# New release from YoYoFactory - The ZODIAC! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [August 14, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732 "2020-08-14T19:27:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/1 "2020-08-14T19:27:34Z")
# The YoYoFactory 2020 summer yo-yo is here - Zodiac! ![Zodiac-Black-1_1024x1024](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/2/0/820d516b6af18b95576ea52a89089d255a2e32c1.jpeg) ![Zodiac-Black-2_1024x1024](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/d/e/dde20e4336636fd184681a4c98684c7c7e17116d.jpeg) The Zodiac encourages you not to take yoyos so seriously. YoYoFactory summer yoyos are designed to be fun, pocket friendly and be at their best outdoors with a little dirt or sand on the fingers. Taking inspiration from the 2018 Confusion line, the Zodiac is comfy and built for fun relaxed throwing. It’s a v-shape mid-wall design with nice rounded rims. It comes unresponsive out of the box with a full C bearing and a recessed narrow gap for extra tight binds. Lube the bearing or swap it out with a lubed bearing for the perfect modern responsive setup. Responsive or unresponsive, it’s a blast to throw! ![Zodiac-Extra_1024x1024](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/a/d/6ad9d54e5bea149f3890ac5104b91bcf3cc7cb34.jpeg) > **[YoYoExpert - Yo-Yo Store - Buy & Shop Modern Yo-Yos!](https://yoyoexpert.com/)** > > 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:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/2 "2020-08-14T19:42:23Z")
How does this one feel to play? Those rims are meaty ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/3 "2020-08-14T20:51:09Z")
Pretty nice IMO. Obviously if you bind at full speed you’ll feel it in your hand, but I didn’t find myself throwing too hard with this one. The narrow gap and mid walls encourage a softer throw and more playful movements if that makes sense. You get some really consistent regens and it even stalls well as a fully unresponsive yo-yo. Fun to play around with. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/4 "2020-08-14T21:01:57Z")
That looks pretty awesome. Pretty narrow gap too. VERY narrow gap. Very seductive…I have too many yoyos. Looking forward to seeing vid reviews! ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/5 "2020-08-14T22:37:37Z")
So this is like the love child of a Confusion and a Confusion GT? :thinking: ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/6 "2020-08-14T22:39:17Z")
You forgot 888GT without Hubstacks > **[YoYoFactory](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yoyofactory)** > > YoYoFactory was born in 2004 with a focus on functional technology to improve the playing experience. This has been a goal of the company which relies on the experience gathered from over 30 years of demonstrating yoyos around the planet. The end... ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/7 "2020-08-14T23:55:58Z")
Heavier GT with a narrower gap. Seems like the GT was the prototype, this one might be the winner. I’m tempted. I liked the GT I gave away, that shape… ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/8 "2020-08-15T00:18:47Z")
Description is correct on the site, but it appears the Shutter description got put on the Zodiac link on the forum. Just a heads up @YoYoExpertGarrett ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/2/4/c24d4c32f45d5f722211d6fb9b49f08f6cb05472.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/9 "2020-08-15T00:55:25Z")
fixed ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/10 "2020-08-15T01:03:54Z")
It’s gone through three steps. Confusion gt which was small bearing and probably the best pure responsive Setup. 888gt was 888 wide gap unresponsive. This is kinda unique. I didn’t design this one. Hans penned it. I was initially critical of the gap but I understand it’s something we have not offered previously. Out of the box it plays unresponsive. I didn’t notice the gap. I put in the half spec. It’s painfully responsive. Beginner only level. I went back to the stock CT and thick lubed it. Here I found my setup \<3 \<3 \<3. With all these yoyos it’s the catch and the feel as much as the play. It’s like a cloud. On play, it’s a bit full fat rim on a fast low wall profile. Total opposites. It works. Good balance. It’s not contest winner rim weight but we already make that yo-yo 10x over. Hope you enjoy it ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/11 "2020-08-15T01:57:11Z")
Zodiac is heavier. ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2020, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/12 "2020-08-15T11:52:08Z")
Larger diameter too. ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/17 "2020-08-21T20:48:25Z")
I got a chance to try it, light and nimble, but has some power to it. Comfortable, and nice tight binds. I find all sorts of air binds to be very easy on it, but the gap will still take multiple wraps. I’ve played the GT, the Zodiac is a different experience, first it’s more “full size.” The engraving is cool to look at as well. If you really don’t like lighter feeling yo-yos, this one could possibly change your mind. The Zodiac is different in feel and play to a lot of contemporary yo-yos, I like it a lot. Consider the above impressions, not a review. I think it’s priced fairly as well. ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/18 "2020-09-01T18:31:29Z")
Nobody else tried it? This yo-yo is sleeping. It’s pretty good! ---
**Author:** ![Danomano](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8797f3/32.png) [@Danomano](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Danomano)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/19 "2020-09-02T00:19:02Z")
This is the next Yoyo on my list for sure! Love the original Confusion, play it tons. ---
**Author:** ![yodini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/977dab/32.png) [@yodini](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yodini)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/20 "2020-09-25T22:14:18Z")
Mine came setup with the CT and an 8mm axle but also included the half-spec and a 10mm axle. Shouldn’t the 10mm go with the CT? ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-yoyofactory-the-zodiac/325732/21 "2020-09-25T22:52:52Z")
8mm works. 10 is jic