Butterfly Zhang Jike vs Loki Yuan Licen ARC
Butterfly’s Zhang Jike against Loki’s Yuan Licen ARC — matched by construction and manufacturer specification, and a straight answer if you’ve played one and are wondering about the other.
Specification comparison
Direct comparison of core material parameters, playing dynamics, and UK retail price points.
| Specification | Butterfly Zhang Jike | Loki Yuan Licen 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 (~86g avg.) | 157×150mm (~87g (estimate)) |
| UK Retail Price | £99.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP) | £132.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament Compliance | ITTF Tournament Legal | ✔ ITTF 85% Natural Wood Rule Compliant |
Technical rationale and playstyle alignment
Zhang Jike’s signature blade is built for fast, committed attacking play. Yuan Licen ARC — named after another real fast-attack specialist — is Loki’s answer to that same game, built for fast strikes and backhand defence.
Note: Construction and positioning line up here, but no two brands build a blade the same way — expect real differences in ply, fibre and factory tolerance even where the brief matches. This is our best-informed guess at the closest Loki equivalent, not a claim it plays identically.
Recommended Loki equipment
Pair this setup with complementary tournament rubbers and accessories.
Loki Yuan Licen ARC
5-ply wood + 2-ply ARC blade; fast ball speed, good feel, suited to fast attacks and backhand 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 Yuan Licen ARC as good as the Butterfly Zhang Jike?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the Yuan Licen ARC is objectively better than the Butterfly Zhang Jike, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Butterfly’s Zhang Jike ALC and Loki’s Yuan Licen ARC both utilise 5 wood plies plus 2 outer Aryl Carbon plies with Limba/Koto composition. Zhang Jike ALC prioritises direct punch speed, whereas Yuan Licen ARC yields longer ball contact for spin-oriented attackers seeking effortless arc over the net.
What is the Loki Yuan Licen ARC made of?
The Loki Yuan Licen ARC is an OFF+ Offensive Blade, built as 5 Wood + 2 ARC (Outer Aryl Carbon). That’s Loki’s own manufacturer specification for the Yuan Licen ARC specifically, from Loki’s 2026 catalogue — see the table above for thickness and weight.
Is the Loki Yuan Licen ARC legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki Yuan Licen 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 Zhang Jike.
How much does the Loki Yuan Licen ARC cost compared to the Butterfly Zhang Jike?
The Butterfly Zhang Jike is priced at £99.99 (Tees Sport UK RRP). The Loki Yuan Licen ARC costs £132.99 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.