Loki Kirin K1

I have purchased all three Kirin blades of this series, and this one is the easiest to play with. A lot of control and enough speed to close the point from close to mid distance. I don’t know if the carbon layer is a real carbon layer or not, but I can confirm this cheap blade is a gem. I own a lot of blades, from Stiga classic to Viscaria, so I know exactly how good blades feel and play, so trust me, give this one a chance.

That is my favorite blade for the price! The one I would recommend for every beginner and more experienced player for training and club level competitions. I already had 4 of these; generally good build quality. Weights between 80–84 grams, speeds OFF-/OFF between 1280–1350 Hz. If you need the cheapest but decent blade, this is the way to go. Paired with something like Yinhe Mercury 2 or Palio CJ8000, that would beat almost all 3x–5x times more expensive premade bats.

This blade is currently available on AliExpress from €2.50! —although I doubt that this blade has a carbon layer, at least that’s what the manufacturer claims!… The construction is supposedly: Ayous, nano carbon, poplar, Kiri core.

Loki’s three new blades, Kirin 1, 2, and 3, are by far “the prettiest” you can buy under $10.—Unfortunately, I’m not sure if the carbon layer in this blade isn’t fake!… But if it is, the Kirin 1 is an inner-layer blade. I bought two pieces, one weighs 89 g, the second 90 g. The club face is 159 and 158×151 mm. (…the heavier blade is the faster, harder, and minimally “smaller”!)—Oh yes, by the way, I asked for the lightest blade available. The FL handle of the blade is for average-sized hands. Since I generally deburr all blades on the handle and club face, I immediately noticed that the outer veneer is extremely soft…. The club face should therefore ideally be sealed!

Conclusion: Here too it is a mystery to me how such a blade can be offered on the market for such a low price. It is definitely recommended!! —The best choice among the three Kirins…. For beginners and bargain hunters. ; -P

Addendum: K1 is significantly harder and more direct than K2 and K3!… Unfortunately, with rubbers it becomes top-heavy very quickly.—And the handle has NO beautiful lens! : -/