Some yo-yos define an era. The Hypernova is one of them, and now Recess brings it back machined in polycarbonate, slightly enlarged in body size to make up for plastic’s lower material density compared to the original aluminum versions. Don’t let the size fool you either, plastic plays light, so this is still a big, fun, floaty throw despite the numbers.
The Hypernova’s history speaks for itself. A reissue of Tyler Severance’s timeless pro model, it went through three generations of design before landing on a shape that blends H, W, V, and organic profiles into one balanced, even-weighted throw, one of the first yo-yos capable of moving seamlessly between 1A, 3A, and 5A at a competitive level. That versatility made it a favorite of trick innovators and competitors alike, a genuine happy medium equally at home winning a World title or getting thrown around at your local yo-yo club with friends.
A yo-yo doesn’t earn “certified classic” status without a resume to back it up, and the Hypernova has one. Now Recess releases it in 7075 aluminum, a stronger, updated take on Tyler Severance’s timeless pro model, refined across three generations of design into a shape that amalgamates classic yo-yo profiles into a modern masterpiece.
The Hypernova’s track record includes 3 US National titles, countless international titles, multiple World Yo-Yo Contest top 3 finishes, and an entire generation of classic tricks built around it. This is history you can actually throw, updated for today. Pick one up and add your own chapter to it.