Bought three of these for competition but ended up using them in regular practise aswell. After four months of daily use they show little signs of wear and tear but way less than expected.
Their balance is situated a bit far out compared to other dobari shinai making the kensen feel heavier as compared to others, it is still lighter than a normal shinai.
Excellent choice for someone who likes a lighter feel but not a shinai made of air and kote strikes