Damas similar to next gen HG

Im looking for a new dama and I already own a few next gen HG. Its my favorite shape but i’ve also never owned a sticky dama. So i’m looking for something similar to the slim shape with sticky paint. Help me out!

 

You got any particular price point you're looking to stay within? I haven't played a next gen HG but based on pictures the new shift shape from KUSA looks pretty similar. You could get one with superstick here:

https://shop.kendamausa.com/collections/kaizen-dash-kendamas

DWI V2 kens are some of my favorite shapes as well and Sticky AF is the best sticky paint in the game hands down. He's got a bunch of awesome damas for sale right now:

https://www.dealwithitstore.com/

 

The DWI V2s are great kendama but I cant say they are close to next gens. Next Gens have bigger cups and a fatter handle. Honestly, I feel the 6th year Krom Bdays play a lot like next gens...slightly bigger but a similar shape. The Prime shape is pretty close but I feel they aren't as short and stout as the Next Gens.

Also, the Ben Herald mods are fairly similar to the Next Gens

 

Kusa Craft slim, like a homegrown but better.

 

If you want the shape closes to a Next Gen, but not a Homegrown ; you want to get a Prime.

 

That really is your best option, especially if you get an ash ken.

 

why do you say especially ash?

 

Because the ash prime and the ash HG feel like the exact same wood. I feel like ash is very consistent, even with varying sources.

 

My cups on my ash damas are always chipping, thats why i normaly use maple wood.

 

Do you use kenditioner?

 

Didn't used it on my ash ones but on some damas

 

Kenditioner is a must for ash kens. Mine never chip when they are well kenditioned

 

Thanks, good to know

 

What do we think about kenditioner on tamas? Specifically raw ash? I have a gtbh that I broke in then kenditioned and it looks good and still plays very well. Does anyone else kendition tamas?