# What makes a Kendama, "good"?

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**Category:** Kendama
**Created:** [July 27, 2015, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-kendama-good/76027 "2015-07-27T22:12:05Z")
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It’s a tricky question, once you have played the cheapo non brand ones and the good ones you’ll be able to “feel” the difference. I used to have the same question, after owning a few JKAs, I can tell right away if a kendama is good or just poorly made to make quick money.  
It’s something probably not noticeable by a complete beginner who is currently learning basic cup tricks, but once you get to a certain point you’ll be able to tell right away.

If you are starting out, get a JKA, either Ozora, TK16, or Shin Fuji, you can’t go wrong with any of them.

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