Drip vs. Pro Line Energy S

Brand

Bread & ButterSee all paddles
Pickleball ApesSee all paddles

Price

$95|Bread & Butter Click for an updated price
$169.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.416.4

Width

7.487.6

Core Thickness

1616.5

Core Material

High Density PolypropyleneNarrow-cell Honeycomb Poly Core

Facing Material

T700 Carbon FiberDuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbonfiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.25 - 8.258 - 8.4

Handle Length

55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.25

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Bread & Butter

Bread & Butter

2022

Vero Beach, FL

3 paddles

Bread & Butter are not your typical brand. Doug and Brodie's story began when their parents, who met at an insurance adjuster's conference, got married, making the two stepbrothers. Despite an initial animosity that led to extreme pranks, they eventually bonded over shared interests, including a love for John Stamos and Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. They founded a tennis company, Tennis Worldwide, and quickly rose to prominence before a tragic accident forced them to shut it down. After feeling dejected, inspiration struck when their dog, Mrs. Pickles, stole their breakfast, leading them to pivot and create the Bread & Butter Pickleball Company, aiming to revolutionize the sport.

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Pickleball Apes

Pickleball Apes

2023

Wilmington, DE

4 paddles

Pickleball Apes uses DuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbon Fiber to get an unmatched feel. Founded in 2023, Pickleball Apes is dedicated to creating the newest innovation pickleball paddles and continues to push the game of pickleball paddles to the next level.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Pro Line Energy S is more expensive ($169.99) than Drip ($95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater core thickness (16.5 mm) than Drip (16 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Drip and Pro Line Energy S have the same length (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Drip (7.48 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Drip has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Pro Line Energy S (8.2 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Drip (5 inches).

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