Thrift Mystery
:PLEASE READ:
These Thrift Mystery are NOT for Gem Hunters, they are for people who can’t normally afford a Sweets Kendama or for people looking for jammers to give away. These all have heavy defects, but are still completely playable. Still a great first kendama or an extra to cary with you to teach first spikes or gifting.
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Thrift Mystery Kendamas may be Sticky Clear, Cushion Clear, Experimental Clear, or have no finish. These kendamas may chip easier than normal Sweets Kendamas products. These products may have defects in the paint, the wood of the ken or tama, or other issues that make them unsellable at normal prices.
We are offering these at a heavy discount so those who can not normally get a kendama for themselves of to give away have an option that is ready to be thrashed. These may not be aesthetically pleasing but they will still be very playable!
** Mystery Kendamas do not come with an extra string or bead.
Mystery Kendamas are a surprise, and can not be refunded or exchanged.
Sticky Clear:
Sticky Clear is a glossy clear coat that is... well... sticky! it is the clear on most of our kendamas and offers a bunch of grip while still leaving room for adjustment.
Cushion Clear:
Created right here in the Sweets Lab. Cushion Clear is our premium pain that we spray on tamas in Minneapolis. Cush gives a matte look and a lot of grip. It feels almost rubber like to the touch and is made to help you lock in tricks.
Anti-Skid:
(Also known as Antiskid Matte/Rubber 2.0)
This is a new matte clear that is different than the Silk/Rubber of the past. It still offers a good grip but with a lot more room for adjustment with tricks. So far the durability of this clear has been next level. After testing for a while we are stoked to add this new clear to our line up for the first time!
Natty:
Natty or Natural means the wood is exposed without paint or a clear coat. This tends to be more slick at first but with time and sweat a natty tama can break in to have a lot of grip.
The "shape" of. a kendama generally refers to the specs of the ken or handle. There are a variety of ken shapes and as the game of kendama continues. to progress shapes and styles change to meet new needs for play. Certain ken shapes help make learning or landing certain tricks easier, but for the most part ken choice comes down to player preference.
BROKEN:
Our newest shape as of 2025. Designed by Pro player Josh Kim to help unlock the next generation of kendama play. Everything is a little bit larger and more honed in for high level play or just learning the basics.
LEGEND:
Designed by Matt "Sweets" Jorgenson. Matt wanted a ken that was a bit beefier and had better lunar balance than the Amped and help create the Legend Shape or LS
AMPED:
The Amped took the BOOST to the next level with even larger cups and more pronounced stalls. The Amped and BOOST are both excellent starting places for any new player.
BOOST:
Designed by Legend Christian Fraser. The Prime was our first major step away from a traditional kendama shape and the BOOST took that to new levels. With oversized or 'boost'ed cups and features it is still a great all-around shape for players of any skill level.
- We ship Monday through Friday from our warehouse in Minneapolis.
- Orders placed after 1pm CST will ship on the following business day.
- Once orders ship the average domestic delivery time is 2-5 days depending on the service you choose.
- Please note all shipping times listed at checkout are estimates provided by USPS.
- International shipments may be subject to your local governments import taxes or customs charges.
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- Please reach out to cs@sweetskendamas.com for any further questions or assistance.