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Bogdan Bezugliy – Superstar 2k17

September 15, 2017 By Steve Brown

Bogdan Bezugliy turns in some crazy dense tricks in his new video, and that bind at 0:55 is straight up glorious.

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory Bi-Metal Superstar.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: bi metal, Bogdan Bezugliy, Russia, SuperStar, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yoyofactory

YoYoFactory Buyer’s Guide ft. Ann Connolly

June 27, 2016 By Steve Brown

YoYoFactory player Ann Connolly put together a really detailed buyer guide for much of YoYoFactory’s current metal yoyo lineup. Great work, Ann! If you’ve been trying to figure out what to buy this is definitely worth the watch!

Yoyos featured are the YoYoFactory Shutter, Horizon, Dogma, Aviator, Czech Point, Superstar, Nightmare, and The Edge.

Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer, Players, Video, YoYo Guides Tagged With: Ann Connolly, aviator, czech point, dogma, horizon, nightmare, shutter, SuperStar, The Edge, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yoyofactory

John Ando – EYYC 2016

April 4, 2016 By Steve Brown

This is not a drill, we have a new two minutes worth of tricks from John Ando!!

Filmed during EYYC 2016, this new video should give you a full year’s worth of inspiration. “New Ando video” is on my evergreen list of “Top Five Things You Want To Wake Up To”, along with “Winning Lottery Ticket” and three things I won’t post online. What a fantastic day. Thank you, Joe Black.

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory Superstar.

 

Filed Under: Featured, Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: european yoyo championship, eyyc, john ando, SuperStar, yoyo tricks, yoyo video, yoyofactory

Trent Knighton – 2014

August 31, 2014 By Steve Brown

Check out this full-length video from player Trent Knighton. He’s got a style that’s reminiscent of modern play pioneer SAGE but with his own distinct flavor. Really nice work, Trent!

Yoyo used is the Superstar by YoYoFactory.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: SuperStar, trent knighton, video, yoyofactory

Aristidis Voultsios – Sunset 2014

July 2, 2014 By Steve Brown

Check out this new video from Aristidis Voultsios…some really promising play in here.

Yoyo used is the Superstar by YoYoFactory.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: aristidis voultsios, SuperStar, video, yoyofactory

YoYoFactory Superstar ft. Asnu Minzian

June 20, 2014 By Steve Brown

28Spin.com dropped a new video from up-and-coming Malaysian player Asnu Minzian. Always great to see more promising talent…thanks to 28Spin for supporting their local scene.

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory Superstar.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: 28spin, asnu minzian, malaysia, SuperStar, video, yoyofactory

YoYofactory.pl Presents: Marcel Olubek

June 16, 2014 By Steve Brown

Polish player Marcel Olubek dropped a killer video part for YoYoFactory.pl. Great trick construction in here, and he’s got some combos that are simple but visually fantastic.

Yoyo used is the YoYoFactory Superstar.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: marcel olubek, poland, SuperStar, video, yoyofactory

YoYoFactory Presents: Eric Koloski

May 27, 2014 By Steve Brown

YoYoFactory has released their first team team featuring their newest employee, Eric Koloski! Eric is a great player and demonstrator, and should be an excellent all-around addition to YoYoFactory.

Yoyo used is the Superstar by YoYoFactory.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: eric koloski, SuperStar, video, yoyofactory

5A May – Jonathan Robinson – 5A Baller

May 7, 2014 By Steve Brown

Keeping things rolling with 5A May, we’ve got a new video from JonRob! There’s some absolutely stunning counterweight play in here, and plenty of tricks to keep aspiring players busy for a loooong time.

YoYo used is the Superstar by YoYoFactory.

Filed Under: Players, Video Tagged With: 5a may, featured, jonathan robinson, jonrob, SuperStar, video, yoyofactory

YoYo Review – YoYoFactory Superstar (John Ando Edition)

April 16, 2014 By The Gentleman

YoYoFactory Superstar

YoYoFactory Superstar Specs:

Diameter: 55.9mm / 2.20 inches
Width: 42.5mm / 1.67 inches
Gap Width: 4.76 mm / 0.18 inches
Weight:  67.25 grams
Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)
Response: CBC 19mm Slim Pad

PLAY

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The 2014 Superstar is welcome upgrade from the original release, which was already a contest-winning and marvelously stable trick machine. YoYoFactory has come a long way since the initial release of the G5, and the latest Superstar seems to be the pinnacle of evolution of that early high performance metal yoyo from YoYoFactory. This full-sized yoyo is designed to truly be a competition model, with YoYoFactory’s “zero wall” response area and a tremendous amount of rim weight. The yoyo is a stable performer for standard and horizontal tricks, and the flat inner cup makes finger spins quite possible, although it’s not optimized for them. The new Superstar is all catch-zone, making it an ideal choice for body moves, which is why this model is the perfect signature edition for World Champion John Ando. While the Superstar is a great choice for any 1A player, it’s definitely optimized for Ando-san’s style of play and that’s where it truly shines. YoYoFactory’s standard white 19mm pads are installed, and as usual they work just fine but you’re probably better off swapping them out for your 19mm pad of choice. The John Ando signature model comes with a blasted surface, which is a welcome upgrade to the new Superstar. Having tried both the polished and blasted versions of this yoyo, the blasted version is the clear winner. This model comes with a special “Japanese spec” Center Trac bearing installed, designed to comply with Japanese import regulations. It’s visibly different from the CT bearings you normally see in YoYoFactory models, but the play doesn’t seem to be affected either positively or negatively.

YoYoFactory Superstar

LOOKS

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This latest edition of the Superstar comes packaged in YoYoFactory’s “display box” plastic packaging. Designed with wall-mounts built into the back of the box, this packaging actually locks together with other boxes to allow players, as they grow their collection, to create a unique wall display. We haven’t seen pictures of anyone doing this yet, however, as the number of models using this packaging seems to have been fairly limited thus far. The finish on the Superstar is solid, as you would expect, with a classy but minimal engraving on the inner cup. The engraving is a bit hard to read due to the splash anodizing, but that’s a problem with splash anodizing and not with the engraving, which is crisp and clear. The new Superstar logo is nice, although I personally prefer the horizontal version seen on stickers to the round version engraved on the yoyo itself. All in all, it’s a professional looking item that is up to snuff with the rest of YoYoFactory’s offerings.

VALUE

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Retailing for $80 – $85, the new Superstar is reasonably priced. While not a budget throw like the Shutter and CZM8, the Superstar is still affordable for being a high-end competition throw and definitely on the lower end of the high end price range, if that makes sense. And the display box, blasted finish, and Center Trac bearing are all welcome additions that help justify the price. Not a bargain, but not unreasonable.

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Filed Under: YoYo Reviews Tagged With: featured, john ando, SuperStar, yoyo review, yoyofactory

YoYoFactory Superstar 2013 ft. John Ando

December 11, 2013 By Steve Brown

YoYoFactory is dropping the new John Ando edition of the 2013 Superstar this week! Ando’s signature model comes with a blast finish, splash ano, and a stock Center Trac bearing. And to celebrate, they’ve released a new video featuring the always amazing John Ando!

Seriously folks, any three minutes of John Ando is guaranteed to bring you at least 12 hours worth of imitators…so here’s your sneak peek at the next year of 1A freestyles!

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Video Tagged With: john ando, SuperStar, video, yoyofactory

Superstar 2013 ft. IBS & Aaron Davis

September 2, 2013 By Steve Brown

Ibrahim Rahman (IBS) and Aaron Davis throw down a solid new video part for YoYoFactory’s revamped 2013 Superstar yoyo. Smooth play, nice tricks, and great construction…solid!

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: 2013, Aaron Davis, ibrahim rahman, ibs, SuperStar, video, yoyofactory

YoYofactory Presents: Arizona 2013

August 5, 2013 By Steve Brown

Paul Han, Vashek Kroutil, Harold Owens III and John Ando all throw down on visits to YoYofactory’s home state, Arizona.

Paul Han using: ONEstar
Vashek Kroutil using: SEVERE
Clint Armstrong using: MVP
Harold Owens III using: H.O.T.
John Ando using: SUPERSTAR

Filed Under: Manufacturer, Players, Video Tagged With: arizona, Clint Armstrong, harold owens III, hot, john ando, mvp, onestar, paul han, severe, SuperStar, vashek kroutil, video, yoyofactory

YoYoFactory Superstar 2013

July 25, 2013 By Steve Brown

YoYoFactory Superstar Logo

YoYoFactory has been dropping bits and pieces of information about the release of the newly redesigned Superstar, and they’ve finally pulled everything together into one comprehensive post on their website. So we nicked the whole thing, added full specs, and have reposted it below for your convenience along with John Ando’s recent video showing off just how good it looks in the right hands.

YoYoFactory Superstar 2013 Specs

Weight: 66.9 gm

Diameter: 56 mm / 2.20 inches

Width: 46.6 mm / 1.83 inches

Bearing: C-Size Center Trac (.250 x .500 x .187)

Response: CBC Slim Pad – 19mm

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In 2008 we wanted to see how far we could push the rules of yo-yo design. We wanted to make something wide and easy to control, because that’s what our team was asking for. We wanted something that could spin longer so our team could have the best chance at success. What we came up with was the Superstar. Early prototypes were hit or miss. The ones that worked were amazing! But, because of the inherent difficulty in the design, we didn’t plan on making them a production model. That is, until our team started winning World and National titles with it!

John Ando winning the 2008 World YoYo Contest with the first YoYoFactory Superstar

John Ando was the first to capture a World title with the Superstar in his ground breaking freestyle that turned a new generation of yo-yoers onto arm tricks and movement in a freestyle. After that, we knew we had to make this for every player. After careful engineering and working closely with our factories we finally had the ultimate competitive design. The Superstar has gone on to win tons of titles, and become a staple yo-yo in any players arsenal.

YoYoFactory Superstar

Now, 5 years later, we have taken the core philosophy of the Superstar and given it new attributes that todays players are asking for. We pushed the boundaries even wider. We brought the inner wall closer to the bearing to reduce friction when doing horizontal tricks. And, most noticeably, we designed it without hubstacks to minimize center weight for even longer spin times.

John Ando shows off the new YoYoFactory Superstar

YoYoFactory Superstar

Available Worldwide August 1st.

Filed Under: Manufacturer, YoYo Drop Tagged With: featured, john ando, SuperStar, video, yoyodrop, yoyofactory

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