Metalbone vs. The Loco

Brand

Bread & ButterSee all paddles

Price

$259.99|Click for an updated price
$165|Bread & Butter Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.3

Width

7.57.6

Core Thickness

1316

Core Material

PMI Structural FoamHigh Density Polypropylene

Facing Material

C18 Carbon FiberNano T700 Raw Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.8 - 8.27.7 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

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Adidas

Adidas

1949

Herzogenaurach, Germany

10 paddles

The adidas Group's brands work together to enhance athletic performance, set trends, and make history, driven by a passion for sports and innovation. More than just producing products, adidas is committed to helping athletes perform at their best, viewing every success as their own and every defeat as motivation to improve. Their dedication to shaping the sporting goods industry sustainably is a core value that fuels their continuous pursuit of excellence.

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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?

    Metalbone is more expensive ($259.99) than The Loco ($165).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    The Loco has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Metalbone (13 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Metalbone has a greater length (16.5 inches) than The Loco (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    The Loco has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Metalbone (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Metalbone has a greater weight (8 oz) than The Loco (7.800000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Metalbone has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than The Loco (5.3 inches).

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