The following is a list of all yo-yos released in collaboration with Failure is Unknown. It is kept up by Ajolivarez on the YoyoExpert Forums.
Below is a list of MAKE and MODEL and Year Released. I have also included the Totals for each throw that I have been able to research. I am asking for your help to get my list in order. If you see a throw I have missed, have a release date wrong, or you happen to have productions numbers, please let me know!!!
Thanks again for everything and for being an amazing community!
Unknowns
2015- 5-23 General Yo Prophecy 10 total 11-14 Duncan Bassacuda 50 total
2016- 4-23 Japan Tech FiReal ? 7-22 Onedrop Kuntosh 20 total
2017- 1-25 Yoyofreaks Yourmom 10 total 5-10 Duncan Origami 60 total each color 5-17 Yoyofreaks Hashtag 10 total 6-3 CoroCo Tako ? 7-31 Topyo Turbine ? 8-8 Yoyofreaks Pound 10 total
2018- 1-3 CoreCo X SF BFF 35 total 3-2 Yoyofreaks Bi-mom 10 total 4-29 SF Cadence 50 total 6-23 Yoyofreaks SF 10 total 9-12 A-Rt Knob 40 total 10-27 CoreCo Diesis ?
2019- 2-23 Japan Tech Linkx ? 3-5 SF Statement 35 total 3-9 Unparalled Ignition 30 total 5-16 SF Cadence CS 50 total 6-21 Japan Tech Shaqshine ? 7-3 Duncan Grasshopper 35 total 7-12 Yoyofreaks Freak 10 total 7-21 SF Sstatment 35 total 8-16 SF PLSTC 150 total 9-5 CLYW Pickaxe 50 total 9-12 Timber Enknown 30 1st release / 35 2nd 9-30 PDX Yo Batsquatch 20 total 11-9 Iyoyo Barbarian 50+ 11-21 Anomaly Euphonium 15 total 12-11 CLYW Peak 2 25 total 12-30 Yoyofriends Hummingbird 30 total 12-?? CoreCo Mothra ?
2020- 6-22 2sick Crusade 25 total 9-15 OST Confluence 25 total 9-21 Spiral Kappa 25 1st run / unk 2nd run 9-28 Hspin Pyro 100 total 10-3 C3yoyodesign Galaxy Diver 30 total 10-7 Yoyofactory 720 ??? 10-9 Duncan AL Bionic 50 11-19 Duncan AL Black 50 12-14 Yoyo Palace Answer 30 total
2021- 1-18 Yo-yo Palace Code 1-25 Reykjavik Frejya 45 total 2-7 RSO Bowl 37 total 3-25 CLYW Akita 50 total 4-8 Yo-yo Palace Code Silver ? 4-16 Duncan FH1Black 60 4-16 Duncan FH1 Bionic 60 6-3 Japan Tech Gadget Japan Release / US 9-17 Freshly Dirty 44 Mod 20 total 10-1 Duncan FH1 Titanium ? 10-8 Thesis DaCapo ? 10-17 Jake Bullock Slam Dunk 25 total 10-22 Zipline BMC 35 total 10-22 Zipline IST 30 total 11-19 RSO The End 36 total 12-2 Throwing Sideways Parthenon 25 total
2022- 2-1 Far and Few Between Inception ? 3-22 Duncan FH1 (plastic) ? 4-8 Duncan Butterfly AL ? 6-21 Japan Tech Trueno ? 8-19 MK1 RBC 35 total
2023- 4-6 CLYW Pickaxe V2 50 total 5-11 Japan Tech Kagerou ? 5-16 Topyo Colossus VI ? 7-6 CLYW UnWish ? 10- 18 W1LD Unknown. ? 11-03 SF BD (all variants) ? 12-10 Far and Few Between Dreamer 35 Total 12-26 CLYW Otter ?
2024- 2-16 MK1 Yoyo Unicorn 40 total 4-20 Mile High Yoyo UnGnome 60 total 9-6 Ikimono Tomo 35 total 9-27 Beyond Yoyo x Duncan Butterfly 12-6 MK1 Ring-Bearer Un-Seen. 50 total
This is a list of all the yo-yos used by World Champions in their world-winning routines for yo-yo styles 1A-5A. This list was initially compiled on the YoYoExpert Forums by Mable.
If you have additional information or corrections, contact us!
The Monography Series of papers written by Donald W. Watson from 2000 – 2003 are all about yo-yo physics. Initially published by Pencil Point Press, they’re an amazing read that covers a wide range of topics.
All five papers are available to download and read below:
I would like to preface this post by stating that I have never played any of the other El MiJo models, the El MiJo SL (EMSL) being my introduction to the line.
Lately, I’ve become a big fan of slim, responsive yo-yos; the Workhorse and the Plasm being two of my favorites. When ZGRT announced the EMSL, I was immediately interested and reached out to see if they’d be interested in me doing a write-up for the Archive.
What I received was the beautiful green EMSL picture above with a slim D bearing installed, along with an extra full-spec bearing and a slim D bearing blank. Out of the box, the response was near-perfect, making me wonder if I’d never need the bearing blank. 0A play feels tight and snappy in its default configuration, I almost didn’t test the blank. Honestly, I’m not interested in unresponsive play with the EMSL, so I haven’t tried the full-spec bearing.
The EMSL is surprisingly light and nimble, with a finish (and dimple) that’s perfect for pull-starts. Its compact size makes it easily pocketable and an ideal everyday carry. As mentioned before, it performs beautifully with the installed slim D bearing, and with a blank installed, it truly shines in 0A play, especially paired with a slightly thicker string. Combined with its ultra-low weight, all these factors make the EMSL my go-to EDC throw lately.
The only major downside for me is the 6061 Al construction. I’m a very clumsy player and have already put a few good dings in the metal. Of course, I know a sturdier aluminum would affect the weight, and the low weight is a big pro for this yo-yo. It’s more of a “me” problem than anything else.
If you’re looking for a good on-the-go responsive. The EMSL is a damn good choice. Yes, there are cheaper options out there, but this is a throw that’ll last and offers a lot of play with the pack-ins included.
