KROM Kendama
KENDAMA KROM: PACK 10 CUERDAS KROMIE
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KROM Kendama · Strings & Accessories for Kendama
KROM Kendama, Danish brand founded by Donatas Vilcinas. Pop, Wave, Royal and Skyfall models for every level. Online shop in Europe at The Joker House.
KROM Kendama is a Danish brand founded by Donatas Vilcinas, one of the most recognised names on the professional kendama circuit. Based in Copenhagen and produced in certified Asian factories under close supervision, KROM has turned the kendama into a contemporary design object and at the same time a high-performance tool used at the Kendama World Cup and other international competitions. Its catalogue ranges from entry-level (Pop Lol, Pop) to professional (Royal, Crafts, Skyfall), and is identified by its clean aesthetics, multi-coat painted finishes and constant focus on playability.
Who is Donatas Vilcinas and what is KROM Kendama?
Donatas "Don" Vilcinas is one of the pioneers of European kendama. He started competing and building prototypes in the late 2000s and founded KROM in Denmark to make kendamas designed for the modern moves of the discipline (lunars, juggles, balances, taps).
KROM combines internal R&D with constant feedback from the KROM Pro Team —an international group of professional players—. That input drives continuous tweaks to tama shape, ken weight, cup depth and materials. The brand has become one of the references of competition kendama and ships worldwide through specialised stores like The Joker House.
KROM Pop, Wave, Slaybird, Royal and Crafts: the main lines
KROM Pop and Pop Lol
The entry lines. Classic shape, medium-deep cups and a price aimed at beginners or anyone replacing a daily kendama. Pop Lol is the most affordable; Pop steps up in finish and consistency.
Beginner · Daily practiceKROM Wave and Slaybird
Designed for intermediate and advanced players. Wave has a slightly bigger tama and deeper cups for easier balances; Slaybird offers a slimmer ken and faster response on aerial tricks.
Intermediate · AdvancedKROM Royal, Crafts and Skyfall
Professional and premium range. Royal is KROM's historic flagship; Crafts includes hand-painted finishes and selected woods; Skyfall offers shapes optimised for competitive play. Shorter runs and matching pricing.
Professional · CollectingKROM at the Kendama World Cup: why it's a professional reference
The Kendama World Cup (KWC) held in Hatsukaichi (Japan) gathers the world's best players each summer. KROM has been one of the official brands of the event for years and many finalists compete with its models.
The reason is twofold: the brand has worked for a decade on batch-to-batch consistency (tama shape, ken weight, cup depth); and the KROM Pro Team validates every release before production. For someone training towards a competition, a KROM Royal or Skyfall is one of the most reliable choices on the market.
Which KROM to choose by skill level
Beginner
Recommended: KROM Pop Lol or KROM Pop
Wide cups that forgive timing mistakes and balanced weight to learn lunars, around the world and the first balances. A good starting point without overspending.
Intermediate
Recommended: KROM Wave or KROM Slaybird
Wave delivers stability for balances and long combos; Slaybird offers faster response and precision for aerials. The pick depends on personal style: stable and metric vs. fast and technical.
Advanced and professional
Recommended: KROM Royal, Crafts or Skyfall
Top-of-catalogue models. Premium finishes, optimised shapes and controlled runs. Built for competition, professional sessions or players who already know what each kendama parameter does for them.
KROM woods and finishes: beech, maple and paint selection
Most KROM models are made of beech wood for its balanced density and durability. Some premium models come in maple or oak variants for those after a different ken weight.
Paint is one of the brand's most carefully tuned details. KROM applies multiple coats of varnish/lacquer to achieve a specific grip: more coats mean a stickier tama and easier balances. Some editions (Sticky, Slick) are explicitly designed for different friction profiles.
Frequently asked questions about KROM Kendama
Where is KROM Kendama from?
KROM Kendama is a Danish brand based in Copenhagen, founded by Donatas Vilcinas. Production happens in certified Asian factories with quality control directly supervised by the KROM team.
What's the difference between a KROM Pop and a KROM Royal?
Pop is the entry and daily-practice line. Royal is the brand's flagship: selected woods, premium finish, tighter runs and shapes designed for advanced play and competition. The jump is similar to going from a standard guitar to a pro instrument.
Can a KROM be used to compete at the Kendama World Cup?
Yes. KROM is one of the regular brands at Kendama World Cup finals. For competition the most-used models are Royal, Slaybird and Skyfall, although many players pick the model they trained with regardless of price.
Why are some KROM models more expensive than others?
The difference comes from three factors: wood (standard beech vs. premium selections), finish (number of paint coats, hand-painting in Crafts series) and run (pro series are produced in shorter batches). To start, Pop or Pop Lol is enough; the jump to Royal or Crafts is justified once you know your playing style.
