Bread & Butter Loco vs Selkirk Boomstik
Last updated: June 2026
Spin hybrid vs pure power foam — different budgets
Loco ($179 w/ PRH) is the spin-forward elongated hybrid for aggressive drives. Boomstik ($333, no code) is maximum exit velocity for players who can control 118+ swing weight.
How we tested
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The rankings
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Who should buy Loco
You want high spin RPM and PRH savings without jumping to Selkirk pricing. Loco is our attacking spin pick in foam — read the full review for our six-category breakdown.
Who should buy Boomstik
You are 4.5+ with clean mechanics and want the hardest-hitting foam elongated we tested. No PRH discount — budget accordingly.
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