Mk1 Yoyos & Lord of the Rings™

That’s nice to see it being cheaper for the same quality as like the converge and stuff, I’ll definitely have to pick this up!

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Congrats on (almost) 1000 followers!

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Shnazy (a word that means “really cool”. it’s a family thing) looking throw. I was going to buy the converge but then I didn’t have enough money. This will go nicely with my collection. Also, on he converge, if you come out with another run of it, I suggest a mirror finish/ raw colorway.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGLEmAhe22/
Here I am preparing the packaging. Stickers, strings, etc.

Converge was a tricky project for sure. Really happy to get this next one under $100 :slight_smile:

Thank you!

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I’m so excited

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Max made a full length (3 mins) vid showing off his tremendous skill in yoyoing. With the Exia, of course.

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Exia HYPE! can you FEEEL THESE WORDS?! That is such a freakin’ cool yoyo!!

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So glad you think so dude :heart:

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Spent some time testing and packaging this weekend.

Got a box all ready for YoyoExpert of course :heart:

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@twitch77 How’s this look? :grin:

It’s a green fade almost exactly like the one on the Diffraction 2.

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Oh damn! In my eyes it’s damn near impossible to beat green and gold! :green_heart:

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Some really cool ring colors. I especially like the one on the left.

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You read my mind with those rings colors :wink:

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Man I cant remember being this excited over an upcoming release. I absolutely love the look of this.

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I was really digging the Exia until saw it was a bimetal.

I’m really not sure why, but that was a hype killer for me.

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Hey, at least that means the profile shape did a good job! I got plenty of other stuff in the works and I’m sure some of them will be very appealing to you.

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Max has been busy posting tricks!
Here’s a cool one with the clear/gold ringed Exia.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiwV_WBK7n/

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Closer look at the production Exia in daylight.


Couple of small changes vs. the first prototypes. Slightly smaller diameter, slightly less mass, refined cup, and of course an engraving. Really, really happy with how they turned out.

I think this sits right in the middle of all the existing Mk1 designs - it’s a bit wider than the average, but not at Umbra levels. It weighs less than the Diffraction but more than the Umbra and Converge. It has a similar shape to the Diffraction but more power, but not as powerful as the Converge. It’s not just an average, but a culmination of all of my design experience so far, now with lots of testing backup from my team.

So excited for the drop day, November 6th!

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That throw looks so fresh. I can’t wait for it to drop. I still can’t decide between pink blue fade or black with rainbow rims. So excited!! :grin:

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One of my favorite “hidden” design features of the Diffraction was the under-rim cuts. Makes what can be a simple feature look a little cooler at the right angle. The Exia got the same treatment. The weight ring also acts as a ledge for thumb grinds, if you’re so inclined.

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