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C3yoyodesign x Magic YoYo Vapor Motion

November 21, 2017 By Steve Brown

C3yoyodesign and MagicYoYo have teamed up for a new collaboration, the Vapor Motion! This plastic/aluminum hybrid design is the next evolution of C3yoyodesigns amazing fingerspin yoyos, and another leap forward for Magic YoYo collaborations.

Following the success of last year’s Fingerspin release (a dual signature model for Ethan Wong and Kohta Watanabe), C3 wanted to try out some new ideas. The result is a polycarbonate plastic body with 6061 aluminum fingerspin caps with great weight distribution and a ton of rim weight, and the seal of approval from fingerspin pioneer Ethan Wong.

Check out full specs below and then head over to YoYoExpert to pick up one now!

C3yoyodesign x Magic YoYo Vapor Motion Specs:

Diameter : 57mm
Width : 42.70mm
Weight : 64.5grams
Gap width : 4.3mm
Bearing : Size C Grooved bearing
Response : C3 Blue pad

Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: c3yoyodesign, Ethan Wong, fingerspin, kohta watanabe, magic yoyo, momo for president, vapor motion, yoyo, yoyo drop, yoyo release, yoyo tricks

FINGERSPIN – Ethan Wong x Kohta Watanabe

February 2, 2017 By Steve Brown

C3yoyodesign has launched their new C3X Fingerspin yoyo, and they’ve released an amazing video featuring Ethan Wong and Kohta Watanabe to show off the capabilities of this stellar new throw.

The C3X Fingerspin is a joint signature model for Ethan Wong and Kohta Watanabe, two of the most creative yoyo players we’ve ever seen. Designed for maximum efficiency at horizontal and fingerspin tricks, the Fingerspin is available now!\

Yoyo used is the C3yoyodesign C3X Fingerspin.

Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: c3x, Ethan Wong, fingerspin, kohta watanabe, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

YoYo Review – Duncan Toys Strix

June 29, 2013 By The Gentleman

YoYoNews Exclusive - Duncan Toys Strix YoYo

The Duncan Toys “Strix”

Specs

Diameter: 54.50 mm / 2.14 inches
Width: 42.40 mm / 1.67 inches
Gap Width: 4.15 mm / .16 inches
Weight: 66.1 grams
Bearing Size: Dif-E-Yo Konkave Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)
Response: Duncan SG Stickers (also compatible with CBC or K-Pad Slim/19mm)

PLAY

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The Strix really is a very nice everyday throw for the price. The Strix does not amaze in any way, but it absolutely out-performs all of the rest of Duncan’s current line of mid-range metal yoyos which is great news for players looking for something less expensive than the Barracuda. With a more modern and angular body, this and the Barracuda are without a doubt the two best metal yoyos that Duncan has to offer. I was nervous about the angular body hurting my hand, but it’s actually quite comfortable.

It has the very slight amount of vibe that is generally characteristic of lower-end metal yoyos…not at all noticeable on the string, but you can feel it on grinds. Duncan’s “SG Stickers” seem to bind rather inconsistently and drag a bit during play, but replacing them with nearly any other 19mm thin pad improves the play and response dramatically and decreases the chances of a surprise return resulting in #yoyodamage.

It excels at 1A and is better-than-average at counterweight play, but lacks the stability of a truly excellent counterweight yoyo.

LOOKS

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The yoyo is machined fairly well, but the finish is absolutely beautiful! Each yoyo is polished before being anodized, giving the finished product a shine that stands out in the market. This particular finish is absolutely a triumph for Duncan, as they’ve released a metal yoyo that doesn’t look like every other metal yoyo on the market…something that few have been able to accomplish.

Unfortunately, you have to get it out of some truly horrible packaging to get to that beautiful finish. The Strix logo is amateurish at best, and the packaging is the typically awful “kids think lightning is cool” nonsense that seems to indicate that Duncan’s graphic designers are taking their visual cues from 1998.

The engraving pattern is subtle and interesting, but a bit fuzzy due to the detail being a bit too small to be engraved in such a limited space. The overall effect is nice, though, as it adds a bit of texture without using up all the available real estate on the side of the yoyo.

VALUE

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With a retail price of $55 – $60, the Strix is a fantastic value for anyone looking for a competition-worthy yoyo from Duncan and inexpensive enough that if it becomes your main player you can afford a couple of backups.

The Strix is a solid offering from Duncan Toys, and it certainly beats their previous efforts in the mid-range of metal yoyos (Echo, Metropolis, Metal Drifter, etc). If Duncan maintains consistent quality across the full production run (which, according to them their new machine shop is doing a wonderful job with these) then the Strix could easily become the go-to competition throw for Duncan players, right behind the Barracuda. It will look great in your case and on the string, and at this price it’s most certainly worth picking up.

Click Here To Buy The Duncan Strix

Filed Under: YoYo Reviews Tagged With: duncan toys, featured, kohta watanabe, strix, yoyo review

Innovation Movement – Isaac Sams x Duncan Strix

April 21, 2013 By Steve Brown

Innovation Movement co-founder Isaac Sams drops in to show off a production sample of the new Duncan Strix yoyo, the signature model of Kohta Watanabe.

Giving us some more of that gloriously bendy style that we’ve come to expect and love from Isaac, this video is a solid endorsement of the Strix, due out this summer from Duncan Toys.

Filed Under: Innovation Movement, Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: duncan toys, Innovation Movement, Isaac Sams, kohta watanabe, strix, video

First Look – Duncan Toys Strix YoYo

March 20, 2013 By Steve Brown

YoYoNews Exclusive - Duncan Toys Strix YoYo
YoYoNews Exclusive - Duncan Toys Strix YoYo

YoYoNews Exclusive - Duncan Toys Strix YoYo
YoYoNews Exclusive - Duncan Toys Strix YoYo

Duncan Toys has given us an exclusive first look at the final production samples of the Strix, the upcoming signature model yoyo for EYYC Open Division Champion Kohta Watanabe! Scheduled to be released in May, these turned out absolutely beautiful!

Duncan Toys Strix Specs:

MSRP: $60

Weight: 66g

Diameter: 54.5mm

String Gap: 4.1mm

Width: 42.6mm

Response System: SG Sticker

Bearing: Large (.250x.500x.187)

Here’s video of Kohta and the Strix in action at the 2013 European YoYo Championship.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, YoYo Drop Tagged With: duncan toys, exclusive, eyyc 2013, featured, first look, japan, kohta watanabe, strix, yoyo, yoyodrop

Duncan Toys – Strix YoYo Release Info

March 14, 2013 By Steve Brown

Kohta Watanabe Duncan Toys Strix

We’re getting closer to the release of Duncan Toys‘ new signature model for 2013 EYYC International Open Division Champion, Kohta Watanabe. This highly anticipated signature model is long-overdue for one of the most creative and influential players in modern single yoyo play. Full specs are below, as well as video of Kohta’s win at EYYC 2013.

Here at Duncan HQ we’re getting more and more stoked as we progress with the development of Kohta Watanabe’s signature yo-yo, STRIX. Strix features a precision machined aluminum body, concave ball-bearing axle, SG Sticker response, and modern wide shape for performing the most insane tricks. Strix was Kohta’s weapon of choice to win the 2013 European Yo-Yo Championship and we can’t wait to see how many titles it claims after its release this May!

MSRP: $60

Weight: 66g

Diameter: 54.5mm

String Gap: 4.1mm

Width: 42.6mm

Response System: SG Sticker

Bearing: Large (.250x.500x.187)

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, YoYo Drop Tagged With: duncan toys, eyyc, kohta watanabe, strix, yoyodrop

YoYo Trick of the Year!

February 26, 2013 By Steve Brown

Kohta Watanabe and Ethan Wong Wing Hang give us what is undoubtedly the YoYo Trick of the Year. AWESOME!

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: ethan wong wing hang, eyyc, kohta watanabe, video, yoyo trick of the year

Behind The Scenes Video & New Kohta Watanabe Sig YoYo

January 4, 2013 By Steve Brown

Great players, great tricks, and Brandon Jackson from Duncan Toys gave us the heads up that Kohta Watanabe is throwing a prototype of his upcoming signature model!

I got Brandon on the horn, and found out that Kohta’s new signature model will be aluminum, and part of the De-Luxxe Series from Duncan, which means it will retail under $60. Tentative release is Spring/Summer 2013 but nothing is finalized. That was all the detail he could spill for the time being, but I know where he lives so I’ll stalk him until I can get more info.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Video, YoYo Drop Tagged With: aluminum, Ann Connolly, Ben Conde, deluxxe series, duncan toys, jason lee, kohta watanabe, prototype, yoyo, Zach Gormley

Victor Gravitsky wins Russian Yo-yo Contest!

December 5, 2011 By Rafael Matsunaga

Team YoyoFactory Russia’s Victor Gravitsky maintained his 1A dominance in Russia and scored yet another title in Moscow yesterday. The ever-growing Russian scene held its 6th national contest over the weekend, including a strong open international division.

In 1A, right behind champion Gravitsky were Aero-Yo’s Sergey Bukanov and Cold Metal Strike Force’s Dron Glukhov. The Aero team also got first place in 3A with Stepan Kosintsev, and 4A with Rodion Sigov. 5A winner was this year’s EYYC runner-up Alexey Nemchik, also from team Cold Metal (thanks, RSFSR).

The open international division saw Singaporean World Champion Marcus Koh from Turning Point win the title, followed by YoyoFactory’ Augie Fash (USA) and Duncan Crew’s Kohta Watanabe (Japan).

Check out some clips from the contest, courtesy of 9.8 Yo-yos.

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: augie fash, kohta watanabe, Marcus Koh, Russia, ryyc, victor gravitsky

Russian Yo-yo Contest International Division

November 30, 2011 By Rafael Matsunaga

On December 3rd and 4th, Moscow will host the sixth Russian Yo-yo Contest.

A very welcome addition this year is the Open International Division, which kicks off with a very strong line-up: world champions Marcus Koh (Singapore) and Kentaro Kimura (Japan) from Turning Point, Krisztian Kaluzsa (UK) and Petr Kavka (Czech Republic) from CLYW, Augie Fash, Ann Connolly (USA) and Vashek Kroutil (Czech Republic) from YoyoFactory, and Kohta Watanabe (Japan) from Duncan Crew will all compete in the new division, along with European champions Nandor Groger and David Molnar.

On the home front, YoyoFactory’s Victor Gravitsky will try to defend his title against an ever growing local competition. The Russian winner will receive a trip to the European Yo-yo Contest, to be held in January, in Prague. All divisions will be held for Russian players, including an Artistic Performance division.

In addition to the international guests, the Winter Aero-Yo Fest, featuring a range of juggling and skill toys, should make this a most excellent event!

Be sure to check the official contest page (in Russian) for more information.

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: Ann Connolly, augie fash, kentaro kimura, kohta watanabe, krisztian kaluzsa, Marcus Koh, moscow, Petr Kavka, Russia, ryyc, vashek kroutil

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