Opinion: VOSUN Eztrik

It's been a while since I receive this yoyo, write up on yoyos has been delayed because of busy school schedule. But here I am. Pictures first.

I want to start off by saying the yoyo looks nicer in real life in my opinion, but that's because I wasn't expecting it to feel like this. First impression reminds me of Aero-Yo's yoyo, but it quickly gives me a different impression after I unbox it. It's feels smooth and comfortable in the hand, and a little wee bit bulky, feels very slightly oversized.

I don't know if anyone else with this yoyo feels the same but I feel that it has a very wide string gap, and its bind aren't tight, I usually require a few tries to get it back, but this yoyo came with a Center-Trac bearing, so that maybe switching it to a flat bearing might help. But that aside... The yoyo spins long, smooth, and strong. Grinds are nice and smooth, and it's pretty wide, the catch zone is pretty wide. Even though it's stated weight is 65.5g, and the rim don't look thick, it feels a little rim weighted during spin, I attempted IRG and I think it's possible. Like most yoyos, the Eztrik handles more things I threw at it, needless to say. Even though I mentioned it feels bulky, rim weighted and wide, it's still fast on the string without any vibe during play, even during spin on a string hold/finger test. But I must say that the Eztrik I own has a slightly tight bearing seat, it cause a little bit of sound when taken apart and assemble back together, usually with yoyo like that, the feeling on string play changes as you take apart the yoyo more, for the Eztrik, I haven't got any issues, good thing is it doesn't have that loose bearing feeling that yoyos with loose bearing seat have.

Overall my only concern about it is the response/bind. It's just not tight enough for me, but I've watch the video by Shakeel with the Eztrik and he doesn't seem to have that problem, so those who have the Eztrik and have a different opinion on it, do share your opinion in the comment section!

Also, I did an Instagram mini contest with Vosun, I'll announce the winner soon ON INSTAGRAM.

CLYW Presents - Bay Area Comrades

yoyoing.ru | ВНИМАНNЕ | EPISODE 0: IVAN MASLIN

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44CLASH2014 TeamYoyorecreation

YOYOFFICER welcomes Ilya Shaposhnikov

Kin Design Yo-Yo Studio @ RYC2014

sometricks#4 by Mr WHIP aka Rodrigo Yokota

Finally a new video from Mr WHIP after so long.
Below are 2 other he did many years back, I can't remember watching sometricks#3 though. I can only find #1 and #2. WHIP have some of the best tricks around, always invovle some nice whips and slacks.

YoYoPlanet&Min.P present - Helios

New stuff from YoYoPlanet, the Helios.

C3yoyodesign Presents: Accelerator to the MAX

Recovery - Zammy Ickler

FIST SALUD Presents:TimeAfter feat.ShuTakada

sOMEThING by YoYoAddict Slasher

Just some photos I took during Hiroyuki's trip to Singapore a few weeks back.

I was lucky enough to try out the yoyo, I really really like it.
The fact that it's slightly undersized makes it even better! The shape, the weight, the size, the overall feel in the hand, it's just great. I would say... it's solid yet floaty? But that's just me.

I've tried the Anglam, the Anglam CC, the Anglam CC 2014, I haven't tried the Anglam 7075 or Phaser or the other yoyos, but I mentioned I actually prefer the Anglam to the Anglam Ver CC. But this, the Slasher, in my opinion, top them all. Not so much about hyping it up, it's really just my opinion. Plus this color is just sick. Okay, that's about it I wanna share.

Opinion: WHIMSYYOYOS Pokerface

It's been a while since I got this yoyo, been caught up with school, what else?

Before I move on to share my opinion on this yoyo, take a look at more pictures of the yoyo first!

So when I learnt that Steven has a new brand, I was pretty curious how the yoyo will be as compared to his old line of yoyo, mainly the Eterni Tee Spider Man. This released for a while before I asked him if I could try one out which he offered to send one.

I wasn't exactly aware of the shape because the caps always stole the attention, so I didn't really expect too much from it. Finally, got it, unbox it, put on a string and play with it. Steven told me the bearing that came in mine wasn't the stock bearing as they ran out of it. But even so, it plays very well, it will not come in KK bearing because of some carrier issue I supposed. I want to start with the feel of the shape, which I think is very comfortable, vibe-free spin and very smooth, despite the bearing not being stock. I have to say... it feels somewhere between floaty and solid, at 66g, during spin, it feels a little heavier in my opinion. The finish is smooth, the grinds are smooth, not sure if rim was design for IRG but I would say it can be done. I like the art on the cap, but I dig the joker more, but of course it doesn't affect playability, I'm just sharing.

Like mentioned, I have this for a while now, and Steven mentioned to me when we chat that they may not make another batch of Pokerface, but there were some 44Clash editions around which I think you guys can get? Overall I really enjoy this yoyo, I carry it out almost most of the time since I got it, long spinning, stable, smooth, handles everything I threw at it. I think it may feel even more floaty if you throw a KK at it. And yes, the caps can been removed, I used a needle.

You can watch the video below where I unbox it, and removed the caps.

If any of you local kids want to try this out, let me know so I can bring along IF I'm heading down town. If you have a different opinion, do share it in the comments for the benefit of those who may be interested!

YoYoSkeel STRYo by Shakeel

Kedaiyoyo presents: Vosun Eztrik

Augie Fash and Duncan Toys Present: Freehand MG

If you don't already know, the Freehand MG is going for 100USD on yo-yo.com now, comes without the box though.

2014 44CLASH 4A final - Rei Iwakura (Routine Video)

Shinji Saito Meets Duncan Hornet

The ”ROAR!“ of "Whimsy" in the distance !!

Kin Design Studio: Ivan Kozyrev x Evgeniy Kim

APYOYO2014 Clip #1 - Singapura Represent

AcqUnbox: Fin Hop 3in1 Yoyo

The play's alright, with a little vibe.
However, the assembling and interchanging process is a little bit of a hassle.

REWIND Women Yo-Yo Video Contest – Betty Gallegos

Another one that caught my attention too, I can't hit half those tricks she did.

C3yoyodesign Presents: Berserker+Stainless Steel+Shinya+Shion=BSKSSSS

CLYW Rendezvous 2014 - Team Video

C3yoyodesign Presents: _Girl Edition_

REWIND Women Yo-Yo Video Contest-Kaoru Nonaka

I seldom share contest entry video, but this one got my attention. Look at her 1A, the trick presentation. Check out her other video and freestyles!

HUNDRED% x DUNCAN Presents: Malaysia International Yo-Yo Open 2014

Acquaintance: UN:PLUGGED

Acquaintance and Japan Technology member Sean Hung showing what he can do with a Single A yoyo.

Mizuki Takimoto x Iori Yamaki | SUMMER2014 in PRAGUE

YoYoFactory / Gentry Stein Orient Express TOKYO

YoYoFactory / Gentry Stein Orient Express Ho Chi Minh City (part 1.)

YoYoFactory / Gentry Stein Orient Express KUALA LUMPUR

YoYoFactory / Gentry Stein Orient Express SINGAPORE

YoYoFactory / Gentry Stein Orient Express SHANGHAI

Tyler VS Tyler

Eric Koloski Presents: Yuuki Spencer 2012

So good.

Duncan Triumph featuring Isaac Sams and Sebastian Brock

Hacchi & Hacchi Caps Update

Had a little talk with Hideki and learnt that he's trying out new stuff!

Wooden material 3D printed Hacchi, but not too easy to produce with the printer that Hideki is using.

Also, Bronze Hacchi caps! This one weighs heavier, and in my opinion, gives a different look to it.

Hideki mentioned that it'll shine after polish.

Can't wait to see what else Hideki have to offer!

You can also visit Hideki's blog for more images and infos.

Yo-Style 2014

More at YoyoVideoArchive!

Acquaintance: MK

First time video between Marcus Koh & YoyoAcq.

Perfect Elements Presents: Takeshi Matsuura in Dresden

Hideki Toho's 3D printed Hacchi

So. Hideki sent me the Glow in the Dark Hacchi!

He initially wanted to send me the Hacchi caps as well, but he accidentally left them out without knowing, I was looking for it in the package but they weren't there. So let's take a look at some photos before you watch the video of me opening the package and assembling the yoyo.

Hacchi can fit both the 3D printed axle, and also the Proyo wooden axle, which I prefer.

It's pretty light, but it's not a competing yoyo, and the fact that Hideki didn't start out as a yo-yo maker, he only 3D printed other stuff for personal use, and then he produce the Yin Yang yoyo because he was inspired by a Guitarist which somehow have something to do with Yin Yang, maybe his trademark or something, but nothing else was easy enough to carry around so he produced a yoyo that's Yin Yang. And this kind of kick start his yo-yo printing hobby.

So you can see the honeycomb pattern used in most of his products, I personally like it, as I've mentioned before, I first see Shunsuke carrying it on his backpack and was wondering what was that. I like how everything about it look like, it's also a fun to carry around yoyo. A little bit more weight would work even more to my liking! But nonetheless I still enjoy this yoyo!

So here's the video, opening the package, assembling the yoyo, trying out the yoyo, showing the glow. Note that Hideki left out the Hacchi caps by mistake, so there aren't any caps shown.

You can get your own Hacchi by contacting Hideki at east.music.works@gmail.com

However, it takes time for him to print it. As of now, he can print approximately 10 pieces per month, so if you want one, you'll have to pre-order it.

Colors available now are: Lemon, Orange, Peach, Grape, Melon and Glow.

Price is 20USD for the regular colors, and 30USD for the glow ones.

He will ship by EMS, he told me the estimated shipping but I think it'll be best you guys check with him again as I guess it differs from country to country. But the shipping is pretty fast, I received mine within days.

So Hacchi is a fun yoyo that you can carry everywhere, with the honeycomb pattern and holes, I believe mods can be done to it if you really want some weight. I also think it can be bearingized if you have the right spacers and bearings.

I'll post about the Hacchi caps when I get them.

Pico Creator Fascinate & Bubble Light

New plastics from Pico Creator, the Fascinate, and the Bubble Light.

A 91yoyo forum user bought the Fascinate and shared pictures of it too.

I personally dig stuff from Pico, but I haven't been checking on them for a while now. This caught my attention. And it glows, apparently.

US Nationals 2014

More at the YoYoNews YouTube Channel.

LEGOcap for FreehandZERO made by 3Dprinter

Hideki Touhou at it.
While yo-yo player who have access to a 3D printer is busy making replicas of other yoyos, or creating their own, Hideki Touhou went ahead to experiment with different stuff like add-ons and stuff. Over here is a cap that let you put on Lego blocks.

Duncan Metal Racer

So these are pictures of the Duncan Metal Racer that I was talking about previously, turns out they're from Taka's Facebook timeline. The shape reminds me of the old Yomega Hyper Warp Wing but wider of course. I kinda dig it.

Yoyorecreation Akitoshi Tokubuchi | SUMMER2014 in PRAGUE

Duncan Triumph

Something that Sebby shared on his Instagram. I also dig the Duncan Metal Racer, saw the photo some where on Facebook the other day but didn't grab it.

"Life is Like a Yoyo" Motivational Speech

Irony JPx

YoYoExpert Presents: Tempo - Tylor McCallumore

UTOPIA | Riccardo Fraolini | Backspin x CLYW

Takeshi Matsuura X Turning Point "Shake"

2014 Hamamatsu Yo-Yo Contest Freestyles

X-division freestyles are still being uploaded, there's also other divisions you can view at YoyoVideoArchive's YouTube channel, alternatively, you can check out their website now, which they had categorized the freestyles in separate playlist. I actually have no clue who is behind this, but whoever did this deserve a thumbs up, could it actually be Yama?

Zammy - Never Surrender

YoYoFactory Space Cowboy

YYF's Tyler Severance drops a beautiful promo for his signature model, the Space Cowboy. Being a big fan of two of Tyler's previous signature yoyos, the Supernova and the Severe, i expected the Space Cowboy to have a very similar feel. However, apart from it's profile, it is very different from its 'predecessors'. It's closer to the delrin Severe in shape but has a very solid and heavy feel on the string (especially for a 66g throw) It is also incredibly stable and can easily go through long combos with plenty of spin left. It feels abit too heavy for my tastes but thats just personal preference. The Space Cowboy is a fantastic yoyo thats well worth the price point, particularly when you take into consideration the fact that it is a bi-metal.

Turning Point Shake, Signature model of Takeshi Matsuura

Multiple time 5a World Champion and 2014 1a Worlds Runner-up Takeshi has a new Signature Model, the Shake by Turning Point. Priced at about 70-80 USD, it looks to be a much more affordable throw than the Palpitation. Courtesy of a friend, i managed to try one earlier today, it has a rounder, smaller profile when compared to the Palpitation and also has a much more solid feel on the string for those who were wondering.

You can get one at the TP store or at Spinworkx

elmnts. by Lazar

Lazar Medvedev. Incredible as always

Chase Brown 2014

Not a new video, but i thought i'd share this, Chase Brown is a really good player with some great technical tricks and ideas. Looking forward to seeing more from him in the future. Pay attention to the last trick especially, that GT is incredible.

Two Front Style Tricks by Tsukasa Takatsu

Frontstyles are generally less explored than sidestyle tricks, but Tsukasa from One Drop shows us why this shouldnt be the case