The Loco vs. Phantom Max (Lite)

Brand

Bread & ButterSee all paddles

Price

$165|Bread & Butter Click for an updated price
$170|Oya Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.317

Width

7.67

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

High Density PolypropyleneCompact Honeycomb

Facing Material

Nano T700 Raw Carbon FiberRaw T700 Carbon Fiber & White Sand Paint

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 7.98.1 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.37

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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Oya

Oya

Minneapolis, MN

6 paddles

Founded by four former college tennis players who fell in love with pickleball, Oya aims to bridge the gap between tennis and pickleball by creating innovative paddles that enhance tennis players' strengths. Their paddles feature increased head speed, longer handles for two-handed backhands, and faster spin rates. Inspired by bold and aggressive play styles, Oya paddles stand out with distinctive shapes, expressive color schemes, and quality craftsmanship that can be felt in every shot.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Phantom Max (Lite) is more expensive ($170) than The Loco ($165).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    The Loco and Phantom Max (Lite) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater length (17 inches) than The Loco (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    The Loco has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Phantom Max (Lite) (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than The Loco (7.800000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater handle length (7 inches) than The Loco (5.3 inches).

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