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Bread & Butter Loco Standard vs Pickleball Apes Charm v

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Loco Standard
Pickleball Apes Charm v
Price
$199.99
$199
Swing Weight
110
111
Twist Weight
7.33
7.19
Weight
8.1 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.4 MPH
56.5 MPH
Pop
36.6 MPH
36.4 MPH
Spin
2004 RPM
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Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 4
Gen 4
Balance
235mm
233mm

Bread & Butter Loco Standard

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.4 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 4%) — a power option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.33 twist weight is top 4% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +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
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

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

Best For

BeginnersAdvanced / Tournament PlayersDoubles Specialists
Buy at Bread & ButterAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
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Pickleball Apes Charm v

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 7%) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 7.19 twist weight is top 7% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +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
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

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

Best For

BeginnersAdvanced / Tournament Players
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Full details

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