# MK1 Diffraction v2 **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [August 13, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812 "2019-08-13T02:23:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/1 "2019-08-13T02:23:06Z")
So I got a Diffraction V2 from @SimplyMike X @MarkD’s giveaway that was a few weeks ago, thanks to the people on this forum (I still have no clue at all how I got that many votes lol) I have been LOVING it so far, anyways I thought I would make a review on it so here goes: - History The Diffraction is the creation of Mark Diehr (I forgot how to spell your last name lol) The creation of it was documented here: [Yoyo CAD & Prototyping Adventures](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cad-prototyping-adventures/291547) I’m not writing the whole history of it here because it would be better for you to see the whole story of it in that thread. Anyways this is the second edition of it that was first released on July 12, 2019. - Specs - - Weight: 64.5g V/W Shape Dia: 56mm Width: 46mm Standard Guts (C bearing, 19mm pads) - Pros: Stable, Long Spinning, Powerful, can do any grinds, fantastic and vibrant colors, low price, awesome packaging, rare, basically everything else. - Cons: … - Comparisons: I would say it looks like a YYO [Vector](https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAEXLB_enUS831&biw=1100&bih=633&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=MQFSXe3DJsW8tAax5IyICw&q=yoyoofficer+vector+yoyo&oq=yoyoofficer+vector+yoyo&gs_l=img.3...3248.6819..7006...2.0..0.96.963.12......0....1..gws-wiz-img.nTTFw3z99Gg&ved=0ahUKEwitoN7VyP7jAhVFHs0KHTEyA7EQ4dUDCAY&uact=5#imgrc=1ywUZsOvmy6ayM:) + an SF [Statement](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/statement-yoyo-by-sfyoyos), but it turns out that it is better than that, wayy better, it is stellar at every grind ever, it is powerful, long spinning, it has basic finger-spin capabilities, very stable. It has a very aesthetically pleasing hub that I have never seen before - Closing thoughts: The MK1 Diffraction is a high-end boutique monometal that can handle pretty much anything. It comes with a hand crocheted yoyo pouch and plastic tube that is much better packaging than I have seen with other companies. I want to keep this review short so I will end it here. Buy this yoyo with confidence, Mark is a REALLY cool guy. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/7/b/f7bd7e1e78d317c2cbb82973c2a7fd848230af09.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/6/3/7633be30fe6af5d0667bee92898a87b6187718fc.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/7/4/e74a0c25580cde7a962b8d194518cf7d495e8311.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/5/d/d5d968a457a3175ffbef59a77cd539b0e13cd2d0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/2 "2019-08-13T02:45:13Z")
Stoked that you’re enjoying it. 💕 ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/3 "2019-08-13T02:50:38Z")
> [@JWaugh](#): > > low price I wouldn’t consider $70 for a 7075 monometal to be a low price, but great review otherwise! ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/4 "2019-08-13T03:01:44Z")
Its about average for 7075 ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/5 "2019-08-13T03:06:03Z")
Good point. Comment edited. ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/6 "2019-08-13T03:15:53Z")
For a small run boutique 7075 I would say that’s pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/7 "2019-08-13T04:29:42Z")
Absolutely no cons? ---
**Author:** ![Egon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/egon/32/53004_2.png) [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/8 "2019-08-13T07:28:50Z")
I’m not good at reviewing anything especially yo-yo’s but I’m been trying to find something negative to say about this throw so that the praise I give it can come across as more honest. But I just can’t find anything I don’t love about it. And for $70 it feels like $100+ in your hands not to mention the extras it comes with. And the colors! Not even Steve Harvey in his prime had a better fade. ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/9 "2019-08-13T14:16:01Z")
I can’t find anything. I was gonna say fingerspins but they still work even with the longer axle. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/10 "2019-08-13T14:22:02Z")
Y’all need to stop, I already convinced myself I don’t need it. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/11 "2019-08-13T16:03:47Z")
> [@EOS44](#): > > Absolutely no cons? The Diffraction’s design is focused around stability/performance as well as trying out something new-ish with fingerspin cups, so it’s quite rim-weighted, which definitely isn’t to everyone’s preference. It’s merely OK at regens. It doesn’t have the magic of something like the Smashing Float or the weird boundary-pushing of a Crucible. But then again it depends on someone’s preferences. > [@andy569](#): > > Y’all need to stop I will never stop!!! ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/12 "2019-08-13T16:48:50Z")
@JWaugh @Egon Woah. No con review. That’s remarkable. @MarkD Congrats on such desing. Making a good yoyo is cool but making one that pleases a good mayority is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/13 "2019-08-13T17:12:39Z")
I don’t think it’s a majority-pleaser, it’s just really good for people who share my tastes. ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/14 "2019-08-13T17:20:42Z")
It’s really good for everyone, also please consider making this a thing: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/5/b856b8bae44ff0454d21dde669eae65c748ae5a5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/15 "2019-08-13T17:32:57Z")
If you like how that looks you should pick up an Amplified Juke. It has those facets on the rims. Really nice player, too. > **[YoYoExpert - Yo-Yo Store - Buy & Shop Modern Yo-Yos!](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/?_pos=1&_sid=f62ff0872&_ss=r&variant=12603307982922)** > > At YoYoExpert we deliver the best yoyo shopping experience and an amazing selection you can't find anywhere else. Shop YoYoFactory, Duncan, Yomega & many more! ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/16 "2019-08-13T17:36:31Z")
Fun fact: Darren the guy that designed that yoyo and the company owner were both very active members on the forums during its prime days ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/17 "2019-08-13T17:43:48Z")
Vector was one of the first things I compared it to as well - glad you’re liking it dude, knew you would! ---
**Author:** ![SimplyMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e495f1/32.png) [@SimplyMike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SimplyMike)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2019, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mk1-diffraction-v2/306812/18 "2019-08-13T22:39:38Z")
Very Glad to meet you Jake and I’m so glad you won the Yoyo.