Loki GTX Pro
Rubber description:
Rubber Type
The Loki GTX Pro is a hybrid rubber, featuring a slightly tacky topsheet paired with a porous, blue-colored sponge.
Performance Characteristics
- Spin and Tackiness: The topsheet provides sufficient tackiness to easily grip the ball for serves and slow-brushing loops, though it does not exhibit the intense, ball-lifting stickiness of traditional Chinese rubbers like the Hurricane 3.
- Speed and Dynamics: The rubber is characterized by its dynamic performance, offering a balance between the stability of harder Chinese-style sponges and the “kick” found in high-end tensioned rubbers. It performs well from both close to the table and at a distance.
- Dwell Time and Control: The porous sponge architecture allows for better dwell time compared to stiff, high-density sponges, resulting in improved consistency and control. It is noted for being easier to manage than rubbers with extreme catapult effects.
- Suitability: The rubber is versatile enough for technical shots, including flicks, loops, and smashes. While it can be played without modification, some users find that applying boosters can further enhance its dwell time, power, and overall dynamic range, effectively transforming it into a high-performance offensive tool.
Usage Notes
- Durability and Maintenance: Reports on long-term durability are mixed. Some users find the tackiness persists over a long period, while others have reported issues with the structural integrity of the sponge, particularly after intense play or the use of boosters.
- Throw Angle: It features a moderate throw angle, which provides a balance between clearing the net and maintaining control during high-gear offensive maneuvers.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — July 2024
This is one of the best rubbers I have ever tried across all price ranges, especially after triple boosting it with Haifu Seamoon Yellow booster.
I normally use Dignics 09c, but I find this rubber to be faster, more spinny, and with a lower throw angle. It is also easier to learn to play with. While Dignics 09c has better blocking capabilities, and offers more subtle nuances and better control for skilled players, GTX is more forgiving if you’re feeling a bit lazy. On days when I am in top shape, Dignics 09c provides dimensions you won’t find in GTX.
However, I must emphasize that GTX surpasses any ESN rubber I have ever tried, and is also better than any Chinese rubber I have used.
#2 — June 2023
Review of Table Tennis Rubber:
This rubber presents a unique challenge for review. Without any booster, it is a complete failure. It has extremely low dwell time, offers a very peculiar feeling, and lacks control entirely.
To achieve optimal performance, you must enhance this rubber with both baby oil and a Chinese oil booster. I have tested it with only the standard booster, which dramatically increases the speed and power but still provides little control. However, when you apply just a small amount of baby oil, the dwell time significantly improves, transforming it into a monster of control, power, and spin.
This rubber serves a similar purpose and style to the Dignics 09c, yet it generally outshines the D09c in both power and especially in control. You will feel confident swinging harder without the fear of mis-hitting; the ball simply seems to find its way onto the table. I highly recommend this rubber for your forehand, and even your backhand. It offers immense power, exceptional spin, and outstanding control.
With the right treatment and setup, this rubber truly becomes a MONSTER. I sincerely hope more players give it a try!
#3 — May 2023
I have been using this rubber for a little while on my backhand. It is somewhat tacky, but the sponge has larger pores, which prevents it from feeling like a typical Chinese rubber. As a result, it does not suit my forehand at all.
On the positive side, I have found it to offer good control, excellent spin, and impressive speed. The best feature, in my opinion, is its tackiness, which allows it to grip the ball easily when brushing slowly. The quality of this rubber looks and feels comparable to the N80, which is really good.
In my most recent update from May 23, 2017, I mentioned that I had this rubber on ice for a year while I played with the Yinhe Big Dipper 38 degrees on my backhand and paired it with the Yinhe V14 Pro blade. The Big Dipper is softer and provides similar spin as the GTX, but it is also slower.
However, I believe the GTX is the right choice as my backhand evolves, allowing for more speed and superb spin. The durability of this rubber is also impressive. I had it as a “loaner” for the last year, and it is still quite tacky.
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