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When I began practising Kendo this was the first shinai I bought and I'm pretty much hooked on the oval grip. As another person mentioned, it really feels like a bokuto grip in your hands. For myself, it really helps me keep the right angle on my strikes, especially Do. I'd give it a five but I'm just not experienced enough yet to declare something perfect ;)
I received my set about a week ago. It seemed very sturdy and well made. I wore it to my practice and took a few hits. The men felt really good, and the Kote have very good padding. My instructor was impressed with the quality of the bogu.
This is a very good set for a very reasonable price.
<p style="color:red"><strong>Response from Bogushop:</strong>
<em>Thanks Steve, this is one of our best sellers as we use quality material yet maintain our trusted and tried low price guaranteed.
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Thanks so much for the assistance!
Even when I messed up, and ordered the wrong colour, you were quick to correct the issue.
Looks great, feels awesome. Perfect for beginners!
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<em>Thanks for the review Les.
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Fits perfectly and made with some added additions. Final design is amazing and Men helmet is so comfortable. Love it!!
It is an excellent buy at that price for any shinai, especially an entry level. The balance and weighting is better then one would expect for a basic shinai. I would recommend it for someone just starting out nge (a return to basics as such).
My sensei thought I received a very good quality bogu with the 3mm upgrade. Every item fit precisely.
As stated
Just received these shinais today. I'm used to using koban so nothing really out of the ordinary on the feeling. I did have a pleasant surprise of having tsuba and tsubadome included. The nodes are also matching (one other korean supplier had mismatched bamboo) so I could swap take between them, though not as much as a round shinai. Overall great price and Ivan replies to mails.
Well worth the money it is a good men. I'll will order more from Bogu Shop. Thanks
Grip seems to add control and precision to my strikes. Feels much like a bokuto in the hand. Very well balanced for me... might be a little slower but more accurate. Good for us older guys!
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