Gen-Yo Essence Review by Bmel(Melford)

General Yo is an American brand of yo-yo that has graced the yo-yo community with dead smooth throws, the amazingly good grinding and feeling beadblast finish, and those BA editions that are so loved and sought after. Now i have the wonderful pleasure of reviewing the one the only Essence of General-yo.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs732.ash1/162672_466728537573_637082573_5584521_225081_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs782.ash1/167203_466728332573_637082573_5584518_1924621_n.jpg

The specs for those who don’t know:
Diameter: 53.8 mm
Width: 43 mm
Gap: 4.2 mm
Weight: 67g

The General-Yo brand has been putting out amazing throws over the last few years, i have gotten a chance to throw them except the torrent and 5*. The Essence has taken the highlights of its ancestors and made a throw that just sings THROW ME. The Box is very straightforward with what i believe to be the Production run logo on it
http://l21.sphotos.l3.fbcdn.net/hphotos-l3-snc6/hs007.snc6/165760_466728187573_637082573_5584516_1053691_n.jpg

Upon Inspection:
The Essence i received was blue/gray to match my blue/grey Hatrick. The blue is a tad lighter on the essence, and the grey is a bit darker.http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs023.snc6/165319_466728597573_637082573_5584522_5491533_n.jpg(essence left,hatrick right) The Beadblast on the Essence is the best i have ever felt, i have only owned and thrown a few BB’ed throws but this finish even beats my Hatrick BB. Its rougher than the hatrick and feels very good. now to the throw

It was love at first throw:
I normally do a few tricks on a throw before binding it the first time, but the Essence just spun at the bottom of my string. I have to commend Ernie for the quality of the throw and AIGR bearing he uses. It was silent and DEAD smooth :-o, i binded then throw again to try some tricks. Don’t let the size and weight fool you if you are one of those undersized feather weight throwers, this thing is like a chameleon on the string. I went slow at first then sped up and the Essence did what i wanted when i wanted. The weight is amazing, think hatrick tricks older cooler brother that hits the gym everyday ;D. Don’t get me wrong my Hatrick is awesome, but being the big strong guy i am heavier larger throws fit my hands well and remind me that i’m throwing.http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1379.snc4/163152_466729027573_637082573_5584533_6345542_n.jpghttp://l25.sphotos.l3.fbcdn.net/hphotos-l3-ash1/hs773.ash1/166394_466728747573_637082573_5584523_4793867_n.jpg

Grinds:
If i had to bring one throw to a grinding contest the Essence would be it, two weeks ago my Hatrick would easily take the prize but the Essences weight,finish, and gap is a perfect for my big fingers and thumbs. The IRG is very similar to the hatrick but the rougher finish and bigger rims make it a dream to thumb grind on.

Response and bearing:
the Response is red, binds very tight, and seems to last forever. My hatrick came with this red response and i thought it was just an RTV job that the guy i got it from did, but my essence came with it and i now know why. It looks amazing, very well done, and feels like the same bind everytime end a combo. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1369.snc4/164161_466729487573_637082573_5584538_8220014_n.jpghttp://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs787.ash1/167774_466729592573_637082573_5584539_1502798_n.jpg My Hatrick didn’t come with an AIGR so i have a OneDrop 10bal in it, but my essence came with bearing that some throwers swear by. It broke in very quickly for me, but was very silent so i didn’t really have any issues with it. I tried other bearings in the Essence but none were as silent or performed aswell as the AIGR. MUST BUY A FEW

Conclusion:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1379.snc4/163152_466729027573_637082573_5584533_6345542_n.jpg
I wish i had another one so i could play this thing with out a care. This throw will always have a place in my collection, the quality, finish, and specs really make this throw a keeper. Everyone should be marking their calendars, saving checks from work and grandma you don’t want to miss out. Can’t wait to see a BA edition or any custom runs. THIS THROW IS A MUST HAVE, BUY 2 GIVE ME 1 O0
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs061.snc6/167096_466729867573_637082573_5584542_293887_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs061.snc6/167195_466729177573_637082573_5584535_6230086_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs054.snc6/168401_466730042573_637082573_5584544_3098408_n.jpg

Great review, sir. I’ve been floored with mine and seriously impressed with the beadblast on these. It’s just stellar.

2 Likes

I wish i had the funds to commission my own run of Essences complete with wacky engravings and laser stuff

1 Like

If I had a vast fortune I’d certainly have some personalized yoyos made. I’d also hire a personal complimenter to follow me around complimenting me all day ;D.

i have a pair of complimenters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y32gDsj3gbI

Man those kids are cute. And yes - exactly like that. You should pay them in candy to follow you around giving you compliments all day and talking you up to people you meet.

those kids are rich with candy, cookies, cakes and pretty soon yo-yos