# ☝🤓 Distinguishing method for all 3 runs of the Peak **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [November 19, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718 "2024-11-19T20:50:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yogurt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yogurt/32/643588_2.png) [@yogurt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogurt)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/1 "2024-11-19T20:50:39Z")
I have received quite a few questions on how to distinguish the 3 different runs of the Peak. But I don’t remember seeing a specific topic explaining this, so I decided to write this thread. Here’s how you can easily (I hope) identify the run of a particular peak from its shape. ![IMG_20241119_153625](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/e/5/5e5942dee6fdb995bf7ad0aa180202952f689aaa.jpeg) ![IMG_20241119_154630](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/a/4/da447740096cd46b79580473279007f769b7f499.jpeg) The first distinguishing factor is the shape of the outer lips. As shown in the photo below, a 2nd run Peak has a sharper edge on the outer lip (close to 90 degrees), while the other two runs have rounded lips. This was also stated in the well known Peak History thread : > [@Complete history of clyw peak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/complete-history-of-clyw-peak/59746/13): > > All changes resulted in the 2nd shop’s loose “interpretation” of the CAD design. The intended goal weight was not hit. The 90 degree edge on the outer lip (which is the easiest way to tell a 1st run and 2nd run Peak apart) was also a 2nd shop unrequested design “enhancement”. ![IMG_20241119_142204](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/e/c/dec09f498daece9ae2d3b49f02ecf41ccf86be0d.png) Note that a 2nd run also has a unique and feelable line under the outer lip due to the sudden angle change (edit: might be rare exceptions like the 2nd run Clown Town I, which doesn’t have this line): ![IMG_20241119_144807](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/b/7/6b7485b30ca1236b1f404fceb3043a2e707357eb.jpeg) Another distinctive feature is the presence of a circle inside the hub of a 2nd or 3rd run Peak, which you won’t see on a 1st run. This was also mentioned by Ben : > [@Complete history of clyw peak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/complete-history-of-clyw-peak/59746/13): > > Their production involved tool changes, which introduced the tool change “circle” that is found inside the hub ![IMG_20241119_151608](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/0/4/00485d0a9dc2afe1934a9bd00c8bf58a49aa233f.jpeg) ![IMG_20241119_155920](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/c/c/ecc228afe02c7aa575f02adcd52e30709355f8bf.jpeg) Based on these factors, Peaks of all 3 runs can be identified by their shapes using the following method: ![Screenshot_20241119_153336](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/3/6/536e8e3cc9abaaf0ac17d2530dd54cf72148f7cf.jpeg) ---
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Bomb thread; I want a peak so bad. ---
**Author:** ![yogurt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yogurt/32/643588_2.png) [@yogurt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogurt)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/3 "2024-11-19T20:57:44Z")
A lot of them were made so you should eventually be able to get one ---
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Peak Owners (Before buying Peak): ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/8/5/c85aca93408a551e3f0f068356ed28b242e755ea.jpeg) ---
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**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:** [November 19, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/6 "2024-11-19T22:56:21Z")
You should go thru them and identify, I’m sure we would love to see the pictures of them too! ---
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Sponsor me ``` orz ``` ---
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It took me forever to figure out what orz meant… haha ---
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**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:** [November 19, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/10 "2024-11-19T23:46:31Z")
😅 yeah I have seen some of the “controversial” takes, but haters gonna hate, and it is yo-yos at the end of the day and we all love them or we wouldn’t be here. Obviously you don’t owe me or anyone anything, I get wanting privacy, you do you ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/11 "2024-11-20T00:07:39Z")
Do you have a favorite run? ---
**Author:** ![yogurt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yogurt/32/643588_2.png) [@yogurt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogurt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/12 "2024-11-20T00:24:51Z")
Hmm, in terms of play, I might like my 3rd run better because it feels more foaty and doesn’t have that hefty feeling that is often found on 2nd runs. But 2nd runs play different from coloway to colorway, so I can’t say for sure. I remember the blue with pink mountains Peak (2nd run) played really good, too, maybe even better than the 3rd run I have, but I can’t remember how it exactly plays. I can’t say for my 1st run cuz it has vibe (which can change the feeling on string) and I haven’t tried to tune it out. ---
**Author:** ![kawaii.kaede](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kawaii.kaede/32/640481_2.png) [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/13 "2024-11-20T00:24:54Z")
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**Author:** ![yogurt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yogurt/32/643588_2.png) [@yogurt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogurt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/14 "2024-11-20T00:35:31Z")
Wait, wait, wait I think pioneer only did the ano for 1st runs, like the 28s above. The other runs were done by Gruntball. Frozen mammoth I believe was from 2nd run You shall be punished to memorize this thread ╰（‵□′）╯ ---
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**Author:** ![kawaii.kaede](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kawaii.kaede/32/640481_2.png) [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/17 "2024-11-20T00:47:20Z")
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**Author:** ![yogurt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yogurt/32/643588_2.png) [@yogurt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogurt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/18 "2024-11-20T00:48:40Z")
I’ve actually been wondering about this too. I noticed for example the hulk smash peak Jensen used in the Blue Corner video had a more violent splash than a lot of the other ones. Looking from the photo, they should be both 2nd runs because there is the line on the sides, though not very obvious in this picture > [@yogurt](#): > > Note that a 2nd run also has a unique and feelable line under the outer lip due to the sudden angle change My guess was they did more than one batch of hulk smash peaks, not sure if the anodizer changed ---
**Author:** ![yogurt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yogurt/32/643588_2.png) [@yogurt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yogurt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/distinguishing-method-for-all-3-runs-of-the-peak/413718/19 "2024-11-20T00:53:57Z")
I guess Gruntball was trying to do splashes in different styles > [@Complete history of clyw peak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/complete-history-of-clyw-peak/59746/14): > > 20 Claireview Station Peaks (YYN got 17 as one was sold privately to me beforehand, one was sold privately to another collector, and Chris kept one. This is a very special Peak in that it is the only 2nd run Peak to be anodized by Pioneer ---
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