Alchemik Yoyos has announced the release of their 2nd yo-yo, the Roentgen (pronounced “Rent-gen”), which arrives on Sunday, May 4 at 11:59 PM MST. Here’s what they had to say about the upcoming release:
“The Roentgen is the signature model of Tyler Jorgensen! Tyler runs the Tri-Cities yoyo club in Eastern Washington, and in his own words, “The inspiration for the Roentgen comes from a love of competitive style yo-yos that keep that fun-loving spirit. We wanted to make something that was powerful, agile, and durable. It has a great width for practicing those more difficult tricks, and with enough spin time to keep up!”
The Roentgen uses titanium weight rings on a 7068 body, which adds a really special feel compared to many bimetals. I personally have loved testing it as a team member and can’t wait for everyone else to get to experience it too!
The Roentgen is priced at $150 and will come in 4 colorways. We also have a handful of B-grades that will be available for $100. It drops May 4th at 11:59 MST on the Alchemik Yoyos official website.”
At Design Labs just announced preorders for the Zero Gouda Edition. Preorders end on May 5th at 11:59pm (timezone not listed.) The price for a Zero Gouda Edition is $199.
“Zero ‘Gouda Edition’ is now available for pre-order. Orders placed by May 5 at 11:59 PM will be accepted. Experience the one-of-a-kind character created by our gold-plating process. Please allow approximately 2–3 weeks for delivery.
How to make Zero Gouda Edition Dipping your Zero into Gouda cheese or find at At Design Lab direct store.“
Just kidding
What is Zero series ?
“Zero series represents our standard yoyo for us. Taking inspiration from the number 0, the series is designed to serve as the measuring standard—or “zero point”—for evaluating the feel of various yo-yos. Its round shape, inspired by the Duncan Butterfly which is the ancestor of string-trick yo-yos, incorporates the spirit of both Anti-yo and A-rt. Since August 2023, we have released three models in the Zero series: the middle-sized ZeRo 54mm, the undersized zero 50mm, and the full-sized ZERO 57mm, which have been widely embraced by global yoyo players. The Zero 52mm, the much-anticipated final work in the series, draws inspiration from Anti-yo Eetsit and Anti-yo Bapezilla.“
Each cup is a mere 9.5g of 7068 aluminum, adorned with a 21.5g stainless steel ring. The overall weight is kept slightly lower than what most would consider the norm. Sago weighs in at only 65.1g to maintain an easily maneuverable and incredibly wild flow. When you’re ready to move, just say go.
FPM’s PinkPads provide satisfyingly snappy binds inside of the 4.4mm response gap while still allowing for ample string layering, and a 12mm axle ensures endurance.
Each Sago comes with a @ziplinestrings ZS.AIR string, TRT sticker, and pog. All packaged in a hand stamped box.
Releasing at our direct store and some of our favorite retailers next Friday (3/28) at 7pm Florida Time!”
Specs:
7068 Al with SS rings
55.9mm Diameter
45mm Width
4.4mm Gap
65.1g
FPM Pink Pads
M4x12mm Axle
Full Size C Bearing
Colorways
So far three colorways have been announced for the Sago: Florida Bay Fade, Citrus Splash, and Unknown.
Unknown Sago Colorway
There’s an Unknown colorway for the Sago.
King Sago
“Is 65g too light for you? That’s ok, float isn’t for everyone! Weighing in at a solid 68.3g, exuding stability and spin power for eons, presenting the King Sago.
The King’s identical 7068 cups are crowned with rims of raw brass instead of stainless steel to increase the overall weight and performance of this royal edition of the Sago.
Note: The name of the Strider has been changed to the Skip since this article was published.
Fixed-Axle February has just ended, and for over half of the event I was throwing a quintet of 3D-printed fixies created by Ardeus on the YoYoExpert Forums. Available to order through this thread, the Stroll, Stroller, Sprint, Stride, and Strider make up a family of throws that are quite different from each other, but share many similarities that tie them all together.
Let’s take a look at the specs of each:
Stride: 64mm x 28mm x ~44g
Strider: 57mm x 28mm x ~51g
Stroll: 61mm x 33mm x ~45g
Stroller: 55mm x 32mm x ~42g
Sprint: 62mm x 32mm x ~44g
Looking at the five different Ardeus releases, the Stroll feels the most like a center-line. It’s the most “average” throw in the lot when it comes to size, shape, and weight. The Stride and Sprint are slightly larger, while the Stoller and Strider are smaller. The Strider stands out as the heaviest fo all of them, with the Stroller being the lightest. Each Ardeus yo-yo is 3D-printed and fixed together with a either a 1/4″ or 5/16″ hickory axle, and has a “tic-tac” 8 hole response system.
All of these fixies play extremely well, and feel amazing in the hand. It’s hard to tell they’re 3D-printed unless you look pretty closely at them. The quality level of each Ardeus yo-yo is top notch, and you can tell a lot of thought, preparation, and care was put into each and every one.
Out of all five throws, the Stroll and Strider stand out to me as favorites. The familiar feel and weight of the Stroll make it a perfect every-day fixie carry, while the smaller size and increased weight of the Strider really make it stand out from others. Keep in mind there’s not a single yo-yo in the family that under-performs, or that I would consider not worth a purchase. It all comes down to personal preference, and you really can’t go wrong with any of these.
After spending the better part of February using all five, I couldn’t see getting rid of any of them. They’re all a blast to play.
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.
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