I recently purchased 3 of these unpainted Kendama balls. I got the green Oozora and couldn't bring myself to put a bunch of gouges in it. I use one as a practice ball so it's taken a good beating for the last week and is holding strong. These are perfect for painting your own for the customer look. At the price it's hard to beat and it's always a good idea to have a spare Kendama ball in case of disaster strikes. I would definitely recommend this to anyone! (Posted on 4/19/09)