Loki Kirin K7 Review
A blade with 7-ply All-Wood construction, rated OFF+. Loki’s own guidance places it as an Intermediate-level blade for a committed attacking, close-to-table game built around generating your own power.
Construction and manufacturer ratings
| Construction | 7-ply All-Wood |
|---|---|
| Face / core / power wood | Limba face, Ayous core, Ayous power layer |
| Blade type | OFF+ |
| Thickness | 6.7mm (+/-0.2mm) |
| Head size | 157mm × 150mm |
| Weight | 90g |
| Handle types | Flared (FL) |
| Speed / Control / Stiffness | 12.6 / 11.8 / 7.8 (Loki’s 1–15 manufacturer scale) |
| Playing style | Offensive |
| Player level | Intermediate |
| Tournament legality | Meets the ITTF construction rule (85%+ natural wood by thickness) |
| Price | £29.99 |
Intermediate level, Offensive style
Good fit if you
- Are a club or league player who already has a consistent stroke and wants more from their equipment.
- Want a blade built around a committed attacking, close-to-table game built around generating your own power.
Look elsewhere if you
- Are already an advanced, committed attacking player — see the alternatives below for a stiffer, faster build.
- 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 Kirin K7.
If the Kirin K7 isn’t quite right
Loki’s own related picks, for a different level or construction.
Closest alternatives outside Loki
Not a claim that the Kirin K7 is objectively better — these are the closest equivalents by construction and price tier.
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See the full side-by-side, including UK pricing, on our dedicated comparison page.
Compare →Common questions
Is the Loki Kirin K7 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 Kirin K7 for?
Loki rates it an Intermediate-level blade for a committed attacking, close-to-table game.
What rubbers pair well with the Kirin K7?
Loki’s own pairing suggests the Rxton 3 Pro (Provincial Team) or the Kirin K5. See the Pair It With section above for live pricing.
How much does the Loki Kirin K7 cost?
£29.99 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.