5 to the Bread & Butter Psycho’s 8.
- On sweet spot, the Bread & Butter Psycho is ahead: 10 vs 9.5.
- They tie on power (9) and spin (8.5).
- Core thickness: 14 mm for the Bread & Butter Psycho against 15 mm for the HEAD Radical TOUR15. The thinner Bread & Butter Psycho should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Weight: the HEAD Radical TOUR15 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
- Price: the Bread & Butter Psycho costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Pick the Bread & Butter Psycho if you want a bigger sweet spot, a lighter feel and a lower price.
Pick the HEAD Radical TOUR15 if you want more control and more weight behind the ball.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Psycho | HEAD Radical TOUR15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.1 oz | 8.3 oz (235 g) |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Wide-body |
| Length | 16 in | Not published by HEAD (it lists the shape as Widebody) |
| Width | 8 in | 7.8 in (published by HEAD, Sept 2026) |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 15 mm |
| Core | High-density polypropylene core (10 mm cell size) | Not specified by HEAD (Injected Foam Walls) |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer | Micro-Forged T700 raw carbon |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $119.69 (list $189.99) | $169.95 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. List prices; check the retailer for today’s price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Bread & Butter Psycho or the HEAD Radical TOUR15?
On our spec-based scale they tie at 8.9.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Psycho or the HEAD Radical TOUR15?
They rate the same for power on our scale (9).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Psycho or the HEAD Radical TOUR15?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (9.0).
Are the Bread & Butter Psycho and HEAD Radical TOUR15 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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