{"product_id":"the-loco-2-pickleball-paddle-1","title":"The Loco 2 Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLove Pickle ProShop review\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 2 keeps the foam core platform behind the original Loco, which John Kew and Pickleball Studio named 2025 Paddle of the Year, and upgrades the surface to an ultra durable Space Dust Grit for long lasting spin. A T700 raw carbon fibre face with an added fibreglass layer for extra pop sits over a 16mm EPP and EVA foam core. Choose the Elongated shape for reach and leverage (swingweight 118) or the Hybrid for quicker handling and more stability (swingweight 111, twistweight 6.7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin focused players who want a gritty surface built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacking players who want extra reach and leverage from the Elongated shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who live in fast hands battles and prefer the quicker, more stable Hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/protack%E2%84%A2-premium-performance-overgrips\"\u003eBodhi PROtack Pickleball Overgrips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crbn-pickleball-paddle-eraser%E2%84%A2\"\u003eCRBN Pickleball Paddle Eraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/x-40-outdoor-pickleballs\"\u003eFranklin X40 Outdoor Pickleballs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill deciding? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pickleball-paddle-grit-explained-the-best-paddles-for-long-lasting-spin\"\u003ePickleball Paddle Grit Explained\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/price-promise\"\u003ePrice Promise\u003c\/a\u003e, with fast shipping across Australia and New Zealand from Love Pickle ProShop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 2 Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Core. Next-Level Spin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 2\u003c\/strong\u003e builds on the celebrated foam core platform that earned the original Loco 2025 Paddle of the Year honours from John Kew and Pickleball Studio. Now upgraded with ultra-durable \u003cstrong\u003eSpace Dust Grit\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Loco 2 delivers exceptional spin, explosive power, and the smooth, controlled feel players love.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFeaturing a \u003cstrong\u003e16mm dual-density foam core\u003c\/strong\u003e combining EPP and EVA foam, the Loco 2 offers responsive power and control. Its T700 raw carbon fibre face, enhanced with a fibreglass layer, provides additional pop while maintaining a connected feel during play.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eElongated and Hybrid shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Loco 2 offers two distinct playing profiles. Choose the Elongated for additional reach, leverage, and attacking power, or the Hybrid for faster handling and greater stability during quick exchanges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBoth shapes feature an octagonal handle with vibration-dampening wrap, UV-printed graphics, and dual approval from USA Pickleball (USAP) and UPA.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Foam Core Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built on the same core platform that earned the original Loco 2025 Paddle of the Year recognition from John Kew and Pickleball Studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Dust Grit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Upgraded ultra-durable surface texture designed to deliver exceptional, long-lasting spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – Combines EPP and EVA foam for explosive power with a smooth, controlled feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT700 Raw Carbon Fibre Face\u003c\/strong\u003e – Premium carbon fibre construction provides responsive performance and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibreglass Layer\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds extra pop for more powerful attacking shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Shape Options\u003c\/strong\u003e – Available in Elongated for additional reach and leverage, or Hybrid for quicker handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctagonal Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Features a vibration-dampening wrap for improved comfort and feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV-Printed Graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e – Distinctive graphics printed directly onto the paddle surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Approved\u003c\/strong\u003e – Approved by both USA Pickleball (USAP) and UPA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Cover Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supplied with a protective paddle cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Loco 2 features an advanced dual-density foam core combining \u003cstrong\u003eEPP and EVA foam\u003c\/strong\u003e. Building on the award-winning original Loco platform, this construction delivers explosive power while maintaining a smooth and controlled playing experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpace Dust Grit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe upgraded \u003cstrong\u003eSpace Dust Grit\u003c\/strong\u003e surface is engineered for serious spin and exceptional durability. Its long-lasting texture helps players generate spin consistently during aggressive drives, controlled drops, and precision shots.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eT700 Raw Carbon Fibre \u0026amp; Fibreglass Layup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Loco 2 combines a \u003cstrong\u003eT700 raw carbon fibre face\u003c\/strong\u003e with an additional fibreglass layer for increased pop. This construction balances attacking power with the responsive feel needed for controlled play.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElongated \u0026amp; Hybrid Shapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eElongated\u003c\/strong\u003e shape provides additional reach and leverage for powerful drives and attacking shots. With a swingweight of 118, it is designed for players who want to generate power from anywhere on the court.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e shape offers a lower swingweight of 111 and a higher twistweight of 6.7, making it a suitable option for players who prioritise quicker handling and stability during fast exchanges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.9–8.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.9–8.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwingweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e118\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e111\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwistweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.375\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEPP \u0026amp; EVA Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEPP \u0026amp; EVA Foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eT700 Raw Carbon Fibre with Fibreglass Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eT700 Raw Carbon Fibre with Fibreglass Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpace Dust Grit\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpace Dust Grit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOctagonal with Vibration-Dampening Wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOctagonal with Vibration-Dampening Wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSAP \u0026amp; UPA Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSAP \u0026amp; UPA Approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Bread \u0026amp; Butter Loco 2 Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Protective Paddle Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first 1,000 orders also include a Limited Edition Loco 2 Box and Loco 2 Chamoy Peach Rings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTequila sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAlways store your paddle in a dry environment, preferably indoors in a temperature-controlled space. Avoid leaving your paddle inside a vehicle, as exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures can damage it over time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePaddle Face \u0026amp; Edge Guard Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWipe down your Bread \u0026amp; Butter paddle after each playing session. Clean the edge guard using a damp cloth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFor the paddle face, use a paddle eraser for quick spot cleaning or a slightly damp cloth for a more thorough wipe-down.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The UV-printed graphics may gradually fade with regular use. This is a normal characteristic of the paddle's finish.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrip Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWipe down the grip after every playing session to remove accumulated sweat, oils, and dirt. Regular cleaning helps extend the life of the original grip.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nYou can also apply an overgrip of your choice for additional comfort and to help protect the factory-installed grip.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bread \u0026 Butter","offers":[{"title":"Elongated","offer_id":67733154890028,"sku":"6ae7c8deb0485","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hybrid","offer_id":67733154922796,"sku":"6ae7c8deb0488","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/4404\/3820\/files\/ELONGATED-FRONT_1_a97f81d2-c847-40a3-8bbd-b2ff91ce26d1.webp?v=1793575138","url":"https:\/\/lovepickle.store\/products\/the-loco-2-pickleball-paddle-1","provider":"LovePickle.store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}