rscure wrote:
Still a little leary of the 10.4mm thickness as far as actual play.
rscure wrote:
Only have 1 set of used flat stones, so only know what I've read.
There's a learning curve to Go equipment, just like to Go itself.If we have the chance to use different boards and stones and bowls, then over time,
we can find out our preferences. A few years ago I asked Mr. Kuroki what was their
best selling size stones, I think he replied size 35 (or 36 ? I don't remember now.)
I heard Cho Chikun's favorite size was 38 (10.7 mm).
That's also my favorite slate & shell stones size (for home use).
For coffee shop, regular Go club use, I like the 10+mm ING weighted plastic stones.
Mr. Kuroki sells sample packets of 10 stones each --
if you like, you can order different size samples.
But it's only an approximation. To find out how it really feels
with a particular size, it'd be nice to use a complete set over
some period of time (say, a few months to a year, or more).
Of course, time and budget are usually also factors as well.
What we read, hear, and see are not always the same as direct personal experience.
So it also depends on how picky we are about these things.
