that looks awesome!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xJQVCV6apY&feature=youtu.be
New video from team member Jonathon Best and Jt Nickel!
Just wanted to thank all you kind fellers at Onedrop for the Valor! I still can’t believe that I got a Valor just for being older and not as good at yoyo as these whipper snappers. Got it yesterday and can’t put it down! In case you are a bit confused, you sent me a Valor for winning the ‘old folks that can sorta throw’ battle. At any rate, I’m not sure how showing you more mediocre yoyoing is thanking you but (up until I wrote this sentence I was pretty sure it was), but I made another video playing with the Valor if you care to be underwhelmed. 
There’s a bit of fixed axle too at the end, but its mostly about the Valor. Thanks again!
Great vid man and nice words to say to OD!
Needs moar MarkMont Classic! 
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I spy new Benchmark colorways. ;D
Really want to see what Abyss looks like.
Thank you for the heads up! I forgot to make an announcement!!
Dragon Slayer
Great Abyss
Hulk Smash Fade
Available now at YoYoExpert! ;D
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We’re working on it!!
THANK YOU! Your submission was splendid! Enjoyed the follow up video as well! Glad you’re digging the Valor! =)
Wow! The Great Abyss is awesome.
Tough choice between that and the Hulk Smash.
Great Abyss looks awesome! Make more yoyos with that color way!
Hey Andre! We just recently machined some Gradients…
Oh man… that would be a top-shelf Gradient colourway… almost but not quite as good as a fade. 
Really digging that Great Abyss. It’s vying with Thunderstorm for my favorite OD colorway. =)
Dang in Great Abyss and my money is yours.
I would take Hairband too though.
We got some fresh new colorways in the DANG coming soon!
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Holla!
If you’re planning on heading out to the 2014 International Yo-Yo Contest presented by Duncan Toys, keep an out for Graeme Steller! He’ll be in attendance sporting his new signature yo-yo, the Gradient!
The Gradient.
We initially approached team player Graeme Steller with the idea of making him a signature yo-yo at the beginning of 2014. Graeme, deep in his second semester of college, politely declined because he wanted to wait until he could give the design process his full attention. After finishing final exams, he immediately flew out to the One Drop Factory in Eugene, ready to begin working on the yo-yo with three goals in mind: exceptional competition-ready play, great looks, and affordability.
Graeme wanted his signature yo-yo to be inspired by different elements from some of his favorite throws, and then melded together into a unique design that could handle anything he could throw at it. After a long design session, the Gradient was created.
The Cascade type weight distribution promotes maneuverability, and the bigger size promotes stability allowing the Gradient to ride the line between those two forces while still being speedy. It features a large, open concave catch zone to facilitate horizontal play. Graeme decided to add a single “Projection Profile” groove to accent this wide catch zone, adding a unique aesthetic touch. Side Effects are the axle system of choice, and the Gradient ships with spikes.
Despite the complex design of the Gradient, Graeme wanted us to achieve a low retail price point, making it accessible to as many players as possible. We succeeded and are able to offer the Gradient as our lowest priced signature yo-yo to date with solid colors starting at $79.00.
Graeme “yellow pants” Steller joined the One Drop players team way back in 2010 as a teenager. Since then, we have had the pleasure of watching him bloom into a wonderful young man and an amazing yo-yoer who we are proud to have out there representing One Drop. The name “Gradient” represents the transitions we have seen Graeme go through as a person and a player. The spirit of change and growth can be seen in the Gradient itself as an evolution in yo-yo design.
Specs:
Base Weight: 63.32 grams
Shipping Weight: 66.3 grams (with aluminium Spike Side Effects)
Width: 44.35 mm
Diameter: 56.25 mm
Stock Response: Flow Groove
Gap Width: 4.35 mm
Bearing Size: Large © stainless steel (One Drop 10 Ball Bearing)
Finish: Pyramatte ™
Axle System: Side Effects™
Release Date August 13th, 2014.
Man, I guess I’m going to get a Gradient then.