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Body Helix X4 Gold Kevlar 16mm vs Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Body Helix X4 Gold Kevlar 16mm
Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid 16mm
Price
$140
$165
Swing Weight
116
112
Twist Weight
6.55
6.68
Weight
8.1 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.5 MPH
56.7 MPH
Pop
36.2 MPH
36.2 MPH
Spin
2281 RPM
2160 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
241mm
238mm

Body Helix X4 Gold Kevlar 16mm

This paddle delivers 82th percentile power (57.5 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, top 6% spin (2281 RPM) — a power option in a hybrid shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.5 MPH (82th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Outstanding spin at 2281 RPM — top 6% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $140 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersPower PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersBudget-Conscious Buyers

Bread & Butter Filth Hybrid 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, 82th percentile spin (2160 RPM) — a control option in a hybrid shape.

Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2160 RPM (82th percentile)
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $165 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersSpin-Heavy Players

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