I recently received a box from Freshly Dirty containing a Featherweight Canary and their latest yo-yo, the Fluke. After finally putting the FC down, I spent a fair amount of time throwing the Fluke, and it felt SO different from the FC that it took a bit of getting used to. This is by no means a bad thing, just a major difference in weight between the two yo-yos.
My Fluke is Freshly Dirty’s blasted pink colorway, and it’s so pretty I can’t keep my eyes off of it. It is a super organic shape, with an awesome design on the inner yo-yo to designate the “catch zone.” It feels slightly larger in the hand, and with a weight of 66g it’s not a rock on a string, but the weight can certainly be felt when it’s thrown. Now I’ll say the opposite of what I just said and say it feels light and floaty while playing with it.
So which is it? Both.
The Fluke’s weight can certainly be felt upon first throwing it, and when it returns to the hand. Otherwise, you would never be able to tell this throw is slightly heavier than normal. The rounded organic shape keeps catches comfortable, and you’re never in danger of hurting your hand with a powerful return. Surprisingly enough, the spin time on the Fluke is incredibly impressive.
The Fluke isn’t meant for competitive play. It is more of a laid back, go with the flow kind of throw. It’s got power, but it excels with a slightly light touch; with your pedal not quite to the metal. The blasted finish is perfect for grinds, and overall the Fluke can handle a large variety of tricks. It’s a great daily carry. Perfect for a chill afternoon with some tunes and a setlist of repeaters.