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Bread & Butter Loco Standard vs Pickleball Apes Pulse V 16mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Loco Standard
Pickleball Apes Pulse V 16mm
Price
$199.99
$199.99
Swing Weight
110
111
Twist Weight
7.33
7.4
Weight
8.1 oz
8.2 oz
Core
16mm
16.5mm
Power
56.4 MPH
57.4 MPH
Pop
36.6 MPH
37 MPH
Spin
2004 RPM
2160 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 4
Gen 3
Balance
235mm
238mm

Bread & Butter Loco Standard

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.4 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, rock-solid stability (top 3%) — a power option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.33 twist weight is top 3% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +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
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles

Best For

BeginnersAdvanced / Tournament PlayersDoubles Specialists
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Pickleball Apes Pulse V 16mm

This paddle delivers 81st percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16.5mm feel, 82nd percentile spin (2160 RPM) — an all-court option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (81st percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 37 MPH (82nd percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Good spin generation at 2160 RPM (82nd percentile)
  • +Exceptional stability — 7.4 twist weight is top 3% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits

Cons

  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles

Best For

BeginnersPower PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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