Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody vs Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm
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Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
The value vs. premium matchup
The Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm's 13mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is the value pick at $56.36. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody is the premium option at
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody | Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.2 oz | 7.5–8 oz |
| Shape | Widebody | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 13mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene |
| Face material | CFC (carbon, fiberglass, carbon) | Fiberglass with MaxGrit |
| Handle length | 5.25" | 5.6" |
| Price | $165 | $56.36 |
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What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody is listed at 7.9–8.2 oz; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm at 7.5–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is 0.4 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody has a 16mm core; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm has a 13mm core, so the Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody core is 3mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody measures 15.88" × 8.13"; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm measures 16.5" × 7.5" (widebody vs elongated). The Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is 0.63" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody has a 5.25" handle; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm has a 5.6" handle, so the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm handle is 0.35" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody lists its face as CFC; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm lists Fiberglass with MaxGrit. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm lists Polypropylene. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: control
Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: power
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Bread & Butter Filth 16mm Widebody if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you want a generous sweet spot
Pick the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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