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YoYo Spotlight – Magic YoYo REX

October 19, 2017 By Steve Brown

MagicYoYo Rex titanium bimetal yoyo

MagicYoYo REX Specs:

Diameter: 57 mm
Width: 44.3 mm
Weight: 66.4 grams
Response: 19mm Slim Pad
Bearing: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)
Retail Price: $469 USD

MagicYoYo has long been a standard for super affordable, entry-level yoyos but with recent projects like the Skyva and Metal Skyva with Jeffrey Pang they have begun moving into higher quality, specialty releases. The MagicYoYo REX is the culmination of this…a titanium/stainless steel bi-metal yoyo designed in collaboration with Yixing Tan. The result is absolutely stunning…the MagicYoYo REX plays with speed and power only available with this kind of extraordinary weight distribution.

The body is machined out of titanium, a high strength/low weight ratio material that has become more popular among yoyo companies. According to MagicYoYo, processing each piece of titanium body takes more than 45 minutes, and when you include processing and assembling the stainless steel rim it takes approximately 1 hour to fabricate one half of a REX yoyo; that’s almost 15 times as long as making a normal aluminum yoyo half. The REX has a body thickness of only 0.5 to 0.7 mm…the same thickness as a few sheets of paper.

The rims are made of high-density stainless steel. The edge of the outer rim is only 2.17mm, which makes the whole yoyo seem to possess a homogeneous thickness, like a single, smooth arc. This makes the REX feel very comfortable in the hand and very pleasing to the eye, but the real function is weight distribution. The rims account for over 55% of the total weight of the yoyo, making for absolutely incredible spin times. 

 

PLAY

The MagicYoYo Rex is one of the absolute fastest and most stable competition yoyos on the market. There is always a lot of discussion about “speed combos” among competitive players, and this is the kind of yoyo that can help make you a speed player or accelerate your existing speed combos in a way that you have to try to believe. Some yoyos have a natural tendency towards faster or slower play, and while equipment is not a substitute for practice, having a yoyo that just naturally plays faster can definitely give you an edge. The MagicYoYo REX plays faster. From the gap to the materials to the weight distribution, everything about the REX is built for pure speed, and it definitely delivers.

It’s very easy to buy into hype for a high-end release, but the MagicYoYo REX really does deliver a play experience on-par with the Luftverk Fulvia BTM or the Something Anglam TISS…extraordinary speed, stability, control, and quality at the highest-end of the production spectrum.

 

LOOKS

There is a lot of beauty to be found in simplicity, and the MagicYoYo REX delivers on a very simple aesthetic that makes it feel even more like a premium art object. The REX was designed with heavy inspiration from the Bauhaus art movement. From TheArtStory.org:

The motivations behind the creation of the Bauhaus lay in the 19th century, in anxieties about the soullessness of manufacturing and its products, and in fears about art’s loss of purpose in society. Creativity and manufacturing were drifting apart, and the Bauhaus aimed to unite them once again, rejuvenating design for everyday life.

With this aesthetic and philosophy in mind, the REX was created to be functional, simple, pleasing to the eye and hand, and reflect an ideal of creativity into an inanimate object. The result is incredibly appealing to the eye and to the hand.

 

MagicYoYo Rex titanium bimetal yoyo

VALUE

The MagicYoYo REX retails for $469 USD. This is a truly premium item, manufacturing to exacting tolerances out of the best materials available, and the price tag definitely reflects that. That said, it’s still $100-$400 less expensive than similar titanium/steel bi-metal yoyos from other manufacturers…so if you are looking to try out the ultra-high end of the market for titanium bi-metals, this is a perfect way to start with great quality and value.

BUY NOW

The MagicYoYo REX is available now at YoYoExpert.com.

THIS POST SPONSORED BY YOYOEXPERT

MagicYoYo Rex titanium bimetal yoyo

Filed Under: Featured, General News, YoYo Spotlight Tagged With: bimetal, magic yoyo, magicyoyo, rex, stainless steel, titanium, yoyo drop, yoyo release, yoyo spotlight

First Look – GSquared Elite

March 2, 2017 By Steve Brown

GSquared Elite bimetal yoyo

We’ve got a first look here at the new bi-metal release from Ohio-based GSquared YoYos. Check out their info, specs, and more pics below!

The Elite is G Squared YoYos passion project.  I can’t remember being more proud of a design. Making a bimetal was a huge undertaking that presented many new challenges and opportunities. Finally, after four prototypes, we got it perfect.

When approaching the Elite we didn’t want to make a bimetal just to do it, we wanted to utilize the properties that make this medium special.  To harness the magical feeling you get the second you throw a truly well designed bimetal.  To achieve superior performance you can’t just using aluminum. Levels of stability and momentum at a weight you can’t reach without the usage of different materials.  Here at G2 we don’t just go through the motions, we are elite.

Releasing soon at gsquaredyoyos.com

*Presale Friday*

G Squared Elite Specs:

Diameter – 57mm
Width – 43 mm
Weight – 62 grams
Body – 6061 aluminum
Weight ring – Stainless Steel
Bearing – Boss Rage and Wrath (Size C)
Response – G19 pads (19mm)


Filed Under: Manufacturer Tagged With: bimetal, elite, first look, gsquared

First Look – Radical Seas Oracle

April 12, 2016 By Johnny Le

Radical Seas Oracle

Rising from the depths of the dark ocean, Radical Seas has given us a first look of their latest yoyo, the Oracle! With bi-metal designs flooding the market, Radical Seas wanted to approach their newest design in a unique way by producing it with either brass or copper ring. Check out full specs below, and keep an eye on the Radical Seas’ Facebook and Instagram pages for more details.

The oracle was a copper bimetal idea, deciding to sub out different metals to show character of materials. The final design ended with a flush pressed ring that varied in material, restated design aesthetics and made the cup standout. The finish is a light beadblasting with 180 mesh media. The densities of the metal play a big factor in individual performance of each model, it’s pretty cool to feel

Radical Seas Oracle Specs:

Diameter: 55.4 mm
Width: 43.4 mm
Weight: 66.6-67 grams (based on rings)
Gap: 4.4 mm
Bearing: Size C
Response: 19mm slim pads

Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer Tagged With: bimetal, brass, copper, first look, Oracle, radical seas, yoyo drop, yoyo release

YoYo Drop – YoYofficer Shift

February 15, 2016 By Johnny Le

YoYofficer Shift

Wow! YoYofficer is rolling out another great looking model. They want you to leave others in the dust with this new affordable bi-metal, the Shift! The shift will be dropping on Feburary 28th along side the YoYofficer Tusk.

The Shift is the best choice if you’re looking for incredible performance at an affordable price. If you’re looking for your first bi-metal yo-yo, this is a top notch option. The Rave was regarded as one of our best models, however we wanted a model suited for a fast and more technical style. Thus, we built a smaller yo-yo with a wide V-shaped catch zone that’s phenomenal. The Shift brings that subtle but powerful bi-metal feel and definitely will not disappoint.

YoYofficer Shift Specs:

Weight: 64 g
Diameter: 54 mm
Width: 45 mm
Price: $74.99

YoYofficer Shift

Filed Under: Manufacturer, YoYo Drop Tagged With: bimetal, new yoyo, shift, yoyo drop, yoyofficer, yoyofficer shift

Pulsefire SS ft. Anthony Rojas & James Reed

May 19, 2015 By Steve Brown

Here’s a good look at the new Pulsefire SS in the hands of some really solid players! Featuring Anthony Rojas, Tyler Hsieh, James Reed and Michael Nakamura.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: Anthony Rojas, bimetal, featured, James Reed, michael nakamura, pulsefire, tyler hsieh, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

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