Specs:
- Diameter – 56mm
- Width – 43.93mm
- Weight – 63.54g (66.7g w/ Alu Spikes)
- Materials – 6061 Alu
This yoyo has been a grail of mine since day 1 basically. If you go back to my earliest posts on these forums chances are you’ll find my 13-year-old asking for yoyos that are cheap that are similar to the shape of the Terrarian, Code 2, and Edge. I vividly remember fiending after this yoyo as a kid but never being able to get it because it was way outside my price range.
It took me years to find it, and in the end, it wasn’t being able to afford it, but just pure generosity that I’ll always be thankful for.
Real quick, this yoyo has one of those “you only understand when you get it in person” type things; this thing is deceptively organic. It’s not a Beater or Sphere type of organic, but it’s still rounder than some pics may indicate. Blessed be the subtle curves.
So, how does it play?
Well, I tried it out with alu spikes and alu ultralights so that I can tune it in and get closer to what I enjoy, so I’m gonna split this review into two sections, UL’s and Spikes.
Play: Everyone
Ultralights
The Code 2 with ultralights absolutely ■■■■■■■ shreds. It’s an absolute speed demon with ultralights. It go NYOOOOOM with them ultralights.
It’s slightly uncontrollable though, and ever slightly anemic with ultralights. Stability is fine, but I found the issue with UL’s just took away a bit too much power.
Zontals are just fine.
Power: Soft
Speed: Speed Demon
Controllability: Difficult
Stability: Average
Spikes
Code 2 with spikes is a bit more reigned in, but it has too much centerweight, and it’s kinda unstable. The pacing isn’t as speed-demon-y but it’s a bit more wonky. Similar controllability because the pacing is kinda wonky. Adds just enough solidness and power that it doesn’t feel as anemic as the UL’s.
Zontals take a major hit because of the stability nerf with spikes.
Power: Average
Speed: Average
Controllability: Difficult
Stability: Gentleness Advised
I think I need to try this yoyo with some SE’s between the weight of Spikes and UL’s. Maybe Legos or Mini Spikes.
Value: Terrible
Bind: Average
Sturdiness: Average