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Goodbye, SPYY

July 20, 2013 By Steve Brown

SPYY

We woke up to some bad, bad news this morning. SPYY, makers of some of the most underrated but consistently awesome performance yoyos, is closing up shop.

SPYY came on the scene in 2003 with the Saturn Experiment, an attempt to produce a high-end yo-yo that can handle multiple string layers (bind-style) around the axle without stopping or returning to the hand. In 2005 the first high-end consumer yo-yo was produced, the Saturn Radian and it went on sale on eBay in early 2006. The first run sold out quickly, with a huge interest from the market. For the time, the yoyo was one of the smoothest competition throws available and players quickly became obsessed with what would be next from this small Canadian company.

From there they produced the Addict, a more rounded profile throw, that expanded their fan base considerably. As their following grew, they began acquiring a team that would eventually include Guy Wright, Ed Haponik, Alexis JV, Nate Sutter, Sebastian Brock, Gary Longoria, Lilia Markham, Joey Fleshman, and Devon Jackson. Recently produced models include the excellent TMBR x SPYY EH, Dynamo, and Amplifier.

SPYY’s remaining stock has been shipped off to YoYoExpert, and if you were ever on the fence about picking one of their models up we recommend you grab one now. Below is an excerpt from the email that SPYY sent out to their team and a few friends…and we’d like to personally thank Steve Buffel and his wife Suzanne for everything they’ve done for the industry and the community. You couldn’t possibly imagine a pair of more wonderful people, and while we’re sad to see SPYY go away it’s reassuring to know that at least we’re just losing some yoyos, and not some friends. Thanks for everything, SPYY!

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Thanks for taking a chance on us and our little yoyo company. Suzanne and I tried to push it to a full time carrier a while back, but I melted my soul in the process. 

I think it’s time to call it a day.  10,000 yoyos sold to date. I guess we can all be proud of that. It’s been a fun ride with crazy ups and downs,  just like this hobby of ours 🙂

I wish you all the best and you have our blessings and full support to pursue yoyoing however you feel it suits you best.

Thanks and please stay in touch. We’ll see you around.

Hugs and tears,
Steve & Suzanne
SPYY

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Filed Under: Goodbyes Tagged With: alexis jv, amplifier, canada, devon jackson, dynamo, ed haponik, eh, featured, Gary Longoria, guy wright, joey fleshman, lilia markham, Nate Sutter, revenger, saturn precision yoyos, sebastian brock, spyy, steve buffel, tmbr, yoyoexpert

Comments

  1. Jasper Minson says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    Such a sad moment. I’ve been planning to pick up a Spyy throw for a long time, and, having never got around to it, this makes me feel even worse. I will be grabbing an El Ranchero from the stock if possible.

    R.I.P. Spyy. Best hopes for Steve and Suzanne.

  2. Eric Hartman says

    July 21, 2013 at 8:09 am

    So sad to see SPYY go… but it must be for the best. Sorry for asking so quickly but when will the remaining stock reach yoyoexpert?

  3. Josh says

    July 20, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    spyy was instrumental in ushering in this era of precision machined yo-yos that we have today. They have constantly produced the highest quality and best style form any other manufacturer. Every spyy that I own exactly equals my favorite yo-yos that have ever been produced. I have not been keeping up with the scene or releases, but I’m sad that spyy is closing down, and I wish Steve the best this world has to offer.

  4. Greg says

    July 20, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I hope for the best for Steve and Suzanne. Without even trying, SPYY became my favourite brand and will continue to be so.

  5. sonny says

    July 20, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    So bummed.

  6. yoyowoodchuckguy says

    July 20, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I think I can speak for everyone when I say: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
    *sigh* Goodbye, SPYY

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    July 27, 2013 at 10:52 am

    […] Known for their high-precision throws, SPYY was a benchmark company. Over the past decade, they continually raised the bar with their high-level precision and innovative design. Thus, it came as unfortunate news that SPYY has recently closed up shop. […]

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