Loki Kirin K3

I like a lot the K1 model, but I currently train with this one. I have less feeling respect to K1, but it is faster, way better to close the point with a flat hit. Huge build quality for such a cheap blade.

Punto dulce como de un 80% o 75%, excelente para empezar a desarrollar técnicas. Actualmente la tengo con FH ak47 Blue y es un misil. En el BH un cross Purple boosteado. Una combinación muy rápida y buena para amateurs intermedios. 1280hz 85g

Great blade for under $7 when I bought it off AliExpress. Not sure if the carbon is real, but the blade is significantly stiff and probably around OFF- to allround in speed. Not super high, but very usable.

Part of the handle was peeling when it came in, but fixed with super glue pretty easily. There was also a blemish on the handle. I suspect the low price might be due to minor defects in the batch I bought from. Either way, it was still good quality considering the price.

Paired it with two sheets of corbor to make a cheap beginner setup for some club mates. It has been effective. I would recommend it for beginners on a budget or someone looking to keep a spare racket for someone to borrow.

I’ve discovered these blades on AliExpress and Temu and haven’t yet found any alternative in their price range for the build quality and playability. K3 is slightly more consistent than K1, however K1 is almost half the price, and I have bought a bunch of those already. Weight is somewhere from 80 to 84 grams. Frequencies range from 1280 to 1350 Hz.

As a blade for a beginner who fancies an offensive play style, this is the one to start with, and it will probably be enough for trainings and club-level competitions for a year or more. And this is the blade to go if you just need your personal bat for casual play but don’t want to spend tons of money on professional equipment. Paired with something like Yinhe Mercury or something similar, it makes a perfect option under 30 bucks that no premade bat can compete with, except maybe some expensive ones from DHS or other big brands.

Very good blade. I’m surprised with the quality. Literally a bang for your buck. If you are looking for a blade that is cheap but don’t want to sacrifice build quality and power, go for this. I play Cpen with 802 Sp, and my smashes are effortless and powerful.

Updated!!! 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 3 is an inner-layer blade. My selected “extra light” one weighs 85 g, and its club face is 157×150 mm. 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! For beginners and bargain hunters. ; -)

Addendum: The hardness of K3 is almost identical to K2, while K1 is significantly harder and more direct! I find the handle scales of Kirin 3 extremely pretty, and the glued lens is somehow reminiscent of that of the Butterfly Fan Zhendong blade.

Addition: Surprise! In retrospect, this blade turned out to be faster than initially expected. Now upgraded, by 0.1 points, to ALL+ ;) And paired with Tuttle Positive Energy and Friendship Focus 3 Snipe, with 42 degree, you can get a nice setup!