“Based on the Kenshin, with an undeniable power-up thanks to its bimetal design!
Based on Sengoku’s monometal Kenshin, with the addition of a stainless steel outer rim, it has exactly the effect you’d expect: a major power-up in speed and stability.
The major point is “acceleration,” which is especially felt at first throw and the moment you mount the string, but put on just a little speed and the smoothness will amaze you. The playfeel is very light and nimble, and can move quickly at your slightest command.
The actual weight is only 63 grams, making it a lightweight model to begin with with the deliberate decision to use the slightly less-dense 6061 aluminum body, to shave a wee bit of mass from the body, concentrating more force in to the weight ring. This is a great reliable throw.”
Taking the M-shape body profile of the Sengoku Samurai, this variation enters the stage with even more design consideration for weight distribution through its use of three different metals for its construction. Shinobi wraps its aluminum body with both steel and brass weight rings, which combine with its unusual profile for a truly unique playfeel!
The inner rim provides additional balance and stability, while the thin outer rim gives additional power that gives the Shinobi a slightly more fierce spin than the Samurai. With the added weight and power boost, the Shinobi is ready for exceptionally long combos and horizontal tricks. It holds its planes very well, with lots of control without losing its posture. This means the Shinobi isn’t just ready for long combos, but it’s ready to help you push the entire genre of trick to the next level. Take your role in the evolution of trick design!
This level of power and performance is immediately apparent; you’ll notice the difference at first throw and catch. Sharp, hard, and tight, are all words that come to mind. The limits of metal yo-yos are there for you to push further!”
The Kenshin is the first yo-yo ever made of the 7068 aluminum alloy.
From YoYoExpert:
“Uesugi Kenshin was a pioneer and one of the most powerful lords of the Sengoku period remembered for his prowess on the battlefield and famed for his honourable conduct and military expertise.
Sengoku, tasked with creating a yo-yo unique and powerful enough to live up to the Kenshin name, sought out a completely new alloy to create their latest design – 7068 Aluminum. 7068 Aluminum is an amazingly strong Aluminum alloy that actually has a better weight/strength ratio than grade 5 Titanium! This allows for weight distribution that feels similar to Titanium without the crazy Ti price tag.
The Kenshin is the first mono-metal yo-yo Sengoku has made and it fits perfectly in their lineup alongside all the high performance multi-metal designs. It plays fast, stable, and has a light presence on the string. Comfortable in the hand with a feel that just begs you to keep throwing, the Kenshin is a serious game changer!“
“Sengoku went down the path of designing the successor to their flagship Nobunaga with more prototypes by FAR than they had ever made. Taking all physics into account, you have to trade off between features and if you want to make it powerful you have to make it heavier. Likewise if you like light yoyos you have to sacrifice power and stability. Quite the challenge always comes with trade offs.
But in the process, something came to mind as priority. Competition oriented yoyos are not usually beginner friendly. They are less forgiving because they need to obey to nuanced movements, but a begginer may make many unwanted nuances! So in short Nobumecha is a yoyo you can compete with and at same time is great for learning. Doesn’t feel like a brick, but it keeps rolling and rolling. You can stack layers and it wont stop, you can practice a few moves without rewinding.
At the end of design, what was supposed to be a nobunaga 2, a Nobunaga with slight adjustments ended up looking and playing and feeling completely different! Still the Nobunaga at its core but with a cybernetic body upgraded feeling! The Nobumecha!”
“After many years I finally came up with an organic design worthy of the brand. The design must be elegant, classic, and have a pure organic feeling. What sets this yoyo apart from the typical Organic yoyo are the measures, weight distribution, and overall comfort in the hand. After experiencing working with many alloys, I came up with wall measurements and general weight distribution that only the Alloy 7068 can only do while withstanding a good amount of punishment.
The rings take the most advantage of the light body to allocate a good chunk of the weight for an extended spinning time and end in a curve for a more roundish side shape and comfortable in hand.
The idea of making an Organic has been bugging me since the beginning. I see that idea as a snake that keeps growing and lurking. There is a legendary massive snake in Japanese folklore named “Orochi.” I dig the name, and when the inspiration finally came, I thought it was a good name and concept for the model. I present you the Orochi!”
