Kendama Shinfuji Shiraki (zelkova) (japan import)

Kendama shinfuji shairaki (zelkova) (japan import). came in a plastic see through bag with japanese wording instructions in it. Too bad it couldn't have come in a plastic box of some kind. Kid's haven't open the plastic bag as they want to keep it original and maybe as a collective toy.

This is a great standard (JKA certified) competition kendama, great for beginners and experts alike. The cup & sword (handle) are made of zelkova, with a semi-gloss lacquer-like finish which (for me) allows for a better grip on the handle than beech. The ball is made of sakura (cherry) wood. Overall these are harder woods than an all-beech version, making this kendama slightly heavier than ones made entirely of beech. While that makes it less susceptible to dings and chips (beech dings easier), the extra heft & weight also means more stress on the string, which means you might be replacing the string more frequently than one with a lighter beech ball (this one comes with an extra string). I have both types and ultimately it comes down to personal user preferences.For me the extra weight and extra grip finish of zelkova / cherry facilitates "sticking" the tricks. Whichever you choose, JKA certified kendamas are quality products and with proper use (and occasional string replacements) should last you years.Should also mention: I ordered mine through Deputi-Japan, who were very fast and thoughtful with their packaging.

I would say this feels better than Kendama USA for its light weight.

Not exactly the kendama it says it is, for those players and/or collectors, this kendama IS NOT A SHIRAKI, it's just the plain natural wood, shinfuji. Although, this is great for projects, such as custom paintings or stains. I expected what I seen in the picture, but got something else. Either way, it's still cheaper online than in stores

Definitely not what is pictured. The ken is not a hardwood, but it still plays well. A little thicker of a ken than an Ozora. I like it a lot, but down stars for false advertising and fake picture.

AMAZIN KEN

nice

Bought this because I was looking into hardwood kendamas. I hadn't heard of the wood that this is made from so I tried it. The price is fair I guess. My main complaint is that the tip isn't well-made, its not pointy and made with precision. Also the whole thing isn't sanded so it has a rough feel out of the package. All of this can be fixed at home, but you would want a kendama to be really nice right out of the box.6/10 would not buy again

自分用に買いました。知人からもらった、使い込んだけん玉と同じものがほしいと思い、ネットで調べて「新富士」ということが判明。公認シールに使われている色によってモデルが違うそうです。新富士は黒色のシール。競技には使う予定はないので無地にしました。当初持っていたものとは微妙に違いますが、少し手に取ってみるとその音、感触に大変満足しました。使う前にひもの長さ調整など一通りし、これから徐々に親しんでいこうかと思います。セットには替えの紐一本、説明書もついていました。紐はけんの根元を通ってから皿の首もとから出るタイプで、古いものとは違っていました。おそらく改良されたものと思います。おかげで皿部分だけが外れて落ちることはなさそうです。無垢なので蜜ろうを塗って育てていこうかと思っています。

オーソドックスな商品ですのでレビューも難しいですが、けん玉愛好家の友人が居る為購入しました。玉部分に塗装の無いものは段位取得の時に使えないという話も聞きますがそのような予定も無いので問題ありません。別の友人はこの白木に染みこむタイプのラッカーで着色していましたがそちらもモダンな感じで素敵でした。

小学校の娘が練習するため、というのを機会に家族全員分購入しチャレンジ。わかりやすいように…とひとりひとり色を変えましたが、練習するたびキズが出来て行き、結局この木（？！）のままのけん玉が一番、傷も目立たず良いと思いました。

昔使っていた 競技用のけん玉のお皿の部分が欠けてしまい 使えなくなったので 購入しました これから練習し昔のように｢もしかめ｣千回目指して頑張ります

木肌のザラツキがチョッと気になります。皿の周りだけでも磨いてほしかった。

剣、皿どこがケヤキですか？？？、どう見てもブナと同じに見えるのですが？レーベル買おうと思うがだいじょうぶかナ？