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Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm vs Luzz Pro-4 Inferno

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
Luzz Pro-4 Inferno
Price
$189.99
$229
Swing Weight
121
119
Twist Weight
6.15
6.17
Weight
8.1 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.3 MPH
57.1 MPH
Pop
35.3 MPH
37.1 MPH
Spin
2004 RPM
2027 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 4
Balance
245mm
244mm

Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (78th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (19th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power

Best For

Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Bread & ButterAlso on Amazon
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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Luzz Pro-4 Inferno

This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
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