Loki Hu Dongshen X Special Version 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 a Top Players 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 | 90g |
| Handle types | Flared (FL) / Straight (ST) |
| Speed / Control / Stiffness | 12.5 / 14 / 6.9 (Loki’s 1–15 manufacturer scale) |
| Playing style | Defensive |
| Player level | Top Players |
| Tournament legality | Meets the ITTF construction rule (85%+ natural wood by thickness) |
| Price | £169.99 |
Top Players level, Defensive style
Good fit if you
- Are a top-level competitive player chasing every last percent of performance.
- 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 Special Version.
If the Hu Dongshen X Special Version isn’t quite right
Loki’s own related picks, for a different level or construction.
Common questions
Is the Loki Hu Dongshen X Special Version 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 Special Version for?
Loki rates it a Top Players blade for a defensive, chop-and-counter game played mostly away from the table.
What rubbers pair well with the Hu Dongshen X Special Version?
Loki’s own pairing suggests the Arthur China or the Kirin LP. See the Pair It With section above for live pricing.
How much does the Loki Hu Dongshen X Special Version cost?
£169.99 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.