Loki Hu Dongshen X Review
A blade with 5 wood plies plus an Inner Aramid Carbon-Light layer per side, rated OFF+. Loki’s own guidance places it as an Advanced-level blade for a defensive, chop-and-counter game played mostly away from the table.
Construction and manufacturer ratings
| Construction | 5 Wood + 2 Inner Aramid Carbon-Light |
|---|---|
| Face / core / power wood | Limba face, Ayous core, Ayous power layer |
| Blade type | OFF+ |
| Thickness | 5.8mm (+/-0.1mm) |
| Head size | 157mm × 150mm |
| Weight | 86g |
| Handle types | Flared (FL) / Straight (ST) |
| Speed / Control / Stiffness | 12 / 13.5 / 6.8 (Loki’s 1–15 manufacturer scale) |
| Playing style | Defensive |
| Player level | Advanced |
| Tournament legality | Meets the ITTF construction rule (85%+ natural wood by thickness) |
| Price | £99.99 |
Advanced level, Defensive style
Good fit if you
- Are an advanced player with an established, committed game.
- Want a blade built around a defensive, chop-and-counter game played mostly away from the table.
Look elsewhere if you
- Are just starting out — a lower-priced Beginner-level blade will be more forgiving while your technique is still forming.
- Don’t play an all-round game — check the Playing Style column in our full blade range guide for a closer match.
Rubbers that suit this blade
Loki’s own cross-sell pairing for the Hu Dongshen X.
If the Hu Dongshen X isn’t quite right
Loki’s own related picks, for a different level or construction.
Closest alternatives outside Loki
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Compare →Common questions
Is the Loki Hu Dongshen X tournament legal?
Yes. Like every blade in the Loki range, it meets the ITTF construction rule requiring at least 85% natural wood by thickness, so it’s legal for Table Tennis England and ITTF-sanctioned league and tournament play.
What level of player is the Hu Dongshen X for?
Loki rates it an Advanced-level blade for a defensive, chop-and-counter game played mostly away from the table.
What rubbers pair well with the Hu Dongshen X?
Loki’s own pairing suggests the Rxton 7 or the Kirin LP. See the Pair It With section above for live pricing.
How much does the Loki Hu Dongshen X cost?
£99.99 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.
Not sure this is the right blade?
Compare it against every other model in the range, or build a complete bat in the Racket Configurator.