What to buy

Really want to try a kendama with a lunar balance hole and I'm sort of torn between analog's satin bamboo and Krom's beams. I exclusively use Krom at the moment but I'm willing to try something new. Any thoughts? Also any others I should know about?

 

Yancy Customs has some really nice damas made with balance holes. Haven't played one in person, but I've heard that they're great.

As for your two choices, I would get the Analog satin bamboo. If you haven't tried the LOL Clear with the maple Beams shape, then go with the KROM. Go with what you like, and you'll be happy in the end.

 

I'd say if you're exclusively jamming krom, go with something different and get the analog

 

I’ve had krom LOL clear but never maple.

 

Sorta leaning that way but my only hesitation is the lack of tracking.

 

I wouldn't say lack of tracking. The tracking on the Beams is definitely better, but the vertical stripes help you know the orientation of the hole. Also, it's good to learn on a dama that doesn't have great tracking.

 

maybe get one of the last rez drops if you don't have any. Its your last chance.