Specs:

  • Diameter – 56.77mm
  • Width – 45.4mm
  • Weight – 70.1g (w/ Alu Ultralights)
  • Materials – 6061 Alu

This plays how I wish the Peak 2 played. Plus maybe 3-4 grams. Really fun yoyo. Solidly stable and handily powerful. Ribs are a neat aesthetic choice but it’s not exactly for me. Maybe for her pleasure though. Not a speed yoyo at all. Great control. Fatiguing af because of the weight. The profile makes it meh for zontals. The description of it reads:

“Many yo-yos recently, including ones we make, are focused on competition and speed. This is a noble cause and one we’ll continue to pursue because pushing the limits of performance is important and desired.”

And references how the Downbeat is supposed to not be performant. But it’s certainly still performant. To be honest it outperforms some of the stuff in their modern lineup. The power and stability of the Downbeat really carry this thing. Makes it handily capable. Hoping the upcoming ThruLine 11 hits the mark so I don’t gotta hunt down these oldies.

Code 2 next.

Play: Everyone

Power: Horse Kick
Speed: Slow
Controllability: Easy
Stability: Solid

Value: Bad
Bind: Average
Sturdiness: Metal Baseball