History / About
The First Base launched alongside the Joyride and Weekend at the 2015 World Yo-Yo Contest, instantly establishing Recess as a full-range brand from beginner to competition. It was designed to be affordable, durable, and genuinely useful at any skill level — fitted with a slim bearing for responsive beginner play out of the box, with a Size C grooved bearing included to convert it to unresponsive. The polycarbonate body has a flat hub that helps with fingerspins, a wide catch zone, and a comfortable shape. Recess has used the First Base as the centerpiece of their outreach program — running yo-yo classes and school workshops using it to introduce yo-yoing to new players. It has remained in continuous production since 2015 in dozens of colorways and is one of the best-selling and most recognized Recess products. The “First Bass by Jake Bullock” artist edition (2024, $25) and numerous other collaboration and artist editions have kept the model fresh. Clear and Lilac colorways are currently in stock.