Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter Psycho
Players who want a fast, poppy paddle with a wide face
$119.69at Bread & Butter
Selkirk
Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Power players who want the biggest, most stable sweet spot
$333at Selkirk
Ratings Head to Head
Bread & Butter PsychoSelkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody
Power98.5
Control89.5
Spin8.59.5
Sweet spot1010
Research score8.99.4
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Bread & Butter Psycho | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Touch players | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Power hitters | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Spin players | 8.8 | 9.4 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is control: the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody rates 9.5 to the Bread & Butter Psycho’s 8.
- Spin goes to the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody (9.5 vs 8.5).
- The Bread & Butter Psycho also leads on power, 9 to 8.5.
- They tie on sweet spot (10).
- Core thickness: 14 mm for the Bread & Butter Psycho against 16 mm for the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody. The thinner Bread & Butter Psycho should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Bread & Butter Psycho costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Choose the Bread & Butter Psycho if you want more power and a lower price.
Go with the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody if you want more control and more spin, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Bread & Butter Psycho | Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.1 oz | 8.0–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Wide-body |
| Length | 16 in | 15.95 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Core | High-density polypropylene core (10 mm cell size) | BoomCore (PureFoam with EVA power ring) |
| Face | Raw T700 carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer | Multistrata T700 carbon (3 layers) with InfiniGrit surface |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in | 4.25 in |
| Price | $119.69 (list $189.99) | $333 |
| 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 Psycho or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
On our spec-based scale the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher (9.4 vs 8.9). By player type, the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Bread & Butter Psycho or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
The Bread & Butter Psycho rates higher for power on our scale (9 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Bread & Butter Psycho or the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody?
The Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 9.0), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Bread & Butter Psycho and Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Widebody approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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