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Trick Moments Video Series

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Josh Yee dropped some new videos in his “Trick Moment” series, featuring Chew Hong Joon, Jordan Shen, Stephanie Haight, and William Woon. These aren’t tutorial videos…the tricks aren’t slowed down or broken down. It’s really meant to capture, as the title says, just a moment of play from various players. It’s a neat idea, and we look forward to seeing more!

Yoyos used are the Axis SalTi (Chew Hong Joon), YoYoRecreation Gleipnir (Jordan Shen), C3yoyodesign MOVE (Stephanie Haight), and Recess First Base (William Woon).

Chase Edwards – A Night with the EX

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Check out the latest goodness from Chase Edwards. Chase has some nice trick construction and pretty good pacing…there’s a lot of good stuff in here!

Yoyo used is the Axis YoYos EX.

YoYo Spotlight – Axis YoYos EX!

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Axis YoYos EX! at YoYoExpert.com

Axis YoYos EX! Specs:

Diameter: 57.45 mm
Width: 43.5 mm
Weight:  66.2 grams
Response: 19mm pad
Bearing: Centering Bearing Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)

The Axis YoYos EX! is the second bi-metal release from Axis YoYos, and their first new release of 2016.

PLAY

The Axis EX! has rim weight for days, and as any good bi-metal yoyo it just never seems to slow down. The EX! has a severe V-profile with a bit of a step on the rims, internal stainless steel weight rings, along with a gap step that leads the walls even further away from the string. Definitely designed with horizontal play in mind, you’ll get very little friction against the walls when playing horizonal, and the internal cup is great for fingerspins (as long as you don’t mind the engraving). For intermediate players who need that extra spin time to work the kinks out of their tricks, or contest killers who need a little extra spin and stability on stage, the Axis YoYos EX! will do the job.

LOOKS

The Axis YoYos EX! comes in six different solid colors, with a corresponding sticker and unique art designed for each colorway. The logo is clean, comic-book style art and the big, bold engraving looks great on the smooth inner cup of the yoyo halves. Overall it’s a clean look, and the unique packaging for each colorway really puts it over the top.

Axis YoYos EX! at YoYoExpert.com

VALUE

The Axis YoYos EX! retails for $115, which is a pretty typical price for quality bi-metal yoyos. With all the spin time and stability you expect in a bi-metal yoyo, it’s definitely another quality release from Axis. If you liked their Pulsefire but want something a little more geared towards horizontal play, the EX! is a great choice.

BUY NOW

The Axis YoYos EX! is available now at YoYoExpert.com.

THIS POST SPONSORED BY AXIS YOYOS

RK Presents: Yuuki Nishisako

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Ryosuke Kawamura brings us some more fresh talent! Yuuki Nishisako had a pretty good freestyle at the most recent 44Festival contest too (posted below for your viewing pleasure), and he definitely seems like a player to watch out for!

Yoyo used is the Axis Pulsefire.

Yuki Nishisako – Axis

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Good stuff from up-and-comer Yuki Nishisako. Keep an eye on this guy.

Yoyo used is the Axis Pulsefire.

YoYo Spotlight – Axis Mixtape

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Axis YoYos Mixtape

Axis Mixtape Specs:

Diameter: 56.7mm
Width: 43mm
Weight: 65.5 grams
Response: 19mm pad
Bearing: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)

The Mixtape is the second release from Axis YoYos, the new company from all-around nice guys James Reed and Tyler Hsieh. The Mixtape is fast, and fun with a shape that should appeal to both casual and competition players. This budget offering from Axis YoYos is a perfect offering for fans who aren’t ready to spend the money on a Pulsefire but want to support this exciting new brand.

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The Axis Mixtape is the first budget model from Axis YoYos, and it brings plenty of bang for the buck. This full-sized yoyo feels solid on the string and in the hand, but still moves plenty quick enough to fit any player’s style. The Mixtape feels bigger than it actually is, and plays even bigger…the combination of the large diameter with the narrower profile and good rim weight give it a nice stability and plenty of spin time even while feeling like a more relaxed, casual throw.

Axis YoYos Mixtape

LOOKS

Available in several solids and a few splash colors, the Mixtape has some nice lines and a shape that’s pleasing to both the eyes and the hand. The iconic “play button” engraving on the short, wide hub is a nice touch…just enough to set it apart while keeping the overall look of the yoyo simple and appealing. The anodizing color and quality is great, and the engraving is clean and crisp.

VALUE

The Axis Mixtape retails for just $39 USD, which is an amazing value for a great playing yoyo from such a young company. The Axis Mixtape is a solid choice for any aspiring 1A or 5A players…and at this price it’s worth snagging a pair for 3A.

BUY THE AXIS MIXTAPE

The Axis Mixtape is available now through YoYoExpert.

THIS POST SPONSORED BY AXIS YOYOS.

Eric Tranton – Act 2, Scene 2

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Eric Tranton gets pricey in this new video. Just look at that guy, casually hucking around the fancy new titanium throw from Axis YoYos. What’s with that smug look on your face, Eric? What, you think just because you have a nearly indestructible yoyo that throws sparks when it hits concrete, you think you’re so special?!

Ok, yeah, you’re pretty special. But, you know, you don’t have to keep dropping these excellent videos and rubbing it in dude. C’mon.

Yoyo used is the Axis Sal-Ti.

YoYo Drop – Axis Sal-Ti

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Axis Sal-Ti

Axis YoYo’s busted down the doors of 2016 with with the announcement of their next release, the Sal-Ti. The Sal-Ti is Axis’ first titanium yoyo and is featured to be one of the most affordable titanium yoyos on the market compared to other titanium released in 2015. Currently available only for preorders on their new live website at axisyoyos.xyz. Axis is doing big things early on in 2016, lets hope they keep this momentum for the rest of the year. They better also make that artwork into a shirt and stickers because I want one!

Axis Sal-Ti:

Weight: 64 grams
Diameter: 55 mm
Width: 44 mm
Gap Width: 4.75 mm
Stock Response: 19 mm Red Axis Pads
Bearing Size: Axis Dimple Bearing (C Size)
Alloy: Grade 5 Titanium
Price: $249.99

YoYo Spotlight – Axis Pulsefire

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Axis YoYos Pulsefire

Axis Pulsefire Specs:

Diameter: 55.9mm
Width: 42.88mm
Weight: 64.7 grams
Response: 19mm pad
Bearing: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)

The Pulsefire is the first release from Axis YoYos, the new company from all-around nice guys James Reed and Tyler Hsieh. The yoyo is stable, fast, and is well-suited for the highest levels of play in 1A, 3A, and 5A styles. The Pulsefire started off as a crowd-funded project on IndieGoGo, and has quickly become a competition favorite that you can find on stage at pretty much every contest in the US.

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The Axis Pulsefire is an absolute contest-killer of a yoyo. With a wide v-shape profile and perfect weight distribution, the spin and stability on this yoyo are hard to beat. The combination of an ultra-light 7075 aluminum body with the stainless still rims can easily result in slow, clunky play but the Pulsefire has managed to provide extreme rim-weighting with smooth throws and light, fast play. The shape itself is quite comfortable in the hand and handles both standard and horizontal play with ease. It’s hard to describe, but this yoyo feels like the new new. Maybe it’s the slew of young talent that has immediately gravitated towards Axis and the Pulsefire, maybe it’s the speed that this yoyo naturally seems to want to play; either way, the Axis Pulsefire has gotten a tremendous amount of stage time for a new release and it definitely deserves it.

Axis YoYos Pulsefire

LOOKS

Available in several solid and splash colors, the Pulsefire has come out of the gate looking good. The anodizing is high-quality, with colors and splashes that are chosen and applied well. The fit of the stainless steel rims is perfect, and the seam where the rims meet the body is perfectly smooth and flush. The engraving is simple and clean, and the artwork is outstanding. For a new company to pay such attention to detail and actually show up out of the gate with quality graphic design and a solid brand image is pretty rare, and it’s great to see this much effort and care being put in to the final product.

VALUE

The Axis Pulsefire retails for $120, which is typical for high-quality bi-metal yoyos. The quality construction, anodizing, fit and finish make this worth the price, along with the fact that it can handle any trick you can throw. This is a top-notch competition yoyo, and absolutely worth the price.

BUY THE AXIS PULSEFIRE

The Axis Pulsefire is available now through YoYoExpert.

THIS POST SPONSORED BY AXIS YOYOS.

Eric Tranton presents – Intermission ft. Zack Lin

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Eric Tranton put together this slick video of Axis YoYos newest player the have picked up, Zack Lin. Zac kills it with his sleek looking flow.

Yoyo used is Axis Mixtape

Eric Rosenthal – Mountain Throwing 3

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Eric Rosenthal brings us another glorious slew of tricks in his latest video, Mountain Throwing 3. Always the good stuff from this guy, right?

Yoyo used is the Axis Pulsefire.

YoYo Drop – Axis Mixtape Vol 1

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Mixtape Vol. 1

A new company has broken out on to the scene and it’s name is Axis YoYos. After their successful first release, the Pulsefire, they have already started on their next big hit: a low budget metal yoyo. Just in time for the holiday season the Mixtape Vol 1 will be dropping this December for the low price of $39!

Mixtape Vol 1 Specs

Diameter: 56.5 mm
Width: 43 mm
Gap: 4.44 mm
Weight: 66 grams
Bearing: Buddha Bearing Dimple, Size C
Response: 19 mm Yellow CBC pads

Alann “Hotpocket” Herrera Joins Axis YoYos

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hotpocket

Axis recently announced that Alann “Hotpocket” Herrera has joined Axis YoYos as their resident official photographer. He has done some amazing work and it will be exciting to see the great work he does in the future.

Axis Tutorial – Shooting Star

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Looks like James Reed is kicking off his Axis company with the good practice of well-shot yoyo tutorial videos. Should all yoyo manufacturers be doing this? Yes, yes they should.

Yoyo used is the Axis Pulsefire.

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