Butterfly Rozena vs Loki Kirin K5
Butterfly’s entry-level Spring Sponge tensor against Loki’s intermediate tensor, on each maker’s published specification, with a dated UK price and no claim that either one is better.
Both are tensors aimed at club players stepping up to faster rubber. Butterfly rates Rozena at 35 on its own scale and builds it to forgive small errors in bat angle; Loki Kirin K5 is a medium sponge (37° Chinese, about 47° European) with high speed and good ball-holding. Rozena is the softer, more forgiving sheet of the two.
Head-to-Head Specification Comparison
Each maker’s own published figures, side by side. Speed, spin and control scales differ between brands, so compare those within a brand, not across.
| Specification | Butterfly Rozena | Loki Kirin K5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber type | Tensor (High Tension) (Spring Sponge) | Tensor |
| Sponge hardness | 35 (Butterfly's own scale) | 37° Chinese scale (≈47° European) |
| Sponge thickness | 1.7mm, 1.9mm, 2.1mm | 2.1mm |
| Maker’s speed / spin / control | Speed 83 · Spin 70 · Control – (Butterfly index; Butterfly publishes no control figure) | Speed 13.5 · Spin 8.5 · Control 10 (Loki scale, 1–15) |
| UK price per sheet | £34.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026) | £25.99 inc. VAT |
| ITTF authorisation | Check the current ITTF approved list | ✔ ITTF Approved (tournament legal) |
Why This Pairing
The reasoning behind matching these two rubbers.
Rozena is how many club players first try Butterfly’s Spring Sponge technology. Kirin K5 is Loki’s intermediate tensor for the same step up, at a much lower price, though it is a firmer sheet than Rozena.
Note: Rubbers are compared against rubbers here, on type, sponge and price. No two makers build a sheet the same way, so expect real differences even where the category matches. This is our best-informed read on the closest Loki equivalent, not a claim that the two play identically.
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Loki Kirin K5
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Loki Kirin K5
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Common questions
Is the Loki Kirin K5 as good as the Butterfly Rozena?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the Kirin K5 is objectively better than the Butterfly Rozena, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Both are tensors aimed at club players stepping up to faster rubber. Butterfly rates Rozena at 35 on its own scale and builds it to forgive small errors in bat angle; Loki Kirin K5 is a medium sponge (37° Chinese, about 47° European) with high speed and good ball-holding. Rozena is the softer, more forgiving sheet of the two.
What's the difference between the Butterfly Rozena and the Loki Kirin K5?
The Butterfly Rozena is a High Tension rubber on Spring Sponge, rated 35 on Butterfly’s own hardness scale and designed to be forgiving. The Loki Kirin K5 is a tensor with a medium sponge of 37° on the Chinese scale (about 47° European). See the table above for thicknesses and price.
Is the Loki Kirin K5 ITTF approved?
Yes. Every Loki rubber is ITTF approved, so the Loki Kirin K5 is legal in Table Tennis England and ITTF-sanctioned league and tournament play, the same as the Butterfly Rozena.
How much does the Loki Kirin K5 cost compared to the Butterfly Rozena?
The Butterfly Rozena is £34.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026). The Loki Kirin K5 costs £25.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Specifications for the Butterfly Rozena are drawn from the maker’s own product listing; its UK price is from Tees Sport, checked 13 Oct 2026. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. Loki UK has no business relationship with or endorsement from Butterfly. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.