Hasegawa carbon shinai....
Well, carbon shinai have always been polarizing.
90% of the people either like it or hate it.
There aren´t that many people who are "meh" about it, or say there is no big difference compared to bamboo shinai.
My point of view?
Is it better then bamboo? -No.-
Is it a horrible thing nobody needs? -No.-
Do I need on? -Uhhhm, maybe?-
Should I buy one? -At least one, yes (a used one is absolutely OK!)-
Lets start at the very beginning.