In an epic celebration of C3yoyodesign’s 15th Anniversary, two of yo-yoing’s most creative forces—CLYW and C3—have joined together to bring something truly legendary to life: The H5 LEAF.
Born from a conversation between CLYW founder Chris Mikulin and C3Yoyodesign master Ron Chan, the H5 LEAF is a fusion of heritage, innovation, and pure fun. This hybrid powerhouse pays homage to the legacy of four iconic throws: the Chief (2011), H5 (2011), H5Chief (2012), and the LEAF (2024)—blending them into a bold new design that breaks boundaries and brings the best of both brands into one unforgettable return top.
What started as an idea to create CLYW’s first hybrid yo-yo and C3’s first polycarbonate with an inner metal ring quickly evolved. Thanks to an unreleased sketch of the LEAF from yo-yo legend Steve Brown, the H5 LEAF concept was born—merging wide performance-driven shape with nostalgic double-rim aesthetics.
The result? A massive, floaty, and seriously fun yo-yo with modern comp-level performance. With a polycarbonate body, 6061 aluminum inner weight ring, and a super-wide stance, the H5 LEAF is designed to spin hard, move effortlessly, and make even your hardest tricks feel like a breeze. Feedback from top players like Matthew Poon helped refine the design to ensure it could handle the spotlight—literally—making finals at PNWR in its prototype stage.
Available in an all-star lineup of colorways, including:
CLYW’s iconic 28 Stories
Speedaholic FX’s Yellow/Black
CLYW’s Salmon Fade
C3’s Signature Black, Purple, and Silver Triad
Each H5 LEAF includes a special edition shiny panda sticker and delivers the kind of creative energy you’d expect from two of the most innovative names in yo-yo design.
i feel the opposite, it feels like $20 more than i’d care to spend. to each their own though! i’ll consider snagging one if/when they pop up in the bst but i won’t be actively hunting for one
I’ve been really good lately, but I couldn’t resist the specs and this particular 28s. Love the clear plastic with the splatter. Looks really banger indeed!
Is the plastic on the yellow/black UV reactive? I’m interested in grabbing one. I just want to know for sure that it will work with my LED lights before I order it.
My h5leaf needs more play time, but developing fissures and cracks are evident,..I really never got to enjoy it, because am dreading the day it will shatter..help me please