# Obsession with Pom rings? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 20, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275 "2026-08-20T01:00:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/1 "2026-08-20T01:00:40Z")
From my perspective and knowledge, I recognized it first on the Onslaught, and then the Savage popularized it. But now it’s like every brand has to have that Tri-material PC/POM ring yoyo in their catalog (specifically PC/POM pressed on a outer rimmed bi-metals ring like the Onslaught). ![1000102266](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/b/1/3b18a56bf8336e0e136313bd2b5c131eefeb2128.jpeg) Now I’m not saying I dislike that they’re doing this, but my question becomes, Is it really a superior design style, or just the latest trend? Also, I give kudos to brands that do it a little differently at least like Dis Yoyo Obscura, I specifically mean the ones that do it the Onslaught way. 🙂 What’s yall’s opinion? 🖤 ---
**Author:** ![hieuyoer123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hieuyoer123/32/699506_2.png) [@hieuyoer123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hieuyoer123)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/2 "2026-08-20T01:05:05Z")
Trends ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/3 "2026-08-20T01:05:58Z")
I like the look, I can see the argument about feel, but the durability seems like an open question. Some of the seemingly inside-out weight distributions are curious, e.g. metal core with huge PC/POM rims. > **[Organ](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/organ-yo-yo-by-yoyorecreation?variant=46465772159166)** > > Organ is a bi-material model from yoyorecreation built around a compact aluminum body paired with plastic outer rings. Available with either POM or Polycarbonate rims, each version offers its own subtle variation in feel while maintaining the same... Edit to add: I think PC/POM can be very durable on their own, but there seems to be a tipping point when combined with larger metal components. ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/4 "2026-08-20T01:08:57Z")
Trung with the short answer XD ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/5 "2026-08-20T01:14:45Z")
See but this is a little different because its just alu+POM/PC. I mean the ones like this ![1000102266](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/b/1/3b18a56bf8336e0e136313bd2b5c131eefeb2128.jpeg) ![1000102275](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/1/4/314e3f4de20a83dafa60cc0388b0d9f2cc348572.jpeg) ![1000102272](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/7/b/e7b997c4873180e69c767f9fe39486f7d52ad9e1.jpeg) ![1000102269](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/b/d/6bd7391a66efd8f6f3e213b169253fa2a7077875.jpeg) ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/6 "2026-08-20T01:24:55Z")
Right. That Organ is just part of a broader influx of plastic components. I’ve heard a few functional arguments in favor of the tri-materials: More width with less weight to re-distribute, which gets more true with more extreme wings like the Super Scintillator Universe. Protects the steel rim from damage, which seems questionable if the tradeoff is a destroyed plastic component vs. a dinged metal component. I read a claim that Sybil rims could be popped back on, so maybe there is something to it. But the Organ does remind me of some claims that the density of plastic at the rim provides a performance _benefit_, which seems at least a little questionable. All that said, the “mint” POM on that Contrast kind of sells me on the entire concept, downsides be danged. ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/7 "2026-08-20T01:41:55Z")
I think durability is questionable ye because its like plastic/pom, even tho pom is a bit stronger, both material can crack, so to say its to protect the ss is interesting. Side note, thats not the Contrast, that is Lin Junyi sig the “Reticle” ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/8 "2026-08-20T02:03:24Z")
> [@Herelieslewi](#): > > Side note, thats not the Contrast, that is Lin Junyi sig the “Reticle” I just assumed it was this Contrast, but I see the difference now. I love the colors, either way. ![Screenshot 2026-08-19 at 7.54.40 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/6/d/d6d4de0d0ff662ac486689c4210fb39d572cbbd0.jpeg) I don’t really play 5A so I don’t really factor durability features that much (other than axle length). The extreme examples of width and diameter where the lower density is useful make the most sense to me. Designs where metal would be come too heavy or even more fragile than a more substantial chunk of plastic. And it does look cool a lot of the time. ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/9 "2026-08-20T02:10:01Z")
I’ve just seen so many yoyos do it the way in the previous pics I sent. So it’s just like, there’s something I don’t know about this design style yet aha. ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/10 "2026-08-20T02:14:30Z")
It does seem to have become _the_ feature to have. I guess it’s a good seller. Seems to coincide with a lot of higher-priced yo-yos. I wonder if the “tri-material” construction is driving up costs, or if it is just a sweetener to make these yo-yos palatable at the price they need to sell for. Neither would bother me. ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/11 "2026-08-20T02:18:58Z")
#cashgrab 🤣🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/12 "2026-08-20T02:21:32Z")
![1000101778](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/0/b/00b6fc0f79d90d465a2ade5e7498f2ad9ccdbe6f.jpeg) Funny too cause I just started using the savage again. Another example would be the new aftermath and cognizance yoyos ![1000102279](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/9/a/29a740130d39862263c13403cd8456c9715edbe1.jpeg) ![1000102281](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/0/a/60a46d161f0578f5878fcecf041aa4c77da69427.jpeg) ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/13 "2026-08-20T02:22:00Z")
W1LD is putting a lot of that money into players and the scene in general. I’d gladly give them my cash if they would rein in the widths on a few of these. . . ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/14 "2026-08-20T02:22:34Z")
Savage 55 is the only one I have in this style, and that was purely for the novelty (at the time). ---
**Author:** ![Christianmckz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/christianmckz/32/99933_2.png) [@Christianmckz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Christianmckz)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/15 "2026-08-20T02:33:41Z")
I don’t know about the merit of most yoyo gimmicks, beyond being aesthetically pleasing. > **[Secret Slim](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/secret-slim-yoyo-by-jake-bullock)** > > Secret Slim is Jake Bullock’s latest creation, a clever evolution of the Slim Dunk brought to life. This time the idea was simple but bold: take the performance of a bimetal, then hide the stainless steel rings completely beneath colored delrin. No... ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/16 "2026-08-20T02:41:18Z")
Welll when you ready to move that savage55 pm me XD, I literally made a post looking for one lol. I only tried it once at a meet, but I was like oh, 55mm width might be the perfect middle ground ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/17 "2026-08-20T02:45:18Z")
It’s pretty cool, but I can’t really compare it to much else. I figure it is good enough that I can miss a lot of the similar designs that have been introduced since. (Same with the Handcrush.) ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/18 "2026-08-20T03:11:13Z")
I’ll trade you my handcrush for it​😏😏😏😏:wink::wink::wink: ---
**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:** [August 20, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/19 "2026-08-20T03:20:52Z")
That’s one I did buy. Regular Savage is the only one I never tried. Edit: Little Savage is actually my favorite so far 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Herelieslewi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/herelieslewi/32/606649_2.png) [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275/20 "2026-08-20T03:39:44Z")
Ohhhh I thought you didn’t have one aha. But yeah like with my sig yoyo, I made it Tri-material, but I used the pc as inner rings, inspired by mute rings on 3a yoyos, it was done to give the yoyo extra support in stability. So its different from the other ones we mentioned. ![1000102285](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/5/1/f519d8b0a3b8d22a4586fca66733b964bb751925.jpeg) ![1000101764](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/2/8/328d9af5f22d4ffa228635fcb901a02011c29910.jpeg) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275.md?page=2)