# 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:** 6
**Author:** ![Woozie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/woozie/32/181155_2.png) [@Woozie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Woozie)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/102 "2023-01-15T18:28:14Z")
I totally agree with the weight being off without the caps. I put my caps back on after a couple throws with them off. The yo-yo doesn’t feel like a Butterfly without the caps. ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/103 "2023-01-19T21:45:22Z")
![20230119_164028~2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/2/1/421d8aec14d4fd186cd086b811524af2344ebd84.jpeg) Finally got the stickers on my purple one. It makes a wonderful yoyo wonderfuller!! ---
**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:** [January 22, 2023, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/104 "2023-01-22T10:42:09Z")
Have to say, I like the basic black sticker a lot more than I thought I would. Looks pretty great. ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/105 "2023-01-26T00:24:53Z")
![20230125_190316](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/a/4/6a4fdf3984c31c321c10a58245055e53d1fa9c77.jpeg) In my opinion the pink and green are the only colors that go good with the psychedelic sticker. But to be fair thats all I’ve ever seen. ---
**Author:** ![KennySpins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@KennySpins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KennySpins)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/106 "2023-01-27T11:42:24Z")
How is everyone liking the weight on these? ---
**Author:** ![BassistDotNerd](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bassistdotnerd/32/171392_2.png) [@BassistDotNerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BassistDotNerd)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/108 "2023-01-27T13:56:09Z")
I prefer it without the caps. It knocks off around 10g. That and some grease on the bearing made it a great 0A machine for me. I think setup is going to depend on the individual though ---
**Author:** ![KennySpins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@KennySpins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KennySpins)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/109 "2023-01-27T18:51:45Z")
Specs are just specs. But for the size I think the capless weight is likely great. But I want the caps in haha ---
**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:** [January 28, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/110 "2023-01-28T18:34:28Z")
Out of curiosity, what did you do with the other half-swapped pair? ---
**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:** [January 28, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/111 "2023-01-28T18:49:01Z")
I traded halves with @Eric_Newlin > [@Eric\_Newlin](#): > > I’m liking this with some silicone grease and a thick Zipline prestige string. I’d love to try it with the caps off, but struggling to remove them with a suction. > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/a/d/ead850fdd0a095003a5c05258bd2f98840cf0df1.jpeg) ---
**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:** [January 28, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/112 "2023-01-28T19:02:17Z")
I really like that half swap color combo. I especially like the look (and the weight) with the caps off. If anyone else would be interested in going in on an aqua/green half-swap, I’d be up for it. I can either get the color you don’t have and we can trade halves, or I am willing to get both and send one of the half-swaps to you. ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/113 "2023-02-08T15:44:04Z")
Looks like they are starting to run out of colors. They are out of blue butterflies as well as blue and red imperials. I love the retro engraving on the imperial. What kind of strings are yall running? I have been experimenting around and right now I’m really happy with YSL Ammo. ---
**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:** [February 8, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/114 "2023-02-08T15:46:41Z")
> [@TommyBwell](#): > > What kind of strings are yall running? YYE Type 10 Cotton ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2023, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/115 "2023-02-08T18:43:05Z")
It looks like if someone shows a little initiative there are some new butterfly colors available. ---
**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:** [February 9, 2023, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/116 "2023-02-09T10:10:52Z")
YSL Venom, Same as all my throws but fits the gap in the butterfly well. ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/117 "2023-02-11T21:20:45Z")
Bumping this thread for YYE inventory and other retailers. Three new colors for the aluminum butterfly. @AndreBoulay checking with Andre for the release date along with Aluminum Imperials too. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/118 "2023-02-12T22:44:54Z")
Definitely will be online this week. Aiming for Tuesday! ---
**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:** [February 12, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/119 "2023-02-12T23:45:24Z")
Can you tell us what the new colors are? ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/120 "2023-02-13T15:49:53Z")
Unless I’m mistaken they will be black, silver and gun metal gray. ---
**Author:** ![BassistDotNerd](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bassistdotnerd/32/171392_2.png) [@BassistDotNerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BassistDotNerd)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/121 "2023-02-23T02:26:21Z")
Any word on these showing up here? I want the dark blue, but I can’t find them on YYE yet. ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465/122 "2023-02-23T02:58:13Z")
Thanks for checking! Yes - sorry for the delay but we do have these launching tomorrow along with the metal imperials and the new CLEAR Freehand One (and white too). Plus the unknown edition FH special edition caps! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465.md?page=7)