Reviews
Amazing shape definitely my favorite juggling kendama
Came as advertised, my mom loved it! It was in her elementary schools colors, she’s going to bring it to work and let her kids try it out!
I bought this for myself and it’s soooo sick.
If you really like Kendamas I totally recommend getting these! Or if you are a collector like myself definitely order them! I just started my collection and these were the 2nd ones I ordered so far!
Seems to be good quality and the design is really cool
These bags are good quality. Love the design on them.
If it’s a Craft you already know it’s going to be 🤌🏼, the saga shape is my favorite so far. Keep up the great work
The Kendama came with extra strings which was really nice. My boyfriend and I love it. Thank you so much!
There's a reason why the craft stuff costs more and you can feel the difference as soon as it's in your hand. Quality on this kendama is top notch. They also threw in some extra goodies (string bundles and a nano) and stickers which was so appreciated🙏.
I came from some old Ozora/TK-16 kendamas before playing with this one and as a beginner inching his way towards intermediate stuff, I've been having fun with the Kaizen Half Split! I was pleasantly surprised with the bigger cups, and the pattern on the tama is both great for hole control (watching the rotation of the colors to track where the hole is) and stylish on its own! I also feel great knowing that I have a tama with stickier paint than the Ozora/TK-16 ones I mentioned earlier, so I can easily continue using this kendama throughout my journey as I approach more advanced tricks like Lighthouse and Lunars (and I've landed a couple Lighthouses already as of writing this review)! Lastly, I enjoy the lil details on this kendama, such as the inside of the base cup being painted and the Kaizen marking on the top rim of the big cup which makes for a stylish, yet subtle way of reminding the user which cup on the serato is the big cup.
As for the packaging, I appreciate the beginner's guide that quickly goes over grips, maneuvers, and tricks, and I'm happy over the generous amount of stickers included (four 2.5in x 2.5in stickers and ten 6.5in x 2.5in stickers)!
I'm unsure on whether I'm qualified enough to ask about such as I don't know how much better it feels to play on a kendama with a metal bearing, but it'd be neat if these kendamas came with metal bearings attached to the string instead of a plastic bead. I understand the plastic bead choice if it's to keep these kendamas at a better price for beginners, and I've only been thinking about the bead while going for Lighthouses and trying to steady the ken as it spins around a little sometimes. This kendama still plays pretty well!
Overall, while I still appreciate the OG kendama manufacturers for existing, the Kaizen Half Split makes me really happy that I got back into kendama after picking up the hobby and dropping it for a while, and I feel like this one's going to last me a long time! If you're in a similar boat as me (new and started with old kendamas), while the longer string may take a little bit to get used to, you'll be doing yourself a favor by getting a Kaizen Half Split!
Hey Noah, thanks for taking the time to give us such honest feedback. We are stoked to see you are playing again and that you appreciate all the tracking elements we've added to the Half Splits. We wanted to make sure that every level player can benefit when playing these setups. We're sure you will level up even quickly having played classic Ozoras & TK-16s.
Great craftsmanship! This Kendama has amazing balance. It is easier to land more advanced tricks.
Love the maple. I laced it up with my Occult ken. Happy Natty November!!
Received a few days before the predicted shipping date. Thanks!
No problem Lynn! Thanks for your honest feedback!
Is awsome
Thanks for your honest feedback and support Francisco!
We are happy you are enjoying it!
This might be the most lunar honed setup I've ever tried! The paint is crazy sticky and the balance is just about perfect. Amazing job Kusa!
Hey Chris! We're happy that you are enjoying your new setup! Thanks for your honest feedback and support! Much respect!
I don't know if it was just coincidence, but I got exactly what I wanted and the "B" grade part of it was really nothing. Would do it again for sure.
It isn't coincedence! We take great care in making sure every customer gets what they want!
Also Craft Q&A is so strict that even a slight blemish would make it a 'B-grade'.
It's a great way to save and even better way to get your hands on a Craft! 😉
The artwork is absolutely beautiful! Ken shape feels great, a bit smaller but handles all tricks you can throw at it. You guys nailed this legendary collab!
I wish you had ball was a bit heavier but it’s not bad I landed my first whirlwind on it today
Cute, tiny Kendama! I have seen similar products for a much higher price. These Kendama USA ones are designed just like a full size Kendama. I shortened my string to about 100mm, and now I can land a few big cups. A spike feels like too much to hope for, for my beginner skill level. These are probably just a novelty item for most people, but I love them! I'll get that spike one day!
We're stoked that you are enjoying your Nano Kendama! We actually invented the nanos and they are the world's smallest complete Kendama! Others are just imitations. They are definitely difficult and super satisfying to land tricks on! You can do it!
I am only new to Kendama, so my opinions are those of a beginner. But I decided to jump in with all the right stuff, so I bought this Prep Kit Bundle. The Kendama USA strings are super soft and yielding, and very slick. I can't even feel them if they get buckled up between the cup and the Tama. The two I've used so far show no signs of wear, so they must be strong and long-lasting. The glue is excellent. It has a brush applicator. Goes on nice and thick, but without clumping up. My spike looks brand new after a few weeks of use. I've been very impressed with the Kendama USA website and products, and I'm getting a lot of enjoyment out of this new hobby. Thanks a lot!