Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 32 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Aerio Cyclone 16mm
Bread & Butter The Loco
| Score | Cyclone | The Loco |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.3 (higher) | 3.8 |
| Control | 3.0 | 3.4 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.7 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Feel | 3.7 (higher) | 3.4 |
| Touch | 3.0 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Spec | Cyclone | The Loco |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Aerio | Bread & Butter |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Shape | — | Hybrid |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.5–8.5 oz | 7–8.5 oz |
| Grip | Medium | Medium |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | Composite | Composite |
| Core type | Polymer | Polymer |
| USAP | unknown | approved |
| Price (PH) | ~₱9,860 | ~₱8,700 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Bread & Butter The Loco
“It was too powerful since it’s my first paddle but eventually got used to it after 2-3 days.”
Aerio Cyclone 16mm vs…
Bread & Butter The Loco vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Aerio Cyclone 16mm has 3.5★ from 3 ratings and the Bread & Butter The Loco has 3.5★ from 29 ratings. Pick the Aerio Cyclone 16mm if you want more power and feel. Pick the Bread & Butter The Loco if you want more control and touch.
The Aerio Cyclone 16mm is rated higher on power — the Aerio Cyclone 16mm scores 4.3/5 and the Bread & Butter The Loco 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Bread & Butter The Loco is rated higher on control — the Aerio Cyclone 16mm scores 3.0/5 and the Bread & Butter The Loco 3.4/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the Aerio Cyclone 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Bread & Butter The Loco 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱9,860 for the Aerio Cyclone 16mm and ~₱8,700 for the Bread & Butter The Loco . Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, weights are 7.5–8.5 oz vs 7–8.5 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Aerio Cyclone 16mm as unknown and the Bread & Butter The Loco as approved.
