# Going plastic! Introducing X.Point - Yoyofficer official news! **URL:** \ **Category:** Manufacturer Official News\ **Created:** [July 14, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152 "2012-07-14T19:06:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2013, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/121 "2013-06-06T10:01:29Z")
New colours of Aura [https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/983786\_342242605902944\_290533150\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/983786_342242605902944_290533150_n.jpg) [https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/580576\_342242609236277\_305804171\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/580576_342242609236277_305804171_n.jpg) [https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/292544\_342242602569611\_1331339349\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/292544_342242602569611_1331339349_n.jpg) [https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/936486\_342242635902941\_1477642570\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/936486_342242635902941_1477642570_n.jpg) > [@YoyoGeezer](#): > > > [@Navythrow](#): > > > > How is yoyo officer not sold on YYE still. I feel like the ball is being dropped. I think they would sell very well here. > > From my experience (Brave, Aura, Crayon), they would sell VERY well 🙂 > > Regardless of domestic manufacturer resistance (or is it fear?), this tide is inevitable and will not be held-off for long. > > If not YYE; then …Who? Thank you for support 🙂 Yoyofficer sells really well in Japan and Czech Republic and I believe they would also sell very well on YYE. ---
**Author:** ![JetEyeNight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@JetEyeNight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JetEyeNight)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/122 "2013-06-06T17:15:44Z")
Where are these yo-yos made? How are the workers treated? Are they being compensated fairly? ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2013, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/123 "2013-06-07T07:48:06Z")
They are made in Uganda, in region ruled by warlord, made by small children with AIDS and their favorite song is Hasa Diga Eebowai [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm6MowcttHc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm6MowcttHc)🙂 Now seriously, we are small manufacturer, so yo-yos are made for us by one of many legitimate machine shops in Shenzhen, China. ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/124 "2013-06-16T09:40:15Z")
New promo video of Yoyofficer Fit, just 35$ for full metal competitive ready undersized beast 🙂 [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/c/1/cc164138b006c4e411cdbec8ad16824c083e2a7c.jpeg "YOYOFFICER Fit [promo]") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imnoL4su8cs) ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/125 "2013-06-18T17:11:37Z")
Pressing in weight ring into our newest model Eager! Soon in stores. [https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/968918\_348676888592849\_880903371\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/968918_348676888592849_880903371_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/126 "2013-06-20T16:30:59Z")
After long development, I’m happy to present you our new top of the line model - EAGER!! Slightly oversized, little heavier and with aluminium weight rings, Eager is our top choice for contests! Available soon, just for 79$ Diameter 57 mm Width 44,7 mm Weight 68 g [https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/931170\_349577245169480\_953016216\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/931170_349577245169480_953016216_n.jpg) Also releasing this week new version of Fit with revised weight distribution and in 5 new colours. Still at reallylow price 35$. [https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/935929\_349563695170835\_86846389\_n.jpg](https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/935929_349563695170835_86846389_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/127 "2013-06-20T16:44:02Z")
Are the Eager’s weight rings a different aluminum? Or was it just more efficient for production to machine them separately and insert them instead of doing it all as one solid half? Or is it for the “looks” of the yoyo? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![JetEyeNight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@JetEyeNight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JetEyeNight)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/128 "2013-06-20T17:10:48Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > Are the Eager’s weight rings a different aluminum? Or was it just more efficient for production to machine them separately and insert them instead of doing it all as one solid half? Or is it for the “looks” of the yoyo? 😃 Excellent point Greg! What exactly is the point of aluminum weight rings if they are made from the same alloy as the rest of the yoyo? Generally weight rings are made with a heavier alloy like titanium or brass so you can get more rim weight and more spin times. ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/129 "2013-06-20T17:50:29Z")
> [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > [@GregP](#): > > > > Are the Eager’s weight rings a different aluminum? Or was it just more efficient for production to machine them separately and insert them instead of doing it all as one solid half? Or is it for the “looks” of the yoyo? 😃 > > Excellent point Greg! What exactly is the point of aluminum weight rings if they are made from the same alloy as the rest of the yoyo? Generally weight rings are made with a heavier alloy like titanium or brass so you can get more rim weight and more spin times. Typo? ---
**Author:** ![iYoYo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ecc23a/32.png) [@iYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iYoYo)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/130 "2013-06-20T18:14:54Z")
> [@Bina](#): > > New prototype of upcoming Yoyofficer yo-yo. Weight rings are from Aluminium(sorry, no steel or titanium this time). > > [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NW4GmN7wNB4/UZqa0FjuoxI/AAAAAAAAAYY/QMWQbZvVlyg/s1600/eager+1.jpg](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NW4GmN7wNB4/UZqa0FjuoxI/AAAAAAAAAYY/QMWQbZvVlyg/s1600/eager+1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/131 "2013-06-20T18:31:57Z")
> [@iYoYo](#): > > > [@Bina](#): > > > > New prototype of upcoming Yoyofficer yo-yo. Weight rings are from Aluminium(sorry, no steel or titanium this time). > > > > [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NW4GmN7wNB4/UZqa0FjuoxI/AAAAAAAAAYY/QMWQbZvVlyg/s1600/eager+1.jpg](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NW4GmN7wNB4/UZqa0FjuoxI/AAAAAAAAAYY/QMWQbZvVlyg/s1600/eager+1.jpg) it could be 7075 aluminum for the rings. ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/132 "2013-06-20T18:39:39Z")
I had little design input on this yo-yo( I just picked name for this one 🙂 ), so I will not get you exact answers about design. Yoyofficer decided to use aluminium weight rings to stay low with price. Steel, brass or titanium rings are really expensive(for example, on TP it’s 100$ for rings), still there are plans for steel weight rings in future. Even though it’s just aluminium, it really helps with weight distribution. For example Berserker also uses just aluminium rings, Eager is using them in similiar way. And yes, it also helps to make yo-yo looking better. ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/133 "2013-06-20T18:42:03Z")
> [@Bina](#): > > I had little design input on this yo-yo( I just picked name for this one 🙂 ), so I will not get you exact answers about design. > > Yoyofficer decided to use aluminium weight rings to stay low with price. Steel, brass or titanium rings are really expensive(for example, on TP it’s 100$ for rings), still there are plans for steel weight rings in future. > > Even though it’s just aluminium, it really helps with weight distribution. For example Berserker also uses just aluminium rings, Eager is using them in similiar way. > > And yes, it also helps to make yo-yo looking better. but is it 7075 or 6061 aluminum for the rings? ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/134 "2013-06-20T18:53:03Z")
Not sure, but I think it makes no difference. Change in weight between materials on whole yo-yo is just around 2-3 grams, on this small ring, it’s almost nothing. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/135 "2013-06-20T19:01:13Z")
So really, it’s a cosmetic thing. That’s cool, though. Cosmetically it DOES look pretty nice! Also looking forward to learning more about the new Fit. ---
**Author:** ![JetEyeNight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@JetEyeNight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JetEyeNight)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/136 "2013-06-20T21:28:02Z")
> [@Bina](#): > > I had little design input on this yo-yo( I just picked name for this one 🙂 ), so I will not get you exact answers about design. > > Yoyofficer decided to use aluminium weight rings to stay low with price. Steel, brass or titanium rings are really expensive(for example, on TP it’s 100$ for rings), still there are plans for steel weight rings in future. > > Even though it’s just aluminium, it really helps with weight distribution. For example Berserker also uses just aluminium rings, Eager is using them in similiar way. > > And yes, it also helps to make yo-yo looking better. I think I’m just gonna pass on all of these models. There’s no point to using the same alloy in the weight rings that you use in the rest of the yoyo. Protostar uses aluminum weight rings because aluminum is more dense than plastic giving it more rim weight. (Removed this section due to inaccuracy and me being plain wrong} Since you’re having them manufactured in China, the cost of using brass or steel would have been minimal. You should have just forked out a few extra dollars or a denser alloy. I could have got on board with that. 6061 weight rings on a 6061 yoyo doesn’t make any sense. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/137 "2013-06-20T21:31:53Z")
To each their own, but the Berzerker’s description of its metal points to aluminum. :wink: “High density metal weight ring used in hang glider frames… and aircraft manufacturing…” sound like aluminum to me. But maybe not. If it wasn’t, you’d figure they’d say, “With tungsten weight ring” or something instead of the generic description (which sounds like aluminum). I don’t think it’s functionally better to use the same aluminum as a “weight ring”. But I’m on board with the cosmetic look of it. Pretty cool. I’m more likely to get a Fit or something like that anyhow; not in the market for any full-sized throws at the moment. But I wouldn’t rule it out just because the “weight ring” is really just an “appearances ring”. ---
**Author:** ![Bina](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bina/32/933_2.png) [@Bina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bina)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/138 "2013-06-20T21:50:40Z")
> [@JetEyeNight](#): > > You lied about the Berserker using aluminum in their weight rings. “Berserker…assembled with a black high density metal weight ring. …, and strength.” That’s not aluminum! > > If you were talking about the Berserker RX, it does use aluminum, but it uses 7075! That makes a difference. > > 6061 weight rings on a 6061 yoyo doesn’t make any sense. No, you have bad information. Berserker uses 7075 rings, you can found it even on official C3 webpage. Just because you read something on YYE shop, it doesnt have to be right. You think that makes difference, I think 3% difference in density on small rings means nothing. Designers in Yoyofficer think it makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![lol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5daacb/32.png) [@lol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lol)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2013, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/139 "2013-06-20T23:44:11Z")
> [@Bina](#): > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > You lied about the Berserker using aluminum in their weight rings. “Berserker…assembled with a black high density metal weight ring. …, and strength.” That’s not aluminum! > > > > If you were talking about the Berserker RX, it does use aluminum, but it uses 7075! That makes a difference. > > > > 6061 weight rings on a 6061 yoyo doesn’t make any sense. > > No, you have bad information. Berserker uses 7075 rings, you can found it even on official C3 webpage. Just because you read something on YYE shop, it doesnt have to be right. > > You think that makes difference, I think 3% difference in density on small rings means nothing. > > Designers in Yoyofficer think it makes sense. The body of the Berserker is 6061 aluminium and the rings are 7075 aluminium. Its only a little difference but you can feel it when it spins. I have a darkstar and if i put one rubber ring (2,5 gramm) in it it plays heavier. ---
**Author:** ![Rosenberg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rosenberg/32/20465_2.png) [@Rosenberg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rosenberg)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2013, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152/140 "2013-06-21T02:34:28Z")
> [@lol](#): > > > [@Bina](#): > > > > > [@JetEyeNight](#): > > > > > > You lied about the Berserker using aluminum in their weight rings. “Berserker…assembled with a black high density metal weight ring. …, and strength.” That’s not aluminum! > > > > > > If you were talking about the Berserker RX, it does use aluminum, but it uses 7075! That makes a difference. > > > > > > 6061 weight rings on a 6061 yoyo doesn’t make any sense. > > > > No, you have bad information. Berserker uses 7075 rings, you can found it even on official C3 webpage. Just because you read something on YYE shop, it doesnt have to be right. > > > > You think that makes difference, I think 3% difference in density on small rings means nothing. > > > > Designers in Yoyofficer think it makes sense. > > The body of the Berserker is 6061 aluminium and the rings are 7075 aluminium. Its only a little difference but you can feel it when it spins. I have a darkstar and if i put one rubber ring (2,5 gramm) in it it plays heavier. Not to throw rocks at the hornets nest here, but the mass added by the density increase from 6061 to 7075 in only the rings is nowhere near 2.5g [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/going-plastic-introducing-x-point-yoyofficer-official-news/40152.md?page=8)