Bread & Butter The Loco Standard Pickleball Paddle
The Bread & Butter The Loco Standard Pickleball Paddle is a control-focused pickleball paddle designed for quick handling, stability and a generous sweet spot. Its 16 x 8 inch Standard shape provides a broad hitting surface, while the 16mm dual-density EPP and EVA foam core delivers a plush, connected response. A T700 raw carbon fibre face supports spin and precision, with an additional fibreglass layer adding extra pop. At 8.0-8.1 oz with a 108-110 swing weight, The Loco balances manoeuvrability with reassuring stability.
Product Technologies:
- 16mm Dual-Density Foam Core: The Loco uses EPP and EVA foam to create a plush, responsive hitting feel. This construction is designed to provide controlled touch for resets and softer shots while retaining enough response for attacking play.
- T700 Raw Carbon Fibre Face: The raw carbon fibre hitting surface provides a textured contact point designed to enhance grip on the ball, supporting spin generation and controlled placement.
- Fibreglass Layer: An additional layer of fibreglass is incorporated into the face construction to increase pop, giving the paddle extra response when accelerating through drives, counters and finishing shots.
- Vibration-Dampening Handle: The octagonal handle incorporates a vibration-dampening wrap for a more comfortable and connected grip during extended play.
- UV-Printed Graphics: The graphics are printed directly onto the paddle surface using a UV printing process, creating the distinctive Loco finish without relying on a separate graphic layer.
Product Details
- Weight: 8.0-8.1 oz
- Dimensions: 16 x 8 inches; 16mm thickness
- Handle: 5.3 inches long; 4.25-inch circumference
- Swing weight: 108-110; twist weight: 7.3
- Colour: Black
Staff pro review
The Standard Loco stands out for players who want a larger sweet spot without giving up quick handling around the kitchen. The 8-inch width and 7.3 twist weight should provide reassuring stability, while the relatively low 108-110 swing weight keeps counters manageable. We particularly like the combination of the dual-density foam core and carbon-fibre face for balancing controlled touch, spin and usable pop.
FAQs
Q: What does the dual-density foam core add to The Loco?
A: The 16mm EPP and EVA foam construction is designed to produce a plush, connected response for controlled resets and touch shots while retaining enough pop for more aggressive play.
Q: Why choose the Standard shape instead of an elongated paddle?
A: The 16 x 8 inch Standard shape provides a wider hitting surface and generous sweet spot, making it particularly useful for stability, forgiveness and quick exchanges close to the kitchen.
Q: How does the face construction help with spin and attacking shots?
A: The T700 raw carbon fibre surface provides texture for greater ball grip and spin potential, while the additional fibreglass layer is designed to introduce more pop when accelerating through the ball.
