KeithGraham:As one of veteran players who has played shogi for more than 35 years, I would agree on your suggestion if a user can choose the traditional pieces or the proposed pieces here on BrainKing.
As to the physical set, I wouldn't think it'd be feasible. Please appreciate the fact that the other side of a playing piece is already used for promotion, except for King and Gold.
(hide) If you don't want other users to know what you are doing you can change into cloak mode in Settings (paying members only). (pauloaguia) (show all tips)