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Bread & Butter Filth Elongated Pickleball Paddle Review

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The original Filth and Bread & Butter's best-seller: 16.5 x 7.375 in with a 5.5 in handle, a raw T700 carbon face over a 16 mm polypropylene core and thermoformed construction.

$165Checked October 16, 2026. Prices change often; the checkout price is final.
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Edited by DanPublished Updated How we research

Quick Verdict

Reach, spin and a thermoformed build in Bread & Butter's best-selling paddle.

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Key Specifications

Brand
Bread & Butter
Weight
7.6–8.0 oz
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in
Width
7.375 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Grip length
5.5 in
Grip circumference
4.25 in
Core material
High-density polypropylene core
Surface material
Raw T700 carbon fiber
Balance
Swing weight 121; twist weight 6.20 (per Bread & Butter)
USA Pickleball status
Approved: the original (elongated) Filth is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (checked 2026-10-03).

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Highest spin rating (9.5) of the Bread & Butter paddles we review
  • Thermoformed build with a raw T700 carbon face
  • 2,400+ buyer ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5
  • On the USA Pickleball approved list

Cons

  • Highest swing weight (121) and lowest twist weight (6.20) in the range
  • Narrow 7.375 in face
  • A few buyers found it lacked pop
  • Polypropylene core rather than foam

Performance Review

Our 1–10 ratings, built from the maker’s published specs and scored the same way for every brand. How we score

Power8.5
Control9
Spin9.5
Sweet spot8.5

Scores by Player Type

Beginners8.8/10
Touch players8.9/10
Power hitters8.8/10
Spin players9.1/10Best fit

Calculated from our four ratings, weighted for each kind of player. How these are weighted

Power

8.5/10

Why it scores 8.5 for power

On our spec-based scale it rates 8.5 for power: the 16.5 in elongated shape and thermoformed build add power, while the 16 mm polypropylene core keeps it controlled; at 7.6–8.0 oz it is the lightest paddle in the range.

The specs behind the rating

Core thickness
16 mm
Core type
High-density polypropylene core
Weight
7.6–8.0 oz
Shape
Elongated
Face
Raw T700 carbon fiber

How our power rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • Core 13 mm or thinner+1.5
  • Core 14–15 mm+0.75
  • Core 17 mm or thicker−1
  • Weighs 8.3 oz or more+0.75
  • Weighs 7.9–8.2 oz+0.25
  • Weighs under 7.5 oz−0.5
  • Elongated shape+1
  • Hybrid shape+0.5
  • Fiberglass face+0.75
  • Hybrid (mixed) face+0.5
  • Foam core+1.5
  • Heat-sealed or one-piece build+0.75
See the full rating scale

Control

9/10

Why it scores 9 for control

A 16 mm core and raw carbon face give it a control rating of 9.0.

The specs behind the rating

Core thickness
16 mm
Weight
7.6–8.0 oz
Shape
Elongated
Face
Raw T700 carbon fiber

How our control rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • Core 17 mm or thicker+1.5
  • Core 16 mm+1
  • Core 14–15 mm+0.25
  • Core 13 mm or thinner−0.5
  • Weighs 7.5–8.2 oz+0.25
  • Standard shape+0.5
  • Hybrid shape+0.25
  • Carbon face+0.75
  • Hybrid (mixed) face+0.25
  • Fiberglass face−0.25
See the full rating scale

Spin

9.5/10

Why it scores 9.5 for spin

Its raw T700 carbon face and elongated shape give it a spin rating of 9.5, the highest of the Bread & Butter paddles we review.

The specs behind the rating

Face and texture
Raw T700 carbon fiber
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in

How our spin rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • Carbon face+1
  • Hybrid (mixed) face+0.75
  • Fiberglass face+0.25
  • Long-lasting grippy texture (grit coating or peel-ply)+1.5
  • Basic texture+0.75
  • Elongated shape+0.75
  • Hybrid shape+0.5
See the full rating scale

Sweet Spot

8.5/10

Why it scores 8.5 for sweet spot

A narrow 7.375 in face, 16 mm core and thermoformed build give it a sweet-spot rating of 8.5.

The specs behind the rating

Width
7.375 in
Core thickness
16 mm
Weight
7.6–8.0 oz
Length
16.5 in

How our sweet spot rating works

Every paddle starts at 7. Points are added or taken away for each feature it has, using the maker’s published specs. Ratings never go above 10 or below 1.

  • 8.0 in wide or wider+2
  • 7.75–7.99 in wide+1.25
  • 7.5–7.74 in wide+0.5
  • Core 16 mm or thicker+1
  • Core 14–15 mm+0.5
  • Heat-sealed, one-piece or extra edge weight+0.75
  • Weighs 8.0 oz or more+0.25
See the full rating scale

In-Depth Review

Each section is our analysis of the manufacturer’s published specs unless it says otherwise.

Maneuverability

Manufacturer data

Weight7.6–8.0 oz
BalanceSwing weight 121; twist weight 6.20

Bread & Butter publishes a swing weight of 121, the highest of the Bread & Butter paddles we review, despite its light static weight.

Handle & comfort

Bread & Butter lists a 5.5 in handle: long enough for most players who hit two-handed backhands. The grip circumference is 4.25 in, thicker than most paddles, which favors larger hands; it can't easily be made slimmer. At about 7.8 oz, it is in the mid-weight range most paddles fall into. Comfort is personal: grip size, handle length and weight are the published specs that affect it most.

Stability

Manufacturer data

Weight7.6–8.0 oz
Width7.375 in

A published twist weight of 6.20, the lowest of the Bread & Butter paddles we review.

Build quality

Manufacturer information

The Filth paddles use a 16 mm high-density polypropylene core behind a raw T700 carbon fiber face, with Bread & Butter's patented thermoformed construction (U.S. Patent No. 11,597,169). The octagonal handle has a vibration-dampening wrap, and the graphics are UV printed on the core surface. A paddle cover is included. Bread & Butter offers a 30-day "Love it or Return it" policy for U.S. orders placed on bnbpickleball.com (you pay return shipping; removing the factory grip, altering the butt cap or other handle modifications void it) and a one-year warranty from delivery against defects in workmanship and materials for the original purchaser from its website, excluding normal wear and damage from hitting anything other than a ball.

Feel

Manufacturer description and buyer feedback

Bread & Butter describes the Filth family as balancing durability, touch and power. As of October 2026, Bread & Butter's site shows an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 2,400+ buyer ratings. The 495 most recent reviews we read average 4.83, and buyers most often mention its power and control, and mention spin more than for any other Bread & Butter paddle. Low ratings are rare: a few buyers found it lacked pop or felt dead, one reports it cracked after five months of play every other day, and one received a paddle with a loose handle. These reports don't add up to a consistent pattern the specifications don't already show.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose the Loco, the Filth or the Psycho?

The Loco has a 16 mm dual-density foam core and a carbon face with a fiberglass layer, for foam-core pop. The Filth is a thermoformed polypropylene-core paddle with a raw T700 carbon face and Bread & Butter's best-seller. The Psycho (final sale) is a 14 mm thermoformed standard-shape paddle with a fiberglass layer for pop.

Which Bread & Butter shape should I choose?

The Loco and Filth come in three shapes: Standard (16.0 x 8.0 in, 5.3 in handle) for hand speed and the most forgiving face, Hybrid (16.2 x 7.6 in, 5.3 in handle) as the all-court middle ground, and Elongated (16.5 x 7.375 in, 5.5 in handle) for reach and power.

Is the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated tournament legal?

Approved: the original (elongated) Filth is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list (checked 2026-10-03).

Where to Buy

Ready to Play with More Spin?

See today’s price and availability for the Bread & Butter Filth Elongated at Bread & Butter. We link to Bread & Butter. It is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.

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Sources and How We Researched This Review

  • Specifications and product details: the manufacturer's published information, labelled "Manufacturer data" in the review.
  • Ratings: calculated from those specifications on our published rating scale, the same for every brand, and labelled "Our analysis".
  • Buyer feedback: 2,400+ buyer ratings on BNBPickleball.com, summarized in the Feel section and labelled "buyer feedback".
  • Hands-on testing: we haven't play-tested this paddle. Everything here comes from the sources listed and our analysis of them.
Bread & Butter Filth ElongatedResearch score 8.9/10 · Bread & Butter$165at Bread & Butter
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