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Bread & Butter Fat Boy 16mm vs Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Bread & Butter Fat Boy 16mm
Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm
Price
$189.99
$199.99
Swing Weight
108
107
Twist Weight
7.15
7.06
Weight
8.1 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.7 MPH
57.1 MPH
Pop
36.6 MPH
36.4 MPH
Spin
2069 RPM
2178 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 3
Balance
235mm
234mm
Bread & Butter Fat Boy 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 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 (68th 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 18th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
Best For
BeginnersDoubles Specialists
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Pickleball Apes Harmony V 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, 85th percentile spin (2178 RPM) — a control option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (75th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Outstanding spin at 2178 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.06 twist weight is 89th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 15th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
BeginnersPower PlayersDoubles SpecialistsSpin-Heavy Players
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