I have never used this item after receiving it. I removed the ball to take the photos. There is some staining on the string and discoloration on the wooden parts due to aging. The part where the ball is inserted is red. Length (without ball) 14cm Length (with ball) 16cm Width 6cm The last photo was taken with a 500ml plastic bottle next to it for size reference. I plan to wrap it in bubble wrap and ship it via Mercari's Takkyubin Compact service. Wooden kendama with red, yellow, and blue stripes. - Color: Red, yellow, and blue stripes - Shape: Kendama - Material: Wood Thank you for looking.