Axis YoYo’s busted down the doors of 2016 with with the announcement of their next release, the Sal-Ti. The Sal-Ti is Axis’ first titanium yoyo and is featured to be one of the most affordable titanium yoyos on the market compared to other titanium released in 2015. Currently available only for preorders on their new live website at axisyoyos.xyz. Axis is doing big things early on in 2016, lets hope they keep this momentum for the rest of the year. They better also make that artwork into a shirt and stickers because I want one!
YoYo Drop – Luftverk Octavia
Luftverk has been steadily working to prepare the release of their second yoyo, the Octavia. Following the successful release of their acclaimed first yoyo, the Evora, the new yoyo is designed with performance in mind. Every detail was thought over and inspected meticulously with the intent of bringing nothing but the best to table. The Octavia is to release with two separate release times, a “North American” release and a “European” release on December 6th. Be sure to follow Luftverk’s Facebook for updates on specific time of releases. Everything about this yoyo is spectacular and well worth the anticipation!
So here we are – what you, and I have been waiting for for a long time. All the pictures, all the flights. The shipping delays and hours spent on the details. It all comes together with the final and arguably the most important aspect of any high end product. The finish – the visual eye candy that draws you closer. I often ask myself what a product would look like if money was not a deciding factor. And the Octavia demands the highest of quality.
Anodized in the USA from a company who dedicates most of its time to the medical and military world, the quality and consistency is an absolute treat. Both the Navy and Bronze are deep – rich in color with a certain depth that you can not experience with anything made from aluminum.
Returning again is the ultra limited AMS2488 Type II (Grey). Only the AMS2488 will include both the Full Ceramic bearing, the NSK Platinum as well as white CBC pads and HS pads.
As usual, you can see how the titanium finish reacts to the natural oils on your fingers. One wipe with a clean cloth removes the swirls and finger prints that you can paint on the finish. The thin layer of oil cause the titanium to refract light in a strange way – creating this beautiful iridescence that people who purchased the Evora raved about. Its truly something you need to experience in person.
There will be 30 Navy, and 30 Bronze Octavias available. 10 AMS2488, at a higher price. All numbered with certificates. The release will be interesting to say the least considering the Evora sold out in just 3 and a bit hours. To battle the insanity, I will be doing the release slightly differently. There will be a “North American” release time, and a “European” release time.
The release will be split in half. The initial release will be in a time convenient to most people in North America. Regardless if they sell out or not, the remaining half of the stock will be added 6 hours later, which will be more convenient to Europeans. So Europeans have a better chance this time around – and if an American misses out on the initial release they can pull an all nighter and try again. Europeans will likely be less fatigued so beware.
So that is a wrap. 3/3 done. One thing I will leave you with is a release date: Sunday, December 6th. I will finalize everything with the exact NA and EU times on Facebook. And last but not least your beloved specs.
Luftverk Octavia Specs
Material: Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5)
Width: 43.3 mm
Diameter: 54.5 mm
Weight: 65.6 grams
Bearing: Size C Micro Platinum NSK
Response: 19mm HoneyString Adhesiveless
Retail Price: $290 – $350 USD
iYoYo Presents: Titanium TIger ft. Malte & Frederik
iYoYo has updated everyone that their contribution to the Summer of Titanium™ is now officially on order from the factory! And to celebrate, here’s some video of Malte Voss and Frederik Duda rocking out with a Tiger prototype.
Yoyo used is the iYoYo Tiger.
Something Announces Titanium Anglam Zero
The Summer of Titanium™ continues, with the announcement that Something will be releasing the Anglam Zero, a full titanium yoyo modeled after their flagship model, the Anglam. Something, the yoyo brand owned and operated by 4x World YoYo Champion Hiroyuki Suzuki, has a reputation for some of the highest quality yoyos available, and it looks like
Available first at the 2015 World YoYo Contest in Tokyo, we’ve got full specs for the Anglam Zero below! Retail price will be announced closer to Worlds.
Anglam Zero Specs:
Diameter: 55mm
Width: 42mm
Weight: 65.8 grams
Bearing: Size C / ADC Bearing
Response: 19mm Slim Pad
Retail Price: ????
Carlos Braun – iYoYo Tiger
The Summer of Titanium™ continues with this promo video for the iYoYo TIger, the fourth titanium yoyo announced for release the summer! 2014 European Champion Carlos Braun makes it looks pretty damn good in this video, too.
Pre-orders are still open for the TIger, which is available in Gold or Silver.
First Look – Luftverk Evora Titanium YoYo
It’s always exciting when a new yoyo company pops up, but when they pop up with a titanium yoyo as their first release it’s REALLY worth checking out!
Jeffrey Pang, the mad genius behind Fluid Print Dynamics who make some of the coolest 3D printed yoyos I’ve ever seen, has a new brand called Luftverk and their first release is a titanium yoyo called the Evora. There have been a few pics here and there, but we have more images for you as well as full specs and price! Here are some details from Evora designer Jeffrey Pang:
I wanted something that could spin up fast. There seems to be way too many yoyos out there with a massive kickback and dare I say – too much rim weight. The Evora has a certain airyness to it without feeling too light. And it spins up quick when you throw it hard. The shape is super ergonomic and no production titanium has had such an aggressive shape before. It will be interesting to see how people react to it once they go on sale. I took these pictures before I sent them out. The first run of 35 will be glass dusted and anodized purple. Annodizing with titanium is quite different than aluminum. Aluminum uses pigments, compared to titanium where the oxide layer is grown. Depending on the thickness, it will refract light differently, giving you an “anodized” look. Anodized titanium looks very different than aluminum – its very iridescent and will turn different colors in different lighting conditions. Even the oils on your finger will make the yoyo turn from purples to golds. It really looks incredible – I can’t wait to see when they get back. I also have a super slippery SAE type II finish I want to do – maybe in small quantites. It would make for a cool special edition.
I went with a full ceramic bearing because it is completely corrosion/rust proof. It’s stupid expensive compared to a stainless steel bearing, but you can wash this bearing with soap and water if debris ever gets inside without any worry. I travel a lot, and it’s great peace of mind that I can just go to the nearest sink if the bearing ever gets gritty. Another benefit we dont really think about is how much acetone we go through by cleaning bearings. In a way – its an enviromentally friendly bearing too. Plus side it looks great sandwiched between the titanium halves.
If you’re anything like me, EVERYTHING about this yoyo sounds pretty amazing! There’s clearly a tremendous amount of attention to detail here, and I’m super intrigued by the 100% ceramic bearing. It looks amazing…like the ghost of every bearing I’ve ever ruined and thrown away, ha ha! No word yet on a release date for the Evora, but be sure to follow Luftverk on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information.
Luftverk Evora Specs:
Width: 43.3 mm
Diameter: 54.5 mm
Weight: 65.5 grams
Bearing: Size C Full Ceramic
Response: 19mm Pads
Retail Price: $270 USD
Luftverk Titanium YoYo
Looks like we have another titanium yoyo in the works! This one from new company Luftverk Titanium Supply Co., operated by Jeffrey Pang. You know, the guy that was responsible for these yoyo videos? That guy. I’ve heard great things about his 3d printed yoyos as well, which he manufactures under the name Fluid Print Dynamics, although I haven’t tried one yet. Check out pics and specs below…we’ll add more info as we have it!
Luftverk Titanium Supply Co. YoYo
Material: Titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 5)
Weight: 65.5g
Finishes: TBA
Bearing: TBA
Price – Most definitely under $300 USD.