I was just noticing that the weight of a lot of newer yoyos has been increasing. Not that there wasn’t heavy throws in the past, but with the width of some yoyos approaching 60mm, it seems like they are more common. My last throw was the Kyoto with a weight of 70g. It’s not really noticeable on the sting, at all.
Anyway, I was just wondering what everyone’s take was, on heavier throws.
I’ll throw anything but crappily. I find the heavier throws help me throw a bit less crappily. So I am ok with them.
I don’t mind mainly because I’m a big fan of heavier throws, around 66-68g. Kyoto is really interesting because you’re right, it feels a lot lighter. Atmos throws tend to have that quality about them, the ti throws especially. The Polaris is 67g I think but plays like a dream, same with the Hamr, around 66-67g but man does it move.
I’m assuming a lot of the heavier weight has to do with more material since yoyos are just becoming bigger, and more power. Nice topic.
I agree. The Polaris plays like a dream. A few of my titanium’s are like that.
Shape and width play a huge part. I remember back in the day we used to put rubber rings in our FHZs. I never weighed one, but they had to be around 75 grams haha.
63-65g for metals, 66+ for plastics
It’s interesting, it seemed like when I first started, everyone was after sub 65g throws. There’s still those, but lots of heavy boys too! Atmos is good example with the 59.5g Noma and the 70g Kyoto
I have yet to try the Kyoto, but I did get a chance to throw some of the lighter stuff from atmos. They are super well made and great shaped, but just not my cup of tea.
I feel like 67grams is the sweet spot
We prefer things on the lighter side 
