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Bread & Butter Loco First Impressions | Full Foam Core Three Shapes
Bread & Butter is back with a new paddle called the Loco, but don’t confuse it with their old model of the same name.
This is a completely different paddle. The new Loco is built with a full foam core and designed as a power paddle, not a control paddle.
Like most foam core paddles, it has a lot of appealing qualities. The real question is whether it fits your style of play.
I’ve been testing the widebody and hybrid versions, while my brother Aizec has been using the elongated for the past few weeks. In these first impressions, I’ll share what we’ve found so far, and I’ll be breaking down who I think this paddle is best for.
Table of Contents
Price, Shapes, and Specs
Price and Pre-Order
At $180, this is one of the more affordable options in the full foam core category, which is great to see.
Upcoming Preorder Windows & Ship Dates:
Shapes
One of the standout things about the Loco is that it’s one of the only full foam core lineups to offer all three familiar shapes:
Performance Specs:
Loco Elongated
Loco Hybrid
Loco Widebody
General Specs (all models):
How It Plays
The easiest way I can describe the Loco is:
If you’ve played the Honolulu J2NF and wished it had more pop and power, this is that paddle.
Compared to some of the more experimental designs from brands like Honolulu Pickleball, these shapes feel a lot more standard and familiar in the hand.
For me, the widebody has been my favorite so far. The hybrid felt a little unstable until I added weight, but the widebody was quick, stable, and easy to swing right away. Aizec has been loving the elongated version and even plans to use it for local tournaments.
My advice: stick with the shape you already use unless you really want to experiment.
Who Might Like It
So far, I haven’t found any real weaknesses. The Loco plays fast, hits hard, and still keeps a solid sweet spot and consistent feel. It reminds me of the J2NF, just dialed up one notch in aggression.
The Loco could be a strong pick if:
Maybe as we work on the full review for this paddle, we’ll unpack some nuances or things to look out for, but so far, we haven’t found anything that's a real problem.
If you already own a Boomstik or Honolulu J2NF, you don’t need to rush to buy this. Those are still top-tier paddles. But if you’re in the market for a full foam power paddle at a friendlier price point, the Bread & Butter Loco is definitely worth a look.
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