The journal.
Longform pieces on the craft, the players, and the materials. A monthly essay since Vol. I.
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Archive number: 3359Article
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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Archive number: 3178
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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Archive number: 3171
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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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: 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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