Sweets Austin Donovan Broken Shape Kendama has that full signature-model energy: clean woodwork, rich colour, thoughtful detail, and a look that feels different from the rest of the wall.
The purple and gold tama artwork has a classy, almost night-session feel, while the Purpleheart accents and engraved ken pattern make the whole setup feel special before you even start playing. It is part art piece, part performance tool, and all session fuel.
This model is Austin Donovan’s Broken Shape signature from Sweets. Sweets notes that Austin has been playing kendama longer than Sweets has been a company and has been connected with the brand since the early days, from online comps to early drops.
The build is dialed. The ken features a maple spike with a vertical Purpleheart stripe, plus a sarado with maple bottom, Purpleheart stripe, and beech upper. The tama is a 70/30 cherry/beech split finished with Anti-Skid 2.0, giving it grip while still allowing room for adjustment during tricks. It also includes stickers and replacement string.
The Broken Shape was designed by Sweets Pro player Josh Kim to expand the next generation of kendama play. That shape gives this model a modern, progressive feel, especially for players who want a setup that can handle stalls, balance tricks, flow lines, juggles, and all those “one more try” battles that turn into a full session.
Sweets Kendamas is a Minnesota-based kendama brand founded in 2010 by Matt “Sweets” Jorgenson. Born from a backyard shed and a love for skill toys, Sweets has grown into one of the leading names in modern kendama, known for creative designs, player-focused shapes, hand-painted finishes, tutorials, pro models, and a massive global community.
From first spikes to competition-level tricks, Sweets keeps kendama fun, challenging, and seriously addictive. For skaters, fingerboarders, yo-yo players, and anyone who loves progression-based play, Sweets Kendamas brings that same “one more try” energy in the palm of your hand.
What makes Sweets special is that it feels less like a toy company and more like a real scene. Kendama has the same addictive progression as skateboarding, fingerboarding, yo-yo, freestyle, and other skill-based cultures: you miss, you miss, you miss, then suddenly you lace the trick and you are hooked.
