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Krom Slaydawg 8 year or Krom Kamo?

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by OgEh, Apr 4, 2019.

  1. OgEh

    OgEh n00b

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    I’m a few months into playing Kendama and have only played Sweets and KUSA. I plan on getting a Krom as my next dama. Was wondering if the extra $20 makes the Slaydawg worth it. Thanks!
     
    Apr 4, 2019
  2. tomk

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    so Krom is by far my favorite company. they make 3 shapes currently and i’ve played all 3: the Slaydawg, the BL (which is what’s on the Kamo, Beams, Pops, and a couple others) and the 1%.

    the Slaydawg is the biggest and is beefier. if you like a thicker ken or have bigger hands you might like the Slaydawg. i wouldn’t say it’s inherently “better” than the other shapes, it’s just personal preference.

    the 1% shape is just 1% bigger than the BL shape and is only used on their 4 pro mods.

    the BL shape is the slimmest and is also great. i love my Kamo but for $5 more you can also get the OK Beams, which is on the same BL shape but has a maple ken, which most people say is the best wood right now.

    you can’t really go wrong with any new Krom. i have an orange Kamo, a Beams and a Bonz mod and they’re all amazing and well worth the price. i personally don’t like the slaydawg shape as much, the ken is just too thicc.
     
    Apr 4, 2019
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  3. Emil Apostol

    Emil Apostol DS Legend

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    BDay. I don't think the 8 year (like the 6 and 7 year before it) won't be there forever.

    P.S. Also, I prefer the Slaydawg shape more. Though I like the POP/BL shape, it feels a bit fragile for me.
     
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    Apr 4, 2019
  4. Ricky Røge

    Ricky Røge Slayer

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    They kinda have Four shapes tho, bl, 1%, slaydawg and the new slaydawg shape
     
    Apr 5, 2019
  5. tomk

    tomk Member

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    true although i haven’t played the new slaydawg and can’t speak to how it’s different. i know it has a new lunar hole
     
    Apr 5, 2019
  6. OgEh

    OgEh n00b

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    I ended up getting the 8 yr BDay. Definitely like bulkier kens. Thanks!
     
    Apr 5, 2019
  7. Ricky Røge

    Ricky Røge Slayer

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    It has a Way bigger balance hole than the old bdays, a crazy huge bevel and huuuuge cups
     
    Apr 6, 2019
  8. JHard502710

    JHard502710 Slayer

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    Anyone have knowledge to refresh this thread on ALL of Krom’s current Ken Shapes so we can see a side-by-side/spec comparison from smallest shape to biggest..? I’d assume it’d go BL-1%-Slaydawg-slaydawg2-AK. I thought they released a 2% too but also kind of feel like I remember hearing chatter that it was same specs as the og SD shape..??
     
    Feb 17, 2020
  9. Ricky Røge

    Ricky Røge Slayer

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    I can post a picture with side by side comparisons when i get home.
     
    Feb 27, 2020