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Bread & Butter Invader 16mm vs Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Invader 16mm
Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm
Price
$189.99
$199.99
Swing Weight
115
117
Twist Weight
6.82
6.62
Weight
8.1 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.7 MPH
56.38 MPH
Pop
36.2 MPH
36.27 MPH
Spin
1918 RPM
2048.75 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2
Balance
238mm
239.25mm

Bread & Butter Invader 16mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 6.82 twist weight is 81th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

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

Best For

Beginners

Thrive Azul (medium-light) 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.38 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.

Pros

  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

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

Best For

Beginners

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