Just picked up another Pro Z when I was out and about, and it says on the back “concave bearing patented by Dif-e-Yo is used under license by Duncan Toys Co.” I havent opened the box yet, but to me it looks like a regular C size bearing. Does anyone know if this bearing is an actual Dif-e-Yo Konkave bearing, or is just a knockoff that Duncan has made? It comes unshielded and has 10 ball bearings inside.
It’s the same one that came with my echo 2. Honestly I think it’s the same bearing. They play the same and look the exact same. I also picked up the pro z and wondered the same thing. Compared them and they seem to be.
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Interesting, since the Echo 2 is advertised to have the KonKave, but they are much more subtle about it with the Pro Z. Considering that the bearing normally costs $15, it is quite a bargain to spend $5 less and have it bundled with a yoyo. I have some stuff to do in the meantime, but ill play around with it later. So far the bearing spins nice and smooth on top of a pen, but I might clean it before I throw it. Thanks for the insight!
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Well, after further examination, the bearing isnt up to snuff. It is visibly scratched and the bearing seat doesn’t line up as well as other bearings. When thrown, the yoyo has a significant amount of vibe. Im guessing they ship this yoyo with Dif-e-Yo rejects or something, which would explain why a.) they dont advertise it, and b.) why someone else could have a positive result.