Butterfly Primorac vs Loki Kirin K3
Where Loki’s Kirin K3 sits against one of Butterfly’s most popular blades — matched by construction and manufacturer specification, with no claim that one is objectively better.
Specification comparison
Direct comparison of core material parameters, playing dynamics, and UK retail price points.
| Specification | Butterfly Primorac | Loki Kirin K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category / Role | OFF- Offensive Blade | OFF Offensive Blade |
| Blade Composition | 5-ply Pure Wood (All Wood) | 7-ply (5 Wood + 2 GNF Fiber, inner) |
| Thickness | 5.5mm (manufacturer average) | 6.0mm |
| Head Size & Weight | 157×150mm (~84g avg.) | 157×150mm (~88g) |
| UK Retail Price | £45.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP) | £19.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament Compliance | ITTF Tournament Legal | ✔ ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant |
Technical rationale and playstyle alignment
Primorac is an all-wood blade favoured by control-first and combination players. Kirin K3’s GNF fibre layer isn’t identical construction, but it chases the same precise, easy-control game.
Note: This is a construction/positioning comparison, not a claim that the Loki blade will feel identical or is objectively better — ply count, exact fibre type and factory tolerances all differ between brands. If you’ve played the Butterfly blade and liked it, this is our best-informed starting point in the Loki range, not a guarantee.
Recommended Loki equipment
Pair this setup with complementary tournament rubbers and accessories.
Loki Kirin K3
5-wood + 2 GNF fibre blade; clean hard surface feedback, precise and easy control
- Plies: 7-ply (5 Wood
- Style: OFF
- ITTF Legal
Loki Rxton 7
Tacky offensive rubber with balanced speed and high dwell for topspin development.
- Style: Tacky
- Hardness: A39
- ITTF Approved
Loki Rxton 3 Max
Versatile all-round tacky sheet with medium cake sponge for control and placement.
- Style: Tacky
- Negh Sponge
- ITTF Approved
Common questions
Is the Loki Kirin K3 as good as the Butterfly Primorac?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the Kirin K3 is objectively better than the Butterfly Primorac, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Butterfly Primorac All+ is the quintessential 5-ply all-wood control blade. Loki Kirin K3 mirrors its African Limba and Ayous composition, delivering classic woody touch, gentle flex, and high error tolerance for developing players looking to build consistent, spin-based strokes.
What is the Loki Kirin K3 made of?
The Loki Kirin K3 is an OFF Offensive Blade, built as 7-ply (5 Wood + 2 GNF Fiber, inner). That’s Loki’s own manufacturer specification for the Kirin K3 specifically, from Loki’s 2026 catalogue — see the table above for thickness and weight.
Is the Loki Kirin K3 legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki Kirin K3 is ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant, so it’s legal for British League, county championships and sanctioned local league play, the same as the Butterfly Primorac.
How much does the Loki Kirin K3 cost compared to the Butterfly Primorac?
The Butterfly Primorac is priced at £45.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP). The Loki Kirin K3 costs £19.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically as stock and pricing change, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Category, construction, thickness, head size and tournament-legality facts for the competitor blade are drawn from its own manufacturer product listing. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. UK competitor pricing is sourced from the relevant official UK distributor, dated on this page. Loki UK has no business relationship or endorsement from competitor manufacturers. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.