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Luis Enrique wins 44CLASH!

Luis Enrique wins 44CLASH!

Rafael Matsunaga November 25, 2012 Comments Off

44CLASH proves once again why it’s such a respected contest! No less than four countries were represented in the top five placings in the 1A division, including the two most recent World Champions! The

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44CLASH prelims results!

44CLASH prelims results!

Rafael Matsunaga November 24, 2012 Comments Off

Many thanks to Rei Iwakura for the qualifier results of 44CLASH! Check out who’s joining the seeds in the finals tomorrow! 1A Ahmad Kharisma Yoshinori Kawamura Daiki Tanaka Paul Kerbel Jason Lee Ryosuke Iwasawa Shu

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44CLASH, a look at the favorites

44CLASH, a look at the favorites

Rafael Matsunaga November 22, 2012 Comments Off

The fifth edition of 44CLASH is upon us! The competition will take place on November 24th and 25th, in Yokohama. Who will be the winner of one the world’s most prestigious events? Last year’s

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Next up: Hungarian Nationals and 44CLASH!

Next up: Hungarian Nationals and 44CLASH!

Rafael Matsunaga November 14, 2012 Comments Off

Two action-packed weekends will take place in November! First up is Hungarian Nationals. Hungary has developed a very strong competitive scene in the past years, and this year’s National contest promises some tough competition.

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Pong Si Yee rocks Moscow!

Pong Si Yee rocks Moscow!

Rafael Matsunaga September 23, 2012 Comments Off

C3yoyodesign’ s Peter Pong Si Yee is back to the top, this time at 44CLASH Russia! Pong Si Yee started this year winning the Open division at the European Yo-yo Contest, put on a

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44CLASH Russia is coming up!

44CLASH Russia is coming up!

Rafael Matsunaga September 18, 2012 Comments Off

2012 marks the 5th anniversary of 44CLASH, and for the first time there will be an edition outside Japan. The battleground for this outstanding event is Moscow! The contest will be held next weekend,

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44CLASH Russia!

44CLASH Russia!

Rafael Matsunaga August 7, 2012 1

The world’s greatest and coolest newschool yo-yo contest is headed to Russia! 44CLASH, held every year in Japan, will also be held in Moscow this year. With a huge yo-yo scene and support from

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Interview: Anthony Rojas

Interview: Anthony Rojas

Rafael Matsunaga November 30, 2011 3

Today we interview RecRev’s pride, 44CLASH 1A champion Anthony Rojas!   YoYoNews: Thanks for joining us, Anthony! Anthony Rojas: Glad to get a chance to be interviewed. Don’t think I’ve actually done one like this

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44CLASH Finals: Anthony Rojas, Shu Takada, and Rei Iwakura win!

44CLASH Finals: Anthony Rojas, Shu Takada, and Rei Iwakura win!

Rafael Matsunaga November 20, 2011 Comments Off

Fresh information from YoyoFactory’s Facebook page! Update: Full results from the official site! RecRev seed Anthony Rojas takes 44CLASH! Rojas has been a major 1A force for the past few years and is now wins

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44CLASH Day 1: Ryota Ogi qualifies in 1st place

44CLASH Day 1: Ryota Ogi qualifies in 1st place

Rafael Matsunaga November 19, 2011 Comments Off

Repeating his excellent preliminary placing at Worlds this years, Ryota Ogi qualified in 1st place for the 44CLASH finals tomorrow. Let’s hope his finals performance lives up to his prelims this time. Grant Johnson

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