# New Gorilla on the block **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Videos\ **Created:** [June 25, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062 "2024-06-25T18:39:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reverend](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reverend/32/283939_2.png) [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/1 "2024-06-25T18:39:22Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/f/5/6f5f7de0cf0e5ee2cbae14490a40d007ca6d5619.jpeg "CHOBIGORILLA / Hirotaka Akiba") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXfNA2igc-0) Akiba dropping a Chobigorilla snippet. Looks dope, I’ve been wondering what a mono version would be like. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the chopsticks gorilla? I feel like I don’t see it talked about much, it’s a bit underrated from my perspective. ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/2 "2024-06-25T19:13:34Z")
I’ve always thought the chopsticks gorilla was an is an excellent yo-yo. I think what happened at the time it was released that several other pretty good buy metal yo-yos were released. Although the chopsticks gorilla was very good, it just kind of blended in with the other ones and people moved onto the next new thing coming out. I have a lot of yo-yo recreation stuff. I don’t have everything. But I have a good number of designs going back many years. I have the purple chopsticks with the blasted gold colored rings. If I ever started selling yo-yos, that particular yo-yo would be one of the last ones I would let go of. Great yo-yo… As you said… Seems kind of underrated But so many bimetal yo-yos that have come out in the last several years are so darn good. I guess you could say a lot of yo-yos seem to be underrated. The reason just because the perfusion of them that are really pretty damn good. If you don’t have one, try to get one. If you have one, you know, it’s a keeper. That’s why you don’t see him very often on the BST. ---
**Author:** ![reverend](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reverend/32/283939_2.png) [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/3 "2024-06-25T21:08:24Z")
I hear that. I’m laughing because I actually just traded mine 🤣 but for another sought after throw of mine @LX_Emergency you’ll have to weigh in and let me know what you think of it! Definitely bagging this next gorilla that drops, whenever that is. ---
**Author:** ![Albertino](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/albertino/32/302953_2.png) [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/4 "2024-06-26T06:47:52Z")
I thought chopstick gorilla it was such a nice yoyo both for tech and obviously for chopsticks, string rejection was very good, a great amount of spin time and I did like the shape quite a lot, overall it was a super good yoyo for a certain type of playing, very stable as well! I think this one will be probably something similar, looks great thought, would love to try it, the video is super good ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/5 "2024-06-26T08:27:57Z")
Should arrive this week some time. Looking forward to it ---
**Author:** ![zunedude5](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zunedude5/32/173515_2.png) [@zunedude5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zunedude5)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/6 "2024-06-26T12:39:29Z")
Is it for sale yet? ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/7 "2024-06-26T12:53:31Z")
I’m talking about the regular one not this new one ---
**Author:** ![Upmanyu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e68b1a/32.png) [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/8 "2024-06-26T13:38:03Z")
Really nice video! Gotta love chopsticks! ---
**Author:** ![reverend](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reverend/32/283939_2.png) [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/9 "2024-06-26T13:51:19Z")
I can’t find any other reference to chobigorilla on the interwebs. So unless it’s under another name. But YYR site doesn’t have anything about it either. ---
**Author:** ![Upmanyu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e68b1a/32.png) [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/10 "2024-06-26T14:10:52Z")
Not for sale yet it seems. There are some more photos on their twitter. ---
**Author:** ![YOGIBA](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yogiba/32/283209_2.png) [@YOGIBA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOGIBA)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/11 "2024-06-26T14:31:48Z")
I’m getting one of these no doubt. ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/12 "2024-06-26T14:33:12Z")
Looks good. I have always been intrigued by Chopsticks Gorilla. Will definitely buy a mono version. ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/13 "2024-06-26T18:32:41Z")
I always wanted a chopsticks gorilla but never pulled the trigger. Maybe now is the time ---
**Author:** ![Big-O](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aeb1de/32.png) [@Big-O](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big-O)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/14 "2024-06-26T23:29:16Z")
Enjoyed the video that is pure chopstick gold. Know not about the yoyo but from my POV it not the yoyo its the skill and enjoyment to pick it up that makes the yoyo. And towards performance Augie Fash can make a brick look like A Ti yoyo okyo waiting on you Mr.Fash… Great video. Thanks for sharing. ---
**Author:** ![AKYOYOMIKE](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyoyomike/32/286732_2.png) [@AKYOYOMIKE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYOYOMIKE)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2024, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/15 "2024-06-27T08:30:07Z")
Chopstick gorilla is an amazing bimetal undersized. It’s fantastic and feels like an absolute top tier quality yoyo. If you can grab a chopstick on bst you will not regret it. ---
**Author:** ![JEA86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jea86/32/288088_2.png) [@JEA86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JEA86)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/16 "2024-06-27T11:55:08Z")
I said it several times - Chopsticks gorilla to me is the best example of a class defining YoYo. Its nearly perfect for what it is, I have no clue why it’s not shouted from the rooftops honestly ---
**Author:** ![Augie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augie/32/689542_2.png) [@Augie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Augie)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/17 "2024-06-27T23:08:04Z")
Haha, I’ve been working on some new chopsticks tricks actually! ---
**Author:** ![Augie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augie/32/689542_2.png) [@Augie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Augie)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/18 "2024-06-27T23:09:38Z")
Yes! Chopsticks Gorilla is objectively the BEST chopsticks yoyo I’ve ever tried. (And chopsticks are in general difficult for me because I don’t have huge hands / long fingers.) I prefer my TP MGB in general, and reach for it more often, but Chopsticks Gorilla is class defining for sure. Great way to put it. They knocked it out of the park. ---
**Author:** ![reverend](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reverend/32/283939_2.png) [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/19 "2024-06-28T13:02:21Z")
> [@JEA86](#): > > , I have no clue why it’s not shouted from the rooftops honestly Right! This mono one will be fun. Does anyone know how the YYR TM feels compared to the gorilla? Seems to be in the same ballpark but I’ve never Thrown one so I’m curious ---
**Author:** ![Big-O](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aeb1de/32.png) [@Big-O](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big-O)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062/20 "2024-06-28T20:49:48Z")
I have not played with turning point yoyo as to this date on posting. So i can not speak on how i would do; i see the yoyo chopsticks gorilla i have small hands and when i do play with chopsticks best size for me is caferacer or my mini star yoyo. Both are mono metal and move really quick i just know in my given history i move faster then yoyo any size i do get sloppy. So yes sir its the skill that i enjoy the yoyo is the tool to let the crowed know dang that is skills my man. ![20240628_164220](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/2/a/92a32919285afb78a4dac799ebc1d66a08cdd249.jpeg) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/6/6/d6685add2a2c00100d106ef63a22926d8371fd76.jpeg "[#nyyc2011] Mark Montgomery - Chopstick Repeater") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0nIZtoQz5I) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/4/b/14bd7fab55ec9ddf39848e936adfde7eb3290a4b.jpeg "Justified Proformance drift car got a new turn signal…") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crSGpYDeRaM) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/d/7/bd79cc0f3c63eeb33f30986ea0372a248f52d557.jpeg "Alexis JV: Tutorial 7 - Jason Lee Chopstick Hops") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7paf_y597c) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/a/3/fa3831f2bcd67c2a72fbd756e3eb0cf38a122762.jpeg "Duncan Toys Presents Metal Racer") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5v_xS2SLJQ) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/e/4/1e4b656c3d001b972d7f06fe4055aab4ffd53a78.jpeg "Chopsticks Gorilla Tutorial #00") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm9ZmSFfFtU) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-gorilla-on-the-block/404062.md?page=2)