Loki GTX Pro

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!

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.

I am an advanced level player using the Yasaka Malin Carbon CS with a single layer of baby oil boost. I have been using this combination for a total of 6 hours over 3 days.

My goal was to try a product from a new brand that Wang Hao consults for. It features a Chinese tacky surface with a high pores sponge.

Pros:

• The glue peels off easily, leaving the blue sponge intact.
• I experienced a very good feel upon contact when hitting.
• The rubber fits my forehand well, providing excellent speed, spin, and control.
• It performs remarkably well with techniques such as looping, under-spin, lifting, moderate smashing, and flicking, while producing a nice clicking sound.
• The ball landing around the table is mostly under good control.

Cons:

• Some strokes flew off the bottom of the table during high-speed full swing smashes, likely due to the mid-throw angle.
• Unfortunately, the rubber broke and left the sponge exposed. This could be a result of the thin single layer of baby oil I applied, but it shouldn’t break easily after such a short playing time without affecting my practice.
• Overall, it was a decent experience, but I won’t return to this brand again.

I am disappointed with the durability of the rubber.

Next week, I will recheck the edges of the rubber, as I noticed mini separations from the sponge. This situation has left me shaking my head in disbelief.

Loki GTX Pro Review

The Loki GTX Pro is an excellent high-end rubber designed for professional players in modern table tennis. Developed in collaboration with Wang Hao, this rubber features a top-quality blue sponge that impressed me greatly.

Compared to other high-end options like Tenergy 05, T05H (hard), Victas 15, Victas 15 Extra, Rakza Z Extra Hard, MXP, and Bluefire, the GTX Pro is notably priced much lower while offering performance at least on par—if not superior. The blue sponge is exceptional, providing speed and durability.

I found the GTX Pro to deliver excellent speed and kick even from a distance, with more control than the Tenergy 05, which can be overly springy. In comparison to Hurricane Neo 3, the GTX Pro offers more speed and kick, whereas the DHS H Neo3 feels a bit too hard and stiff for my liking. The GTX Pro also outperforms the Victas 15 Extra, which I find to be a bit too firm and dense. On the other end of the spectrum, the Tenergy 05’s soft sponge creates too much catapult effect, leading to a loss of control.

One of the standout features of the Loki GTX Pro is its excellent control, making it a perfect match for the new ball. I achieved good spin on my serves, although not quite as much as with Hurricane Neo 3. The GTX Pro combines a softness that still provides a slight kick and catapult effect, resulting in a more dynamic feel compared to other rubbers.

Additionally, the GTX Pro offers the “heaviness control” characteristic of hard or Chinese-style sponges, along with the kick that I desire. Whether you decide to boost the GTX Pro or use it unboosted, it performs exceptionally well. I would confidently say this is one of the top high-end backhand rubbers available on the market today.

For my setup, I use the GTX Pro in black with a blue sponge on my forehand. The hardness rating is listed as 49 for the GTX Pro, while the Victas 15 Extra is rated at 47.5. From my experience, the GTX Pro feels comparable in hardness but tends to have slightly more dynamic response and kick.

The GTX Pro performs well even without boosting, thanks to its superior sponge control. While I have also tried the Loki Arthur Europe, which is an excellent rubber for backhand, I still prefer the GTX Pro for my forehand.

In conclusion, I would rank the Loki GTX Pro as the highest rated among all the high-end backhand rubbers I have tested.

A solid rubber that is good for controlled loops. It has a slightly tacky surface, which means screen protectors will stick to it. While it can momentarily pickup the ball, it doesn’t have the same level of tackiness as H3 or other tacky rubbers.

This rubber is easier to be consistent with than H3. However, the sponge is softer, so it doesn’t perform as well for power loops. On the bright side, smashes are easier to execute.

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.