I have never had the opportunity to play a purely stainless steel yo-yo before, so I jumped at the chance to play with the Dressel DesignsOasis. This throw is a mid-sized, D-bearing organic with a fairly large gap width that feels a bit dainty, though that could not be farther from the truth. Oh, and the sounds this thing makes puts titanium yo-yos to shame.
The Oasis comes in at 63.6 grams, and certainly floats on the string. As mentioned earlier, it feels delicate in the hand, but don’t let that fool you, the 100% Stainless Steel composition makes this a little tank of a yo-yo. I full fledged slammed this thing against the tile floor at the Northeast Regional Yoyo Contest in the American Dream Mall and there wasn’t even a slight scuff from the impact. It sure let out a beautiful sound as it it, though.
This throw plays exactly like it looks like it would play. It’s light, floaty, yet maneuvers beautifully. The gap is large, allowing for easy catches and lots of string wraps. I end up playing it with a slightly thicker string, which helps compensate my lack of skills and allows me to fully enjoy what the Oasis has to offer.
While there are organics I enjoy more than Dressel’s Oasis, I can easily see this becoming an EDC yo-yo for me. It’s capable, fun, but most of all tough! I can toss this in my bag and not worry about it getting banged up and damaged no matter what I throw at it. It’s certainly a top 5 organic for me, and I can’t imagine going anywhere without it.
Here’s what YoYoExpert has to say about the new release:
MK1 YoYos teams up once again with Spinworthy to bring you a fresh take on the beloved RBC—this time in plastic!
The Plasm is a polycarbonate yo-yo built for responsive play. Featuring a translucent, multi-piece construction, it offers a lightweight yet durable design that’s perfect for everyday throwing. Whether you’re working on classic tricks or just want something fun to carry on the go, the Plasm delivers smooth performance with a nostalgic feel. A modern responsive yo-yo designed to go wherever your creativity takes you.”
Yoyofriends just announced the Netrunner, and had this to say about it:
“Introducing Netrunner – yoyofriends’ first ever 7075+SS bimetal and hollow SS ring yoyo. Built for the current competition stage and beyond, Netrunner ushers in a new era of performance in the yoyofriends lineup.
Netrunner was used by both Stephen Madden and James Heder at [Pacific Northwest Regionals]. James also won [Northeast Regionals] with Netrunner.“
Thanks to a Pay-it-Forward box on the YoYo Expert forums, I recently tried the Motion Perpetual for a few weeks. This is the 3rd Motion yo-yo I’ve tried (the other two were the Centrifugal and Parallel), and it’s my favorite so far. Something about the hybrid shape of this throw with the rounded rims hits the right buttons for me. At first, I thought it would be too light, but I was wrong. I’ve been incorrectly judging light throws a lot lately! It’s not even that light, coming in at around 63.4g, but hold it in your hand and tell me it doesn’t feel lighter than that.
As far as play goes, the Perpetual glides along the string. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s floaty, just smooth. It flows. The yo-yo’s shape makes it look and perform like a more competitive style throw, yet the rounded rims almost give it an organic feel when it returns to the hand.
The Perpetual has had two production runs: one in 2022 and one in 2024. I’m hoping it gets another, as this is a throw I certainly want to add to my collection. While the shape doesn’t seem like my cup of tea, the rounded rims make all the difference. It sets the Perpetual out from other performance-based yo-yos and makes it feel unique and fun to play.
Edition Yo-Yos has just dropped their first monometal yo-yo, the Forma.
From Edition:
“Forma is about execution—pacing your tricks, constructing with intention, and feeling the flow in your play. It packs power so that it doesn’t demand perfection, but it shines when your execution is clean and your transitions are thoughtful.“
