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Bread & Butter Loco Elongated vs Reload RLD 1-16 16mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Loco Elongated
Reload RLD 1-16 16mm
Price
$199.99
$200
Swing Weight
120
124
Twist Weight
6.18
6.37
Weight
7.9 oz
8.3 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.9 MPH
56.1 MPH
Pop
36.8 MPH
35.6 MPH
Spin
2010 RPM
2108 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 2
Balance
245mm
246mm

Bread & Butter Loco Elongated

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.9 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a power option in an elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (69th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (76th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Heavy swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

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Reload RLD 1-16 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2108 RPM (71st percentile)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 124 (top 6%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

Cons

  • −Very high swing weight of 124 (top 6%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 9%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

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