Introduction
The Invader is Bread and Butter’s latest offering, showcasing the company’s commitment to innovation. This paddle features cutting-edge materials: electroplated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with aluminum deposition interwoven with continuous filaments of carbon atoms, arranged into 700 tow increments.
Material Definitions
- Electroplated Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): This post-processing technique reduces surface roughness and stair-stepping in fabricated samples, resulting in a smoother finish and enhanced durability.
- Aluminum Deposition Interwoven with Carbon Filaments: Combining carbon fiber with aluminum creates a hybrid material that leverages the strengths of both components. This results in a composite with superior properties, such as increased rigidity and reduced weight, making it ideal for sports equipment like pickleball paddles.
- Carbon Weave (Carbon Fiber or Graphite): This material is composed of thin, strong crystalline filaments of carbon. Known for its exceptional durability, carbon weave enhances the paddle’s resistance to wear and tear.
- 700 Tow Carbon Fiber: In carbon fiber terminology, “tow” refers to a bundle of continuous filaments. A 700 tow carbon fiber bundle contains 700 individual filaments, offering robust structural strength while remaining incredibly lightweight.
Specifications
- Weight: 8.1 oz
- Swing Weight: 116-118
- Twist Weight: 6.86
- Size: 16.2” x 7.6” (411.48mm x 193mm)
- Construction: Thermoformed T700 Unibody
- Face Material: T700 Carbon Fiber with Electroplated Polyester Weave
- Additional Layer: Fiberglass for increased pop
- Core Thickness: 16mm
- Core Material: High Density Polypropylene
- Grip: 5.3″ Length, 4.25″ Circumference, Octagon Handle with Vibration Dampening Wrap
- Approval: USAP approved
Performance
With the technical details covered, let’s dive into the performance of the Invader.
Feel: The Invader offers a unique feel around the net, managing to be both stiff and soft. This duality likely comes from the carbon providing stiffness and the aluminum contributing softness. Dinking and third shot drops are performed effortlessly.
Power: Thanks to the fiberglass layer, the Invader generates impressive power, more than one might expect from a 16mm paddle with such a light swing weight. It excels in driving the ball, making it a hybrid version of the Shogun paddle, but with added fiberglass for extra punch.
Spin: Although the paddle face doesn’t feel as gritty as some others, the weave provides ample surface texture to generate significant spin. Players will find they can achieve substantial spin on their shots with the Invader.
Bottom Line
Bread and Butter continues to excel in creating top-tier pickleball paddles. The Invader is a superb addition to their lineup, offering a combination of advanced materials and excellent performance characteristics. Whether you’re looking for power, control, or spin, the Invader delivers on all fronts.
Purchasing the Invader
If are interested in the Invader (and you should be) follow this link to purchase it: https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/0Z7QqN
Use this code at check out for a 10% discount: GHANSEN15
FUN STUFF
You never know what you are going to find when you get a delivery from Bread and Butter.
First of all, the product comes in a custom BnB box.
Of course, there is a box within that box.
This is what you see when you open the box.
The hot sauce, BTW, is made with green jalapeños rather than the red jalapeños that were used in the Shogun hot sauce. Trust me, the sauce is hot.
Finally, when you open the box, you see the paddle with its cool cover and a number of stickers. I love these stickers and plaster them on my water bottles.
Here are some video reviews:
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