Bread & Butter Loco
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $199.00
Our take on the Loco Elongated
The Bread & Butter Loco series was one of the best paddles released in 2025, and the hybrid shape allows for a touch more control while maintaining high-end power. It feels very consistent and stable with a generous sweet spot, but doesn’t quite have the same “pocketing” effect as some of the other foam paddles we have rated higher.
Is the Loco Elongated worth $199?
Yes. At $199 it sits in the high price range, and it plays above that price with top-level full-foam power and a steady, consistent feel. It hits nearly as hard as the Selkirk Boomstik while giving you more control.
Who should buy the Loco Elongated?
Players who want top-end power without giving up control. Its forgiving sweet spot makes it easy to live with across many styles of play. If the softest, plushest feel on dinks is your priority, other foam paddles will suit you better.
Buy it if
- You want elite full-foam power
- You want near-Boomstik power with more control
- You want stability on drops and resets
- You value a generous, consistent sweet spot
Skip it if
- You want a deep pocketing feel
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
- You want the plushest foam feel on dinks
How does the Loco Elongated play?
Power is high, and the full-foam core keeps drops and resets steady. The 120 swing weight adds heft to drives, and the sweet spot is generous, though soft shots lack the deep pocketing effect some other foam paddles offer.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Loco Elongated?
Its biggest edge is balanced power with stability and a generous sweet spot. The main cost is a less pronounced pocketing feel than some other foam paddles.
Strengths
- Elite full-foam power on drives
- Stable, consistent feel across the face
- Generous, forgiving sweet spot
- Performance that plays above its price
Trade-offs
- Less pocketing effect than other foam paddles
- High 120 swing weight is slower at the net
- Priced in the high range
Closest match we’ve tested
Bread & Butter Loco vs Proton Project Peacock
Same elongated shape, same Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 120
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the Loco Elongated
How good is the Bread & Butter Loco?
Very. It's considered an elite, well-balanced power paddle that plays above its price, with firepower close to the Selkirk Boomstik but more control.
Is the Bread & Butter Loco discontinued?
No. The original was redesigned, but the Loco line is still sold on Bread & Butter's site.
How much does the Bread & Butter Loco cost?
$199, which puts it in the high price range for pickleball paddles.
Does Bread & Butter make good pickleball paddles?
Yes. The Loco's full-foam core delivers elite power, strong spin and good stability on drops and resets.
Do any pros use Bread & Butter paddles?
No. The company doesn't sponsor touring pros and markets through ambassadors and content creators instead.
Is the Bread & Butter Loco USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some Bread & Butter Loco alternatives?
Holbrook Fuze VantaGrit
Power 95Spin 99
16mm Gen 4 · Swing weight 118
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Loco Elongated measured power 89, spin 72, swing weight 120 and twist weight 6.2.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.