2014 European Champion Carlos Braun blasts through some really solid tricks in this video for his new sponsor, iYoYo.
Yoyo used is the iYoYo 2 Pro.
Archives for April 2015
One Drop Benchmark Series 2014 ft. Paul Dang
One Drop team members Paul Dang and Andrew Daugherty show off some tricks with One Drop’s 2014 Benchmark Series.
2015 Japan National YoYo Contest Trailer
Check out this trailer for the upcoming 2015 Japan National YoYo Contest…this is easily one of the best yoyo contest trailers ever!
2015 Japan National Yo-Yo Contest
May 2-3, 2015
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Belle Salle Akihabara
Rebellion by YoYoRecreation
We just got word that high-end Japanese yoyo brand YoYoRecreation has a new line of budget-friendly yoyos coming soon under the sub-brand, “Rebellion”. We contacted YoYoRecreation team member Piotrek Smietana for details and he had this to say:
Rebellion is a new brand powered by Yoyorecreation, in a reply for the needs of the market. A lot of people want to have Yoyorecreation yoyos but they simply can’t afford it, and thats where Rebellion comes in.
3 brand new yoyos will be released during JN – Acro, Butcher and Golyat. It will be a brand on which I will be working together with Kengo, combining his experience in Japan and mine in Europe.
Photos of the three models and the official statement from YoYoRecreation are below…once we get our samples we’ll post full specs and details. This is a huge step forward for YoYoRecreation…we’re looking forward to trying them out!
Butcher
6,480 JPY ($54 USD)
The unique rim shape of the Butcher provides excellent weight distribution and superb performance. This model is aimed at players who prefer an organic feel, and have a balanced play-style which demands all-round performance.
The first run will be available in matte green and matte black.
ACRO
5,980 JPY ($50 USD)
Despite its wide shape, the Acro is a very stable yo-yo. It really shines through when performing tricks such as hops which are aided by its width.
This first run will be available in red and black.
Golyat
5,480 JPY ($46 USD)
The Golyat has an over-sized shape, machined out of polyacetal resin. The resin has a naturally smooth texture, and the yo-yo plays exceptionally nimbly.
The first fun will be available in blue and black.
Slusny & CLYW Present: Scout & Friends
Slusny and CLYW offered a special pre-release of the Scout, the new signature yoyo for Petr Kavka, at the recent North YoYo Contest in the Czech Republic. Check out some great tricks from Petr Kavka, Matyas Racek, Jake Mulvey, David Stejskal, Renda Knap, Jan Votrubec, Seva Golovin, Tomas Cipra, and David Kreibich.
Yoyo used is the Scout by CLYW.
YOYOFFICER Kilter 2 – Ondrej Horak
YoYofficer dropped another promo video for the new Kilter 2, featuring team member Ondrej Horak. Good stuff!
Yoyo used is the YoYofficer Kilter 2.
44FESTA Double Feature! Vol. 11 and vol. 12!
Somehow we skipped 44FESTA vol.11 when we wrote about 44FESTIVAL, so here’s a double feature with volumes 11 and 12!
2015 is obviously extraordinarily exciting for all Japanese players with the World Yo-yo Contest in Tokyo quickly approaching, and the 44FESTA crew is also clearly pumped about it!
44FESTA vol. 11
We start off with 44FESTA vol. 11, held earlier this year on January 17th.
The first event in 2015 came with the announcement of a new crew member, Shintaro Noda, and a nice exhibition booth promoting the upcoming World Yo-yo Contest.
Hype!
Also, FESTA chopsticks!
Kendamas were the weapon of choice for this edition’s mini-contest, with the promise of going back to yo-yos next time.
Nobody’s complaining
In the freestyle contest, Yamato Murata continues to dominate the field at 44FESTA, with yet another win! Here’s someone who’s ready for Worlds!
- Yamato Murata
- Daiki Tanaka
- Hiroki Katsumata
- Akira Kato
- Hajime Miura
You can check all freestyles here.
Speaking of freestyles, check out these gentlemen!
Tradition: check
Style: check
After the event itself, the crew had some loot from the USA tour, and a bingo was held to distribute those among the attendees.
Bingo-man Daiki
The event wrapped-up with pizza and fries for all.
Dinner of champions
44FESTA vol. 12
Held on April 19th, 44FESTA vol. 12 also included a great Worlds booth, part of Project2015 – Road to World Yo-yo Contest.
1999 Worlds in Honolulu printed backwards?!
Orlando’s unforgettable Muscle Man
Starting with vol.12, YoYoNews.com is also a Silver supporter of 44FESTA! We are thrilled to join forces with one our favorite events!
As promised, yo-yos were back for this edition’s mini-contest, with the popular 4A relay race taking place again! Team Jun – including World Champion Tsubasa Onishi and living legend Master Nakamura – was the winner!
Relay power: Over 9000!
With Worlds quickly approaching, the freestyle segment was more serious than usual, with players taking the opportunity to get used to stage time. The winner, however, is no stranger to the stage:
Ready for Worlds!
Tsubasa Onishi scored a rare victory for the veteran contestants! Check the top 5 below:
- Tsubasa Onishi
- Kaito Tanaka
- Daiki Tanaka
- Hiroki Katsumata
- Akira Kato
Freestyle videos and full results can be found here.
Wrapping up with a cake for birthday boy Jun, the 44FESTA crew invites everyone to attend the next edition, on May 31st!
See you next time!
YoYoFactory Presents: John Ando Tutorial
John Ando was throwing around some amazing tricks during the recent YoYoFactory Orient Express Tour, and Ben decided to film this one from multiple angles to make it easier to learn. There’s a ton of great stuff here, and being able to dissect one of John’s tricks is super valuable for any aspiring World Champions out there.
Yoyo used used is the YoYoFactory Titanium Dream.
YoYoFactory Replay Pro ft. Gentry Stein
World YoYo Champion Gentry Stein rips through some truly amazing new tricks in this promo video for the YoYoFactory Replay, his new plastic signature yoyo dropping in May 2015. Filmed during his recent “Orient Express” tour through Asia, Gentry is in top form and definitely looks ready to defend his title at the 2015 World YoYo Contest in Tokyo!
Yoyo used is the Replay by YoYoFactory.
Radical Seas Creature Drawing Contest
YoYoExpert is joining Radical Seas in hosting a creature drawing contest to promote the restock of their first model – The Set Sail!
The rules are easy: Draw a creature! Something epic and legendary you might encounter on the Radical Seas! YoYoExpert will choose their favorite piece and give it life via engraving, screen printing, and laser engraving on something special in the future!
Here’s the bonus: The artist of the chosen work will receive 1 of each of the engraved/printed items for free!
Upload your image however you’d like and post your entry in the YoYoExpert Forums!
OFFICIAL CONTEST INFO HERE!
The Rules:
-1 entry per person.
-Anyone can enter.
-The artwork must be original. (The chosen winner will need to ship the artwork in)
-Bonus points for creative mediums.
-Your creature can already exist elsewhere, but we STRONGLY encourage original ideas!
-Have fun! It doesn’t have to be perfect.
-Line art preferred!
This post sponsored by YoYoExpert.
Luftverk Titanium YoYo
Looks like we have another titanium yoyo in the works! This one from new company Luftverk Titanium Supply Co., operated by Jeffrey Pang. You know, the guy that was responsible for these yoyo videos? That guy. I’ve heard great things about his 3d printed yoyos as well, which he manufactures under the name Fluid Print Dynamics, although I haven’t tried one yet. Check out pics and specs below…we’ll add more info as we have it!
Luftverk Titanium Supply Co. YoYo
Material: Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5)
Weight: 65.5g
Finishes: TBA
Bearing: TBA
Price – Most definitely under $300 USD.
Colin Beckford – This is CLE
Duncan Crew player (and local hero, what’s up OHIO!?) Colin Beckford dropped some solid tricks back in January and Augie Fash just now got around to releasing them. Guess what? They’re still really good.
Yoyo used is the Duncan Toys Bassacude prototype.
Mark Mangarin – One Million Dollars
Mark Mangarin just dumped an entire freestyle worth of trick concepts into one 32-second video. Flawlessly, I might add.
Yoyo used is the Orca by CLYW.
Jason Liu Zi Chen x Turning Point
Check out this great video by Chinese yoyo player and Turning Point team member Jason Liu Zi Chen! Jason has some really smooth and well executed trick construction…each element seems to flow naturally and effortlessly into the next, and the overall tricks push through in a way that is truly gratifying to watch. Dig in!
Yoyo used is the Turning Point Palpitation.
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