Kendama USA pro model

[Puma cat]

I was just wondering if anybody knew what the difference between a pro model Cherrywood and a pro model with regular wood was?

Cherrywood- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kendama-USA-2013-Turner-Thome-Pro-Model-Limited-Edition-Cherry-Wood-Blue-NEW-/390726817333?pt=Classic_Toys_US&hash=item5af9221635

Regular wood- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kendama-USA-Pro-Model-Animal-Series-Japanese-Skill-Wood-Toy-Tribute-2013-NEW-/390668778565?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item5af5ac7c45

[BKA]

Errr... the wood?!

Cherrywood versions are heavier. Some notes on 2012 version here: http://www.kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,771.0.html

PS Hello, and welcome to the forum!

[Puma cat]

Is cherrywood better for beginner / intermediate players? And would it last longer than the other type of wood?

Edit: forgot to mention I already have a black ozoora from Kendama USA that's I've been playing with for about 2 weeks.

[BKA]

Different people have different opinions about whether they prefer a lighter or heavier kendama, so "better" would be entirely subjective. But if you have an Ozora, then it perhaps wouldn't hurt for you to give a heavier model a try. The wood may prove to be a bit more durable. Not sure how well the paint holds up....

[Puma cat]

What type of wood would you recommend? The cherrywood or the regular wood?