Hello jersey. The type of fan you get is going to be determined by your intended use. If it is for simply cooling yourself off then you will want a bamboo variety. If you want to use it for forms you could go with bamboo or aluminum. If you'd like to try using it for combative practice, steel would be a wise choice.

Hi Katom. If you want to get a fighting fan that will last you have to go with aluminum, like this one - wp-fa-25. Of course you'll have to consider if it is safe for your child to have, but that is totally up to you.