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Bread & Butter Wild Thing vs Oya Obsidian

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Bread & Butter Wild Thing
Oya Obsidian
Price
$189.99
$169.99
Swing Weight
113
111
Twist Weight
5.91
5.74
Weight
7.7 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.8 MPH
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Pop
35.6 MPH
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Spin
1907 RPM
1890 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
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Balance
239mm
217mm

Bread & Butter Wild Thing

This paddle delivers mid-range 55.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +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
  • +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

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

Best For

Players with Arm Issues

Oya Obsidian

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +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
  • +Competitive price at $169.99 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.74 (15th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

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