A left-handed attacker celebrated for razor-sharp hand speed, explosive forehand loops, and relentless pressure off the bounce. Yuan Licen has inspired Loki’s dedicated ARC fast-attack carbon blades.
Who Yuan Licen Is
A key component of China’s next-generation senior squad, pairing quick footwork with devastating close-table timing.
Yuan Licen (袁励岑) was born on 28 May 2000 in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, China. Starting table tennis at six to improve his childhood fitness, he progressed rapidly into the Liaoning provincial team by age nine. He took the singles title at the 2015 National Junior Championships to earn selection into the National Youth Team, followed by team gold at the 2016 Hong Kong Junior Open.
In March 2022, Yuan fought through to the men’s singles final of the WTT Contender Doha. In July 2026, partnered with Wen Ruibo, he achieved a career milestone by capturing the men’s doubles title at the prestigious WTT Grand Smash USA in an all-Chinese final, cementing his international credentials at the highest competitive level.
The Yuan Licen Blade Series
Fast-attack Arylate Carbon blades engineered for lightning rebound speed and assertive counter-play.
Yuan Licen ARC
Constructed with 5 select wood plies and 2 outer Arylate Carbon plies. Fast ball speed, crisp surface feedback, and exceptional stability on active backhand blocks and quick forehand flicks.
Yuan Licen ARC Special Version
Selected wood plies and premium outer ARYL Carbon weave. Engineered for maximum topspin bite, higher arc stability, and penetrating pace on full-swing counter-loops.
Racket Pairing & Characteristics
Maximising the speed and spin potential of Yuan Licen’s signature ARC chassis.
Close-Table Fast Attack
The Yuan Licen ARC blades excel in rapid third-ball attacking and redirecting fast incoming topspins. The outer ARC placement minimises lag time off the blade face, allowing players to attack off the bounce with high precision.
Hybrid Speed & Spin
Pair with a tacky forehand rubber such as Arthur China or Rxton 9 Neo for heavy spin opening, and a springy backhand tensor such as Arthur Europe or Telson Germany for effortless punch-blocking and counter-topspin.
Explore Yuan Licen Signature Blades
Fast-attack composite engineering built for sharp timing, crisp tactile feedback, and relentless offensive pressure.
Sources & Editorial Verification: Player tournament records and biographical details verified from WTT/ITTF event registers and national tournament reports. Blade specifications sourced directly from the Loki Manufacturer Equipment Catalogue (2026).