# Alliance by Yoyofriends x Damian Puckett! - A Premium Titanium Collaboration! **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alliance-by-yoyofriends-x-damian-puckett-a-premium-titanium-collaboration/439180 **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks **Created:** [January 12, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alliance-by-yoyofriends-x-damian-puckett-a-premium-titanium-collaboration/439180 "2026-01-12T19:15:16Z") **Posts on this page:** 2 **Page:** 1
### Author: ![YoYoExpert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpert/32/71258_2.png) [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert) #### Post date: [January 12, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alliance-by-yoyofriends-x-damian-puckett-a-premium-titanium-collaboration/439180/1 "2026-01-12T19:15:16Z")
[![Alliance_Feature](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/5/1/b5137fb70823444c04dc4020762a0154bf45a3d7.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) The [Alliance](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) is a collaboration between yoyofriends and American yo-yo designer Damian Puckett, born from a long-standing creative partnership and a shared vision of what makes a yo-yo truly enjoyable to throw. Crafted from titanium and featuring the One Drop Side Effects system with an NSK bearing, the [Alliance](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) is a premium design built around balance, comfort, and refined performance. Rather than pushing rim weight to the extreme, Damian approached the [Alliance](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) with a carefully calculated margin in weight distribution. The result is a titanium yo-yo that delivers excellent spin time and stability without sacrificing responsiveness or character. It feels powerful yet nimble, long-spinning but never monotonous, allowing the yo-yo to move exactly as the player intends. [![Blue-Drough-Alliance](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/3/f/73f925daa7430e08b88b81579e233afccd863ad9.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) [![Blue-Drough-Alliance-02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/6/8/4688d424f0b8c21818b122b4e55af84d3f145a39.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) [![Blue-Drough-Alliance-03](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/9/6/596874068809ebe3e8dc636cfad724e836f0d027.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) Comfort was a primary focus throughout the design process. The rounded profile and thoughtfully chosen size strike a sweet spot that feels natural in the hand from the very first throw. This stress-free shape makes the [Alliance](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends) equally suited for relaxed sessions or demanding, high-intensity combos. The Side Effects system adds another layer of versatility, allowing players to fine-tune weight and balance to suit their personal preferences. Every detail reflects a philosophy that values not just raw performance, but the joy of throwing and the unique feel that defines a great yo-yo. > **[Alliance](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/alliance-yo-yo-by-yoyofriends)** > > The Alliance is a collaboration between yoyofriends and American yo-yo designer Damian Puckett, born from a long-standing creative partnership and a shared vision of what makes a yo-yo truly enjoyable to throw. Crafted from titanium and featuring the... ---
### 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: [January 12, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alliance-by-yoyofriends-x-damian-puckett-a-premium-titanium-collaboration/439180/2 "2026-01-12T20:59:36Z")
to this day one of my all time favs