Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm vs RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated
Bread & Butter
The Loco Hybrid 16mm
$149.25
7.9–8.1 oz · 16mm core · Hybrid
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Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm vs RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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The Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm | RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.1 oz | 7.8–7.8 oz |
| Shape | Hybrid | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 14mm |
| Core material | Full foam core (EVA + EPP) | — |
| Face material | CFC (carbon, fiberglass, carbon) | CarbonBite Surface (textured carbon fiber) |
| Handle length | 5.3" | 5.5" |
| Price | $149.25 | $249 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm is listed at 7.9–8.1 oz; RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated at 7.8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm has a 16mm core; RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated has a 14mm core, so the Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm measures 16.2" × 7.6"; RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated measures 16.5" × 7.5" (hybrid vs elongated). The RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated is 0.3" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm has a 5.3" handle; RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated has a 5.5" handle, so the RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated handle is 0.2" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm lists its face as CFC; RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated lists CarbonBite Surface. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm
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 fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: balanced
RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm if…
- you prize control on resets and dinks
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
Pick the RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated if…
- you want a livelier face for put-aways
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
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