I have been using this kendama for a while now and its amazing! The sticky paint makes catching the tama (the ball part) easy and perfect for beginners, but also experts. The classic sweets logo on the bottom of the perfectly balanced ken (the stick part) is an eye catcher for sure! I have been using this kendama every day for a few months now and the paint is still holding up great and it has lots of life left. I did replace the string, but that was fine because it came with an extra string and even a tool to help replace the string. Perfect as a gift or just for yourself as a first kendama, or to add to the collection.

Endless possibilities with this game. i mess with it every time i pass by it, the rubber coating on the ball could be a little more durable but normal wear is to be expected due to repetitive impact. overall a fun toy that should last a long time.

Excellent for focus and concentration, fun to do while listening to music, watching tv, etc. Fun new skills!