World YoYo Champion Marcus Koh gives us a great one-throw video…these never get old! It’s always fantastic to see what a top-level player can do on a single throw.
Yoyo used is the Throw Revolution Trident.
The Story of Zephyr II ft. Marcus Koh
World YoYo Champion Marcus Koh shows off his clean, ultra-fast tricks and gives some background information on his latest bi-metal yoyo release in this new video. Always nice to get some backstory on the development of a new yoyo from a champ like Marcus!
Yoyo used is the Throw Revolution Zephyr II.
First Look – Throw Revolution Zephyr II
Throw Revolution has announced the Zephyr II, a bi-metal version of their mono-metal budget yoyo released last year. They’ve kept the weight down to 64 grams to hold to the current trend towards lighter yoyos, but upped the ratio of how much of that weight is concentrated in the rims. Expect the Zephyr II to throw heavy, play light, and spin for a loooong time!
Expect to see the Zephyr II at YoYoExpert.com soon. Check out specs and more photos below!
Throw Revolution Zephyr II Specs:
Finish: Smooth Beadblast
Weight: 64 g
Diameter: 57 mm
Width: 43.6 mm
Bearing: 10 Ball Concave
Price: $120 USD
Future Boyz – Throw Down with MK
Japanese EDM group Future Boyz (you might remember them from their appearance at the 2015 World YoYo Contest) just dropped a new video for their song “Throw Down with MK” and yeah…it’s a straight up yoyo video. The music video features Shaqler, because they are amazing, as well as stage footage of a pile of different players from the recent THROWDOWN contest in Japan. I’m always excited to see our scene get some love…huge thanks to Future Boyz for shining a light on some of the best players in our scene.
Featuring Shaqler (John Ando, Atsushi Yamada, Shu Takada), Ann Connolly, Tessa Piccillo, Hajime Miura, Marcus Koh, Ben Conde, Carlos Braun, and Paul Kerbel.
Marcus Koh – 1 Throw ft. Kaiser
World YoYo Champion Marcus Koh gives us a clean 1-throw video with the Kaiser, the latest release from his company Throw Revolution. Something I noticed that I wasn’t expecting…that silver ring that’s engraved in the cup? It actually pops more than you would expect while the yoyo is in motion. I kept catching little flashes off it while he was playing, and the effect was unexpected and interesting. Nice work, Marcus!
Yoyo used is the Throw Revolution Kaiser.
Throw Revolution – The Future ft. Ryotoa Komatsu
Throw Revolution introduces team member Ryota Komatsu and their newest bi-metal yoyo in this new video! Ryota has only been playing for 4 years but he’s got a really clean style and pretty amazing control for such a young player.
Yoyo uses is the Throw Revolution Gladius.
Marcus Koh – Gravity Pull
Brian Low shot this fantastic video a while ago (but it was a school project and he couldn’t release it publicly, boo) and just released this alternate cut for us to enjoy. Featuring World YoYo Champion Marcus Koh and all the glorious black-and-white your little heart can handle.
Throw Revolution Announce Titanium YoYo – The Lotus
2011 World YoYo Champion Marcus Koh is bringing another titanium yoyo to market…the Throw Revolution Lotus. In a blog post on his site he talks about the design process and why he created this…it’s a nice read, so be sure to head over and check it out.
Pre-orders are open now, with these limited edition yoyos expected to ship in July 2016. Check out a video and full specs below.
Throw Revolution Lotus Specs:
Width: 42.7 mm
Diameter: 56.mm
Weight: 65.2 grams
Gap Width: 4.1 mm
Bearing: Size C concave bearing
Retail Price: $599 USD
Production Run: 100 pieces worldwide
Marcus Koh – Burst
2011 World YoYo Champion Marcus Koh has brought his new company, Throw Revolution, out swinging with a couple of nice releases and some great videos. Check out his latest, featuring exactly the kind of awesomeness that gets you a World title.
Yoyo used is the Throw Revolution Vertex.
YoYo Spotlight – Throw Revolution Vertex
Throw Revolution Vertex Specs:
Diameter: 56.08mm
Width: 42.47mm
Weight: 65.3 grams
Response: 19mm pad
Bearing: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)
The Vertex is the first yoyo from Throw Revolution, the new company from 2011 World YoYo Champion (and first champion ever from Singapore), Marcus Koh. The Vertex is very much designed to be a competition yoyo, and is easily one of the fastest playing yoyos we’ve ever laid our hands on.
PLAY
The Throw Revolution Vertex is incredibly fast, and incredibly stable. Those words get thrown around a lot when describing new yoyos, but few models earn it with the kind of ferocity the Vertex does…at times throwing the Vertex almost feels like trying to tame a wild animal. This yoyo is for experienced, serious competitors who are looking to squeeze every possible second out of their stage time. The slightly contoured V profile combined with the extraordinary weight distribution make the Vertex the perfect compliment to Throw Revolution owner Marcus Koh’s fast, technical play style and a must-have for any player looking to hit that level of speed and perfection. The distribution of weight from the stainless steel rims has clearly been well thought-out and agonized over during the design process, and the results are truly stunning.
LOOKS
Available in solid blue or solid red, the Vertex keeps things simple with very basic engraving. But even simple can be wonderful, and the anodizing colors seem normal at first glance, but upon closer inspection are quite tough and incredibly rich. The blue has a high amount of purple mixed in, resulting in a richness and depth that is difficult to photograph and even more difficult to describe. In person the red teeters on the edge of the same color as fresh blood, no doubt drawn from underestimating the speed of the Vertex and cranking yourself in the face. Both colors are more stunning in person.
VALUE
The Throw Revolution Vertex retails for $180, and is not a casual purchase in price or in play value. The Vertex is a serious yoyo for serious competitors, and worth the investment if you’re a contest player who is chasing every possible advantage on stage. The Vertex is a beautifully made piece of equipment and while it’s expensive…it’s worth it.
BUY THE THROW REVOLUTION VERTEX
The Throw Revolution Vertex is available now through YoYoExpert.
THIS POST SPONSORED BY THROW REVOLUTION.
YoYo Drop – Throw Revolution Zephyr
Throw Revolution, the new company from World Champion Marcus Koh, has announced their first budget model, the Zephyr! Available from their site and select retailers worldwide on January 4th, the Zephyr is set to retail for only $49 USD. Sweet!
Throw Revolution Zephyr Specs:
Diameter: 56mm
Width: 43.9mm
Weight: 65.7 grams
Gap Width: 4.9 mm
Bearing: Size C
Response: 19mm Slim Pad
Throw Revolution – Vertex Global Release
Throw Revolution has released their first model, the Vertex! Designed by Marcus Koh and his father, the Vertex is built specifically for high-level horizontal competition play. With Marcus’ skills as a yoyo player and his father’s skills in design, this is definitely looking like a contest killer of a yoyo. Check out the promo video above, and then head over to Marcus’ shop to order your own. These should be hitting retailers soon!
Marcus Koh Presents: Throw Revolution
If you’ve been following along on Facebook you would know that 2011 World YoYo Champion Marcus Koh is starting up his own company called Throw Revolution. Today he released a teaser trailer for his first yoyo, the Vertex! I got a chance to take a peek at one of these at US Nationals and the quality is top notch. Available worldwide on October 15th, check out pics and specs of the Vertex below.
Throw Revolution Vertex specs:
Weight: 65.6 grams
Diameter: 56mm
Width: 42.7mm
Material: 6061 aluminum + stainless steel rims
Bearing: Size C Concave
China YoYo Corporation Championship Winners
Thanks to our friends at YoYoNews.jp for pointing us to these videos of the winners of the 2015 China YoYo Corporation Championship!