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Bread & Butter Fat Boy 16mm vs Chorus Shapeshifter SX

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Fat Boy 16mm
Chorus Shapeshifter SX
Price
$189.99
$174.99
Swing Weight
108
107
Twist Weight
7.15
6.83
Weight
8.1 oz
7.7 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.7 MPH
54.5 MPH
Pop
36.6 MPH
35.1 MPH
Spin
2069 RPM
2063 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
235mm
235mm

Bread & Butter Fat Boy 16mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 8%) — a control option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.15 twist weight is top 8% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 17th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersDoubles Specialists
Buy at Bread & ButterAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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Chorus Shapeshifter SX

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 6.83 twist weight is 81th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 13th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $174.99 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.5 MPH (bottom 10%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 35.1 MPH (15th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersControl / Touch PlayersPlayers with Arm Issues
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
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