Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm vs Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)
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The value vs. premium matchup
The Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)'s 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm is the value pick at $149.25. Franklin Sports C45
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm | Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.1 oz | 7.5–7.9 oz |
| Shape | Hybrid | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 14mm |
| Core material | Full foam core (EVA + EPP) | PowerFlex polymer core |
| Face material | CFC (carbon, fiberglass, carbon) | T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (double-thermoformed unibody frame) |
| Handle length | 5.3" | 5.1" |
| Price | $149.25 | $229.99 |
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Core thickness
Core material
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Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm is listed at 7.9–8.1 oz; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) at 7.5–7.9 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) is 0.4 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm has a 16mm core; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) 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"; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) measures 15.7" × 7.9" (hybrid vs elongated). The Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm is 0.5" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm has a 5.3" handle; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) has a 5.1" handle, so the Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm handle is 0.2" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm lists its face as CFC; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) lists T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm lists its core as Full foam core; Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) lists PowerFlex polymer core. Paddle core 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
Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature)
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
Pick the Franklin Sports C45 Aurelius 14mm (Anna Leigh Waters Signature) if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
- ✓you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
More matchups with the Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm
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