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Bread & Butter Filth Elongated vs Gamma RCF-Obsidian 16

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Filth Elongated
Gamma RCF-Obsidian 16
Price
$165
$159.99
Swing Weight
121
120
Twist Weight
6.16
6.53
Weight
8 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.8 MPH
55.2 MPH
Pop
35.7 MPH
34.6 MPH
Spin
1850 RPM
1897 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
244mm
244mm

Bread & Butter Filth Elongated

This paddle delivers mid-range 55.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $165 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Limited spin at 1850 RPM (19th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Bread & ButterAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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Gamma RCF-Obsidian 16

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.6 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersControl / Touch PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
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