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Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm vs Pickleball Apes Pulse X 16mm
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Specs Comparison
Spec
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
Pickleball Apes Pulse X 16mm
Price
$189.99
$199.99
Swing Weight
121
122
Twist Weight
6.15
6.18
Weight
8.1 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16.5mm
Power
57.3 MPH
57.4 MPH
Pop
35.3 MPH
36.6 MPH
Spin
2004 RPM
2184 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 2
Gen 3
Balance
245mm
248mm
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (79th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (20th 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
Best For
Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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Pickleball Apes Pulse X 16mm
This paddle delivers 81st percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16.5mm feel, 86th percentile spin (2184 RPM) — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (81st percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (68th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2184 RPM — 86th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Heavy swing weight of 122 (top 10%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 122 (top 10%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Power PlayersSingles PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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