Diagnosis: Need the perfect Yo-Yo Prescription: Signature Yo-Yo Prognosis: Most Excellent
The Prescription is the yo-yo I see in my head whenever I close my eyes. I’ve been lucky enough to have thrown thousands of yo-yos over the course of the past 23 years since I started playing when I was a little kid: Wood yo-yos, pioneering bearing yo-yos, and every kind of innovation and breakthrough in between. And when I started throwing for One Drop almost four years ago, I knew that eventually I’d have the opportunity to leave my mark on the community that I love with my very own signature yo-yo.
Give me the curves of the Cascade. Give me the weight and hand-feel of the Project 2. Tweak the weight distribution. Make sure the Projection Profile is juuuuust right. Oh, and Side Effects. Gotta have those.
It’s crazy to me that soon, very soon, you’re going to be holding in your hands something that is so, so important to me. After all these years, after all those contests and club meetings, after all those videos, and after meeting all of YOU, it’s finally here…and I couldn’t be happier.
So if the Doctor could make a recommendation, you should call or text up your favorite human beings and invite them over, let them know you have a Prescription on the way, don’t forget to cook or order some food, and spend the evening sharing tricks and catching up. Then, when you wake up in the morning, repeat that process. Get your daily dose of this yo-yo, and I bet you’ll start feeling better. Not because you felt bad before, but because sometimes we all know deep inside we deserve more happiness. Will this yo-yo make you happier? Well, all I know is that it makes me happier than I can believe. Your mileage may vary, but I highly doubt it.
During my last trip out to Eugene to visit the One Drop shop, I got to spend a lot of time with Shawn to make sure the yo-yo that we made exactly the yo-yo I wanted. So when we sat down, we turned on some jazz, and I got to watch Shawn work his magic. He’s the Dizzie Gillespie of CNC machines, the Charlie Parker of CAD…and getting the chance to sit down and envision my dream yo-yo with him was one of the best experiences of my life. When we saw the first halves getting finished up, we tested them out and kept working hard to bring you this yo-yo. Each prototype and iteration was better than the last by a large margin, and we ended up with a throw that represents me and my style better than anything I’ve played before.
At the end of the day, the Prescription feels like the Cascade’s older, more refined, and obviously more handsome brother. It’s got some float paired with mid-weighting, which means it’s perfect for complex and intricate movements. It’s stable and surprisingly fast when you push it hard.
And, trust me. They call me the Doctor for a reason. I know just what you need. Side Effects included.”
The Jester is the inaugural release of Wickedyoyos, and released during Worlds 2024.
From YoYoSam:
“Introducing the WickedYoyos Jester, a yoyo designed for competitive play while still being a fun throw for any casual player. The Jester features POM caps for flawless fingerspin performance as well as a 7068 Aluminum body. This yoyo was designed by Owen Kroeger and Jordan Blofeld and is the pinnacle of yoyo design. At 66.5g, this yoyo is a beast on the string that can withstand any trick that you throw at it! The ultra smooth blasted finish on the Jester will allow for flawless grinds and long spin times.”
The Evolve is the signature yo-yo of Justin Dauer of Team Duncan. He used This yo-yo to win the 2024 US Nationals 1A division and place 6th in the 2024 World YoYo Contest 1A division. The Evolve was initially sold through Rewind Worldwide, before landing for sale on Justin’s website.
“The Marquis is our first yo-yo model to be released in a blind box. Limited to only 400 yo-yos, featuring a variety of finishes as well as five Titanium variants in the mix. They’re all sealed up and randomized so even we don’t know where they’re all going to end up! Imagine picking up a pack of your favorite trading cards, but instead of cardboard, you get a sweet playing yo-yo. With an assortment of finishes, you’re bound to find YOUR ultimate prize!
Remember when you thought all that math you learned in class wouldn’t help you in life? Think again! Here are the different editions and your chances of scoring them:
The yo-yo itself pays homage to the Halifax prototypes of years back with it’s undersized manner and angular design. The jewel-like look and feel inspired it’s name. It’s a nimble little gem, but with a profound presence on the string. It’s small enough to slide into your pocket when you’re going about your day, but big enough to shine when the moment is right.
Continuing our commitment to deliver great value, each sealed box will retail for $49. We understand how many hours of labor you guys have to go through to afford a new yo-yo. Your work doesn’t go unnoticed. You deserve a little break and some fun while you’re at it!
The anticipation in cracking one open is real. Will you be the one to own a Titanium Marquis? Only one way to find out. Good luck and enjoy!
*Titanium Marquis shares the same weight and profile as it’s aluminum counterpart, but has a redesigned inner cup, and takes 19mm Flow Groove.”
“Our original conception of the Benchmark series had a few different goals: 1. Document on-going trends in yo-yo shapes 2. See what happens when you make multiple yo-yos with the same specs, but with different shapes 3. Provide high quality, Side Effect yo-yos at a great price
Because we were documenting trends, the previous series were released in the year after which they were named. We weren’t able to release Benchmarks in 2015 due to our transition to the new shop. But that’s all said and done with and it’s 2016 now. We’ve slightly altered our focus and now have a different notion of what the series is all about.
We have come to realize the basic shapes are kind of perennial, so the approach we’re taking in this years line is to refine and improve on the shapes already set in place. Starting at $58, the 2016 Benchmark Series are a great way for any player to join the Side Effect fun.
One of the biggest changes in this years Benchmarks is the addition of the ridge running along the response guts to reduce string to yo-yo friction, similar to the ones featured on the Vanguard, Gradient, Markmont. Classic, and Top Deck. This helps with keeping the yo-yo on plane, assisting you as you work on your most intricate elements and transitions. Take a look into the cup and you’ll notice that we’ve lowered the drop step slightly compared to the previous models and with this set up, you’re really going to feel the yo-yos snap as it hits the bottom of the string and soars into your combos. Like the previous Benchmarks, all four of them share the same specs. This year the diameter is the biggest of all of the series coming in at 56.7 mm. The shipping weight is 66.6 grams which is the heaviest of the series but with the addition of Side Effects, you can easily change that to your liking! The width is also the widest at 43.65 mm.
2016 Benchmarks are shipping with a new Side Effect: Energy Domes. These weigh in at 3.45 grams.
As with 2014, there will be W, H, O and V. W: Competition wing shape. Great mix of speed and stability. The catch zone is very confidence inspiring. H: It’s beefy rims give it the most changed profile of the series. Most stable of the series. Long spin times and snuggles right into the hand. O: Classic smooth organic soul. For lovers of that old school rounded feel with all the modern performance benefits. V: Handles speed well and with addition of the inner ridge near the response, deceptively wide.”
