• New shapes in the works

    Posted on January 6, 2010 by in News

    New shapes in the works:

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    del Toro

    Working name: del Toro

    We are working on two new shapes, one a small departure from the Bulldog shape – adding a little bit of extra width and dropping an angular profile into the mix with a deep-V shape. The deep-V shaping reduces string contact during play to help increase spin times and keep the yo-yo on plane instead of being deflected off the string during intricate or layered maneuvers. Instead of a flat or somewhat recessed body, the subtle rounded angle of the deep-V allows a progressive and consistent amount of string contact during rejection style tricks where a reliable amount of friction helps with execution of the trick.

    Planned stats for the del Toro:

    • Width: 1.52in
    • Diameter: 1.992in
    • Gap width: 4.5mm
    • Weight: 65g
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    Whitewall

    Working name: Whitewall

    The second new profile features a deep-V with extra rim weighting drawing from a stepped profile. For added aesthetic, the stepped profile gets some extra edge treatments to give this one a unique look.

    Planned stats for the “Whitewall”

    • Diameter = 2.1 inches or 53.34mm
    • Width = 1.6 inches (40.64mm)
    • Gap width: 4.5mm
    • Weight: 67g
    • Bearing size: Large

3 Responsesso far.

  1. Eddie from VA says:

    I like both, but the del Toro does it for me.

  2. Thad says:

    Eddie – thanks for the input!

    del Toro is prototypes are floating around Chico right now and the machinist is finishing up the production run so they should be available shortly – keeping fingers crossed for the finishing and assembly to be completed by the end of next week.

  3. gentry says:

    amazing!