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Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm vs Nexus ProStar 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
Nexus ProStar 16mm
Price
$189.99
$169.99
Swing Weight
121
123
Twist Weight
6.15
6.36
Weight
8.1 oz
8.2 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.3 MPH
57 MPH
Pop
35.3 MPH
37 MPH
Spin
2004 RPM
1797 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 2
—
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
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Nexus ProStar 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57 MPH (71th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 37 MPH (80th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) 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

  • −Limited spin at 1797 RPM (14th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
  • −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) 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

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
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