In January 2021 Duncan released the Freehand One AL large bearing model. Based on the original Freehand One, this model had an aluminum body and aluminum caps.
In October 2021, Duncan followed up the Freehand One AL, with the Small Bearing version.
There have been a number of caps for the Freehand series separate from the yo-yo’s over the years. These caps not only fit Freehands, but other various models as well. If you have any of these please email us photos.
At the 2023 World YoYo Contest Duncan released the Mini Freehand. A shrunk down version of the iconic Freehand 1. Some of these came with an A sized bearing, others in a C bearing. These were a one-time release in limited quantities. Retail price was $64.99.
Another Duncan release from the 2023 World YoYo Contest was the machined Polycarbonate (PC) Freehand. Body and caps were machined from PC and Duncan went with a Large C bearing, making this yoyo unresponsive out of the package. All colors were translucent. This was a limited, one-time run of this yoyo. Retail price on these was $54.99
The Freehand Mg was a magnesium bodied version of the Freehand. These were released in a powdercoat and anodized finish. It originally was packaged in a deluxe wooden box with a limited-edition silver/black (or white/black) Duncan character counterweight set for 5A play. It also has a ceramic ball bearing, take-apart design, spacers for adjusting the string gap, and Friction Sticker response (the yo-yo comes with a set of four stickers). In 2013 Duncan released a Barebones version, with just the yoyo and a black/white counterweight dice. The Barebones edition featured recessed pads. The Duncan Mg was produced from 2004 until 2014*.
* We have the month for both Release and Retirement as January, but we are unsure. If you have this information, please reach out!
Released in Red, Silver, Black and Blue.
Released in Green and Yellow.
