{"product_id":"shinai-gen","title":"GEN - Fat Grip Practice Shinai","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGEN – Assembled Fat Grip Practice Shinai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink all affordable bamboo shinai are the same?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany practitioners assume that because shinai eventually wear out, there's little difference between one model and another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"They're all going to break eventually.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Cheap shinai all perform about the same.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Online shinai probably have poor balance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GEN Shinai proves otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped exclusively for our store, the GEN is manufactured at an ISO 9000-certified production facility, allowing us to maintain strict quality standards while offering exceptional value. This is not a generic mass-market shinai—it's a carefully designed model built specifically for dependable everyday practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference starts with the bamboo. Unlike many inexpensive shinai that use fast-growing, lower-quality Moso bamboo harvested from flatland areas, the GEN is crafted from premium keichiku bamboo, grown slowly in the mountainous regions of Taiwan. The result is stronger, denser bamboo with greater resilience and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur carefully refined manufacturing process further enhances both the balance and structural strength of the shinai. A well-made shinai should retain its shape and firmness during practice rather than feeling soft or collapsing under pressure—a sign of superior craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in sizes 36 through 39, the GEN is suitable for everyone from elementary school students to adult practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with durability, consistency, and a well-balanced feel in mind, the GEN has no unusual characteristics or excessive weight bias, making it an excellent all-around practice shinai. Whether you're a beginner learning the fundamentals, a student training regularly, or an experienced kendoka looking for a reliable everyday shinai, the GEN delivers outstanding performance at an affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip size: 28mm for MEN'S 39.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUDOGU ZEN","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":47952711745699,"sku":"SET2583(36)","price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"37 MEN'S","offer_id":47952711778467,"sku":"SET2583(M37)","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 MEN'S","offer_id":47952711811235,"sku":"SET2583(M38)","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39 MEN'S","offer_id":47952711844003,"sku":"SET2583(M39)","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/5918\/5315\/files\/GEN_a5b04b0b-9cb0-4c00-a555-c373763e00f9.png?v=1785747156","url":"https:\/\/budogu-zen.ca\/products\/shinai-gen","provider":"BUDOGU ZEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}