I bought a pair (gold art on black grip) as a Christmas gift for my 9-year old grand nephew and he loves them! I must say I was expecting a cheap chain/bearing assembly, but was pleasantly surprised to discover the build quality is remarkably high for such a low price. The foam rubber density is just right in terms of firmness. I played around with these a bit myself and the weight seems appropriate for learners. Due to the foam rubber, there's some bounce to these, particularly noticeable when retrieving to a single hand. This can make them more difficult to gather, especially in a smaller hand. I expected this prior to ordering, however, so I have no complaints. I can't speak to the durability of either the artwork or the rubber itself, as this pair has only been used a few days, but I maintain the *initial* quality is top notch on these. I will definitely purchase more of this item from Karate Depot when the need arises, and I recommend this company to others. I also thank Karate Depot for keeping shipping costs sane – that helps reduce budget strain at Xmas time! I ordered late and the nunchucks still got here in 3 days (which was a few days before Xmas), so shipping is quick for the price!