I think how much the cups are “broken in” makes a huge difference. The 2 kendamas I play the most have very dented (not the most elegant way to describe it) base cups. That in combination with a dented up tama makes balancing easier.
I have been beating up on my Grip (Modded Ozora) today, and I am able to nail my balance tricks on it now. I can only imagine how well a kendama must play after many months of use.
I’m wondering about wear and performance as well. The collector in me wants to buy kendamas like yoyos but I think I will stop at two, maybe three :), and practice a minimalist approach in order to get the most from them.
Right now, I can hold a rickety lighthouse for a few seconds. I know lunars could be done on this Tribute but my skills won’t allow that for a while, I suspect. I’m focusing on basic cup tricks and spikes hoping that when I’m ready to focus on balance tricks, the toy will be ready, too.
Ah okay. And just a small correction, I played an order on wednesday at ~1 am, and got an email with the tracking number on wednesday at ~9 pm. 1 email from paypal saying payment was sent, 1 from steeze saying my order was received, and the 3rd email from paypal with the tracking information.
Said tracking information hasn’t been updated since thursday though. So I’m going to guess its a problem with usps.
It’s still at “electronic shipping info received” as of the 18th. I’ll be sure to let you know when mine comes, I’m sure they did go out in the same batch.
I got the last Zack Yourd Kendama that was sold here at YYE. I also went to a local toy store and got a super cheap wooden kendama that I tricked out with YYF stickers and a Yomega Kendama.
I must say I am super happy with my Yomega Kendama. My Zack Yourd kendama looks awesome but I know I must play it no matter how many chips I put on it.
I pray I get my hands on at least one CLYW kendama too. I am having so much fun with this. It kind of reminds me of when I first started landing a trapeze.
Yeah dynikus, I wouldnt get too excited. All that means is that he printed the label. Could be sittin in a box with 300 other kendamas not packaged yet.
I’m gonna get a 5-Hole USA Ken (Bamboo) some time near future. And no I won’t focus on one Kendama company only but it would be cool to see YYJ come up with their own Ken just an idea :