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Best slaydawg?

Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by kendama duke, Feb 13, 2017.

  1. AdrianEsteban

    AdrianEsteban Honed Member

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    They're all essentially the same, just pick the one that you like the look of the best.
     
    Feb 16, 2017
  2. JC Novallasca

    JC Novallasca Member

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    I'm just wondering how the slaydawg feels. Like is it close to clear cushion or kusa silk?
     
    Jun 4, 2017
  3. goenKendama

    goenKendama Administrator Staff Member

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  4. Stuart Barron

    Stuart Barron Slayer

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    lol clear on the Slaydawgs is nothing like either of these. In my opinion it most closely resembles/ feels like the Ronin kendama Neo series (I have a pink. Neo Tokyo I think its called). Although now other brands are using a similar type of clear like Sweets Primes.

    The Ronin and the Slaydawg feels like a sort of gel like finish to meo_O

    Also I think the Yumu Racing kendamas have a similar clear too.
     
    Jun 5, 2017
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  5. Jasper B.

    Jasper B. Slayer

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    They all have the same paint. If one is not as grippy as others you have tried, you should ask for a replacement because the slippery one is a defect.
    From my experience, factory made "stick" paints, such as LOL clear, Super Stick, and the paint on the Sweets Prime have a high defect chance of getting a slippery one. Out of my 5 stick style kendamas, only 3 are not defective. :(
    But maybe that is just my bad luck in that scenario. o_O

    I hope this was helpful

    What have you guys found out?
     
    Jun 5, 2017
  6. Ryan Brewer

    Ryan Brewer Honed Member

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    I like the design of the Nihon Ash, looks so clean, i'll probably end up buying that one over all the others.
     
    Jun 5, 2017
  7. Jenny Cho

    Jenny Cho Slayer

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    Nihon ash looks the best design wise, but playability wise, my favorite Slaydawg experience has been with the 3D don. Though that may largely be in part to maple being my absolute hands down favorite wood.

    I do find that Krom products tend to be hit and miss with lunar balance; Maybe getting a bday would be a good way to combat that since they have the balance hole? (But I also really dislike the bday design. LOL. Sorry Krom and Krom fans! Just my completely personal and subjective opinion.)
     
    Jun 7, 2017
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  8. lategreat808

    lategreat808 DS Legend

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    Jenny is right about the BDAY. It is my go to for learning new lunar variations and I landed some crazy lunar combos I didnt think I would ever unlock. Perfect balance for sure, landed my first 1-2 barrel roll a few days ago on one. Although I havent olayed another slaydawg I would say its the best for lunars because of the base cup redux.
     
    Jun 8, 2017
  9. Congarranza

    Congarranza DS Legend

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    I'm sorry to you all,

    The ABSOLUTE BEST SLAYDAWG is the one in my hands. All others are mediocre.

    End of discussion.
     
    Jun 8, 2017
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  10. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    Hahaha i find the BDay to be a bit excessively trippy with the ken design, so i generally don't give much heed to it.

    My ash dawgs are the best for my style of play.
     
    Jun 11, 2017
  11. Dama.ob

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    I was recently playing with my Ballard mod when it came across my mind that some slaydawgs are different than each other, for example the hole in base cup and wood type. So what is better?
     
    Jul 13, 2017
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  12. Broc Stauffer

    Broc Stauffer Honed Member

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    I feel like the bday Slaydog is best because of the stiles base cup. I had never heard anyone have a bad weighting experiment with a bday. Plus it is !
     
    Jul 13, 2017
  13. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    [mod mode, activate!]

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    @Dama.ob, i’ve merged your thread with an existing one, so you can see the older replies.
    Hopefully that answers your questions!

    (Also, the “Search” feature located on the top right of forum page is a powerful, but highlyunderused feature. Try it out sometime!)
     
    Jul 13, 2017
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  14. Jordan_MTB

    Jordan_MTB Member

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    I am looking at getting the KROM 7 year b-day dama and wanted to hear the thoughts on it of people who have played or own it. Or would a KROM pro mod be better? I am super interested in doing lots of stall tricks and balance tricks.
     
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  15. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    @Jordan_MTB , i’ve merged your thread with an existing one, so you can see the older replies.
    Hopefully that answers your questions!

    (Also, the “Search” feature located on the top right of forum page is a powerful, but highly underused feature. Try it out sometime!)
     
    Mar 29, 2018
  16. Cheech_Sander

    Cheech_Sander Administrator Staff Member

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    did you know, you can add a poll?
     
    Mar 30, 2018
  17. DavisDama8010

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    I’m pretty sure the difference between the nihon ash and other slaydawgs is the minimalist paint. Lol clear over natty is a whole different feel than lol over paint. The grip is different, that goes for any sticky damas with wood underneath (mko 2017, krom x 430, ect)
     
    Mar 30, 2018