The journal.
Longform pieces on the craft, the players, and the materials. A monthly essay since Vol. I.
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Two Yo-Yos, One String: The Rise of Hydr0A
Born from a late-2024 experiment by Australian maker Nic Conrick, Hydr0A transformed an obscure two-yo-yo concept into a teachable, evolving style built around fixed axles, responsive play, and…
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A-RT, Provocation, and Controversy in Modern Yo-Yoing
One of modern yo-yoing’s most influential boutique brands built its identity on creativity, irreverence, and provocation. Eventually, the controversy surrounding A-RT became as difficult to ignore as the…
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Yo-yos Used by World Champions
This is a list of all the yo-yos used by World Champions in their world-winning routines for yo-yo styles 1A-5A, and some other categories. If you have additional…
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The Eugene Disruption: Dissecting the Lineage, Retail Politics, and Ideological Feud Between YoYoFactory and One Drop YoYos
Executive summary The rivalry between YoYoFactory (YYF) and One Drop YoYos is among the most consequential cultural and industrial conflicts in modern yo-yo history. Originating during the transition…
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The Evolution of Spin: The Grip That Brings It Back
For a yo-yo to actually be a yo-yo, it has to come back. While spinning at the end of a string is a beautiful display of physics, the…
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The Evolution of Spin: The Threads That Tie It All Together
A yo-yo without a string is just a beautifully machined wheel. While collectors and players often obsess over the latest aerospace-grade alloys and bimetal weight distributions, the string…
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The Evolution of Spin: A Material History of the Yoyo
For as long as humans have been tossing spinning objects at the end of a string, the soul of a yoyo has been defined by what it is…
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The Evolution of Spin: A Comprehensive Guide to Yo-Yo Shapes and Responsiveness
Whether you are a seasoned competitor throwing 1A string tricks or a beginner looking to land your first “Walk the Dog,” you probably know that not all yo-yos…
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The Evolution of the Spin: A Guide to Competitive Yo-Yo Play Styles
If you ask the average person on the street what a yo-yo is, they will likely picture a wooden toy simply going up and down. But for those…
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