Loki Kirin K2

For such a price, it’s a great lightweight ALL/ALL+ blade. You can create very controllable loops. Chopping was slightly inconsistent (but maybe I was not used to it). With offensive rubbers, the attacks were still fast enough. Great for beginners and advanced players who want to learn how to create proper topspins. Build quality is also great considering the price (it does not look cheap). For 5 EUR, it was a bargain.

Good for beginners.

It is the perfect example of a well-balanced 5-ply. Not too fast, not too soft, lots of feel, no huge vibration. If you want your first 5-ply, go with this before you buy something expensive.

Loki Kirin K2 has an amazing feel; you can control the ball so well with it. It is a rather soft blade, though. While this is not the fastest blade I have ever used, I did not feel that it was slow at all. I can loop underspin with ease. I am amazed by how good and cheap this blade is.

Loki’s three new blades, Kirin1, 2, and 3, are by far “the prettiest” you can buy under $10. My K2 weighs (“extra light” selected) 82 g. Its club face is 158×150 mm, and the FL handle 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! For beginners and bargain hunters.

Addendum: the hardness of K2 is almost identical to K3, while K1 is significantly harder and more direct! I think the glued lens is somehow reminiscent of that of the Butterfly Fan Zhendong blade series. Very nice!