The 8 Best Kendamas | Top 10 Kids Toys

This review has been updated 16 times since it was first published in January of 2017. Kendamas are proof that kids don’t need screens or high-tech gadgets to be entertained. Once they get their hands on one of these traditional Japanese toys, they can’t stop playing. In addition to their fun value, they help develop hand-eye coordination and have no small parts to lose and no batteries to replace. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.

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8. Kaleb Red Sea

Its impressive blend of pink, purple, and red is sure to catch the eye of your children and their friends, and helps the Kaleb Red Sea (around $18) stand out from the crowd. It’s just over seven inches tall and includes an extra string and a decorative sticker.

7. YoYoFactory Catchy Air

While it may not be a traditional wooden model, the YoYoFactory Catchy Air (about $10) has its merits. Because it’s made from plastic, the ball is lighter, and the handle is weighted perfectly, making tricks easier for beginners or young children.

6. Red & Yellow Cracked

The Red & Yellow Cracked (about $14) sports an eye-catching design that resembles the sparks shooting out of a plasma ball. At just over seven inches, this one is the traditional size, with a ball that weighs 160 grams and has a diameter of 2.35 inches.

5. Bamboo 2-Pack

A good value for the price, the Bamboo 2-Pack (about $20) encourages friends or family members to play together or even compete with each other, so it makes a perfect gift. Each piece has a classic look with a two-tone handle and purple or pink paint on the ball.

4. Kendama Kraze Samurai

Children and adults will admire the decorative, stormy swirls on the Kendama Kraze Samurai (appx. $15), which make it look like part toy and part sorcerer’s wand. This selection is made from durable and high quality wood that can stand up to tournaments.

3. Kaizen Padauk

Made by the original manufacturer of these in the United States, the Kaizen Padauk (around $52) includes an instruction manual, so you can start learning some of the endless tricks possible with this simple-looking, but deceptively complex, toy.

2. Kaleb Earth Marble

The rubberized paint on the Kaleb Earth Marble (appx. $18) means the surface is slightly tacky, which helps make it easier for newbies to land tricks. Its stunning green, yellow, and blue paint job is among the most eye-catching designs.

1. Kotaro Pro

Named after a Ninja clan leader in ancient Japan, the Kotaro Pro (around $14) is a professional-quality model that can stand up to all the tricks a seasoned user is capable of subjecting it to. It’s ideal for anyone over the age of 12 looking to improve their hand-eye coordination.

2. Champion Sports Multicolor Foam

You can use the Champion Sports Multicolor Foam in the classroom, day care center, or even the office to help everyone burn off some stress. Although they’re foam, they stand up well, thanks to a weighted design that’s made for usability.

1. Brunswick Max Colored

Whether you own an alley or want authenticity at home, the Brunswick Max Colored sport a bright pop of magenta that will catch everyone’s eye. And while they’re certainly fun, they’re made by one of the most reputable names in bowling products and are designed to last.

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