# Kendama **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/kendama/21.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Noob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noob/53966)
**Author:** [@yoyoavenger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoavenger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noob/53966 "2019-07-19T09:57:29Z")
So im trying to get into Kendama, but I need a kendama to start with. Any recommendations? Also, what is the best on YYE? (Best as in rankings of playability/ease of use) --- ## [Has the Kendama category been abandon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-the-kendama-category-been-abandon/304244)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-the-kendama-category-been-abandon/304244 "2019-06-21T02:07:29Z")
I’ve posted some stuff on the kendama category but there’s been only 2 replies has every one stop playing kendama --- ## [2 new sweets kendamas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-new-sweets-kendamas/73796)
**Author:** [@Remo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Remo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-new-sweets-kendamas/73796 "2019-06-20T23:26:58Z")
So i got my 2 new kendamas Pro model william penniman Legend models alex ruisch They are so nice to play with, the orange one ( legends model) is realy nice to lunar with but is really slippy , i hope it will change w… --- ## [First Kendama edit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-kendama-edit/75820)
**Author:** [@Randysavage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Randysavage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-kendama-edit/75820 "2019-06-20T23:25:41Z")
I have had one for 2 years, sat in a box for over 1 in a half, I could always catch all the cups and spike somewhat. About 2 weeks ago I pulled it out of the box and really put some time in. This is like my 1st video to … --- ## [What's your record for moshi kame?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-record-for-moshi-kame/304104)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-record-for-moshi-kame/304104 "2019-06-18T14:57:46Z")
my record is 16 but I’m going to try to get something just a little better --- ## [I need help with jumping stick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-jumping-stick/304101)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-with-jumping-stick/304101 "2019-06-18T12:43:28Z")
it is very hard for me to land jumping stick anybody have any tips --- ## [Kendama club in NC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-club-in-nc/304100)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-club-in-nc/304100 "2019-06-18T12:36:43Z")
I would like. to start a kendama club in south NC does any body around charlotte NC play kendama or yoyo --- ## [Had a dream I was killin it at kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/had-a-dream-i-was-killin-it-at-kendama/294470)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/had-a-dream-i-was-killin-it-at-kendama/294470 "2019-06-17T22:54:31Z")
But I’ve never touched one. Where do I even start? Is there really a noticeable difference between a 12 and 50 dollar kendama? --- ## [Guess how im getting a new kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guess-how-im-getting-a-new-kendama/303826)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/guess-how-im-getting-a-new-kendama/303826 "2019-06-13T11:49:00Z")
so I have been playing kendama for about 2 weeks now and I have been wanting a sweets kendama. so one night I’m playing in my room and my younger brother sees me a says that looks easy and the thing about my brother he h… --- ## [What is a good first wooden kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-first-wooden-kendama/303727)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-first-wooden-kendama/303727 "2019-06-12T19:31:20Z")
I have a catchy air but plastic can only go so far I think a sweets prime or atack is a good first wooden kendama please let me know if this is the right choice --- ## [Who here plays kendama a lot?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-here-plays-kendama-a-lot/294120)
**Author:** [@dama\_barton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dama_barton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-here-plays-kendama-a-lot/294120 "2019-06-11T17:29:02Z")
I do, I need friends :slightly\_frowning\_face:. --- ## [Is Kendama fun?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-kendama-fun/83465)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-kendama-fun/83465 "2019-06-11T17:27:49Z")
Compared to yo-yoing, would you say Kendama is equally as fun or is it more like meh it’s alright? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Adam Savage makes a Kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adam-savage-makes-a-kendama/298670)
**Author:** [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/adam-savage-makes-a-kendama/298670 "2019-02-09T16:43:37Z")
This is pretty cool, he uses delrin to make it. --- ## [Noob, and noob questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noob-and-noob-questions/294487)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noob-and-noob-questions/294487 "2018-11-01T23:08:01Z")
I’ve been throwing for almost two years and have recently developed an interest in kendama. I’ve never played one, what are some things to know? Where do I start? --- ## [Anyone still here?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-still-here/294119)
**Author:** [@dama\_barton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dama_barton)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-still-here/294119 "2018-10-22T18:28:31Z")
I was looking through this site, and found this. I was wondering if it is still active. I like kendama, and I think this would be a good outlet. --- ## [Is the pill worth it ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-pill-worth-it/77656)
**Author:** [@Boosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Boosh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-pill-worth-it/77656 "2018-07-27T00:47:33Z")
Is the terra pill worth getting when you have a kendama? Is there even much to do without that doesn’t require lots of skill? --- ## [Does the kendama you own actually have impact on your play?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-the-kendama-you-own-actually-have-impact-on-your-play/85340)
**Author:** [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-the-kendama-you-own-actually-have-impact-on-your-play/85340 "2017-12-27T02:41:45Z")
I have a cheap kendama. By spending twenty or so bucks, will I actually see an improvement in play? --- ## [How often do good kendama players land hard tricks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-good-kendama-players-land-hard-tricks/84891)
**Author:** [@DJ\_Buff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DJ_Buff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-good-kendama-players-land-hard-tricks/84891 "2017-10-21T15:09:45Z")
How often do good kendama players land hard tricks such as the Lunar? --- ## [What kendama to buy? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kendama-to-buy/83848)
**Author:** [@Toby2345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toby2345)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kendama-to-buy/83848 "2017-09-07T14:25:51Z")
Hey guys I had a kendama a while back and had fun with it but it was such a crap kendama I ended up getting bored with it and threw it away. :joy:. So I want to get a good one now and get back into it. I’ve been looking … --- ## [List for a Sailor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-for-a-sailor/83993)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-for-a-sailor/83993 "2017-05-13T03:20:50Z")
--- ## [Nice spread ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nice-spread/81298)
**Author:** [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nice-spread/81298 "2017-04-23T11:55:01Z")
Just built this display of fresh Kendama at our store. Just thought it looked nice for a brick and mortar store (Hobby Town USA) --- ## [Spike armor/ Super glue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spike-armor-super-glue/83420)
**Author:** [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spike-armor-super-glue/83420 "2017-04-05T15:21:04Z")
Do you folks apply super glue to the spike of the Kendama? There’s a site that sells their own type of super glue that is supposed to help keep the spike sharp for 4x as long. Just wondering your thoughts on super glue. … --- ## [How do you tell when a kendama is worn out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-tell-when-a-kendama-is-worn-out/83689)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2017, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-tell-when-a-kendama-is-worn-out/83689 "2017-04-05T14:07:00Z")
Mine is pretty pre-owned… --- ## [Lots of kendamas for sale or trade ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lots-of-kendamas-for-sale-or-trade/83456)
**Author:** [@Poetbyblood](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Poetbyblood)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lots-of-kendamas-for-sale-or-trade/83456 "2017-03-12T15:30:11Z")
I have alot of damas for sale or trade for yo-yo Hit me up for pics and info --- ## [Best beginner Kendamas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-kendamas/82718)
**Author:** [@Ukulele](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ukulele)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-kendamas/82718 "2016-12-30T00:13:39Z")
Hey guys, I would like to buy a Kendama. I never played with one and I want something good to begin and “grow” with it. Whats your recommendations? Thanks! Take a look at my Instagram yoyo related account: Yoyouku --- ## [I Want Some Good Kendama'ers Opinions (Very Weird Question)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-some-good-kendamaers-opinions-very-weird-question/82461)
**Author:** [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-some-good-kendamaers-opinions-very-weird-question/82461 "2016-12-09T21:41:35Z")
Hi guys! I have a weird question for you experienced kendama’ers. I’ve decided that for a talent show coming in a little less than a year, to be weird and different I’ll think of and practice tricks involving landing my … --- ## [Can I use a regular Kendama string to restring my pill?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-a-regular-kendama-string-to-restring-my-pill/82317)
**Author:** [@hiltonking](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hiltonking)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-use-a-regular-kendama-string-to-restring-my-pill/82317 "2016-11-03T14:04:48Z")
My cat pissed on my pill string. --- ## [Kendama as physical therapy story.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-as-physical-therapy-story/80112)
**Author:** [@GregB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-as-physical-therapy-story/80112 "2016-10-15T02:01:12Z")
Hi folks. I wanted to share a story of something that happened on Saturday. A friend of ours, Chris, was in a bad accident many years ago. He fractured his skull and was in a prolonged coma. He’s now paralyzed on his… --- ## [Skulls wood burned on an Ozora Keyaki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skulls-wood-burned-on-an-ozora-keyaki/81831)
**Author:** [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2016, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skulls-wood-burned-on-an-ozora-keyaki/81831 "2016-09-11T05:50:41Z")
Doodled some skulls on my Ozora Keyaki. Initialed GL = GD on the base cup, Good Life = Good Death, cauz I’m not as catchy as SHCL. … --- ## [\ Kendama Co. Girr blue with some sea theme burnings.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finished-kendama-co-girr-blue-with-some-sea-theme-burnings/81067)
**Author:** [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finished-kendama-co-girr-blue-with-some-sea-theme-burnings/81067 "2016-08-10T13:23:30Z")
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