“We wanted to make The Winglet more robust by utilizing 7068 aluminum as its construction material. This particular alloy, known for its exceptional strength and durability, is approximately two times harder than traditional aluminum alloys commonly used in aerospace applications. The increased hardness of 7068 aluminum not only contributes to a higher resistance to deformation and wear but also allows for the design of more intricate and lightweight structures without compromising integrity.
In addition to its impressive hardness, 7068 aluminum boasts a greater density compared to standard aluminum alloys. This increased density results in a more robust and resilient Winglet.”
“Ibex are goats that live in the peaks of mountains close to the clouds and can climb practically anything with the aid of their special split hooves.
Ibex have been seen defying gravity climbing massive dam walls in some parts of Europe, Asia and North Eastern Africa. They are able to make 1.8 meters or 6 feet jumps without a running start!
We got the inspiration from such amazing animals to design our second throw: the Ibex.
This is a V-O shape full-size mono-metal throw made out of aluminum 7068 with thin walls, good weight distribution with enough rim weight to provide long spin time and stability. With the Ibex you will be capable to perform as many tricks as you want due to its multiple features and blast finish surface.”
“This project came to life in early 2020 after being inspired from the aerodynamics of planes’ and birds’ wings. Winglets are made to reduce the air flow and maintain the maximum lift of an object in motion.
The result was an extreme H-shaped profile throw with a smooth finish that is easy to catch and that performs extraordinary finger grinds. Your hand will also notice the ergonomic design of this return top.
We wanted this throw to play lightly and bring kinetics into the mix for a long spin time.
The Winglet will help you in learning new tricks and in improving your technical skills due to its stability and fun design. It also has the capability to easily perform thumb grinds and once you lock into its finger spin hub, you will absolutely love it!”
“Vulture is yoyofriends’ newest inner ring bimetal. Vulture features a classic composition of 7068 and stainless steel in a V/H shape that focuses on power, stability and flow. The stainless steel ring weight of Vulture is around 16g, a 50%+ increase from our previous inner ring release. Vulture pushes the limit of performance and weight distribution for an inner ring bimetal. The name is inspired by the striking look of the bird and the classic spiderman villain, which signifies power, strength. maneuverability and precision!
We apologize for the delayed release of the koi and vulture. When we released the exclusive green+black acidwash vulture on 5/10, we found out a couple are not dead smooth and fell short of the high yoyofriends standards. We immediately checked the entire stock from the yoyofriends store and asked yoyoexpert, yoyosam to test their stock ( Huge thanks to yoyoexpert and yoyosam ). They said vast majority, almost all of them are dead smooth and only very few have slight finger nail vibe that is barely noticeable. We were glad this run is OK, however we strive for being the best of the best in terms of quality. After internal discussion, we decided to have a 15% discount across all vulture worldwide this run. We thank you for the support on this run of koi and vulture. We will be better in the future. Once again thanks you all for the support.”
“In 2018, here at Yoyofriends we constantly challenge ourselves to make yo-yos that are at the technological forefront. We constantly strive to make the most premium and competition-ready yo-yos.
Where better to start than our first release, the Hummingbird? The Hummingbird is a bird that has lightning fast speeds; a unique hum when it flaps its wings, not dissimilar to a spinning yo-yo; and the special ability to conserve its energy to travel and migrate across vast distances. We named the yo-yo after the Hummingbird as we were inspired by the bird’s extraordinary characteristics. Since its release, the Hummingbird has been lauded as one of the best bimetals ever made due to its jet-fast play akin to a Hummingbird travelling across the Gulf, easy maneuverability like a hovering Hummingbird and beautiful aesthetic.
We decided to make a premium titanium bimetal based on the Hummingbird as we wanted to improve on the existing design. We pushed our machines and made the walls of the yo-yo even thinner than the aluminium Hummingbird, at 0.5 mm which is the lowest limit for titanium, allowing for extreme weight distribution. As with most titanium-stainless steel (TiSS) yo-yos, making a smooth yo-yo is a big challenge – but we managed to consistently achieve smoothness with the press-fit stainless steel rims which are machined to precise tolerances. As a result, the yo-yo properties are even closer to the extraordinary characteristics of the Hummingbird species.
TISS hummingbird has the play of hummingbird but with enhanced titanium feel and more power, a yoyo meant to be played on that can handle all your hardest and longest combos. TISS hummingbird is truely a testament to our design and manufacturing capabilities, what is the best we can offer for now.”
