# One Drop YoYos Official News **URL:** \ **Category:** Manufacturer Official News\ **Created:** [September 20, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021 "2012-09-20T17:00:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 34
**Author:** ![paul\_dang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/662 "2014-06-11T00:45:46Z")
> [@A\_Soviet\_Locust](#): > > Wow, those are gorgeous. What setup do you use to take these shots? macro lens? And, are the photos edited at all? Saturated to make the colors pop? Thanks! For this shot, I used my 70-210 at 190mm and f/4.0. I don’t mess around too much with saturation. But I do work on the highlights and shadows. Shooting yo-yos with a wide angle usually distorts the shape too much. ---
**Author:** ![paul\_dang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/663 "2014-06-12T18:33:09Z")
New video from team member Luis Eduardo Celis out of Colombia! [www.youtube.com/watch?v=nynR0wx2p5w](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nynR0wx2p5w) ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/664 "2014-06-13T18:10:44Z")
So who’s going share info on Graeme Steller’s signature OD? Now that people have used it at BAC and NER, what are we looking at here? Shape? Weight? Distinguishing features? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/665 "2014-06-13T18:16:33Z")
> [@Chimera](#): > > So who’s going share info on Graeme Steller’s signature OD? Now that people have used it at BAC and NER, what are we looking at here? Shape? Weight? Distinguishing features? 🙂 The prototype I saw and played had the following features: - Side Effect system (tried both spikes and UL’s; both were great but I preferred the spikes) - Similar “rings” in the profile to the Valor. Indeed, the overall design aesthetic shares things in common with the Valor - More mid-weighted than the Valor, though weight distribution is not finalized yet - More scooped out in the catch zone than the Valor; giving it more of a hybrid H/V thing In play, it had a bit more of a so-called “floaty” feel than the Valor, and I found it phenomenal. Jumped around the strings with ease; I liked the scooped out catch zone for finger grinds (though it was only un-ano’d pyramatte). Medium comfortable on the catch (the aggressive styling, like the Valor’s, will never be as comfy as a rounded-off organic, but it was fine). I may have already said more than OD would appreciate (sorry, if so!) but pricing discussions were also awesome. I think they’re going to bring this all into a package that’s easy on the pocketbook! ---
**Author:** ![basepi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/basepi/32/620611_2.png) [@basepi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basepi)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/666 "2014-06-13T19:48:24Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > The prototype I saw and played had the following features: > > - Side Effect system (tried both spikes and UL’s; both were great but I preferred the spikes) > - Similar “rings” in the profile to the Valor. Indeed, the overall design aesthetic shares things in common with the Valor > - More mid-weighted than the Valor, though weight distribution is not finalized yet > - More scooped out in the catch zone than the Valor; giving it more of a hybrid H/V thing > > In play, it had a bit more of a so-called “floaty” feel than the Valor, and I found it phenomenal. Jumped around the strings with ease; I liked the scooped out catch zone for finger grinds (though it was only un-ano’d pyramatte). Medium comfortable on the catch (the aggressive styling, like the Valor’s, will never be as comfy as a rounded-off organic, but it was fine). > > I may have already said more than OD would appreciate (sorry, if so!) but pricing discussions were also awesome. I think they’re going to bring this all into a package that’s easy on the pocketbook! Thanks for the infos Greg! Almost sounds like a Valor with side effects, which sounds pretty great from all I’ve heard about the Valor (it’s at the top of my want list right now, though I’ve never played one) Looking forward to seeing the finished product! ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/667 "2014-06-13T19:56:21Z")
Thanks Greg, good info! ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/668 "2014-06-13T20:03:03Z")
I would say that it plays distinctly different from the Valor. I only bring the Valor into it because of similar dimensions and design “aesthetics” (the rings, mainly). But the weight distribution (and probably overall weight? Didn’t have a scale) makes them two different beasts indeed. You can feel the difference for sure, and it goes beyond the SEs. The difference in profile will also attract different fans. 🙂 Both great yoyos. I have the Valor, and I’ll be picking this one up when it drops. ---
**Author:** ![paul\_dang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/669 "2014-06-16T22:27:07Z")
Thank you Greg for the kind words! ---
**Author:** ![paul\_dang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2014, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/670 "2014-06-16T22:27:45Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/a/6/ba64dbb7506e89e19de8570c8e15d5624b2c2f08.jpeg) These Oregon Sky Benchmark Series available now here at YoYoExpert! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jgarcia05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Jgarcia05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgarcia05)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/671 "2014-06-17T05:15:09Z")
> [@paul\_dang](#): > > [https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14339667224\_af6b213faa\_z.jpg](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14339667224_af6b213faa_z.jpg) > > These Oregon Sky Benchmark Series available now here at YoYoExpert! 🙂 Man that’s a sweet looking color combo! Though just a solid color with a splash, it just goes together really well and now I’m gonna have to spend more money! Thanks OD! ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2014, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/672 "2014-06-17T12:24:40Z")
I had an Oregon Sky Code 1 that I miss so much. What a great colorway. ---
**Author:** ![paul\_dang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2014, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/673 "2014-06-17T23:13:09Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/7/e/b7e57f7c0095d1697c3589c6032f8687c3cf1fb0.jpeg) These Dragon Slayer Cascades are en route to YoYoExpert! ---
**Author:** ![Rasu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rasu/32/1507_2.png) [@Rasu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rasu)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/674 "2014-06-18T00:12:39Z")
YYE has V4M in stock, shhh don’t tell anyone… :wink: those Cascades look sick!!! ---
**Author:** ![paul\_dang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/675 "2014-06-18T01:09:26Z")
> [@Rasu](#): > > YYE has V4M in stock, shhh don’t tell anyone… :wink: > > those Cascades look sick!!! We just sent those in! Haha You planning on buying them all?? ---
**Author:** ![paul\_dang](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/34f0e0/32.png) [@paul\_dang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paul_dang)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/676 "2014-06-18T18:42:43Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/1/7/a176fb22863f41cfb5d6dae3eab482ec087d8717.jpeg) We are proud to announce the signature yo-yo of team member Graeme Steller. The Gradient. Stay tuned for more details ---
**Author:** ![Carsonel88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b5a626/32.png) [@Carsonel88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Carsonel88)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/677 "2014-06-18T20:29:25Z")
Looks huge! Like even bigger than the T1 and with more weighted rims, it still kinda reminds me of having orgins from the Cascade though =). ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2014, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/678 "2014-06-18T20:34:17Z")
It’s an illusion of the picture; it’s not a particularly large yoyo. I’d have to wait for the official specs to confirm my memory, but as I recall it was either the same or even a bit smaller in diameter as the Valor. ---
**Author:** ![Jgarcia05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Jgarcia05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgarcia05)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/679 "2014-06-19T03:57:42Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > It’s an illusion of the picture; it’s not a particularly large yoyo. I’d have to wait for the official specs to confirm my memory, but as I recall it was either the same or even a bit smaller in diameter as the Valor. Did you try it out there at the NeR? If so, how did it play and feel in the hand? ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/680 "2014-06-19T04:07:03Z")
> [@Jgarcia05](#): > > Did you try it out there at the NeR? If so, how did it play and feel in the hand? Yeah, I pestered Graeme and mainly Paul for some play time. :wink: I really liked it. It plays considerably “floatier” than something like the Valor, due to having more mid weight. More similar to the Cascade in that regard. As you might guess from the angles, it’s not a comfort king like the Cascade, but nor did I feel any pain or concern during hard returns to the hand. The scooped catch zone makes it awesome for finger grinds, though as always my main gripe there is that pyramatte is only 80% as good as a blast. :wink: Still, for what I think of as “transitional” finger grinds (not just letting it sit there to show off) pyramatte is more than up to the task. I don’t even know what the actual weight is, but I suspect totally on a guess that a common observation will be “plays even lighter than its specs”. Plus there will the the option to pop in UL’s. I’m getting one of these for sure. ---
**Author:** ![yoyochucker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyochucker/32/13989_2.png) [@yoyochucker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyochucker)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-yoyos-official-news/43021/681 "2014-06-19T21:53:14Z")
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