The Eetsit came with a VERY shallow pad recess. Everyone knew that the hub area was too thin to recess but they did it anyway. Including “The End”. Its waht happens when you don’t pay attention to your material when you recess it.
I think he had it in his pocket at work and leaned against something and pop.
The yoyo is powder coated. That’s why it looks plastic. also I used a cell phone for the pics.
Look at the bearing seat on the side without the bearing.