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    Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V

    Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — T-700 raw carbon fiber (dual-density EPP + EVA foam core) face

    Bread & Butter

    Loco Standard 16mm

    $149.25

    8–8.1 oz · 16mm core · Standard

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    JOOLA Pro V 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Pro V

    $299.95

    8–8.4 oz · 16mm core · Hybrid

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mmJOOLA Pro V

    Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    The value vs. premium matchup

    Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm is the value pick at $149.25. JOOLA Pro V is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber. Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm (Standard) and JOOLA Pro V (Hybrid) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecBread & Butter Loco Standard 16mmJOOLA Pro V
    Weight8–8.1 oz8–8.4 oz
    ShapeStandardHybrid
    Core thickness16mm16mm
    Core material—Polymer honeycomb
    Face materialT-700 raw carbon fiber (dual-density EPP + EVA foam core)Carbon fiber
    Handle length5.3"5.3"
    Price$149.25$299.95

    What the spec differences mean

    Who each paddle is for

    Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: all-court

    JOOLA Pro V

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Bread & Butter Loco Standard 16mm if…

    • you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot

    Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…

    • you like extra reach at the kitchen line
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