Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm vs RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated

    Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — CFC (carbon, fiberglass, carbon) face

    Bread & Butter

    The Loco Hybrid 16mm

    $149.25

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    RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated 7.8oz 14mm pickleball paddle — CarbonBite Surface (textured carbon fiber) face

    RPM

    Friction Pro 14mm Elongated

    $249

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mmRPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated
    Power — Bread & Butter +1.3
    6.0 vs 4.7
    Hand speed — RPM +2.7
    6.5 vs 9.2
    Forgiveness — Bread & Butter +1.7
    6.6 vs 4.9
    Touch — Bread & Butter +5.4
    9.9 vs 4.5
    Spin — RPM +2.0
    4.4 vs 6.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    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. Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm is the value pick at $149.25. RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated is the premium option at

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.1 oz7.8–7.8 oz

    Shape

    HybridElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm14mm

    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

    Pickle's verdict

    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 RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated if…

    • ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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