# IKYO Agape Review **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [February 1, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915 "2010-02-01T01:42:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Iron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iron/32/127_2.png) [@Iron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iron)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/1 "2010-02-01T01:42:23Z")
Before I begin, I’d like to say that I have never reviewed a yo-yo before, so this review is not going to be very in depth, and probably not very good. But, I figured that I’d try something new, so bear with me. First Impression: When I first got the Agape, the first thing I noticed was the shape. The shape is almost like an X-ConVict shape, with a Swirly-like gap and steps. It fit pretty well in the hand with a 53mm diameter, reminding me of my Bully. I opened it up to see the guts and found a size C bearing with flowable silicone response, not an unusual combo. I did notice that the axle was pretty short and was worried that it might unscrew, but it screwed in tightly to the other half. I wasn’t sure how this would affect play. The finish on this yo-yo is raw… Not much more I can say about this other than that it feels like a raw yo-yo should. Well, enough examining, Let’s get onto the play! On the Throw: On the string the Agape feels solid and kinda meaty. But at the same time, it has kind of a floatiness to it. I know this sounds contradictory, but it some how balaces the two feelings to make it its own, unique, feeling. As you can expect from modern metal yo-yo’s, the Agape is smooth and vibe-free. I’m not a fast player, but it feels like it can go faster than I have the ability to make it go. The silicone response and large bearing work great together, although I get an occasional slip from it at low speeds. But I suppose this is normal for most large-gapped o-yo’s. Stability on this yo-yo is satisfacory. I mean, it’s no Genesis, but it can hold its own. I’m thinking that if it had more rim-weight, it might take away from some of its floaty-ish feeling that Icthus might have been going for when he made this. Grinds on this yo-yo are decent for a raw yo-yo. The shape is really nice for arm grinds, and good enough for finger grinds. The IRG lip is really pronounced, allowing for easy IRG catches. Despite the small axle I mentioned earlier, the Agape has not unscrewed once on me throughout over a week of play. Never fear 5A players, the Agape does not disappoint. Its weight allows it to nicely balance with a counterweight. Regens on this yo-yo are solid, always regenerating perfectly straight. The gap is wide enough to allow multiple wraps for stall tricks. Final Thoughts: Mr. Moss, I commend you for making a fine product. Overall, the Agape gets a “Thumbs-Up” from me! I think that the Agape is a unique yo-yo that will fit in with any yo-yo player’s collection. ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/2 "2010-02-01T01:49:13Z")
Wow really nice first review, you should write reviews more often! ---
**Author:** ![buck\_choy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buck_choy/32/302_2.png) [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/3 "2010-02-01T02:15:16Z")
Nice but you should probably add pictures next time you write a review, which hopefully is soon because that was a great review. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/4 "2010-02-01T15:46:17Z")
You need to give yourself more credit. That may have been a short review but you hit all the details without a bunch of nonsense I see in a lot of other reviews. Very good review and thank you for your words. I’m happy you got exactly what I was looking for. ---
**Author:** ![XminusmikeX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xminusmikex/32/294_2.png) [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/5 "2010-02-01T16:16:23Z")
Great review, but I would love some pix of this bad boy! ;D ---
**Author:** ![Iron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iron/32/127_2.png) [@Iron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Iron)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/6 "2010-02-01T21:52:22Z")
Thanks for the nice comments guys! 🙂 I might put pics up later, but I feel kinda lazy now. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![benyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@benyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/benyo)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2010, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/7 "2010-02-03T00:21:48Z")
pics is the only improvement I can offer. Are you sure this is your first reveiw? ---
**Author:** ![king825](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/king825/32/347_2.png) [@king825](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/king825)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2010, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/8 "2010-02-12T12:40:28Z")
All these photos are not mine, but Shalicto’s from the Extremespin forum… ---
**Author:** ![Ewski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/848f3c/32.png) [@Ewski](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ewski)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ikyo-agape-review/10915/9 "2010-02-13T00:52:56Z")
Looks legit. Any news on when/if the are shipping to stores?