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Bread & Butter Loco Widebody vs Volair V.1F WB

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Loco Widebody
Volair V.1F WB
Price
$199
$199
Swing Weight
110
111
Twist Weight
7.34
7.42
Weight
7.8 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
—
55.1 MPH
Pop
—
35.7 MPH
Spin
2061 RPM
2035 RPM
Shape
Wide body
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 2
Balance
232mm
237mm

Bread & Butter Loco Widebody

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 3%) — a versatile option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 7.34 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 core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

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

Best For

BeginnersPlayers with Arm Issues

Volair V.1F WB

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, rock-solid stability (top 2%) — a control option in a wide body shape.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 7.42 twist weight is top 2% (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

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 55.1 MPH (15th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

BeginnersControl / Touch Players

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