Looks awesome. It does remind me a lot of the original Severe, which I love. Can’t wait to try it out, and I also can’t wait to see the new Genesis I’ve heard they are working on.
This is actually bad news for me…LOL. I want the 2012 model…in both the Supernova and Genesis. I might have to grab them now, before they stop being made. I was going to ask for them for the holidays…
Tyler Severance has a catalog of signature yoyos dating back to 2008. He is now on his 7th YoYoFactory model with the release of the NEW Supernova. Each yo-yo offers indications of the evolutionary direction of Tylers play. Some of the design elements remain not fully explored offering room for improvement and refinement. The NEW Supernova captures the essence of these models again to bring a new playing experience to the line. Weighting has been a little more consolidated and brought out a touch to provide more stability reflecting a shift in Tylers play to longer combos and more horizontal play. The rim shape looks more like the 2010 Severes’ than the later supernovas and the drop off from the bearing is the most prominent it has been since the 2009 editions with no wall really needed for control thanks to the weight distribution. Standard configuration has it coming with a SPEC X, while not Tylers choice for competition it is what he suggests for every day play. Rather than release colors, Tyler will be releasing Supernova in a series of themed editions, the first two will be available August 9 at select retailers with a full release scheduled later this August
I actually think it may say “rnova” on that picture. If you look closely, on the left side of the cup, it looks like an “r” hidden in the white ano. I may just be seeing things though, because that’s a very odd way to split up the word Supernova. “Supe” on one side and “rnova” is very odd…
Why would you get “hype” for being a YYF fan? And I’m not sure I’d call Tyler “a good guy”, but what happened is none of my business, so I shouldn’t judge him.