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Loki Arthur Asia is an all-round table tennis rubber that is designed to provide a balance of speed, spin, and control. It is a relatively lightweight rubber, weighing in at around 6.8 grams, and has a sponge hardness of 8, making it slightly on the harder side. The rubber is not a tensor rubber and does not have any anti properties.
The Loki Arthur Asia is known for its excellent consistency, which is rated a high 9 out of 10. This means that players can expect consistent performance from the rubber, even when playing under pressure or in difficult conditions. The rubber also has a high throw angle of 3.3, which allows players to generate more spin on their shots.
In terms of speed, spin, and control, the Loki Arthur Asia is rated an 8 out of 10 in all three categories. This makes it a well-rounded rubber that is suitable for a wide range of playing styles. The rubber is particularly well-suited for players who want to generate a lot of spin on their shots, as it has a tacky surface that helps to grip the ball.
Overall, the Loki Arthur Asia is a high-quality all-round rubber that is suitable for players of all levels. Its combination of speed, spin, control, and consistency make it a great choice for players who want a rubber that can perform well in a variety of situations.
LOKI is a new brand designed for modern table tennis and the era of the non-celluloid ball. It has quickly gained popularity among elite and professional players due to its high performance, numerous options, and innovative technology.
The Loki Arthur Asia rubber, made in Germany, features a new type of carbon sponge along with unique technology: the LOKI ICT (Internal Carbon Force) technology. The ICT carbon crystal sponge is characterized by its hardness and weight, offering exceptional speed, excellent control, and outstanding spin on serves, returns, and loops.
Additionally, this rubber performs well in terms of controlled drives, smashes, returns, and blocks. However, it is less bouncy and has a lower tensor effect compared to “eurorubbers.” It also has less bounce than LOKI’s other rubbers, such as the Loki GTX Pro and Nano 80.
The Arthur Asia rubber is an excellent choice for players transitioning from softer, slower rubbers who seek a faster option with precision and good control. It balances well with hard blades, but can also work effectively with softer wooden blades. However, it is particularly recommended for use with harder wood and carbon blades such as the LOKI Black Flame, Violent 9, Wang Hao Honor, or classic blades. I have not tried it with ULZ, ALC, CLZ, or Super CLZ blades.
Overall, the speed, spin, and control offered by the Arthur Asia rubber are excellent, although it has less bounce and tensor effect than other rubbers with softer sponges. Notably, the rubber adapts and performs better after a few training sessions.
The price is very reasonable, and its durability is good. If you desire more bounce or tensor tuning, I recommend factory or personal tuning options.
Some reviews have rated the speed of this rubber as high as 10 and 9.8, which I consider to be quite overrated. In my opinion, the speed should be rated around 8.5. While it is faster than H3 and Target, it is still slower than rubbers like Big Dipper, Battle 2, Bloom Power, Moon Speed, and AK47.
The speed of the rubber is good, and the spin is adequate, but what truly stands out is the control. It is relatively easy to execute drives, loops, and blocks with consistency. Overall, it presents a balanced performance. However, the biggest drawback is its weight—possibly the heaviest rubber I have ever encountered. If you need to maintain a specific weight for your setup, this rubber could significantly disrupt your overall weight.
Depending on your needs, there may be better and more affordable options available. However, if control is your primary concern, this rubber does leave a strong impression.
I’m using hard rubber on the forehand side of my Nittaku Basaltec blade, and it performs exceptionally well. It produces super spin!
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