Bread & Butter Pickleball Paddles (2026): Loco Reviewed

Bread & Butter Pickleball Paddles (2026): Loco Reviewed — quick answer

My top 5 picks, ranked, with the measurement that sets each one apart:

  1. 1. Bread & Butter Loco Elongated 16mm — spin 2270 rpm (camera-measured)
  2. 2. Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm — spin 2285 rpm (camera-measured)
  3. 3. Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid 16mm — spin 2273 rpm (camera-measured)
  4. 4. Bread & Butter Wild Thang 16mm — spin 2170 rpm (camera-measured)
  5. 5. Bread & Butter Loco Elongated 16mm — spin 2270 rpm (camera-measured)

How these paddles are measured

The Loco ($199)

  1. 1. Bread & Butter Loco Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2270 rpm (camera-measured, 57th percentile) · Twist weight 6.1 (19th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (31st percentile) · Swing weight 119 (81st percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $199
  2. 2. Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm — Serve speed 60.6 mph (radar-gun tested, 70th percentile) · Spin 2285 rpm (camera-measured, 71st percentile) · Twist weight 7.3 (94th percentile) · Static weight 8.1 oz (73rd percentile) · Swing weight 110 (19th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $199
  3. 3. Bread & Butter Loco Hybrid 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2273 rpm (camera-measured, 59th percentile) · Twist weight 6.8 (73rd percentile) · Static weight 8 oz (54th percentile) · Swing weight 114 (48th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $199

The Rest of the Lineup

  1. 1. Bread & Butter Wild Thang 16mm — Serve speed 60 mph (radar-gun tested, 41st percentile) · Spin 2170 rpm (camera-measured, 19th percentile) · Twist weight 5.9 (10th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (27th percentile) · Swing weight 113 (43rd percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $190
  2. 2. Bread & Butter Loco Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2270 rpm (camera-measured, 57th percentile) · Twist weight 6.1 (19th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (31st percentile) · Swing weight 119 (81st percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $199
  3. 3. Bread & Butter Psycho 14mm — Serve speed 59.6 mph (radar-gun tested, 31st percentile) · Spin 2110 rpm (camera-measured, 10th percentile) · Twist weight 6.9 (80th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (22nd percentile) · Swing weight 103 (2nd percentile) · Core 14 mm · Price $190
  4. 4. Bread & Butter FatBoy 16mm — Serve speed 57.6 mph (radar-gun tested, 5th percentile) · Spin 2078 rpm (camera-measured, 6th percentile) · Twist weight 7.3 (95th percentile) · Static weight 8.2 oz (84th percentile) · Swing weight 110 (22nd percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $190
  5. 5. Bread & Butter Filth Standard 16mm — Serve speed 59.1 mph (radar-gun tested, 22nd percentile) · Spin 2110 rpm (camera-measured, 10th percentile) · Twist weight 7.6 (98th percentile) · Static weight 8.2 oz (83rd percentile) · Swing weight 111 (23rd percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $165
  6. 6. Bread & Butter Invader 16mm — Serve speed 58.1 mph (radar-gun tested, 10th percentile) · Spin 2109 rpm (camera-measured, 9th percentile) · Twist weight 6.9 (78th percentile) · Static weight 8.1 oz (68th percentile) · Swing weight 114 (47th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $190
  7. 7. Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid 16mm — Serve speed 59.2 mph (radar-gun tested, 23rd percentile) · Spin 2037 rpm (camera-measured, 4th percentile) · Twist weight 6.9 (78th percentile) · Static weight 8.1 oz (61st percentile) · Swing weight 113 (38th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $165
  8. 8. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm — Serve speed 58.5 mph (radar-gun tested, 15th percentile) · Spin 1936 rpm (camera-measured, 1st percentile) · Twist weight 6.2 (29th percentile) · Static weight 8 oz (56th percentile) · Swing weight 123 (95th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $165
  9. 9. Bread & Butter Filth Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 58.5 mph (radar-gun tested, 15th percentile) · Spin 2043 rpm (camera-measured, 4th percentile) · Twist weight 6.4 (47th percentile) · Static weight 8.2 oz (87th percentile) · Swing weight 123 (96th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $165
  10. 10. Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm — Serve speed 55.8 mph (radar-gun tested, 1st percentile) · Spin 2168 rpm (camera-measured, 18th percentile) · Twist weight 6.1 (25th percentile) · Static weight 8.2 oz (90th percentile) · Swing weight 123 (95th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $190

Frequently asked questions

Are Bread & Butter paddles good?
The Loco is one of the better power values on the market right now, full stop. An 85-to-86 Firepower foam core at $199 competes with paddles that cost $250. The older control line is more niche, good if you specifically want soft hands and low power, less interesting if you want an all-around paddle.
What's the difference between the three Loco shapes?
Same core, same $199 price, different geometry. The Standard (widebody) is the most forgiving and quickest in hand. The Elongated has the most reach and the highest power but the smallest margin for error on off-center hits. The Hybrid splits the difference and is the one I'd pick if I could only own one.
Did Selkirk really buy Bread & Butter?
Yes. Selkirk acquired the company in May 2026. Bread & Butter keeps its own brand, website, and product team under the Sapusek family, with Selkirk handling distribution and scale. The Loco is still the Loco.
Loco or Filth?
If you drive the ball well or want any power at all, the Loco . The Filth is a dedicated touch paddle and plays well below the Loco on every power and drive number. They're built for opposite players.
Is the Loco legal for tournaments?
The Loco carries USA Pickleball approval, so it's good for USAP-sanctioned events. If you play under a different sanctioning body, verify before you buy.
Which Loco has the most spin?
They're close. The Standard edges it at 2285 RPM, with the Hybrid at 2273 and the Elongated at 2270. All three land above average for spin , so shape and feel should drive your pick more than the RPM gap.
Which paddle on this list has the highest measured spin RPM?
Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm — 2285 rpm, camera-measured on the same protocol as every other paddle I test.
Which paddle on this list has the fastest measured serve speed?
Bread & Butter Loco Elongated 16mm — 60.9 mph, radar-gun tested.
What is the cheapest paddle on this list?
Bread & Butter Filth Standard 16mm at $165.