DS-61 by OneDrop YoYos! - Welcome to the Dark Side!

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The DS-61—short for “Dark Side 6061”—is One Drop’s latest exploration in monometal performance. While the name started as an internal project codename, its sleek, aggressive identity stuck. With design inspiration straight out of the '80s sportbike era and artwork by Clifton that captures that energy, the DS-61 brings a fresh edge to the One Drop lineup.

Built from 6061 aluminum, the DS-61 is more than just another mono-metal—it represents a deep dive into yo-yo physics. Thanks to the brilliant mind of Dirty Birdy, One Drop’s resident physicist, every model has been charted in a 3D space we call the One Drop Yo-Yo Universe, where each yo-yo’s weight distribution and play feel are mapped. At the center lies the “Vibe Zone”—a region prone to design-based vibration. As designs drift away from that center, they find themselves on either the Light Side or the Dark Side.

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The DS-61 is OneDrop’s boldest step into the Dark Side yet—an area of the design space that emphasizes more extreme weight distribution. By shifting more mass away from the center, they’ve unlocked a feel that’s fast, stable, and unapologetically powerful. OneDrop minimized center weight using thin response pads and an 8mm axle, pushing the limits of what’s possible with 6061 alloy and a sub-57mm diameter frame.

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The result? A yo-yo that delivers incredible spin time, rock-solid stability, and agile control—a true high-performance machine that feels as fast and responsive as it looks.

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The Thruline is also an experiment in one drops idea of “dark side/ light side”, leaning into the dark side, and it shreds. I would imagine this is similar, and looks to be a more friendly diameter, tho I like my big floaty boi

Edit: I have been informed they are much different by someone who has played both.

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By far the best OD I’ve used. Super fun too!

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I just want to understand; the Dark Side is one that emphasizes performance? …Like the Power of the Dark side?

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It would seem to be that way, dark is comp style, light is chillin with the homies style

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Tried the DS-61 at PNWR.
Very different than the Thruline.
Big fan of this one.

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If this 3D chart actually exists it would be cool to see it.

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It does exist. We are slowly introducing these ideas into our product description. More to come in the future.

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Cannot wait to pick this up when I get paid again!!!

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I have been enjoying the lore building in the descriptions lol

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Thank you :slight_smile: It’s actually been something we’ve done all along - showing and talking about the inside stuff of running a yoyo factory. This new physics stuff is just the next step in the story/lore.

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I got a DS-61 from a NQP box recently, I am still getting used to the width, but it is an impressive throw.

If you can afford it, don’t sleep on it, I don’t have anything in my collection that plays like this one does

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That’s a good score in a mystery box. :slight_smile:

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I’d say so! Prompted me to pick up a few more, especially once I learned the colors are random. Hoping for some half swaps

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There is always a chance of half swaps - they do end up in these boxes.

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Gotta say I really love this one! The “idea” of it is clever, but it’s really just a super fun throw!

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That’s the beauty of it, no matter what, it’s a One Drop, its a great yoyo no matter what you get

I never would have purchased the DS61 on my own, but I’m glad I have one now

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so ds61 was worth it if for no other reason but to entice Ed to pick up an unresponsive for a bit

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