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Sebastian Brock x One Drop – Overture

June 20, 2018 By Steve Brown

Sebastian Brock x One Drop YoYos Overture

Sebastian Brock has teamed up with One Drop YoYos to design and produce his ideal organic shaped yoyo, the Overture! Check out One Drop’s description and full specs below. No word yet on release date or price.

An Overture is an introduction and a start to something great.

We are deeply honored to begin working with U.S. National Champion Sebastian Brock to bring his dream yo-yo into the world:  The Overture.  Sebby is a legend and has been at the top of the yo-yo competitive scene for more than a decade.  He is also an innovative yo-yo artist with a unique style.  He brings years of experience and perspective so we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build his yo-yo.

We are  also excited to have Max Naff in the collaboration to bring us the artwork.

The approach to the collaboration was to build the yo-yo that Sebby has had in his mind and heart for a long time:  a refinement of the classic organic yo-yo.   Sebby’s yo-yoing is noted for plane-pushing and having many layers to the tricks, and as a result he was looking for big (58mm), stable, bead blasted yo-yo with a balanced distribution of weight that is tuned for his style.   It feels good to return to a large retro hub that allows for a little extra center weight, a beefy and reliable 16mm axle and lots of style.

Besides being a top competitor, Sebby is well known for creating the The Alternative Freestyle Invitational which generally takes place at the World Yo-Yo Contest.  He had the idea to showcase the art of yo-yoing without the pressure of the point system.   He did this for the love of yo-yoing and inspiring players are all kinds to showcase their talents and style and hopefully inspire future players.

Sebby hopes the Overture will inspire your play and he says that it “slays with a soul”.

Sebastian Brock x One Drop YoYos – Overture Specs:

Weight: 66.9 grams
Width: 45.0 mm
Diameter: 57.9 mm
Response: One Drop Flow Groove
Bearing Size: Large (C) stainless steel (One Drop 10 Ball Bearing)

 

Filed Under: General News, YoYo Drop Tagged With: one drop yoyos, overture, sebastian brock, yoyo drop, yoyo release

Sebby Is A Dreamboat

May 10, 2017 By Steve Brown

Sebastian Brock is a force of nature.

Yoyo used is the Cardboard Dreamboat by Freshly Dirty.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: cardboard dreambot, Freshly Dirty, sebastian brock, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

2016 Alternative Freestyles

August 24, 2016 By Steve Brown

2016 Alternative Freestyles

Every year (well, nearly) at the World YoYo Contest, a handful of players carve out a spot for themselves to hold an anti-competition. It’s not that they are against yoyo contests, it’s that there are a lot of players who just aren’t built for them, but do some legitimately amazing stuff nonetheless. Yoyo play is vast, and while we’ve done a fairly good job at figuring out how to quantify and score it, there will always be players who’s style and aesthetic just doesn’t work inside of that system. And that’s why the Alternative Freestyles exist: to give a platform to people who need a different place to showcase their skills.

This year’s Alternative Freestyles were supposed to be held on the main stage as the focus of the third after-party, but communication and scheduling issues moved it to a conference room after finals were over. Check out the three “Judge’s Pick” freestyles below (and a bonus pick from me, because it’s my site and I’ll do what I want), and then head over to the full playlist on YouTube to see everyone who entered.

Judge’s Pick: Chris Rodrigues

“It was really difficult to choose one person with the plethora of amazing names, but Chris was the first person to go up and boy did he throw down something special.  His performance was just beautiful to watch, the music was happy and elegant as he threw down some gorgeous and innovative tricks that unified everyone at the start of the event and made everyone feel as though they were watching something special.  The bangers didn’t just make me clap but they made people excited and happy that someone could do something so fun and exciting.  It made me feel legitimately emotional to watch and I could not be happier to have been able to witness that performance.” – Sebastian Brock

Judge’s Pick: Isaac Sams

“There is something really special going on when you watch someone else yoyo. I feel as though Alternative Freestyles this year was incredibly educational and fun, so my choice based on that is Isaac Sams. His yoyoing is extremely refreshing to watch, and the direction he chooses to take with his tricks is not only unique, but fundamental as well. On top of all that, he seems to be really enjoying himself which in turn really lends to how he sells his tricks.” – Stephen Fuentes

Judge’s Pick: Sebastian Brock

“I really enjoyed watching all of the freestyles, but my favorite routines were: Chris Rodrigues, Isaac Sams, Ivan Maslin, Riccardo Fraolini, Mark Mangarin, Yuuki Spencer, Shane Lubecker and Sebastian Brock. If I had to pick only one favorite freestyle, it would be Sebastian Brock’s freestyle, because in addition to his crazy and unique tricks his presentation and his tricks together with the music were very inspiring, peaceful and relaxing to watch, so I really felt like it had a story to tell.” – Janos Karancz

Bonus Pick: Mark Mangarin

“I love watching through the Alternative Freestyles. So much talent in there, and I love watching players just *play* without the pressure of a contest or judges. I’ll argue to the death that Hiroyuki Suzuki is 1000% better when he’s not on stage, because the tricks he chooses are so much cooler. Mark Mangarin occupies this strange and wonderful grey area for me: I think if he took it more seriously he could legitimately start destroying contests, but at the same time it’s his cynicism about modern yoyoing that pushes and informs his trick creation and his tricks are just stupidly fun and amazing. I love hearing people complain about his Cabin Tutorials being hard to learn because Mark is left-handed….no dude, they’re hard to learn because his tricks are awesome, ha ha! The way he builds and paces his tricks, the geometry that he uses in his body moves, the fact that you never quite know what direction the yoyo is headed next…he’s the visual equivalent of Fugazi to me, and I absolutely love watching him play.” -Steve Brown

Filed Under: Featured, Video Tagged With: alternative freestyles, chris rodrigues, Innovation Movement, Isaac Sams, mark mangarin, sebastian brock, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

YoYo Spotlight – Duncan Bassacuda

December 7, 2015 By YoYoNews

Duncan Bassacuda yoyo

Duncan Bassacuda Specs:

Diameter: 55.96mm
Width: 44.44mm
Weight: 65.4 grams
Response: 19mm pad
Bearing: Dif-e-Yo Konkave Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)

The Bassacuda is the long-awaited signature yoyo for US National Champion, European Open Division Champion and 2-time World Yo-Yo Contest medalist Sebastian Brock. Designed with the Duncan Barracuda as the starting point and then optimized for Sebby’s unique style of play and trick construction, the Bassacuda is a fresh new beast with a totally different feel.

PLAY

The Bassacuda is light, fat, and fast and has a feel that really stands out in the modern yoyo landscape. The fat rims and contoured slope to the gap give the Bassacuda a wide, comfortable feel both in the hand and on the string. The light weight keeps the Bassacuda nimble and able to play incredibly fast, but the wider feel to this yoyo lends itself well to slowing down and giving your tricks room to breathe. It’s a perfect yoyo for Sebby’s style…dense, technical tricks that open up suddenly and pause for air long enough for the entire audience to see and enjoy what is happening. The Bassacuda straddles that line between competition and fun, and is a great all-around throw for any player.

Duncan Bassacuda yoyo

LOOKS

Available in several different editions, the Bassacuda engravings are as unique as Sebby’s tricks. The standard edition has a nautical theme, with a ship’s wheel as the focal point of the side engraving, and with various other icons serving as compass points for a unique engraving in the catch zone of the yoyo, immediately around the response area. There have already been numerous special editions, including an understated and fantastic collaboration with Unknown. The fit and finish are far better than you would expect for a budget metal yoyo, and the various special editions really look great on a yoyo with plenty of real estate for artwork.

Duncan Bassacuda yoyo

VALUE

The Duncan Bassacuda retails for $45 – $50, depending on the edition, and it’s an absolute steal at that price. Great for contests or casual throwing, with enough special editions and colorways that anyone can find something they like, the Bassacuda is the budget metal yoyo we’ve all been waiting for from Duncan Toys.

BUY THE DUNCAN BASSACUDA

The Duncan Bassacuda is available now through YoYoExpert.

THIS POST SPONSORED BY DUNCAN TOYS.

Filed Under: YoYo Spotlight Tagged With: bassacuda, duncan toys, featured, sebastian brock, sponsored, sponsored post, yoyo spotlight

Duncan Toys Presents: Sebastian Brock / Bassacuda

November 16, 2015 By Steve Brown

Former US National Champion Sebastian Brock’s new signature model, the Bassacuda, is finally hitting retailers and that means we get a beautifully shot video full of Sebby’s trademark awesomeness to celebrate! Hell yeah!

Yoyo used is the Duncan Bassacuda.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: bassacuda, duncan toys, sebastian brock, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

Duncan Toys IYYC Profile – Sebastian Brock

August 3, 2015 By Steve Brown

Duncan Toys International YoYo Championship

Duncan Toys is hosting their second International YoYo Championship on Saturday, August 8th at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California!

RSVP for the event on Facebook, and join the Duncan Crew and other fantastic yoyo players as they compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes! There will also be special appearances by LA Lakers basketball player Jordan Clarkson, and the Laker Girls!

ESPN and Duncan Toys have co-produced a series of player profile videos of the Duncan Crew to promote the event; check out this profile of National YoYo Champion Sebastian Brock!

THIS POST SPONSORED BY DUNCAN TOYS.

Filed Under: Contests, Sponsor News Tagged With: anaheim, disney land, downtown disney, duncan toys, featured, international yoyo championship, jordan clarkson, laker girls, lakers, sebastian brock, sponsor news, sponsored, yoyo contest, yoyo tricks, yoyo video

Sebastian Brock – Odyssey

December 17, 2014 By Steve Brown

Duncan Crew player and former National YoYo Champion Sebastian Brock throws some crazy tricks in this new video. Sebby is throwing a (final?) prototype version of his new signature yoyo from Duncan Toys, the Bassacuda. I got a few minutes with the most recent prototype a couple of weeks ago and it’s a fantastic yoyo….smooth, fast, and holds spin really well. Could be a nice win for Duncan and Sebby!

Video shot and cut by Tucker Holland.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: backspin, bassacuda, rosen plaza carpet, sebastian brock, sebby brock, video

Duncan Triumph ft. Isaac Sams & Sebastian Brock

October 21, 2014 By Steve Brown

The Duncan Triumph is the new signature model of 3x World YoYo Champion, Hank Freeman…so if you’re gonna make a promotional video that doesn’t have him in it, you better find some damn good players.

As luck would have it, Isaac Sams and Sebastian Brock are damn good players. Enjoy!

Yoyo used is Triumph by Duncan Toys. Releases worldwide on October 21st, 2014.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: duncan toys, hank freeman, Isaac Sams, sebastian brock, triumph, video

2014 IYYC – Sebby vs. Rojas

July 18, 2014 By Steve Brown

Duncan International YoYo Championship IYYC

Duncan’s International YoYo Championship is just around the corner, and they’ve announced an incredible roster of talent that they are flying in to compete in their event! Some of the top players from around the world are being flown to Orlando to compete against each other for more than $17,000 in cash prizes! Who will come out on top? We’ll be taking a look at some of the players Duncan has invited, and we want to know: who do YOU think is going to win?

Our first match-up: Sebastian Brock vs. Anthony Rojas

Duncan Toys IYYC - Sebby vs Rojas

Sebastian Brock is the 2010 US National 1A Champion, and considered to be both a technical and creative powerhouse. His unique style has earned him a ton of fans, and his recent move to the Duncan Crew of sponsored players is viewed by many as a move to cement his legacy as one of the best players of all time. His recent fourth place finish at the Triple Crown of YoYo seemed like a strong warm-up for IYYC, and if he brings that same routine absolutely clean, he’s got a shot at a Top 3 finish.

Anthony Rojas is the current Bay Area Classic and California State Champion, two of the toughest 1A contests in the country. Some have argued that BAC is harder to win than US Nationals! His creativity is undeniable, and he’s been on the short list of favorite players among serious players for years. Now that Anthony has finally mastered the art of bringing his unique style and over-the-top creativity to the contest format, he seems to be unstoppable. Will he take home big cash from IYYC?

Who do you think will place higher in the 1A Division at IYYC…Sebby or Anthony? Cast your vote below!

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: Anthony Rojas, duncan toys, featured, international yoyo championship, iyyc, sebastian brock

Sunburnt ft. Sebastian Brock

April 30, 2014 By Steve Brown

Fun in the sun, filmed after the 2014 South East Regional YoYo Contest! Featuring Sebastian Brock, Isaac Sams, Tucker Holland, and Reid Paul Johnson.

Yoyos used are Duncan Barracuda, Strix, and Torque.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: barracuda, duncan toys, Isaac Sams, reid paul johnson, sebastian brock, strix, torque, tucker holland, video

Duncan Torque ft. Isaac Sams & Sebastian Brock

April 29, 2014 By Steve Brown

We still haven’t gotten our hands on a Duncan Torque yet, but it looks pretty good in the hands of Isaac Sams and National Champion Sebastian Brock.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: duncan toys, Isaac Sams, sebastian brock, torque, video

Cabin Tutorial – Sebby’s Killer Klockwork Combo

October 30, 2013 By Steve Brown

This is some straight-up untouchable sh*t right here…CLYW Chuck rolling out a tutorial for Sebby’s signature combo. Done and DONE.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: cabin tutorial, charles haycock, chuck, clyw, sebastian brock, sebby, video

Three Minutes From The Cup | Top 1A Contenders

October 4, 2013 By Patrick Borgerding

Three Minutes From The Cup

1A is truly going to be a treat this year. The regional circuit did a great job in making sure the best players are in the finals already; the list of seeded players is good for the sport of yo-yoing as every single one of them is extremely innovative and big names in advancing yo-yoing. There are five or six names that have legitimate shots at taking home the title and we list some of the names we are most excited about seeing. Due to the pure number of competitors, we cannot cover everyone and the nature of competitive yo-yo boils down to who can hit their stuff on stage during their three minutes so underestimate no one.

Top 1A Contenders

Zach Gormley – Defending National Champion

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The defending champion is by far the most impressive player in the United States at the moment. His tricks are extremely innovative and all very visually appealing while still maintaining technical difficulty. But Zach has had switch outs in his last two major competitions in Bay Area Classic and Worlds and he has had a tough time recovering from it. There is certainly the chance it could happen again and open the door for someone to take the champion down.

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Defending National Champion Zach Gormley has proven himself to be not only a leading contender for any contest he attends, but also one of the most innovative and influential players of this generation. Even with his amazingly undervalued 7th Place finish at this years World YoYo Contest, Zach has some serious momentum built up from his year of work with Innovation Movement and strong First Place finishes at PNWR and SCR. Zach has spent the year as THE player to beat and this weekend everyone else in the 1A Division has their work cut out for them.

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Gentry Stein

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Gentry missed out on the finals this year at the World Yo-Yo Contest so he will be hungry. Coming in second last year only compounds his aspirations to take home the cup this year. Gentry is a hometown favorite and knows how to cater his routine to the demands out outdoor Chico;  he always has beautifully constructed routines that match the music almost trick for trick—something that is often dramatically underappreciated. Gentry has all of the tools to win, and Zach and Anthony are the only people who can possibly beat him straight up. If Gentry goes cleaner than those two, he will take it.

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Gentry Stein failing to make Finals at the World YoYo Contest was absolutely crushing to everyone in attendance. 2013 has been a great year for this rising star…the release of his new signature yoyo, the Shutter, some great video parts, a historic tie for First Place at the Bay Area Classic and a win at California States would have satisfied most players for a while, but it’s only made Gentry hungrier. He’s been gunning for the top spot for a while now, and if anyone is a major threat to Zach, it’s Gentry.

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Sebastian Brock – Former National Champion

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Sebastian failed to make it to the finals at the World Contest for the second straight year after his 2nd place finish in the 2011 World Yo-Yo Contest which means we haven’t see Sebastian compete in a while–this makes it tough to know how he will do but he was on top of the yo-yo world not so long ago so he should be considered a threat still. He is another incredibly innovative thinker in the yo-yo world and only adds to the great lineup–from an entertainment standpoint.

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Sebby is a wildcard this year. We haven’t seen much of him on the contest scene, but with one National title already under his belt and an established track record of mind-blowing and highly original play that players love and judges love to click, he’s absolutely a contender and it would be foolish to consider him anything less than a threat.

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Isaac Sams

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Isaac is an exciting name to see on the seeded players list. Right now, he is probably not a top contender but top 5 is certainly within reach, but anyone can win on any given day—it really comes down to who hits their stuff. Isaac has tons of innovative concepts and his (becoming) signature straightjacket tricks are super exciting. He has faltered in consistency at times but his routine at Bay Area Classic was a pure joy to watch and a guaranteed three minutes will allow Isaac to construct a well thought out routine which will certainly increase his shot at top 5.

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Isaac Sams is on the short-list for players we expect to scoop up their first National title within the next few years. A leading force in the innovation of modern 1A yoyo play, he’s easily Top Five material at any contest when he’s on his game. He’s not as consistent yet as he needs to be, but on his best days he is absolutely National Champion material. Will this Saturday be his best day?

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Alec Campbell

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Alec is another player that will probably not be a top contender but his guaranteed three minutes is good for the competition. His innovation and style is much needed when competitive yo-yoing can sometimes devolve to scoring as many clicks in three minutes  and style is sacrificed—but not with Alec.  As with Isaac, the seed will allow him to construct a routine and practice it with confidence without having to split his time with a one minute that requires an entirely different type of yo-yoing. He is also a threat for top 5.

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Alec Campbell has been building plenty of buzz with great video parts this year, and Top Five finishes at Midwest Regionals and Kansas States. His prelim at Worlds showed promise, but wasn’t enough to push him through to finals. Alec will need to pick up some speed to get enough trick density to be a serious contender at Nationals, but he’s proven that he’s got the skill.

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Kevin Nicholas

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Kevin has been competing sparingly, Asia Pacific being his last competition and his performance was impressive. The fact he hasn’t been on stage in over three minutes means he will have lots of practice under his belt and probably some new tricks. Kevin brings incredibly acrobatic tricks to the stage which evokes lots of cheers from the crowd and his performance at Pacific Northwest Regional proves he can hang with Zach and Gentry and should be considered a real threat to take the title.

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Kevin Nicholas is a rising star of the YoYoFactory team, and with promising showings at AP 2013, California States, and PNWR, he’s made enough noise that we think if he goes clean, he could take a spot in the Top Five.

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Andrew Maider

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Andrew is another player on the rise. Missing out on finals at Worlds this year also gave him time to focus on his guaranteed three minutes at Nationals which should ensure a well-constructed three minutes.  Andrew took fourth last year and with another year of experience and development, he should be considered a big threat and can take the cup. He has the technical tricks and innovation to score high and it comes down to how he hits them on stage

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Andrew Maider had strong showings at MA States and BAC, and took his Nationals seed from a solid 1st Place win at NER. He had a promising prelim at Worlds, but just couldn’t go clean enough to earn a spot in finals. Andrew isn’t at the top of his game yet, but he could lock in a Top Five placing for himself this weekend and set himself up for a run at next year’s cup.

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Anthony Rojas

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Anthony is perhaps the most beloved 1A player in all of the United States. His innovation is appreciated by everyone and his freestyle construction is always improving. Anthony is in the top 3 for contention with Zach and Gentry; he, too, did not qualify at the World competition which gave him time to fine tune his routine and practice it. Anthony has had trouble with switch outs last year and if he can avoid any major deductions, he will be right there for the cup. Everyone wants to see Anthony hit his routine the way Anthony wants to do it.

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Rojas, Rojas…when’s it going to be his time? One of the most inventive players in the game, and a tremendous crowd favorite, Anthony Rojas is an incredible talent sponsored by a dodgy company. It’s hard to say if picking up a better sponsor could give him the resources to make a solid run at the championship, but he could still get there on his own, and his solid routines at BAC, California States, and Semi Finals at Worlds, as well as his stunning win at BLC prove that he’s absolutely got the skill to pull this off. But does he have the drive? Does he want it as badly as his competition?

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Harold Owens III – Former National Champion

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Harold had a tough World Contest showing not qualifying to the semi-finals so he will be coming to Worlds with a polished three minute routine but he has to go through prelims again which could potentially trip him up again—his style does not suit one minute routines well at all. Harold has never prided himself on speed; his brilliance is seen in his trick development, set up and most importantly his stage presence but all of that is lost in one minute routines. Harold will be a threat to take the cup but he has to make it to finals first.

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Harold has one win already under his belt and is a busy college student; he’s got the skill for sure, but it’s hard to say how bad he wants another National title. But here’s the thing about that level of skill…if he wakes up Saturday morning and decides that he wants it, Harold could probably take home another cup. His Prelim at Worlds was good, but not dense enough to move him through to Finals..that said, his pacing is something that has always played well with the judges in longer routines.

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Paul Han – Former National Champion

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Paul Han is a legend of yo-yo and is a threat to win in any competition he joins; however, he has been out of the scene for a bit of time now so it will be very interesting to see what he has come up with since he last competed. It is tough to say what his chances are without having seen him play in months but don’t sleep on Paul, ever. If Paul comes out with great new stuff and hits it, he can take home another cup.

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Would anyone really be surprised if Paul Han showed up and just straight monkeystomped everyone? Paul has been a dominant competitor since the late 90s, and has kept his skills current. He’s more comfortable on stage than pretty much anyone else who will be there, and if anyone could come out of left field and upset all predictions, it would be Paul Han.

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Eric Tranton

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Eric was the top American at the World competition which is no small feat. Last year the top American at the World competition was the US Champion so Eric is in good company. Eric is a multi-talented player drawing influences from his highly skilled 3A repertoire and creating extremely technical tricks. Eric has also been dramatically increasing his choreography and this completes his check-list before taking the title. Eric is my darkhorse to take the title.

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Fresh off a stellar 4th Place showing at the World YoYo Contest, Eric Tranton is a strong contender in both the 1A and 3A divisions at this years National YoYo Contest. Up until yesterday, Eric didn’t think he was going to be able to make it to the contest…will this last-minute change be the decision that brings him TWO Nationals titles? We’re definitely looking forward to seeing what Eric brings to the stage.

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Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: 1A, alec campbell, Andrew Maider, Anthony Rojas, Eric TranTon, featured, gentry stein, harold owens III, Isaac Sams, kevin nicholas, paul han, sebastian brock, three minutes from the cup, us national yoyo contest, Zach Gormley

Three Minutes From The Cup – Top 5A Contenders

September 30, 2013 By Steve Brown

Three Minutes From The Cup

Nationals is coming up fast…the best players in the United States will descend on Chico, California for their moment on stage to compete for the title of US National YoYo Champion. All this week we’ll be featuring our top picks for each division!

5A (Counterweight) Division

Tyler Severance – 2x National Champion

Defending US National 5A Champion Tyler Severance showed up with one of the best 5A routines of all time at this years World YoYo Contest, and he is definitely at the top of the game. Severance has shown in recent years that he’s getting steadier and steadier on stage…where in the past you could see his pacing start to slip towards the end of his routines, now he stays steady and true until the end. Tyler is first in line for the cup this year, and everyone else is going to have a hard fight ahead of them to take his title.

Miguel Correa- 4x National Champion

Miguel Correa sat out most of the 2013 contest season to re-focus on work and family, but his level of play is so high that it might not make a difference. All it takes for Miggy to win is for him to wake up feeling good…with him in the mix, everyone better bring their A-game. That said, his teammate Tyler Severance is his #1 competition…we know where Tyler’s play is, but Miggy is coming in with some mystery around him which should make for an exciting head-to-head between these two reigning champs.

Sebastian Brock

Sebastian Brock is one of the best 5A players that no one ever talks about. Sebby has said himself that he doesn’t have as much confidence in his 5A play as he does in his 1A routines; but he seems to be the only one with that opinion. His counterweight tricks are clean, inventive, and stand out from the field in a way that crowds like and judges can follow. As the 2010 National Champion in the 1A division, Sebby is in a good position to be one of the incredibly few people to win a national title in different divisions.

Jacob Elliot

Relatively new on the scene, Jacob Elliot made a lot of noise at Worlds with his incredibly fast and seemingly out-of-control style in the 5A finals. His freestyle had people flinching at the back of the room, waiting for a yoyo to shoot off the stage. But it never did, and the question for Nationals is: will his speed help him rack up the points to win, or will he outplay the judges’ clickers?

Chase Baxter

Chase Baxter is an up-and-coming talent who is quickly becoming a fan favorite. He’s got an easy-going style on stage that makes him easy to score, but his consistency just isn’t there yet. If he has a good day in the park, Chase could go clean and hit Top 5…but he’s a wildcard and it’s hard to tell what he can do.

Shane Lubecker

Shane is another up-and-coming player who made a strong showing at Worlds in the counterweight division. His trick density isn’t quite there yet, but he’s got some really original stuff and when he’s on his game, his trick construction and pacing are really nice. Judges score what they can follow, and Shane is good at playing to the judges. He’s a contender for sure, but he’s going to have to go cleaner than he managed at Worlds if he wants a shot at Top 5.

Filed Under: Contests Tagged With: 2013, 5A, california, Chase Baxter, chico, counterweight, featured, freehand, jacob elliot, jake elliot, miguel correa, national yoyo contest, sebastian brock, shane lubecker, three minutes from the cup, tyler severance

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