{"product_id":"bread-and-butter-loco-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Bread \u0026 Butter Loco 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 16mm Pickleball Paddle — 2025 Paddle of the Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the foam-core paddle that rewrote the power-versus-control tradeoff. A \u003cstrong\u003e16mm dual-density foam core\u003c\/strong\u003e sits behind a \u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e face, delivering genuine put-away power with a plush, connected feel and one of the widest sweet spots in pickleball. Pick your head shape — \u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e — in \u003cstrong\u003eTan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eAzul\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Loco plays differently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-density foam core (EPP + EVA).\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead of a polymer honeycomb, the Loco uses two foam densities: a softer inner section for dwell time and feel, and a denser outer section for a stiff, powerful response near the edges. The paddle stays alive out toward the tip and shoulders, where honeycomb cores typically go dead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully floating foam perimeter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The core is not rigidly bonded to the frame, which widens the effective sweet spot and keeps off-center contact on line instead of spraying it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon face with a fiberglass layer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The raw carbon peel-ply texture grips the ball for spin, while the fiberglass sublayer adds pop. Independent lab testing measured roughly \u003cstrong\u003e2,050–2,150 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e of spin and a \u003cstrong\u003e0.41–0.42 KewCOR\u003c\/strong\u003e power rating — elite-tier firepower, on par with the most powerful paddles on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration-dampening octagonal handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4 1\/4\" grip circumference with a dampening wrap, so all that power doesn’t travel back into your wrist and elbow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-printed graphics.\u003c\/strong\u003e Artwork is printed directly onto the surface — no decals to peel or bubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSAP approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Legal for USA Pickleball sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElongated vs. Hybrid vs. Standard: which Loco should you buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1em 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#ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e7.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eMaximum reach, heavy drives and serves, two-handed backhands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eAll-court players who want reach without giving up hand speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eFast hands at the kitchen, quickest maneuverability, most forgiveness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eTennis or singles-heavy backgrounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePlayers torn between the other two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eDoubles specialists and dinkers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e take the \u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the biggest serves, drives and reach. Take the \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e if you win points with hand speed at the net. Take the \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want both — it is the shape most testers land on, and its higher twist weight makes it the most stable of the three when you add lead tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull specifications (all shapes)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm dual-density foam (EPP + EVA), fully floating perimeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e T700 raw carbon fiber with fiberglass layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal, vibration-dampening wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip circumference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV printed directly onto the paddle surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA Pickleball (USAP) approved for tournament play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorways:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan, Black, Azul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated, Hybrid, Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Loco 16mm is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate to advanced players (3.5+)\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to add a gear to their drives, serves and speed-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers coming off a thermoformed carbon paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e who love the power but want a softer, less jarring feel and a more forgiving sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who mishits toward the tip or shoulders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The floating foam perimeter is the single biggest reason the Loco feels bigger than it measures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are a touch-first, reset-everything player who wants the ball to die on your paddle face, the Loco’s pop may be more than you want — a control-oriented 16mm honeycomb paddle is the better fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Bread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 16mm USAP approved?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All three shapes of the Loco 16mm are approved by USA Pickleball and legal for sanctioned tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Loco 16mm and a 14mm paddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 16mm core is thicker, which means more dwell time, a softer feel and better control on resets and dinks. A 14mm core is stiffer and pops more but is less forgiving. Because the Loco uses a dual-density foam core rather than honeycomb, the 16mm version keeps far more power than a typical 16mm paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Loco a power paddle or a control paddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily a power paddle. Independent testing places its firepower in the elite tier (0.41–0.42 KewCOR), with spin around 2,050–2,150 RPM. The foam core and floating perimeter add enough dwell and forgiveness that it still resets well — but it is built to hurt people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Loco shape has the biggest sweet spot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Standard (widebody) shape, with the highest twist weight at 7.3, is the most stable and forgiving on off-center contact. The Hybrid is a close second at 6.65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat grip size is the Loco 16mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll shapes use a 4 1\/4\" grip circumference with an octagonal, vibration-dampening handle. Add an overgrip to build it up if you prefer a thicker feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add lead tape to the Loco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and it responds well to it. Testers found the Hybrid handled weight modifications best. Adding lead at 3 and 9 o’clock raises twist weight and stability; adding at 12 o’clock raises swing weight and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy the Bread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 16mm at Racquet Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRacquet Point is a specialty racquet sports retailer — pickleball, tennis, padel, squash and badminton — and we stock the full Loco 16mm line in all three shapes and all three colorways. Not sure which shape suits your game? 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