Rubber Review 15: Loki Arthur Europe Diamond — The Little Red V

Originally published 2023-11-29 · Translated and republished by UltraSpin with permission

Rubber Review 15 / Mushroom Field Guide: Loki Arthur Europe Diamond

Test blade: Sanwei Blue Marlin Pro

Quick Overview

1. The Arthur Europe Diamond belongs to Loki’s flagship Arthur series. Hardness 37 degrees, bare weight around 65 g — lighter feel. Retail price around 120 RMB.
2. Non-tacky surface with the black “Kunlun” energy sponge. One caution: like the Donic F1, some units have sponge that curls inward at the edges, so be careful during application.
3. Strengths: This is a fast-attack rubber — great elasticity, solid power, quick exit. You’ll hear that metallic sound on full drives. Flicking and fast-attack play will genuinely surprise you.
4. Weaknesses: Contact directionality and dwell feel are average. The sponge has a slightly stiff character — think of it as a “Red V with extra hardness.” Speed-first orientation.
5. The Arthur Europe Diamond targets the backhand, so I’d recommend it for players who enjoy fast attack on the backhand side — you’ll get solid results. I’d give it a moderate recommendation overall; factoring in the minor curl defect, it settles at average. Worth a try.

Note: All content in the Mushroom Field Guide reflects the author’s subjective impressions. Rubbers vary between individual units, and pairing choices will affect results. Comments and corrections are welcome.