# New Responsive Duncan Freehand & Splash Barracudas!
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076
**Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks
**Created:** [October 4, 2016, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076 "2016-10-04T21:29:12Z")
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### Author:  [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)
#### Post date: [October 4, 2016, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076/1 "2016-10-04T21:29:12Z")
FREEHAND – RESPONSIVE:
The Freehand collection is probably the most iconic of the Duncan line. There has been many different models throughout the years with slight tweaks in design/material, but this latest iteration represents a complete redesign of the all-time classic to bring it up to speed with modern play!
[http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-2.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-2.png) [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-3.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-3.png)
[http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-4.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-4.png) [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-5.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-5.png) [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-6.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-freehand-yoyo-6.png)
The new Freehand fuses the classic Freehand style with the performance modern yo-yo players need to compete. It features a wider catch zone, low walls, and is easily upgradable for unresponsive play with a size C bearing.
The Freehand has a new angular profile and weight distribution that provides a powerful spin and great stability through tricks. It plays fast with a light and maneuverable feel on the string while still maintaining a great spin time.
Paired with a matching counterweight, the new Freehand is the perfect throw to start you on your 5A journey!
> **[Duncan](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/duncan)**
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> Duncan is the most widely recognized yo-yo name in the entire world. Since 1929, the name "Duncan" has been synonymous with "yo-yo" across the United States, and for good reason! Their yo-yos represent the top-of-the-line for beginners or...
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BARRACUDA:
[http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo.png) [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo-1.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo-1.png)
[http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo-2.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo-2.png) [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo-3.png](http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iduncan-barracuda-yoyo-3.png)
> **[Duncan](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/Duncan)**
>
> Duncan is the most widely recognized yo-yo name in the entire world. Since 1929, the name "Duncan" has been synonymous with "yo-yo" across the United States, and for good reason! Their yo-yos represent the top-of-the-line for beginners or...
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### Author:  [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2016, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076/2 "2016-10-05T01:21:37Z")
How can you do freehand with a responsive yoyo?
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### Author:  [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076/3 "2016-10-05T03:29:27Z")
> [@Zorro](#):
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> How can you do freehand with a responsive yoyo?
That’s an interesting question, that’s never come across my mind until you brought it up 😃
I guess you can still do the basics like with 1a, beestings and stuff like that are still doable.
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### Author:  [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076/4 "2016-10-05T13:55:02Z")
> [@Zorro](#):
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> How can you do freehand with a responsive yoyo?
I dunno, Steve Brown can probably show you…
You can easily do some basic freehand tricks with a responsive yo-yo. Most people don’t attempt 5A until they get decent at 1A, but the responsive Freehand is a good option for people to try out either style form the start.
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### Author:  [@photogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/photogeek)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076/5 "2016-10-05T15:37:44Z")
I don’t suppose the pads/bearing/axle will be available on their own?
Even just the pads would be neat.
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### Author:  [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2016, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076/6 "2016-10-05T16:28:29Z")
> [@photogeek](#):
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> I don’t suppose the pads/bearing/axle will be available on their own?
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> Even just the pads would be neat.
Not sure if they plan to release the pads. They seem similar to the thicker CBC pads though since they sit above the groove a bit.
The bearing is the same size as the CBC half spec or YYJ narrow bearings, and the axle is just a nut/bolt system so I doubt they will be sold separately.
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### Author:  [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2016, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-responsive-duncan-freehand-splash-barracudas/82076/7 "2016-10-05T20:13:19Z")
> [@YoYoExpert Garrett](#):
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> I dunno, Steve Brown can probably show you…
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> You can easily do some basic freehand tricks with a responsive yo-yo. Most people don’t attempt 5A until they get decent at 1A, but the responsive Freehand is a good option for people to try out either style form the start.
Steve Brown’s immune to gravity. He could probably do a Brent Stole with a FAST 201.