Spade vs. Drip

Brand

Bread & ButterSee all paddles

Price

$199.99|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

7.57.48

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombHigh Density Polypropylene

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberT700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.88.25 - 8.25

Handle Length

5.55

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334.25

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Ace

Ace

2022

Sheridan, Wyoming

3 paddles

ACE Pickleball was started by Will and his colleague Brian McDonaugh after Will, a former competitive tennis player, transitioned to pickleball in 2022 and couldn't find a suitable paddle. Combining Will's playing expertise and Brian's industry experience, they created their high-performance flagship paddle, the Spade.

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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?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Drip ($95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

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

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Spade has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Drip (7.48 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Drip has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

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

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