Whats your favourite budget kendama in terms of, shape, paint, playability, looks, and durability? Obviously the big three are probably Krom Pops, Sweets Primes, and Kaizen Shifts and Slims, but there are definitely other great cheap options. I'd probably go with the Pops, since I really like the thinner shape - it feels really nice to hold and is good for slingers and lunars. Plus, I've found the ken is more durable than the other cheap options. What do you guys think?
If you’re going with a very small budget, the Sweets dot burst Target damas are hecka cheap. Around $11-13 I think, and they play surprisingly well for the price. Otherwise, Kusa’s padouk kaizen w/ silk tama was $20 and I enjoy playing it a lot.
@rhysgoespeace We have a number of threads about inexpensive kendama so yours has been merged here. Also check out this thread: Cheap, Inexpensive, Budget, Price, Good Quality, $30, $40 Tacky, Sticky, Natty, Premium: LINKS