# The Duncan FREEHAND is back! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [December 17, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196 "2021-12-17T23:39:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/103 "2022-06-24T02:04:43Z")
A coned fitting helps, but not necessary. The new spacers and axle don’t allow for a nut push like the old Zeros. @yoyodoc has another video about removing axles [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/4/7/447c70add8686f8f467a6950015b2e43bd162224.jpeg "720 axle removal") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0t3D7gbKg4) Chirs Makita also has a video [https://www.instagram.com/p/CKO9Y5bBzRR/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=](https://www.instagram.com/p/CKO9Y5bBzRR/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=) ---
**Author:** ![Mep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mep/32/79842_2.png) [@Mep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mep)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/104 "2022-06-24T02:12:00Z")
Ahh I see, thank you! We’ve come a long way from the slam it days. ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/105 "2022-06-24T03:59:40Z")
I did mine with the Unknown caps. The grey/black is real nice ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/9/5/395a68be257b2ad10a6f4882bc167a8a2995768b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/106 "2022-07-08T22:35:41Z")
Tonight! [![FreehandOne-USAedition](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/3/a/93ac38d53cf5e6cd07c5a8edd803fe30b11f7742.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/freehand-one-yoyo-by-duncan-toys?variant=41529150668990) ---
**Author:** ![chaotikchiken](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaotikchiken/32/8039_2.png) [@chaotikchiken](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaotikchiken)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2022, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/107 "2022-07-09T03:47:32Z")
Welp, I guess it would be unpatriotic of me _not_ to get one. I keep seeing how much everyone is in love with these, possibly for its versatile in modding and it’s overall abilities, likely also its cherished history. Am I missing something else, what’s all the craze? Either way I’ll know shortly 🇺🇸🦅 ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/108 "2022-07-14T19:10:20Z")
Hello All!. I received my very first (2 really) Freehand Ones. Getting used to them but initail thoughts are good! I stink at 5A though… going to have to work on that. My question is in regards to the packaging. I guess I thought they would come in this sort of packaging… I ordered 2 (2022 Nats and Blue) thinking I would keep the Nats in the package. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/1/1/211b2141f59dfed9e0868a45f2954818f91ffaf4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![OhDavidBowie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ohdavidbowie/32/149966_2.png) [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/109 "2022-07-14T19:22:29Z")
Which blue did you order, the blue with white caps pre release? The only ones that don’t come with package that I’ve seen is the Nats version and the red, blue, and yellow pre release versions. ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/110 "2022-07-14T19:29:31Z")
The blue with white caps. ---
**Author:** ![OhDavidBowie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ohdavidbowie/32/149966_2.png) [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/111 "2022-07-14T19:29:59Z")
Yep you got two of the only ones in that type of packaging. ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/112 "2022-07-14T19:44:49Z")
Nats edition was in a ziploc, lol. Not sure if that’s because of a rush to get them to the contest, or just the way the cookie crumbled. @YoYoExpertGarrett or @bjardin could confirm for you though. ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/113 "2022-07-14T19:58:52Z")
Blue with white caps is preproduction and did not come in clamshell. The black print on the caps is another give away that its preproduction. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/114 "2022-07-14T20:01:01Z")
I think that’s just how they were packaged for sale at Nationals. Same as the original Red/Blue/Yellow versions. ---
**Author:** ![bobafret](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobafret/32/260814_2.png) [@bobafret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobafret)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/115 "2022-07-14T21:42:38Z")
Can verify the ones at nats were just in plastic bag ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/116 "2022-07-14T21:47:20Z")
I also have a couple empty Freehand packaging shells here at the office, you can remove/insert the yoyos without damaging them. Feel free to send me a pm if you want one! ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/117 "2022-07-17T02:55:53Z")
Hi Garrett. I just placed an order for a few items in the store. If I could take you up on that Freehand packaging that would be sweet!! ---
**Author:** ![bobafret](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobafret/32/260814_2.png) [@bobafret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobafret)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2022, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/118 "2022-07-17T09:01:12Z")
I saw the claim of weight difference so checked myself - it’s true there is like a 7g difference in weight: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/2/5/2258e20ce36002eaf982389b5129d509d1273927.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/8/4/384b7c545e15e44a6f4f2ce3afa6889492235dcd.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/b/2/cb29b41ddbb726fffb67048ea3d61db9afef7e32.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mooky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mooky/32/231674_2.png) [@Mooky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mooky)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/119 "2022-11-11T10:23:00Z")
Is there anywhere I can buy freehand axles or an axle the same size? my hulking muscles over tightened my new FH1 and snapped the axle! 😭 I saw in a thread here from 2013 that you can get bolts and an axle from Home Depot but I’m so huge and muscly I can’t fit through their doors! Plus I would like one with the smooth center area like the stock FH axle. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/120 "2022-11-11T12:08:33Z")
PM’d an option. ---
**Author:** ![Mooky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mooky/32/231674_2.png) [@Mooky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mooky)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/121 "2022-11-11T13:37:54Z")
Making a bad day better! I was having a blast trying all the configurations and I got careless. I instantly loved the FH from first throw and was having a blast until tragedy occurred. ---
**Author:** ![bjardin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bjardin/32/129600_2.png) [@bjardin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjardin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196/122 "2022-11-11T15:22:32Z")
Retailers placed an order for FH1s axle replacement/upgrade kit. They should have it in no time. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-duncan-freehand-is-back/349196.md?page=7)