Loki Telson China 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 an Advanced-level blade for a committed attacking, close-to-table game built around generating your own power.
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 | 6.0mm (+/-0.2mm) |
| Head size | 157mm × 150mm |
| Weight | 88g |
| Handle types | Flared (FL) |
| Speed / Control / Stiffness | 12.6 / 12.8 / 7.3 (Loki’s 1–15 manufacturer scale) |
| Playing style | Offensive |
| Player level | Advanced |
| Tournament legality | Meets the ITTF construction rule (85%+ natural wood by thickness) |
| Price | £42.74 |
Advanced level, Offensive style
Good fit if you
- Are an advanced player with an established, committed game.
- Want a blade built around a committed attacking, close-to-table game built around generating your own power.
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 Telson China.
If the Telson China isn’t quite right
Loki’s own related picks, for a different level or construction.
Closest alternatives outside Loki
Not a claim that the Telson China is objectively better — these are the closest equivalents by construction and price tier.
Donic Waldner Black Devil Carbon Balsa
See the full side-by-side, including UK pricing, on our dedicated comparison page.
Compare →Common questions
Is the Loki Telson China 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 Telson China for?
Loki rates it an Advanced-level blade for a committed attacking, close-to-table game.
What rubbers pair well with the Telson China?
Loki’s own pairing suggests the Telson China (rubber) or the Telson Germany. See the Pair It With section above for live pricing.
How much does the Loki Telson China cost?
£42.74 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.