Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Opinion: TopYo PLUTO


Diameter: 53mm
Width: 42mm
Weight: 67g















This has been delayed for too long.
I put it on draft and move on to film the rest of the promos and almost forgot about it, as I always try to film the promo first before sitting down to write my opinion on the yoyo and release the video altogether. All excuses aside, here goes.

it's been a while since I throw the PLUTO again, my impression of it was pretty smooth, but it didn't quite feel like the other Top Yos that I got. The feeling of that smoothness and stability that I like of Top Yo is not in this yoyo, for some reason. The bearing seat on this yoyo is not very tight, but the one I got produces screechy sounds when I take them apart, just sharing. Came with the PLUTO was a pair of IrPads, and recently I decide to switch its stock pad to the IrPads, it could be just me, but I personally feel the IrPads helps with the smoothness. First thing first, stability and vibes in spins, as usual, I always try on a normal throw, it's pretty smooth with no vibes, on a finger test, it lacks that stability feel that I get from the Earth, you can feel something.

Play time, it feels like and fast, and stable enough to handle tricks, but definitely not that stability you feel from an Earth, even though the PLUTO has a thicker outer rim. Slacks and laceration ain't a problem though, Kitty String helps I guess. Fusion combos are smooth thanks to IrPads. The finish is the regular ano finish, grinds are what you can expect from regular metals. While comparing it to it's senior yoyos, I would say it lacks the stability the Earth has, but base on the yoyo itself not comparing it to the Earth, I would say, it's alright, it handles stuffs I threw at it, not my favorite, but could be yours.
And at 67g, in my opinion it felt lighter and fast.

Monday, 15 April 2013

TopYo The TOP








Ain't got a sample for this, this belongs to local TopYo team member Kendrick Hu.
First time I saw this reminds me of the Anglam Ver CC, so I'm just gonna take comparison shot between the two yoyos.





There's a delrin part on the wall area that I think helps with reducing frictions on the string and grinds.
Can't say for sure how it plays as I've only give it a couple throw without much playing.


West Japan 2013 freestyles by C3YoYoDesign











Go to C3YoYoDesign's YouTube Channel for more freestyles!

Waiting for Spring



Sunday, 14 April 2013

The Evolution of Yo-Yo. [2012 Short Documentary]




At age 75 years old, Glenn Godsey is the oldest competitive yo-yo team member in the world. He shares his thoughts on the evolution of yo-yo since the early 1940's.
( Glenn is sponsored by General Yo generalyo.com )
Film by David Gilbert
Boom operation by Vanessa Gilbert


Love this video.

Friday, 12 April 2013

Diamont Noir Starfire



Iskandar Shah posted some photos of the new delrin he's been working on.
Apparently called the Starfire, not sure how true this is, as far as I know of Iskandar, he's always making up names, not sure when he's being serious. Not much info or more pictures as there's no response from him.

Updates:
More photos from DN Member Jeremy Tan, seems like there's also new metal.


then again, Starfire really doesn't sound like something Iskandar would use for Diamont Noir yoyos. that's just me.



String Theory Moscow Team


Thursday, 11 April 2013

(Feb 24th 2013) Spinworkx's farewell at Suntec City Mall (Feb 24th 2013)




YoYoJam:  "Eric Koloski needed a yo-yo with dynamic shape, extreme style, and maximum stability, a yo-yo that you give you the confidence needed to get on stage and pull of that winning performance. The Diamondback is just that. Team YoYoJam Pro, Grant Johnson, has teamed up with Eric to produce a trick video, that ultimately demonstrates the unbelievable capabilities of the Diamondback, along with exposing a handful of extremely innovative tricks. View with caution, this video is absolutely breathtaking. "

Getting Back - Chris Makita