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.“
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.
