Sharing the exact same shape as I ALUMINUM, this titanium edition transforms the experience through material alone. The higher density and rigid feel of titanium create a powerful, commanding presence on the string. Every throw feels intentional. Every landed trick carries weight and satisfaction.
To preserve balance and playability, At Design Lab engineered a hollow hub structure, maintaining the iconic BSP-inspired hub design while optimizing weight distribution. The result is a uniquely pleasant float paired with unmistakable titanium solidity.
The perfected flat rim shape maximizes spin efficiency and stability, all within a refined 62 gram profile. It is precise. Focused. Uncompromising.
The I TITANIUM stands as both a performance instrument and a collector’s statement.”
“I ALUMINUM is built for those quiet sessions. The moments when the world pauses and it is just you, the string, and the rhythm of your throw.
Crafted in the exact same silhouette as its titanium counterpart, I ALUMINUM embraces the softer side of performance. The smooth, mild feel of aluminum offers a gentle response in hand, inviting long practice sessions and effortless flow. Tricks feel natural. Movement feels unforced. Your thoughts begin to clear as the spin settles into a calm, steady rhythm.
The iconic hub colorway and groove design pay tribute to the legendary BSP lineage, now reimagined with a modern cap structure. The flat rim profile, refined over generations, delivers clean spin power and stability within a lightweight 62 gram body. It is timeless design meeting present day precision.
A beautiful finish of vintage coating, the I ALUMINUM carries a subtle luxury that feels as good as it looks.”
“The Luxury of Spin Power. The Simplest Answer to Improvement
To you, who yearns to get better.
When challenging yourself with new tricks, do you ever find yourself thinking: If only it would spin a little longer, I could calmly land this mount. That feeling is not a mistake. In fact, beginners and intermediate players aiming to improve are the ones who need Spin Power the most.
Achieving Spin Power Rivaling Bi-Metals with a Mono-Metal Flat Rim Shape
To get long spin times, I have to buy an expensive bi-metal yoyo. This is a common belief, but there is a design approach that achieves this with mono-metal. That is the adoption of the Flat Rim shape. By designing the body’s rim to be extremely flat and thick, we can concentrate weight at the very edge of the yoyo’s diameter. This shape is the most efficient and functional design for maximizing the Moment of Inertia that creates rotational persistence.
The confidence that It’s Still Spinning accelerates your progress.
The intense spin power created by the Flat Rim gives you the peace of mind that it’s still spinning, so I’m okay. This removes the panic from your fingertips and grants you the margin to surely land tricks. We know you want to stack up as many I did it! moments as possible in your limited time. This yoyo is the partner that most efficiently supports your busy daily practice.
Recommended for
Those who want spin power but are afraid of dinging an expensive bi-metal yoyo, preventing them from practicing fully.
Players who want to focus on mastering tricks.
Those who often fail during long combos or new trick practice because the spin dies out mid-trick.”
“It’s been a while. How’ve you been? We’ve been busy.
We’re pleased to announce our next major release, the Turtle is here!!!
The first of six colorways this release is classic clear, the master, the rat!
4 pieces of precision machined 7068 aluminum have been fitted together to form each of these terrestial terrapin terrors.
Light and fun, this return top will truly test your meddle. It feels wide in the hand, but the catch is narrow and requires attention to detail. This turtle is ready for training with precision control.
This is also our first release to come in our new standard #turnertube packaging. A custom papercraft tube lined with 3 separate pieces of sponge to ensure your top arrives in the same condition we packaged it in! This package also features our TRT logo cut window in the top for your viewing pleasures.”
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It’s already been a full year since the release of the Feather, time flies so fast…
The TITANIUM¹ Feather releases this Friday. You might’ve already thrown it at Worlds or Canadian Nationals, where I’ve gotten a lot of questions, mostly variations of “why titanium and polycarbonate?” It’s a fair question, this material combination is rarely seen in yoyoing. But to really explain why, I need to take you back to where this idea started.
From Monogram to Something More
The story of the TITANIUM¹ Feather started when I made the Monogram Feather, our mono-titanium version of the Feather. The titanium weight distribution enhanced the lightweight floatiness feel, but still maintained its stability. I knew it would be powerful by its design, but I didn’t expect it to feel that floaty. It was my favourite version by far, I just couldn’t stop throwing it. YoYoToronto club sparking the Monogram Feather like caveman discovering fire Titanium sparks are so cool, I’ve always dreamed about it as a kid lol
But the Monogram Feather sparked the question: how can I bring out the floaty feel even more, while still maintaining the power and stability?
Of course, I could rework the mono-titanium design with a floatier weight distribution, but there’s no way I could realistically afford another batch, not to mention the nightmare of ending up with vibey B-grades. Instead, this led me to explore polycarbonate, the least dense material available for yoyos.
Why Titanium and Polycarbonate?
Most polycarbonate hybrids use stainless steel rims, and for good reasons: they’re capable of packing massive rim weight, resulting in powerful spins. But that combination tends to play dense and heavy, the opposite of what makes the Feather special.
On the other hand, titanium is less dense than steel, but still provides serious rim weight when designed correctly. Adding wide, beefy rims allow weight to be distributed evenly across a large area, which enhances that signature floaty feel while still providing the stability of an outer-rim design, resulting in excellent stability and spin time.
For the hub, I deliberately chose 7075 aluminum instead of the typical 6061. Most 1A hybrid yoyos use 6061, while 7075 is typically reserved for 4A to handle frequent drops. But with the competitive meta shifting to crazy spins and body tricks, I can’t be restrained by a fear of drops – I need this yoyo to be bulletproof.
Damage accumulated after half a year of use, wow this looks terrible lol
And it has proven to work flawlessly. I’ve been using it exclusively for half a year now, and it looks terribly scratched and dinged, but it’s still spinning just fine. It’ll be able to handle the craziest experimental elements, and allow you to spark it on all sorts of concrete without worrying about destroying the yoyo :]
The Prototype Journey
Making this yoyo required two prototypes. For the first one, I pushed the design too hard. I made the polycarbonate walls as thin as possible while making the titanium rims huge, thinking this would give it incredible spin time and stability. It backfired completely. No matter how we tuned it, the yoyo had a consistent fingernail vibe that we couldn’t eliminate.
1st prototype on the left and 2nd prototype on the right
So I went back to the drawing board. Inspired by Jeffrey Pang’s legendary designs like the Hybrid Fulvia and TS3, I reworked the rims with a small indent. This removed just enough weight to strengthen the connections between the hub and between the rims. The second prototype came out dead smooth, and that’s what became the production run.
1st prototype on the left and 2nd prototype on the right
Closing Thoughts
After over half a year of testing and refinement, the TITANIUM¹ Feather is everything I hoped it would be. It might seem like an odd combination of materials, but every choice was deliberate. It’s a yoyo that maintains the “Feather” philosophy while pushing into new territory. Whether you’re into the unique feel, the titanium sparks, or just want to try something different, I think you’ll find it’s something special.
Once again, I couldn’t have done this without the amazing support from the community and friends.
Yejune (44EMPORIUM): Thanks for keeping 44EMPORIUM running and for telling me to do it.
Wayne (Layer Infinity): Huge thanks for all your hard work on perfecting the packaging, and for putting up with our crazy design requests.
Tony: Special thanks for teaching me a ton about yoyo vibe. We wouldn’t be able to release this smooth design without your insights!
Jacky: Thanks for the awesome photos, making it look better than I ever could imagine.
YoYoToronto: Thanks for continuing to be incredibly helpful with the testing and feedback, making this design process super fun and fulfilling.
And of course, thanks to everyone who helped shape the original Feather design: Jeffrey Pang, MK1 Mark, William Chow, Joo, ZachTheSloth, G2 Jake, and the whole community who supported this lightweight philosophy from the beginning.
And once again, thank you for reading this far! If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to message me on Instagram at @walk_the_chiken. Thank you again for being part of this journey.
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¹ TITanium polycArboNate alumInUM (inspired by the name MK1 x EOS44 Asterisk* hahaha)
