Shinai official size and weights.

[Musha]

Hi all maybe there are lots of web sites about this but I wanted to add a post about different Shinai official sizes and weights. Please add Kendo and Naginata etc..:D

(Nito)

Both men and women
Daitou
Legnth below 114cm

Men
Weight over 440g
Thickness over 25mm

Women
Weight over 400g
Thickness over 24mm

Both men and women
Shoto
Length below 62cm

Men
Weight over 280-300g
Thickness over 24mm

Women
Weight over 250-280g
Thickness over 24mm

[souljah]

Junior High School:

Length: shorter than 114cm (37)

Weight (male): Heavier than 440g
Weight (female): Heavier than 400g

Senior High School:

Length: Shorter than 117cm (38)

Weight (male): Heavier than 480g
Weight (female): Heavier than 420g

University Students and adults:

Length: Shorter than 120cm (39)

Weight (male): Heavier than 510g
Weight (female): Heavier than 440g