The journal.
Longform pieces on the craft, the players, and the materials. A monthly essay since Vol. I.
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Archive number: 2954
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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Archive number: 2655
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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Archive number: 2039Article
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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Archive number: 786Article
Spinning Through the Patent Office: A History of Yo-Yo Intellectual Property
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…
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Archive number: 614Article
Step-by-Step Guide for Making a Custom Yoyo Pouch
Someone recently asked me about this leather yoyo pouch that I made back in 2017. At the time, I had posted a step-by-step tutorial for making one on…
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Archive number: 605Article
Failure is Unknown Collectors’ List
2015 Release Date Manufacturer Model Production Count May 23 General Yo Prophecy 10 Nov 14 Duncan Bassacuda 50 2016 Release Date Manufacturer Model Production Count Apr 23 Japan…
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Archive number: 531Article
Chronological Butterfly Releases
The Wooden Era (1958–1966) The Flambeau Transition & Plastic Era (1967–1991) Modernization & Global Production (1992–2011) The Bearing Era & AL Introductions (2012–2023) Current & Upcoming Releases (2024–2026)
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Archive number: 306Article
On Designing the Ring-Bearer’s Box
Mark from Mk1 Yoyos posted a great article on the YoYoExpert Forums on how he came up with the epic “hobbit hole” box for the Ring-Bearer. I love…
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Archive number: 299Article
The Schmoove Groove
Recently someone asked what the deal was about Schoove Grooves on the YoYoExpert Forums. There were plenty of great answers, but the best would be the genius behind…
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