With a name like "Laze," one might think this MK1 release was a bit of a slouch. While it may have a laid back feel, this yo-yo is anything but. Combining a rounded and angular shape, the Laze manages to walk the middle path between performance and comfort. It's on...
Motion throws are certainly in a class of their own, with a unique look and feel and thematic elements that seem to carry across many of their throws. The Synaptic is their latest offering, and looks like a culmination of varying elements from previous releases. This...
Specs:Diameter - 58.00mmWidth - 46.70mmWeight - 66.5gMaterials - Polycarbonate ___ Something reliable that I’ve kept in my bag regularly and reach for regularly. It’s an easy yoyo to overlook, given that it’s in a category flush with so many yoyos (cheap, sub-$30...
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...
Edition's first-ever monometal yo-yo, the Forma, needed to be something special coming from a performance-focused brand. Known for extremely powerful and performant bi-metals, Edition had their own very large shoes to fill with this one. Did they succeed? Let's take a...
The「Bandalo:re」by Bandlore is an odd little yo-yo. Its width is larger than its diameter, it's capped, and overall, it's kinda shaped like a doorknob. Being a fan of odd little yo-yos, I couldn't wait to give it throw. Bandalore is a fairly new company, and...
The Tengu is the latest Sengoku throw, and the first monometal M-shaped yo-yo they have released. It also features a ”hyper-matte" finish that they claim delivers a "one-of-a-kind tactile experience." Well, it's certainly one-of-a kind. I tried hard to like the...
MK1 and Spinworthy recently teamed up again to make the Plasm, a polycarbonate version of the RBC. This new version of the much-loved throw features a tweaked design that works better with plastic and is available in a range of cool, translucent colors. I was lucky...