# 2023 Aluminum Butterfly **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 24, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465 "2022-12-24T19:59:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/1 "2022-12-24T19:59:46Z")
Anybody tried em? How does it compare to the Butterfly AL? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/c/f/0cff98ef4c8448690d260bb6aa46197485075357.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/2 "2022-12-24T20:40:32Z")
Looked up the specs the other day for each. The new one is larger diameter, wider, lighter, and has delrin caps. ![Screenshot_20221223-114707_Chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/3/b836968878738ad4b6ac349095ad07d1aa34d84c.jpeg) ![Screenshot_20221223-114726_Chrome](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/7/3/d735541e2e9c67a289c232f8f8708221b1b1a85f.jpeg) Also “a” bearing instead of c ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/3 "2022-12-24T20:57:26Z")
I wonder what the weight is without the delrin caps? ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/4 "2022-12-24T21:40:01Z")
@drewtetz Quote ![1000000229](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/9/a/f9afba8957c61dc85c50382037b155763a63d22c.jpeg) High Praise :clap: ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/5 "2022-12-24T22:24:49Z")
Im dummy excited for this one lol. I’ve bought 2 for a watermelon halfswap lol ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/6 "2022-12-24T22:59:02Z")
Woah. I’m in now for sure! ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/7 "2022-12-25T03:46:58Z")
Yeah, that tipped the scales for me too. I just ordered a green one. I’m wondering how similar it will feel to the Weekender. ---
**Author:** ![tropical\_vibes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tropical_vibes/32/189325_2.png) [@tropical\_vibes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tropical_vibes)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/8 "2022-12-25T13:34:21Z")
Love it. Looks like someone melted a candle into the side of the yoyo. I didn’t have much interest in the original aluminum Butterfly, but this looks amazing. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/9 "2022-12-25T13:48:06Z")
I ordered the teal Butterfly. Drew’s endorsement sealed the deal. The Imperial looks awesome but I have no idea how it will play. I decided to hold off on one for now. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/10 "2022-12-25T18:59:16Z")
Where are y’all buying these new AL Butterflies? ---
**Author:** ![Deadboots](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/deadboots/32/187928_2.png) [@Deadboots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deadboots)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/11 "2022-12-25T20:51:40Z")
Yeah, I can’t see wanting a 62g ball bearing Imperial, personally. ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/12 "2022-12-25T20:54:05Z")
Pm’d ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/13 "2022-12-25T22:34:54Z")
It looks pretty sharp on the edge, and yet I’m super curious. Whoever gets one, please post what it’s like! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/4/c/f4c89d228ce24c2fabd91a8760931bf74e086e1c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/14 "2022-12-26T00:53:23Z")
I can’t imagine any world where this this is going to be comfortable to catch. Those raised bumps just confuse me so much. Rims like that kill a lot of comp throws for people. So do you really want small and thin rims smacking your palm (or knuckles 😬 ) on a metal responsive yoyo? This just seems like a recipe for pain. That being said the new Butterfly AL seems awesome, it fixed like every complaint I had with the original. Especially with the Drew Tetz seal of approval I feel like there’s no way it isn’t going to be great. ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 1:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/15 "2022-12-26T01:02:23Z")
I almost wonder is the imperial will play somewhat like an RBC with higher walls for better kickflips. That could be way off though. ---
**Author:** ![Mooky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mooky/32/231674_2.png) [@Mooky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mooky)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2022, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/16 "2022-12-26T05:38:47Z")
Is there any word on what size the caps are? I ordered the green and I’m super hyped on this. Drew’s mention has me giddy for a robust aluminum stall machine. If the caps fit I would like to squeeze some pink butterfly caps in there! ---
**Author:** ![rajones19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rajones19/32/146452_2.png) [@rajones19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rajones19)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/17 "2022-12-28T02:48:25Z")
Can somebody PM me and let me know where these are available? I’ve checked my usual sources and come up empty. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/18 "2022-12-28T02:58:14Z")
PM’d. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/19 "2022-12-31T04:27:09Z")
So according to the Duncan site, the new Aluminum Butterfly is supposed to come with stickers: “NOTE: This includes two pair of Butterfly Logo and two pair of Psychedelic Logo stickers! With or without logo, this yo-yo looks super sleek.” But mine didn’t come with anything but a white string. What’s up with that? 😖 ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/20 "2022-12-31T07:55:40Z")
i already emailed the retailer, stickers are coming in a second shipment apparently [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465.md?page=2)