I knew going in that the RippleDrop was going to be light. I did not fully appreciate what that meant until I threw it hard and it sailed off the end of the string and hit me in the side of the head. Lesson learned. A softer touch, and this thing is wonderful. There’s a…
I knew going in that the RippleDrop was going to be light. I did not fully appreciate what that meant until I threw it hard and it sailed off the end of the string and hit me in the side of the head. Lesson learned. A softer touch, and this thing is wonderful. There’s a…
The plastic category is absolutely packed, stuffed, and filled with yoyos that do what every company claims they do: be just as good as metal yoyos. 9 times out of 10, this tends to be somewhat true, but with the caveat that it’s one of the geriatric gentleman’s yoyos meant for a cool, calm, and…
Dressel Designs dropped the Musubi and Musubi SS at the same time, and I’ll be honest, my first instinct was to wonder if one was just a novelty version of the other. A simultaneous dual release of the same shape in two different materials can feel like a cash grab. Spending time with both quickly…
A new review? Hell yeah. No, this thread isn’t dead. A quick update in general: Good morning gang, it’s been a few months since I’ve posted anything regarding yoyo, and that’s mostly because I’ve been busy with school, training for an out-of-state job that I’m very excited for, and properly getting into cars. You oldheads…
While I’ve certainly played my fair share of MK1 yo-yos, this is the first time I’ve played a Yoyofriends release. This collaboration is a tri-material beast, comprised of 7075 aluminum, stainless steel, and polycarbonate. The Heron features a V/H hybrid shape with a “lock-in” finger spin dimple, and is designed to be a “play all”…
With a name like “Laze,” one might think this MK1 release was a bit of a slouch. While it may have a laid back feel, this yo-yo is anything but. Combining a rounded and angular shape, the Laze manages to walk the middle path between performance and comfort. It’s on the lighter side, isn’t overly…
Excited today to present Mike Marshall with G2 yoyos!! Instagram What got you into throwing, how did you find the hobby? I grew up in Chico CA where the national yoyo museum is and got to experience The Chico YoYo Club every Saturday from the time I was 12 until I was 17! What is…
Happy Monday everyone- excited to present Alexander Noot aka @LX_Emergency today!!! What got you into throwing, how did you find the hobby? So I’m kind of an older dude. And I actually picked up my first “trick” yoyo all the way back in ’98. The Mars Company under their Skittles and Twix brands partnered with…
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today we have @Slestak75 aka Steve!!!! A regular on the forum, and one of the nicest people to boot – it was great to learn more about you buddy!! Enjoy!! What got you into throwing, how did you find the hobby? I saw a Duncan Wheels when I was 8ish and thought…
Happy Friday everyone!! Great profile of Daniel Garrett – hope you enjoy!! Instagram What got you into throwing, how did you find the hobby? When I was in middle school, a couple of my neighbors brought yoyos to a church youth camp, and I thought it was super cool! So, after we got home, my…
From a Cincinnati whirligig to centrifugal clutches and the courtroom battle that set the name free – the story of who owned the yo-yo, and what that meant for the toy that never stops coming back. When James L. Haven and Charles Hettrick walked their paperwork into the United States Patent Office in the autumn…
Mr. Mazal Top’s Yoyos is an independent, one-person yoyo brand based in South Texas, producing small-batch direct-to-consumer throws since 2020. The brand is known for affordable performance-grade 7068 aluminum bimetal designs and claims to be the first to offer bulk wooly nylon strings for the yoyo community. * Editorial Note on Brand Status & Controversy…
YoyoFormula is a yo-yo manufacturer based in Foshan, Guangdong, China, operating under the tagline “Master Your Formula.” They produce a wide range of yo-yos from entry-level responsive plastics and budget aluminum monometals to competition-grade 7075 bimetal throws, along with LED and looping models. The brand distributes through their own Shopify store and international retailers including…
YoyoFactory is one of the largest and most prolific yo-yo manufacturers in the world, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2004 by Ben McPhee and Hans Van Dan Elzen, the company was built on a simple philosophy: make the best performing yo-yos possible and put them in the hands of players at every skill level.…
Top Yo (TopYo Nation) is a Chinese professional yo-yo manufacturer founded in 2011, producing high-performance metal and plastic yo-yos for competitive players worldwide. Known for their value-competitive Colossus series and signature models for championship-level players, Top Yo has established themselves as a leading force in Chinese competitive yo-yo manufacturing.
C3yoyodesign is Hong Kong’s first manufacturer of high-end yo-yos, founded in 2009 by Walter Wong, Ron Chan, and Simpson Wong — three experienced competitive players who had already been traveling the world photographing, filming, and promoting the yo-yo scene. Prior to building products, the team helped organize local Hong Kong events and contests. In 2011…
OFFSET is an Australian competitive yo-yo brand founded in 2020 by Brandon Vu from his apartment during COVID lockdowns. What began as a one-person operation — Brandon handling video production, tuning, and order fulfillment himself — grew into one of the most prominent brands in modern competitive play. Built around Brandon’s YouTube presence (Australia’s largest…
This post is originally from the YoyoExpert Forums, and is republished here with permission from Cody (Pun1sh3R.) It is posted here in its original format, with no editing from The Yoyo Archive Team. As memtioned above, I purchased the ‘Merica Edition. I also opted for the “Delivery In Person”. “The author will take a paperback…
Andre Boulay posted this story from World’s 2024: Later in the thread he references this article, which is an excellent read, followed up by this amazing video. Overall, some amazing yo-yo history here!
Popular online yo-yo reviewer, Gingie, has released a video documentary about the CLYW Chief. “Super proud to finally be able to say this The Chief Documentary is done, at long last! After nearly two years of work, it’s my magnum opus and the single longest video on my channel. This video explores the lead up…
