Archives for August 2017

Alann Hotpocket Herrera Joins CLYW

August 30, 2017 By Steve Brown

Congrats to Alann Herrera on picking up a sponsorship from CLYW, and congrats to CLYW on adding another amazing person to their team!

Alann “Hotpocket” Herrera is a low-key genius with return tops, a hell of photographer, and a solid dude to just hang out with. While some people struggle to reach the top of the competitive game, Alann focuses on playing for the sheer joy of creating and smoothing out tricks that look and feel good.

If you spot him at a contest, you’re most likely to find him sipping a cold orange cream soda at the side of the stage, camera in hand, snapping the photos that will frame your memories of the day. We love this dude, and we love giving him a greater platform for his smooth tricks, dry humor, and gorgeous photography.

Welcome to the family, Hotpocket!

CLYW Presents: Alann Herrera

Woods Session ft. Drew & Nem

August 28, 2017 By Steve Brown

Drew Mrowiec-Barnhart and Nehemiah Peterson went into the woods, and they came out with a new video. That's much better than coming out with ticks and poison ivy. Solid tricks from solid dudes.

Drew Mrowiec-Barnhart and Nehemiah Peterson went into the woods, and they came out with a new video. That’s much better than coming out with ticks and poison ivy. Solid tricks from solid dudes.

C3yoyodesign Presents: Rising Force Hong Kong – Leo Chan

August 28, 2017 By Steve Brown

C3yoyodesign has a pretty solid eye for up-and-coming talent (yes they do), and if they're showcasing, I'm watching. Enjoy this video from C3 Rising Force team member Leo Chan! Yoyo used is the C3yoyodesign Radius.

C3yoyodesign has a pretty solid eye for up-and-coming talent (yes they do), and if they’re showcasing, I’m watching. Enjoy this video from C3 Rising Force team member Leo Chan!

Yoyo used is the C3yoyodesign Radius.

First Look: CLYW Snow Lzzard

August 28, 2017 By Steve Brown

CLYW has given us our first look at the retail release of the Snow Lzzard, the new monometal signature yoyo for Andrew Maider. First released as a special contest edition at the 2017 World YoYo Contest in Iceland, the Snow Lzzard is hitting YoYoExpert soon in a mix of classic and new CLYW colorways. Check out full details, specs, and photos below!

OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31ST / 10 PM EDT

The Snow Lzzard is a new mono-metal signature return top for Andrew Maider! Modeled after his bi-metal signature model, the Blizzard, the Snow Lzzard brings plenty of power and style in a more affordable package. Andrew is one of the most talented competitors on the scene today, and he wanted a new signature model that was more accessible to his fans. Several prototypes and loads of testing later, we’re proud to offer this fantastic return top!

Designed by Andrew Maider and CLYW owner Chris Mikulin, the Snow Lzzard has the look and feel that we are known for, with great weight distribution and top quality fit and finish. The Snow Lzzard isn’t just a great extension of Andrew’s style…it’s the next step in developing yours.

SNOW LZZARD SPECS:

DIAMETER – 55.5 MM
WIDTH – 44.2 MM
WEIGHT – 66 GRAMS
BEARING – CT BEARING
RESPONSE – SNOW TIRES

CLYW Cabin Tutorial – Kanden’s Curry

August 28, 2017 By Steve Brown

If Ernest Kahn has ever created a bunk yoyo trick, we haven't seen it. Smoothest of the smooth, this guy. Yoyo used is the CLYW Chief.

If Ernest Kahn has ever created a bunk yoyo trick, we haven’t seen it. Smoothest of the smooth, this guy.

Yoyo used is the CLYW Chief.

SLVRANDBLK x Michael Ferdico

August 28, 2017 By Steve Brown

Michael Ferdico shows off his insanely clean tricks in this new video from SLVRANDBLK's Roland Thomas-Biason. Great stuff from the people's champ. Yoyo used is the CLYW Manatee.

Michael Ferdico shows off his insanely clean tricks in this new video from SLVRANDBLK’s Roland Thomas-Biason. Great stuff from the people’s champ.

Yoyo used is the CLYW Manatee.

YoYoFactory x YoYoExpert Mystery Box BUYERS CLUB is BACK

August 25, 2017 By Steve Brown

Full Details Revealed – YoYoFactory x YoYoExpert Mystery Box BUYERS CLUB is BACK

YoYoExpert started the first Mystery Box Club in April with the promise of delivering multiple Mystery Boxes throughout 2017. Buy into the club and you are guaranteed the opportunity to stay in the club and buy the next box before it sells out (usually lightning fast!) Not part of the club yet? No worries – they will have some for a main release but act fast! (Buying the 2nd box gets you in the club too!)

Introducing the 2nd Box in the series!

For this second release, YoYoExpert wanted to give you a few more options, so they have 3 different mystery box options! Each box has completely different yo-yos, no overlaps, and each box is guaranteed to contain at least 1 metal yo-yo and a total retail value of over $100!

How does the Buyer’s Club work?!

Participating in this first Mystery Box Release will automatically enroll you into the new YoYoFactory Buyer’s Club! Simply purchase this box and you are *guaranteed* a chance to purchase box #3 later this year! Like what you get?! (We think you will!) Just stay in the club. The purchase of each box guarantees you get the first opportunity to buy the next box in line! A total of Four Mystery box releases planned for 2017!

MYSTERY BOX #2 AVAILABLE HERE!

Team Duncan Welcomes Owen Ekblad

August 22, 2017 By Steve Brown

Owen Ekblad has now officially joined the Duncan Team! Congrats to Duncan on scooping up such a talented player, and congrats to Owen on such a big sponsorship. Yoyo used are the Duncan Grasshopper X and Haymaker.

Owen Ekblad has now officially joined the Duncan Team! Congrats to Duncan on scooping up such a talented player, and congrats to Owen on such a big sponsorship.

Yoyo used are the Duncan Grasshopper X and Haymaker.

Candy Dice ft. Daiju Okamura

August 22, 2017 By Steve Brown

Daiji Okamura turns in some solid counterweight tricks in this new video for upstart counterweight brand, Candy Dice. Operated by former Duncan Crew member and all around 5A legend Shingo Terada, Candy Dice are 3D printed counterweights in a classic dice shape but with a groove around the outside that lets you just throw the slip knot around it. Quick and easy!

Daiju Okamura turns in some solid counterweight tricks in this new video for upstart counterweight brand, Candy Dice. Operated by former Duncan Crew member and all around 5A legend Shingo Terada, Candy Dice are 3D printed counterweights in a classic dice shape but with a groove around the outside that lets you just throw the slip knot around it. Quick and easy!

Yoyo used is the One Drop Gradient.