Loki RXTON 3

Rubber description:

Loki RXTON 3 is a well-rounded table tennis rubber best suited for players who prioritize control and consistency in their game. It is characterized by its impressive ratings in speed, spin, and especially control, earning an overall rating of 8.6 among 10 user reviews.

The RXTON 3 features a speed rating of 8, enabling players to execute powerful shots with ease. Combined with its exceptional spin rating of 8, the rubber provides a great balance between speed and spin, making it ideal for generating aggressive topspins and tricky serves.

However, where the RXTON 3 truly shines is in its exceptional control, rated at 9. This makes it a great choice for players of all skill levels, as it allows for precise shot placement and excellent touch. The rubber's tackiness level of 5.9 contributes to this control, providing a good grip on the ball for better handling.

Despite its focus on control, the RXTON 3 also offers decent offensive capabilities, with a gears rating of 6.5. This means players can transition smoothly between attacking and defensive play, making it a versatile option for all-around players.

The throw angle of 5.1 indicates a medium-high trajectory, allowing players to play a variety of shots with different amounts of spin. The rubber's consistency rating of 9 further highlights its reliability and predictability, ensuring players can execute shots with confidence.

While the RXTON 3 has a sponge hardness of 7.5, it is not a tensor rubber, meaning it relies on traditional rubber technology rather than the built-in tension of tensor rubbers. This results in a slightly lower durability rating of 6.5, as the rubber may need to be replaced more frequently than tensor rubbers.

Overall, Loki RXTON 3 is a highly recommended rubber for players seeking a combination of speed, spin, control, and consistency. Its versatility and user-friendly nature make it suitable for players of various skill levels who prioritize all-around play.

Recent Reviews

#1 — July 2023

This was my first table tennis rubber. My version has a hardness rating of around 53 degrees shore O, which is significantly harder than the Joola Rhyzer Pro, rated at 45 degrees, that I tried afterward. I used it for my forehand and had a rating of 50 degrees for the backhand.

Drives (Rating: 8.5):
Driving with this rubber performs well. It provides decent speed and very good control. However, it lacks a bit in spin.

Loops (Rating: 8.1):
Countering backspin with a loop is easy using this rubber, but the ball does not return with a considerable amount of spin.

Short Pushes (Rating: 8.8):
Keeping the balls short is simple due to its excellent control.

Serves (Rating: 8.3):
Serving with this rubber is effective. You can place the ball accurately and generate some spin.

Blocks (Rating: 8.7):
Blocking feels both good and fast with this rubber. It offers good control, and the throw angle is not too high, which helps the ball bounce well on the table.

Conclusion:
Overall, this rubber is a solid choice for beginners looking to learn the basics. It provides good speed (8.3), excellent control (9.0), and decent spin (7.9). It’s suitable for players who prefer slower rubbers. It served me very well when I was starting out, but now that I have begun competing in local championships, I’ve opted for a faster and spinnier option.

#2 — June 2023

I purchased the Pink and Blue versions of this rubber, but I have never tried the original black version.

Regarding the Pink rubber, I find it to be quite acceptable. It’s not extremely hard, but it has a noticeable firmness. On the other hand, the Blue rubber is tackier and harder.

I plan to test both rubbers in real games at the club and will provide further feedback afterwards.

#3 — December 2022

Loki has released the Rxton 3 in blue and pink, featuring an all-new sponge. The blue variant is drastically different from the black—it’s truly a whole different rubber.

I have both the blue and black Rxton 3 on a hard OFF+ all-wood blade. The black rubber is a semi-tacky hybrid, while the blue is very tacky—less so than the H3 or Battle 2 rubbers, but it can lift a ball over a foot and hold it for a full second or more.

The blue sponge exhibits a slight inverse dome out of the wrapper, whereas the black lies flat. The black sponge is open-pored and measures around 45-47 degrees, while the blue features a white traditional Chinese sponge that feels significantly harder. My estimate is that it is 50 degrees or more—it seems tougher than the B2 sponge and even feels firmer than the H3 sponge during a pinch test. Folding both the black and blue rubbers in half and squeezing them reveals that the blue rubber has far more resistance than the black; it is much stiffer.

It’s still very early days for me with the blue version, and I have yet to have a decent hit with it. However, based on my initial impressions, I really like it! It feels like a much faster, springier B2 or H3. There is no catapult effect; the response is very linear, and you need to engage the sponge to unlock its speed and spin. Both the H3 and B2 have a slightly tackier surface, allowing for more spin than the blue, but not by much! The blue, in Max thickness, offers a considerable speed advantage, but it does require engagement of the sponge.

It feels at home both on the backhand (BH) and forehand (FH). If you are looking for a springy, H3-type rubber to use on your backhand, this is it! The build quality is very high, and the price is reasonable for the rubber you receive. The blue topsheet feels harder compared to the black.

In terms of speed, spin, and value for money, the blue version is very close to the top of the range. However, it is definitely one for those who love hard Chinese rubbers and prefer their hybrid rubbers to be on the tackier side, gaining a lot of blade speed in their loops and enjoying hard-hitting play. If this description resonates with you, then the blue Rxton 3 will not disappoint!