# Yo-Yo Reviews

**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=56

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## [Sochi string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sochi-string/315551)

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**Author:** [@griffin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/griffin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sochi-string/315551 "2020-02-18T21:16:46Z")

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Where can I get Sochi fat

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## [Spinworthy Blood Cell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinworthy-blood-cell/315357)

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**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinworthy-blood-cell/315357 "2020-02-18T04:28:21Z")

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I just received this sweet little fixie from Glenn so I thought it would write up a little review for everyone. Starting off this yoyo is very unique compared to all of the other fixies I’ve tried. It sounds strange …

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## [Sf Ss or clyw wildfire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sf-ss-or-clyw-wildfire/315510)

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**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sf-ss-or-clyw-wildfire/315510 "2020-02-18T03:07:18Z")

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Which do you prefer and why if you tried both

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## [Clyw wildfire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-wildfire/315467)

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**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-wildfire/315467 "2020-02-17T17:49:20Z")

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Can anyone tell me how the clyw wildfire plays and if it’s worth the buy?

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## [Lone Star Throws Freya Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lone-star-throws-freya-review/315299)

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**Author:** [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lone-star-throws-freya-review/315299 "2020-02-13T21:35:26Z")

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TEXAS GANG

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## [Need Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recommendations/315265)

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**Author:** [@CravenYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CravenYoYo)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recommendations/315265 "2020-02-13T16:32:33Z")

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So I’m an old guy here that has been out of it for about 10 years. Have been watching a lot of videos and am looking to tryout an unresponsive. So am looking at recommendations preferably staying with aluminum since th…

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## [Help needed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-needed/315119)

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**Author:** [@Akshat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Akshat)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-needed/315119 "2020-02-11T14:36:30Z")

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Hi . I’ve been throwing for around a month now . I’ve been throwing a magic yoyo v3 . It is my starting yoyo . But now i want to get a unresponsive one . So any recommendations under 20dollars. ?

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## [Dead Replay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-replay/314781)

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**Author:** [@Apple](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apple)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-replay/314781 "2020-02-08T14:07:26Z")

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I’m favorite replay died after less than a year of play. Just popped a new bearing in it maybe that’s what did it. Anybody know a metal yoyo that plays like this with about the same weight? Any suggestions are much ap…

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## [Mustang ES?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mustang-es/304227)

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**Author:** [@dizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dizzo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mustang-es/304227 "2020-02-05T19:17:10Z")

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Anyone try one? That seems pretty heavy

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## [Whiteout yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whiteout-yoyo/314834)

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**Author:** [@griffin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/griffin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whiteout-yoyo/314834 "2020-02-05T02:30:12Z")

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Help saw a “whiteout” yoyo on yo maxwell house’s story and became interested. Anyone recognize the throw?

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## [One Drop Rev 1 Review/Discussion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rev-1-review-discussion/314766)

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**Author:** [@Bjorncrass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bjorncrass)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rev-1-review-discussion/314766 "2020-02-04T16:47:00Z")

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What do you want from the next Rev? Since I’ve gotten this a couple of weeks ago I’ve been very happy and can’t understand …

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## [Looking for some replacement bulk string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-some-replacement-bulk-string/314729)

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**Author:** [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-some-replacement-bulk-string/314729 "2020-02-04T16:06:09Z")

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I’ve been using Buddha string for a while but am beginning to run low. My go-to for getting that string has been a little inactive in the yoyo scene for a while so looking to order here. I also have some Kitty nylon but …

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## [Yoyofactory Severe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-severe/314672)

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**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-severe/314672 "2020-02-03T14:40:20Z")

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I got a Dove recently and absolutely love the material, and maybe want a different shape so I have 2 options for a grindable plastic edc yoyo. The Severe looks really nice, has anyone tried it? I already have plenty of p…

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## [Antidote or Variant?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/antidote-or-variant/314719)

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**Author:** [@Keane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Keane)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/antidote-or-variant/314719 "2020-02-03T03:28:05Z")

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Looking for a speedy and rim weighted but also a little stable plastic throw. I’m thinking of the Variant or Antidote. Open to other suggestions also that are around the same price range. I’m thinking of these 2 because…

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## [Lightweight yoyos comparison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lightweight-yoyos-comparison/313497)

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**Author:** [@Mep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mep)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lightweight-yoyos-comparison/313497 "2020-01-28T16:07:28Z")

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I think I prefer lightweight yoyos, they just seem to move with less effort and more precision. The one I currrently have is pretty old (YYJ Speeder), without sidecaps it weighs 59.5g. So I’m looking for a metal one that…

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## [What’s the problem with wood?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-s-the-problem-with-wood/314457)

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**Author:** [@hyprstorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyprstorm)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-s-the-problem-with-wood/314457 "2020-01-30T13:50:50Z")

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Two questions- Why is wood not acceptable for unresponsive play? Would making a wood/metal hybrid be possible? Has anyone tried this? Also, this might be in the wrong category. If it is, could someone change it?

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## [Overdrive Draupnir Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overdrive-draupnir-review/314495)

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**Author:** [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/overdrive-draupnir-review/314495 "2020-01-29T03:21:00Z")

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## [Responsive yoyo recommendation that fit my needs. (To groove tricks I already learnt and practice making it smoother)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-recommendation-that-fit-my-needs-to-groove-tricks-i-already-learnt-and-practice-making-it-smoother/310256)

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**Author:** [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-yoyo-recommendation-that-fit-my-needs-to-groove-tricks-i-already-learnt-and-practice-making-it-smoother/310256 "2020-01-28T17:14:24Z")

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Hi guys, First, before I begin, a quick apology as I know there are already many threads to this nature and because I have somewhat similar thread already. I read through quite a few and some of them seem outdated perh…

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## [Retic Yo-Yos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/retic-yo-yos/314371)

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**Author:** [@hyprstorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyprstorm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/retic-yo-yos/314371 "2020-01-27T21:57:41Z")

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I’ve seen many people recommend the Death Adder from Retic Yo-Yos. How does it compare to other bi-metals like the meerkat? Thanks.

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## [What pads for a sleep machine?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-for-a-sleep-machine/314299)

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**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-pads-for-a-sleep-machine/314299 "2020-01-26T02:39:25Z")

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Hi everyone, I wanted to figure out what pads I should get for my TK sleep machine?

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## [Which yo-yo out of these is the best?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yo-yo-out-of-these-is-the-best/314303)

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**Author:** [@hyprstorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyprstorm)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yo-yo-out-of-these-is-the-best/314303 "2020-01-25T23:38:33Z")

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so, i feel an odd need to buy a new yoyo. Which of these 5 performs the best and is the most fun to play? General-Yo 5 Star Absurdity TiVayder Meerkat Kuntosh 5000QV Thanks.

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## [Thoughts on my next yoyo purchase, most likely a bi-metal (#BlackFridaySale@YYE)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232)

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**Author:** [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\
**Replies:** 89\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232 "2020-01-24T03:50:03Z")

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(Edit: the post is quite long, but I felt like this is going to be a popular and recurring topic by a lot of beginner/intermediate yoyo enthusiasts in a similar situation to me leading up to Black Friday. So I thought wh…

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## [Returning from 8 year hiatus, looking for the best $40-$100 Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/returning-from-8-year-hiatus-looking-for-the-best-40-100-throw/313960)

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**Author:** [@KFoord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KFoord)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/returning-from-8-year-hiatus-looking-for-the-best-40-100-throw/313960 "2020-01-22T15:31:18Z")

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Hi, After a long break, I am looking to get back into yo-yoing. It seems Yoyos have evolved a lot in the past 8 years. I’m not even sure which brands I should be looking at now. The only two I’ve ever used are a dark…

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## [VsNYYC Ti-Walker: A High Speed YoYo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-ti-walker-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/30062)

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**Author:** [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vsnyyc-ti-walker-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/30062 "2020-01-21T11:09:34Z")

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Vs. Newton YoYo Concepts Ti-Walker Reviewed by Chris Rhoads September 20, 2011 Introduction I have said it in the past, I love watching a company take an existing yo-yo and try it in a completely new medium, espec…

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## [Can't tell if these the same colourway!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-tell-if-these-the-same-colourway/314025)

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**Author:** [@KFoord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KFoord)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-tell-if-these-the-same-colourway/314025 "2020-01-21T06:13:18Z")

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Hi, I’m wondering if these are the same shutter wide angle yoyo!? Mod Edit: Link to competing online store removed. Please don’t do that. It’s not polite. :nauseated\_face: Yoyo expert list it as purple/orange fade, …

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## [Unprld disruption review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unprld-disruption-review/314013)

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**Author:** [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unprld-disruption-review/314013 "2020-01-20T19:47:42Z")

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## [My bearing stopped working](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-stopped-working/313066)

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**Author:** [@Erk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erk)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-stopped-working/313066 "2020-01-20T14:33:03Z")

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When I dissembled my yoyo, my bearing works just fine. But after assembling, by simply put the two half together, then the bearing got locked up and doesn’t spin at all. The problem is I just purchased it lately and I di…

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## [RSO Mechabape](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rso-mechabape/310567)

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**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rso-mechabape/310567 "2020-01-20T00:47:20Z")

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Just wanted to give a quick opinion on the RSO mechabapezilla that just came out. Since most people won’t be able to try it because of the limited quantity and the price I wanted to give my opinion as someone who has own…

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## [The Wisteria Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-wisteria-yoyo/313903)

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**Author:** [@SimplyMike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SimplyMike)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-wisteria-yoyo/313903 "2020-01-19T14:35:52Z")

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## [Axis Newport ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axis-newport/290321)

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**Author:** [@GrandMaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrandMaster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2020, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/axis-newport/290321 "2020-01-18T05:45:27Z")

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New vid out on the channel ;D Hope you guys enjoy.

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