Loki Telson China Review
A semi-sticky Hybrid (Tacky-Tensor) sheet with strong internal energy, built for stable close-to-table power and control. Loki rates it an Advanced, Offensive rubber — best suited to players with an attacking game built around generating their own power, not a beginner still building a stroke.
Sheet construction and manufacturer ratings
| Rubber type | Hybrid (Tacky-Tensor) |
|---|---|
| Sponge hardness | 52.5° (red) / 55.0° (black) |
| Sponge thickness | 2.1mm |
| Colours available | Black, Red |
| Speed / Spin / Control | 12 / 12.5 / 12 (Loki’s 1–15 manufacturer scale) |
| Playing style | Offensive |
| Player level | Advanced |
| ITTF status | Approved |
| Price | £35.99 |
A close-to-table power rubber, not a beginner sheet
Loki’s own guidance: match sponge hardness to your own contact power. A harder sponge like this rewards players who already generate their own speed; a softer sponge suits a slower, more compact stroke.
Good fit if you
- Are an advanced, offensive player who generates your own power rather than relying on the rubber’s catapult.
- Want a stable, controllable sheet for close-to-table attacking rather than a full-length looping game.
- Have played tacky Chinese-style rubber before and want a hybrid sheet with tensor speed underneath.
Look elsewhere if you
- Are a beginner or improver still building your own power — a softer, more forgiving sheet like the Kirin MP or Rxton 1 range suits that stage better.
- Play primarily away from the table — look at a longer-dwell tacky sheet or a pips rubber instead.
A blade that suits this rubber
Loki’s own cross-sell pairing for Telson China — an outer-carbon blade with the stiffness to make the most of this sheet’s power.
If Telson China isn’t the right hardness
Loki’s own upgrade/alternative path within the Telson line, both tensor rather than hybrid tacky-tensor.
Closest alternatives outside Loki
Not a claim that Telson China is objectively better — these are the closest equivalents by rubber type and price tier, for players weighing it against a more established brand.
Common questions
Is the Loki Telson China ITTF approved?
Yes. Every Loki rubber holds ITTF approval on the List of Authorised Racket Coverings, so it’s legal for Table Tennis England and ITTF-sanctioned league and tournament play.
What level of player is Telson China for?
Loki rates it an Advanced, Offensive rubber. It rewards a player who already generates their own power rather than a beginner still building a stroke — see the Who It’s For section above.
What’s the difference between the red and black sheets?
Sponge hardness: 52.5° on red, 55.0° on black, both at 2.1mm thickness. The firmer black sheet suits a backhand that wants a touch more pop; red is slightly softer and easier to control.
How much does the Loki Telson China cost?
£35.99 at the time of writing, read live from the shop so this always matches what you’d pay at checkout. See the product page to buy.
See the whole Telson range
Telson China is one of two rubbers in Loki’s non-tacky Telson line. Compare the full range, or build a complete bat in the Racket Configurator.