Encounter vs. Drip

Brand

Bread & ButterSee all paddles

Price

$219|ProDrive Click for an updated price
$95|Bread & Butter Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.4

Width

7.37.48

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene Honeycomb + Aramid Honeycomb + PolypropyleneHigh Density Polypropylene

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberT700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.28.25 - 8.25

Handle Length

5.55

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.25

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ProDrive

ProDrive

2022

Naples, FL

6 paddles

ProDrive, inspired by the relentless drive of professional and intermediate athletes, combines innovation with expertise to create a paddle that elevates players into a league of their own. Designed by award-winning global engineer Henrik Andersson, the ProDrive paddle offers a unique balance of power, control, and touch, featuring a triple-layer core, carbon fiber surface, and Grit Paint for ultimate spin control. Handcrafted for competitive play, this USAPA-compliant paddle is engineered to provide pro-level precision and performance.

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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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Encounter is more expensive ($219) than Drip ($95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Encounter and Drip have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Encounter has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Drip (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Drip has a greater width (7.48 inches) than Encounter (7.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Drip has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Encounter (8.1 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Encounter has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Drip (5 inches).

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