# My first Kendama
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117
**Category:** Kendama
**Created:** [June 15, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117 "2013-06-15T18:51:27Z")
**Posts on this page:** 10
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### Author:  [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2013, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/1 "2013-06-15T18:51:27Z")
I picked this little puppy from toys r us! I was there for another reason, but I saw it and thought “eh, why not”
It’s by yomega, and I know diddly squat about kendamas. So basically did I just waist $13? And is there any sort of mod I can do to it to make it a “good” Kendama? Or is it fine?
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### Author:  [@yoyoer4lifeluke2013](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoer4lifeluke2013)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/2 "2013-06-16T00:59:41Z")
its usable but that good wood feel is amazing
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### Author:  [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/3 "2013-06-16T01:15:42Z")
> [@Legyoyo](#):
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> [http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/Leinadyoyoer/BBE809A0-EB34-49D3-B9D8-E113F61E3351-42352-000004DE6C1F1AC7\_zps92ed9ad8.jpg](http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u638/Leinadyoyoer/BBE809A0-EB34-49D3-B9D8-E113F61E3351-42352-000004DE6C1F1AC7_zps92ed9ad8.jpg)
> I picked this little puppy from toys r us! I was there for another reason, but I saw it and thought “eh, why not”
> It’s by yomega, and I know diddly squat about kendamas. So basically did I just waist $13? And is there any sort of mod I can do to it to make it a “good” Kendama? Or is it fine?
I have one. The ball is SO FRIGGIN HEAVY!
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### Author:  [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/4 "2013-06-16T05:10:58Z")
Yes it is 😃 another thin I’m curious about is the string. It’s really short and in most videos I see its rather long. So should I replace the string? And I so with what? Or is the short string good for getting those simple catches down?
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### Author:  [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2013, 5:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/5 "2013-06-16T05:13:39Z")
> [@Legyoyo](#):
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> Yes it is 😃 another thin I’m curious about is the string. It’s really short and in most videos I see its rather long. So should I replace the string? And I so with what? Or is the short string good for getting those simple catches down?
The string is actually about 3 inches to long 😛
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### Author:  [@EricRgar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EricRgar)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/6 "2013-06-16T06:55:00Z")
Should just get an Oozora !!
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### Author:  [@once\_upon\_a\_paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/once_upon_a_paul)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2013, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/7 "2013-06-17T05:32:31Z")
It’s fine to practice the motions. You can get the hang of spiking and catching on the cups, but you will need to upgrade if you get into intermediate and advanced tricks. Kendamas really aren’t that expensive though. Get a sweets :wink:
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### Author:  [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/8 "2013-06-18T01:30:40Z")
It honestly wasn’t a bad choice.
It will give you a chance to see if you like kendama or not.
I still recommend the Bahama Kendama Baby Kendama for 5 more dollars.
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### Author:  [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2013, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/9 "2013-06-18T03:33:19Z")
Thanks for all the input guys. I’ve been fiddling with it aimlessly, not sure if I’m making progress. I’ll look up designated tricks tomorrow… Kendama has designated tricks right?
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### Author:  [@EricRgar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EricRgar)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2013, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-kendama/55117/10 "2013-06-18T08:54:16Z")
First 10 tricks you should learn, [British Kendama Association - the first 10 tricks for kendama beginners to learn.](http://www.kendama.co.uk/first10.html)
There are many ‘designated’ tricks for Kendama but getting a good foundation is key