# Artifact by One Drop! - One Drop's First D-Bearing 7075 Aluminum YoYo! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [June 11, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/artifact-by-one-drop-one-drops-first-d-bearing-7075-aluminum-yoyo/427093 "2025-06-11T14:06:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **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:** [June 11, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/artifact-by-one-drop-one-drops-first-d-bearing-7075-aluminum-yoyo/427093/1 "2025-06-11T14:06:16Z")
[![Artifact_Feature](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/7/8/e783f124290c70b1d18eba82eb912d2ec628204c.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) The [Artifact](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) marks a historic moment for One Drop—their first-ever release featuring a Size D bearing, and a return to the roots of yo-yo design with a modern twist. Designed in collaboration with long-time friend and yo-yo creative Alex Whitney, the [Artifact](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) draws deep inspiration from Japanese yo-yos of the late 2000s and early 2010s. It brings that nostalgic small-bearing feel into the spotlight, now refined with today’s standards in precision, materials, and performance. Right out of the hand, the [Artifact](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) delivers an addictive presence on the string. It’s light yet grounded, with a torque-rich feel that binds reliably even at low RPMs—a hallmark trait of the Size D bearing. That smaller diameter bearing doesn’t just enhance control; it amplifies spin and feel, creating a more intimate, responsive play experience. [![Black-Artifact](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/6/8b6292a2ad44e2d2539970a33b554f6bb6966b00.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) [![Black-Artifact-02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/8/f/78f4cda47822b734bacb45df0330e91762173aed.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) [![Black-Artifact-03](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/3/a/23a989578f544813a4038df9b0c3d208f7c2323b.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) Originally developed as a collaboration between Alex and Yoyocommunity in 2013, the [Artifact’s](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) design journey remained unfinished—until now. With One Drop’s expert craftsmanship and updates like a boost to 7075 aluminum, subtle hub and weight distribution tweaks, and Freshly Dirty response pads, the [Artifact](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830) is finally complete. From its V-shaped profile and mid-step rim to the distinctive feel of a tightly wound string on a small bearing, this yo-yo is unlike anything else in the One Drop lineup. It’s a tribute to the past, crafted for the present, and ready to challenge the expectations of modern play. > **[Artifact](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/artifact-yoyo-by-one-drop-design?variant=45128154480830)** > > The Artifact marks a historic moment for One Drop—their first-ever release featuring a Size D bearing, and a return to the roots of yo-yo design with a modern twist. Designed in collaboration with long-time friend and yo-yo creative Alex Whitney, the... ---
**Author:** ![fradiger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fradiger/32/66850_2.png) [@fradiger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fradiger)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/artifact-by-one-drop-one-drops-first-d-bearing-7075-aluminum-yoyo/427093/2 "2025-06-11T14:15:51Z")
this is one to not sleep on if you’re a d bearing lover or just want a solid undersized yoyo honestly between this, the warlock, and the boosted rainier 2025 might be the best year of releases from onedrop ever ---
**Author:** ![Ed-C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ed-c/32/132116_2.png) [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/artifact-by-one-drop-one-drops-first-d-bearing-7075-aluminum-yoyo/427093/3 "2025-06-11T14:32:14Z")
The Boosted Wyvern was actually 2024, but I agree that OD is putting out some pretty great throws. I’d add the the OG and Boosted Rainiers to that list. ---
**Author:** ![fradiger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fradiger/32/66850_2.png) [@fradiger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fradiger)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/artifact-by-one-drop-one-drops-first-d-bearing-7075-aluminum-yoyo/427093/4 "2025-06-11T14:40:17Z")
ah I meant the boosted rainier that’s my bad (this is why we don’t post before coffee) ---
**Author:** ![Ed-C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ed-c/32/132116_2.png) [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/artifact-by-one-drop-one-drops-first-d-bearing-7075-aluminum-yoyo/427093/5 "2025-06-11T14:45:14Z")
The Boosted Wizard is the “Warlock.” That’s its name.