This blade is currently available on Aliexpress from € 2.50!!!! - although I doubt that this blade has a carbon layer, at least that's what the manufacturer claims!!! ... the construction is supposedly: Ayous, nano carbon, poplar, Kiri core.
Loki's three new blades, Kirin1, 2 and 3 are by far "the prettiest" you can buy under $10. - unfortunately I'm not sure if the carbon layer in this blade isn't fake!!! ... but if it is, the Kirin 1 is an inner-layer blade. I bought two pieces, one weighs 89 g, the second 90 g. The club face is 159 and 158 x 151 mm. (...the heavier blade is the faster, harder and minimally "smaller"!) - oh yes, by the way, I asked for the lightest blade available. The fl handle of the blade is for average sized hands. Since I generally deburr all blades on the handle and club face, I immediately noticed that the outer veneer is extremely soft. ... the club face should therefore ideally be sealed! Conclusion: here too it is a mystery to me how such a blade can be offered on the market for such a low price. She is definitely recommended !!! - the best choice under the three Kirins. ... for beginners and bargain hunters. ;-P Addendum: K1 is significantly harder and more direct than K2 and K3 !!! ... unfortunately, with rubbers it becomes top-heavy very quickly. - and the handle has NO beautiful lens! :-/
That is my favorite blade for the price!
The one i would recommend for every beginner and more experienced player for training and club level competitions
I already had 4 of these generally good build quality
Weights between 80-84 gramm, Speeds OFF-/OFF between 1280-1350 Hz
If you nee the cheapest but decent blade this is the way to go.
Paired with something like Yinhe Mercury 2 or Palio CJ8000 that would beat almost all 3x-5x times more expensive premade bats
I have purchases all three Kirin blades of this series and this One Is the easiest to play with. A lot of control and enough speed to close the point from close to mid distance. I dont know if the carbon layer Is a real carbon layer or not but I can confirm this cheap Blade Is a gem. I own a lot of blade from stiga classic to viscaria so I know exactly how good blades feel and play so trust me give this One a chance ?
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