Kendama has exploded in popularity over the past few years, with social media creators inspiring thousands of new players to pick up the kendama toy and learn fresh kendama tricks every day. As more players step onto the scene and search for quality products, it's important that top brands who focus on building community, pushing design, and supporting the players who fuel the growth of the culture are the ones that are getting promoted.
Today, we want to highlight three standout kendama creators who are actively elevating kendama around the world: Miguel De La Torre, Edwin Tickner (ET), and Davide Leonardi. These three have become major influencers in search results like “Kendama Miguel,” “Kendama Edwin,” “Kendama Davide,” and even “kendama juggler”—and they’re helping bring more attention to legitimate kendama brands and the global scene as a whole.
If you’ve been on kendama TikTok lately, chances are you’ve seen Miguel De La Torre. Known in many online spaces simply as Miguel, he has become one of the most influential new educators in the kendama world during 2025.
In the last year and a half, Miguel launched a successful alternate account called Erratic Squirrel, where he breaks down trick concepts, reviews kendamas, and spotlights legitimate kendama brands. His honest, educational approach has earned him rapid traction and a reputation as a trusted voice for new and experienced players alike.
Miguel also designs and sells his own Erratic Squirrel ken shape and the world famous kitchen tama, also referred to as Miguel tama. Miguel and his Erratic Squirrel account's mission aligns closely with ours at Sol: grow the kendama community through attending events, sharing kendama tricks, and promoting positivity in kendama.
If you've seen his videos on Instagram or TikTok, you’ll quickly understand why Edwin Tickner has become a beloved figure in the kendama scene. Formerly known as “Shredwin,” ET has been on a handful of professional teams including Krom, 365, and DWI. ET is now a pro for Lotus Kendamas and an official player for Ozora Kendama in Japan.
Ozora is one of the most historically important kendama producers in the world. They are the longest running manufacturer still making kendamas today. ET’s involvement with such an iconic brand speaks volumes about his skill, influence, and dedication.
ET is especially well known for his insanely difficult, mind-melting tricks. As of recently, he has started to give some insight into his competition strategy mindset, tips and tricks for keeping his kens restored and fresh, and bringing back the sticky and tacky feeling to a tama that has gone slick. Additionally, his competition results speak for themselves. Edwin was the winner of the North American Kendama Open in 2023, and just this year won the Las Vegas Kendama Open. Through social media, tutorials, and competitions worldwide, he continues to introduce more people to kendama and highlight the depth of his craft.
Davide Leonardi, a professional player for KROM Kendama, the globally recognized Danish brand known for innovation, crazy designs, and a huge worldwide community. Davide is not just a top-level competitor, he is one of the most creative freestyle minds in the modern kendama scene.
Across Europe and beyond, Davide has become a leading force in reshaping how kendama is expressed online. His trick approach blends technical difficulty with fluid, dance-like movement, pushing freestyle kendama into a more artistic and visually engaging direction. Instead of simply landing difficult tricks, Davide focuses on how tricks are performed, emphasizing flow, rhythm, and personal style. This unique creative perspective has set him apart and helped broaden how new players and viewers understand what kendama can be.
On social media, Davide’s videos stand out for their originality and cinematic presentation. He consistently experiments with format, editing style, and perspective, bringing kendama into spaces where it has rarely been showcased. Whether he’s breaking down innovative concepts, posting eye-catching freestyle lines, or representing KROM at events across Europe, his content reaches and inspires a rapidly growing global audience.
Davide’s influence is especially impactful across Europe, where kendama is gaining momentum thanks to creators who elevate the culture — and Davide is at the forefront of that movement.
Miguel, ET, and Davide are helping the kendama ecosystem thrive by:
Bringing new players into the scene through educational content
Representing respected global kendama brands
Showcasing pro tricks and innovation
Encouraging conversations about product quality and authenticity
At Sol Kendamas, we’re grateful for creators like these who inspire newcomers, push progression, and share their passion with the world. Their presence helps guide new players toward real brands, real communities, and high-quality kendamas, ensuring the culture grows in the right direction.
If you’re new to kendama or looking to upgrade your setup, Sol Kendamas offers beginner-friendly models, advanced pro shapes, and everything in between. Our mission is simple: support players, build community, and create high-quality kendamas you can trust.
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