# Deepest State by One Drop! - A Special Collaboration with Ed Haponik! - Available 12/11 - 8pm EST! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [December 10, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595 "2025-12-10T14:50:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **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:** [December 10, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/1 "2025-12-10T14:50:32Z")
[![DeepestState_Feature](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/1/a/51a4cc97bb9c0ac8a2c2bb5df38e9697a2da7bac.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop) The [Deepest State edITION](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop) is a celebration of modern responsive play, created in close collaboration with one of its most influential voices, Ed Haponik. One Drop set out to build this release exactly the way ed prefers it, from the way it feels out of the box to the way it looks in motion. This is modern responsive design through the eyes of a true master. Here is the story in Ed’s words, and how this special version came to life: “Way back in 2024, I received a text from my friend David about the idea of a fixed-axle aluminum yo-yo. We chatted idly about the benefits and challenges of the idea, I joked about the idea of a “Deepest” State, and we never discussed anything like it again… Until this summer, when he shot me a text detailing his plan to release a real, responsive ball-bearing [Deepest State](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop) in collaboration with Jeff Atwood’s “Stay Gold America” initiative. The pics he sent me looked amazing, and the prototypes he sent me were even better. I gave him feedback on the weight and response, but I just couldn’t put the thing down - especially after I swapped in a rubber-sealed greased bearing I got from Spencer Berry. It just felt so familiar. (A few days later I realized that probably had something to do with the profile’s similarity to my favorite fixie ever - the No Jive!) [![Iko-Iko-Edition-Half-Purple-Half-Green-Silver-Spikes-Deepest-State](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/e/a/2ea1006bf099977537ed0ecd0c2663ce75f201aa.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop) [![Iko-Iko-Edition-Half-Purple-Half-Green-Silver-Spikes-Deepest-State-02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/a/a/9aa67a43dcd357ee4be73a7f4e833c66bafad1bc.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop) [![Iko-Iko-Edition-Half-Purple-Half-Green-Silver-Spikes-Deepest-State-03](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/4/a/54aace5e921ab9537bc2dcfa40bacb746596b4c4.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop) After a few weeks of moderate-to-debilitating yo-yo addiction, I texted David tentatively about collaborating on a version of the yo-yo, and thankfully he and Shawn were totally on board. We started talking about it almost as a mod - or like a pro model skateboard with specific hardware/components dialed in to suit my style of play. He didn’t shut down any ideas, and as we kept sharing plans for what David started calling the “edITION”, our vision for this yo-yo came into clearer focus. [![Iko-Iko-Edition-Half-Purple-Half-Green-Silver-Spikes-Deepest-State-05](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/9/c/09c731e5f06995f30ff60d10a3ddd8860e094d05.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop) The biggest thing was the bearing. While I loved it with my rubber-sealed one, I found the stock One Drop 10-Ball just too unresponsive for my style of stall tricks, flips, and regenerations. I gave David some suggestions on sourcing other bearings, but he was like “How about we just release our own?” The silicone-sealed 10-ball bearing he sent me was EXACTLY what I felt the yo-yo needed. We agreed on the name “Greasebucket” which describes the viscosity AND refers to a Fender classic tone circuit. (David and I are both bass players!) > **[Deepest State](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop)** > > The Deepest State edITION is a celebration of modern responsive play, created in close collaboration with one of its most influential voices,  Ed Haponik. One Drop set out to build this release exactly the way ed prefers it, from the way it... ---
**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 10, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/2 "2025-12-10T15:00:12Z")
Can we see a pic of the “enso” engraved side of the Trash Polka? ---
**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:** [December 10, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/3 "2025-12-10T15:09:33Z")
This is a MUST HAVE, in my book! ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertEric](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexperteric/32/602379_2.png) [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/4 "2025-12-10T15:46:01Z")
[![Thrash-Polka-Edition-Black-Red-Splash-Black-Spikes-Deepest-State-07](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/4/5/f45f7b853da9d5e257ed4415aef8b14f871a5bdd.jpeg)](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/deepest-state-yoyo-by-one-drop?_pos=1&_sid=2c54b4fac&_ss=r) ---
**Author:** ![Tshou](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tshou/32/611160_2.png) [@Tshou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tshou)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/5 "2025-12-10T16:48:17Z")
are yall getting clear ones too eventually :,) ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/6 "2025-12-12T01:04:11Z")
Gone by the third minute. ---
**Author:** ![NitroBobby916](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nitrobobby916/32/76321_2.png) [@NitroBobby916](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NitroBobby916)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/7 "2025-12-12T01:09:58Z")
Yep. I looked at 8:05. Sold out ---
**Author:** ![mikeydoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mikeydoe/32/301589_2.png) [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/8 "2025-12-12T01:10:24Z")
that was quick 😅 ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/9 "2025-12-12T01:15:18Z")
My wallet to my wants: ![IMG_7117](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/8/e/88e819c6845d1fae2650deff5f973928857291a4.gif) ---
**Author:** ![mikeydoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mikeydoe/32/301589_2.png) [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/10 "2025-12-12T01:15:54Z")
it’s okay, the new atmos drops in 45 minutes ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/11 "2025-12-12T01:16:59Z")
I wish, brother. My YoYo Christmas present is currently hidden somewhere waiting for the big day ---
**Author:** ![Wildo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wildo/32/668485_2.png) [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/12 "2025-12-12T02:15:03Z")
I wonder if anyone’s gonna say anything about the water reflection… 😏 :joy: ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/13 "2025-12-12T03:35:13Z")
> [@TheThrowingGnome](#): > > Trash Polka LOL :joy: ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/14 "2025-12-12T11:44:20Z")
I notice that it’s very prominently displayed in the pictures. I don’t think anyone is going to be unaware. :+1: ---
**Author:** ![Wildo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wildo/32/668485_2.png) [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/15 "2025-12-12T18:30:13Z")
(Points upwards) Hah, Right? Who’d make that mistake 😏 :joy: ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/16 "2025-12-13T10:19:42Z")
Do we know how many of each there were? ---
**Author:** ![KorinaMcCarty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/korinamccarty/32/674591_2.png) [@KorinaMcCarty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KorinaMcCarty)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/17 "2025-12-13T14:55:32Z")
I saw 13 of the Trash Polka. I would guess Iko Iko was less as I took look after my order and it was saying 5. ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/18 "2026-01-22T19:18:29Z")
Starting my new year off right - well technically it’s my second throw of 2026 but just snagged the UFO Tofu colorway on the latest Deepest State drop (still available as of typing this). The splash swap is exactly what I was hoping OD would do and while I didn’t ask them personally, they still delivered a color option I was hoping to see. ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deepest-state-by-one-drop-a-special-collaboration-with-ed-haponik-available-12-11-8pm-est/437595/19 "2026-01-23T19:45:04Z")
But they already offered gold… who could want anything more than that? ![IMG_1625](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/2/a/32aa047183304752c2c4619d393a93f4ce76be35.jpeg)