{"title":"Bread \u0026 Butter Pickleball Paddles","description":"\u003cp\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter pickleball paddles in Australia, starting with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bread-and-butter-loco-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eLoco 2\u003c\/a\u003e in elongated and hybrid. The original Loco won Paddle of the Year in The Dink's 2025 fan-voted awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn May 2026 Selkirk Sport bought Bread \u0026amp; Butter, and the Loco 2 is the first new paddle since the deal. We already stock Selkirk, so B\u0026amp;B now comes to us through the same authorised Australian supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Loco 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps the original's 16mm dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) and its raw T700 carbon face with a fibreglass layer, now finished in B\u0026amp;B's new Space Dust Grit, which B\u0026amp;B says is built for spin that lasts. The elongated gives you reach and drive. The hybrid is a little shorter and wider, with a lower swing weight (111 against 118) and a higher twist weight, so it is quicker in a hands battle and steadier off-centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Bread \u0026amp; Butter in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free over $150 within Australia, and warranty claims come to Ben and Chris, who deal with the manufacturer. Compare against \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/selkirk-paddles\"\u003eSelkirk\u003c\/a\u003e, narrow down with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-pickleball-paddles\"\u003epower paddles\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epickleball paddles\u003c\/a\u003e. Every brand we carry is on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brands\"\u003ebrands page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bread-and-butter-loco-2-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Bread \u0026 Butter Loco 2 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 2 is the follow-up to the original Loco, which won Paddle of the Year in The Dink's 2025 fan-voted awards. It keeps the part that won people over: the same 16mm dual-density foam core, EPP and EVA. It keeps the original's raw T700 carbon face over a layer of fibreglass, too. What is new is the finish: B\u0026amp;B's Space Dust Grit, which Bread \u0026amp; Butter says is built for serious spin that lasts. We carry it in two shapes, elongated and hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same 16mm dual-density foam core as the original Loco, EPP and EVA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew for the Loco 2: B\u0026amp;B's Space Dust Grit finish on the raw T700 carbon face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fibreglass layer under the carbon, which B\u0026amp;B says adds pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal handle with a vibration-dampening wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Loco 2 Elongated is on USA Pickleball's approved paddle list (added 1 October 2026). The Hybrid is not on the list yet, and we will update this page when it is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewers of the original Loco described a firm, crisp, lively paddle with big pop and plenty of spin; John Kew called it \"one of the strongest options for a high-power, full-foam paddle\". It is not a soft paddle. The pop takes a few sessions to tame on resets, and the Loco 2 keeps the same core, so expect the same character with a new grit on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e is the attacking option: 16.5 by 7.375 inches with a swing weight of 118 (B\u0026amp;B's figures), so it gives you reach and leverage from the baseline and plough-through on the drive. The \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e is 16.2 by 7.6 inches, with a swing weight of 111 and a higher twist weight of 6.7, so it is quicker in a hands battle and steadier on an off-centre hit; its handle is 5.3 inches against the elongated's 5.5. If you mostly play doubles at the kitchen line, take the hybrid. If you drive from the back or play singles, take the elongated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced players who already know they want a power paddle with spin and a firm, connected feel. It is not a first paddle: the power takes some control to harness, and if you want a soft, plush paddle this is not it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × Bread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 2 16mm Pickleball Paddle (Elongated or Hybrid)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Australian shipping over $150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day no-quibble return on factory-fresh paddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal pickup available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickld is an authorised Bread \u0026amp; Butter reseller in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loco 2 is a pre-order: the first shipment is limited and due in late November. See the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bread-and-butter-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter range\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/selkirk-paddles\"\u003eSelkirk paddles\u003c\/a\u003e (Bread \u0026amp; Butter is now part of Selkirk Sport), or narrow down with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-pickleball-paddles\"\u003epower paddles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bread \u0026 Butter","offers":[{"title":"Elongated","offer_id":44969084125235,"sku":"BNB-LOCO2-16-EL","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hybrid","offer_id":44969084158003,"sku":"BNB-LOCO2-16-HYB","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/loco2-elongated-web_1.jpg?v=1791239841"}],"url":"https:\/\/pickld.com.au\/collections\/bread-and-butter-pickleball-paddles.oembed","provider":"Pickld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}