Butterfly Timo Boll ALC vs Loki Liang Jingkun ARC
Where Loki’s Liang Jingkun ARC 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 Timo Boll ALC | Loki Liang Jingkun ARC |
|---|---|---|
| Category / Role | OFF Offensive Blade | OFF+ Offensive Blade |
| Blade Composition | 5 Wood + 2 ALC (Arylate-Carbon, Outer) | 5 Wood + 2 ARC (Outer Aryl Carbon) |
| Thickness | 5.8mm (manufacturer average) | 5.8mm (±0.2mm) |
| Head Size & Weight | 157×150mm (~84g avg.) | 157×150mm (~87g (estimate)) |
| UK Retail Price | £169.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP) | £148.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament Compliance | ITTF Tournament Legal | ✔ ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant |
Technical rationale and playstyle alignment
Timo Boll ALC is prized for consistency at speed. Liang Jingkun ARC is Loki’s versatile offence/defence carbon blade, and the closest match here to that same all-round attacking 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 Liang Jingkun ARC
5-ply wood + 2-ply ARC blade; fast rebound, strong ball-holding, versatile offence/defence
- Plies: 5 Wood + 2 ARC
- 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 Liang Jingkun ARC as good as the Butterfly Timo Boll ALC?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the Liang Jingkun ARC is objectively better than the Butterfly Timo Boll ALC, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. The Butterfly Timo Boll ALC and Loki Liang Jingkun ARC share an outer Aryl Carbon construction designed for aggressive loopers. While Timo Boll ALC is notoriously stiff for off-the-bounce drives, Liang Jingkun ARC offers comparable close-to-table speed with enhanced touch on opening loops at less than half the investment.
What is the Loki Liang Jingkun ARC made of?
The Loki Liang Jingkun ARC is an OFF+ Offensive Blade, built as 5 Wood + 2 ARC (Outer Aryl Carbon). That’s Loki’s own manufacturer specification for the Liang Jingkun ARC specifically, from Loki’s 2026 catalogue — see the table above for thickness and weight.
Is the Loki Liang Jingkun ARC legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki Liang Jingkun ARC 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 Timo Boll ALC.
How much does the Loki Liang Jingkun ARC cost compared to the Butterfly Timo Boll ALC?
The Butterfly Timo Boll ALC is priced at £169.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP). The Loki Liang Jingkun ARC costs £148.99 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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