Loco 2 vs Loco: What Changed on the Bread & Butter Loco 2 (2026)
Last updated: September 2026
The same core that made the Loco a best seller, with durable grit and a lighter hybrid
The Loco 2 keeps the dual-density foam core that made the original Loco one of the best-selling paddles of the year and fixes its one weak spot: grit. The new Space Dust face is built to hold spin far longer. The Loco 2 Hybrid also swings lighter (111 against 114) and is dual certified USAP and UPA-A, and there is now an Elongated. The Loco 2 is $198 with code PRH; the original Loco is $179 with PRH. For $19 more, the Loco 2 is the one to buy.
How we tested
Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.
The rankings
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- more spin (9.6 vs 9.3)
- more maneuverability (9.2 vs 9.0)
- a lighter swing (111 vs 114 swing weight)
- to spend $19 less
- to spend $19 less ($179 with PRH)
- more spin (9.6 vs 9.3)
- more maneuverability (9.2 vs 9.0)
- a lighter swing (111 vs 114 swing weight)
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What stayed the same
The core. Both paddles use a 16mm dual-density foam build, EPP in the center and EVA on the perimeter, with a fiberglass layer for pop under a T700 raw carbon face. That core is why the original Loco became one of our highest-rated paddles (9.3) and one of the year's best sellers: big power and pop, with enough control to reset.
What changed
- Grit: the original Loco's raw carbon texture smoothed at an average rate. The Loco 2 uses Space Dust durable grit, built to keep its spin.
- Swing weight: Loco 2 Hybrid 111, original Loco 114. Quicker hands at the kitchen.
- Twist weight: Loco 2 Hybrid 6.7, original 6.8. Essentially the same stability.
- Handle: Loco 2 Hybrid 5.3" octagon with a vibration-dampening wrap; original 5.5".
- Certification: Loco 2 is dual certified USAP and UPA-A.
- New shape: a 16.5" Loco 2 Elongated for reach and power.
- Price with PRH: Loco 2 $198 (from $220). Original Loco $179 (from $199).
Which to buy
Buy the Loco 2 Hybrid. The durable grit alone is worth the $19 difference, because a Loco face that keeps its bite plays like a new paddle for much longer. Grab the original Loco only if you find it on clearance well under the Loco 2 price.
Orders open October 1, 2026 at 12pm ET. The first 1,000 orders include a limited edition Loco 2 box and Loco 2 Chamoy Peach Rings, and every paddle comes with a cover. Code PRH takes it to $198.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Loco 2 better than the Loco?
Yes. Same core, plus Space Dust durable grit, a lighter hybrid and dual certification.
Loco 2 vs Loco price?
Loco 2 is $198 with code PRH (from $220). The original Loco is $179 with PRH (from $199).
Does the Loco 2 have the same core as the Loco?
Yes. The same 16mm dual-density EPP and EVA foam core with a fiberglass layer.
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