RPM Q2 Elongated 16mm vs Bread & Butter Loco
Last updated: August 2026
Premium elongated foam vs premium foam attacker — which high-score paddle deserves your checkout.
Buy the RPM Q2 Elongated at $212.49 with code PRH if you want elongated reach, drive depth, and 15% savings at checkout. Buy the Bread & Butter Loco at $179 with code PRH if you want hybrid attacker DNA, higher forgiveness, and our higher overall score. Both shop buttons on this page use verified affiliate links.
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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Price, codes, and shop links
- RPM Q2 Elongated 16mm: $249.99 → $212.49 with PRH (Save 15%). review · RPM promo guide.
- Bread & Butter Loco: $199 → $179 with PRH (Save 10%). review · B&B promo guide.
- All codes: /deals.
How they play
The RPM Q2 Elongated is a head-heavy elongated foam with serve speed and drive depth as the main selling points. Its 8.9 overall score is strong, but the elongated balance means hand-speed recovery at the kitchen is slower than a hybrid or widebody.
The Bread & Butter Loco is the clearest attacker in our money-brand catalog: 9.3 overall, 9.4 power, and 9.4 pop in a hybrid shape. Dual-foam construction keeps the sweet spot usable without turning the paddle into a true banger elongated.
This comparison comes down to reach versus forgiveness: RPM elongated wants longer strokes; Loco wants faster kitchen counters.
Who should buy which
Buy the RPM Q2 Elongated if you want maximum reach, serve pace, and a premium elongated foam at the steepest PRH discount.
Buy the Bread & Butter Loco if you want hybrid attacker feel, higher overall score, and a paddle that finishes points from the kitchen as well as the baseline.
Bottom line
If you want elongated reach and checkout savings, the RPM Q2 Elongated at $212.49 with PRH is solid. If you want the higher-scored attacker that also works well in doubles, the Bread & Butter Loco at $179 with PRH is the safer premium foam buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which paddle has the better overall score?
Bread & Butter Loco scores 9.3 in our files, higher than RPM Q2 Elongated at 8.9. Scores are one factor; shape preference and price matter too.
Is RPM Q2 Elongated good for doubles?
It can work, but elongated swing weight is slower at the kitchen. RPM Q2 Widebody is usually the better doubles shape in the same line.
What is the bottom line of RPM Q2 Elongated 16mm vs Bread & Butter Loco?
Buy the RPM Q2 Elongated at $212.49 with code PRH if you want elongated reach, drive depth, and 15% savings at checkout. Buy the Bread & Butter Loco at $179 with code PRH if you want hybrid attacker DNA, higher forgiveness, and our higher overall score. Both shop buttons on this page use verified affiliate links.
Where do I find active pickleball promo codes for these paddles?
Use PaddleReviewHub’s deals page for verified codes (often PRH). Brand promo landings under /promo list how to apply the code at checkout. Always re-check the brand cart total before paying.
How current is RPM Q2 Elongated 16mm vs Bread & Butter Loco?
Last editorial stamp: August 2026. We refresh rankings and codes when major paddles, certifications, or partner discounts move — re-check linked reviews and /deals before checkout.
Related guides
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Brands on this page: RPM Pickleball, Bread & Butter. Codes are on each shop button and on /deals.