# TMBR x Ed Haponik x YoYoExpert present the EH 2019 - SPECTRA! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [December 18, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233 "2019-12-18T20:17:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/81 "2020-02-21T18:31:04Z")
Should be - we are looking at late next week as of now. šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/82 "2020-02-21T18:35:34Z")
Maybe this isnā€™t the right thread to ask this, but Iā€™m curious to see and learn how the eH has evolved design-wise since its inception. Being a late-comer to all this, Iā€™m really only familiar with its current incarnation. ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/83 "2020-02-21T19:17:12Z")
Sure. Itā€™s changed a bit, although most of the models feature a very similar profile, especially along the inner wall. Thatā€™s been the most consistent aspect of the design. At the top are the first two yo-yoā€™s I turned with Steve Buffel at Canada Nats in 2011. We burned them on his in-house laser engraver and I later added the ā€œbutton holesā€ because they were super fun to play but had inconsistent response. 2nd row, you have the original eH which was the only yo-yo I played for all of 2012 next to the fresh unplayed one I Steve made me as a backup. Then the original production version we sold in Winter 2012 (the first TMBR eH), and the 2013 version. That whole row was just red oak. My daughter Caitlyn actually has a ā€œCHā€ 2012 version - one of a kind lol. 3rd row, for 2014, we started incorporating Colinā€™s radical wood-thread axle setup. It and 2015 next to it were both a denser white oak with more minimalist engraving. Then we released the ā€œeHxoticsā€ which included wenge and zebrano (pictured) along with bubinga and just a few in ebony. And bottom row, of course we changed things up for the 20-eH-teen in maple and ash and shrank it back down a tad and adjusted the rims for the spectras. (Next year, we are adding a CT bearing and silicone response, but otherwise the same.) ![P2210155](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/3/b/93be52257b14c261c8a4e05e429bfbb2b74068b5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/84 "2020-02-21T19:23:56Z")
Fascinating! In terms of shape, I like the current shape the best. I really love how the inset yields a cup-and-rim aesthetic. How do the various generations differ in terms of play feel (wood choice notwithstanding)? Which one do you find yourself playing with the most often? (Iā€™m sure thatā€™s been asked a bunch of times before, but I didnā€™t want to search for the answer, sorry). ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/85 "2020-02-21T19:47:52Z")
No prob at all. I tend to play the most current one, generally. I get super excited about the process of prototyping them and am usually super stoked on every little change. But Iā€™d say my favorites would be the 2015 which was silky smooth and the oak had a great dense grain, 2017 in zebrano which was super playable for being so light, and all of the spectras. The original eH had a hemlock axle (like a bulky No Jive axle) and it was generally less snappy/responsive than any of the productions. Back then my play style was equal parts stalls and longer string tricks and I needed my one yo-yo for the year to do both well. Since then, while they have all had different densities, the TMBR axles and response has given them a pretty consistent feeling in play. The rims in the last 2 releases have been the biggest change. I do find that they are a bit slower to flip and a bit easier to balance when stalled. ---
**Author:** ![maathimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@maathimself](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maathimself)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2020, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/86 "2020-02-22T06:36:16Z")
> [@edhaponik](#): > > (Next year, we are adding a CT bearing and silicone response, but otherwise the same.) Iā€™m really looking forward to that. The Slumber Device? Snooze Contraption? ---
**Author:** ![Sinister\_Yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sinister_yoyos/32/114006_2.png) [@Sinister\_Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sinister_Yoyos)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/87 "2020-02-23T22:47:45Z")
Too bad ā€œSleep Machineā€ is already taken. ---
**Author:** ![RABid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rabid/32/71864_2.png) [@RABid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RABid)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/88 "2020-02-23T23:38:21Z")
Iā€™m going to take some flack for this (nothing new), but I really hope these are delayed a couple more weeks. I want one, and I already blew my budget on a BST yoyo and a G2 mystery box. I need to recover before these go on sale. I donā€™t think they will last long. ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/89 "2020-02-24T01:31:49Z")
Last I heard we were looking at Thurs-Fri. šŸ˜¬ There may be a delay w engraving or packaging but barring that should be this week. Sorry! ---
**Author:** ![Egon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/egon/32/53004_2.png) [@Egon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Egon)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/90 "2020-02-24T04:11:16Z")
> [@edhaponik](#): > > Next year, we are adding a CT bearing and silicone response, but otherwise the same. Seriously? ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/91 "2020-02-24T04:25:33Z")
> [@edhaponik](#): > > Next year, we are adding a CT bearing and silicone response, but otherwise the same Waitā€¦ _what?_ For real? This has to be a joke. You can certainly do ā€œctā€ wood axles though šŸ¤£ ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/92 "2020-02-24T13:58:08Z")
Hahaha no. I can assure you the eH will only ever be fixed axle! Just being ridiculous. ---
**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:** [February 24, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/93 "2020-02-24T16:25:23Z")
Canā€™t wait to see whatā€™s in store next. Some kind of wooden SEs would be dope. Like a purpleheart eH with walnut spike caps. I CAN DREAM! ---
**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:** [February 24, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/94 "2020-02-24T16:59:23Z")
How about _Wu-TeHng!_ ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/b/9/0b92f7ac9180cac98c0ace4a354f53a92469e989.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/95 "2020-02-24T17:30:30Z")
RZeH approved ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/96 "2020-02-24T17:36:52Z")
> [@edhaponik](#): > > Next year, we are adding a CT bearing and silicone response, but otherwise the same. Please have a 6mm gap, please have a 6mm gap šŸ¤£ ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/97 "2020-02-24T17:49:24Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/1/e/a1ee1bdc90d50d6d99b9c53f25065874a465ead9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![maathimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@maathimself](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maathimself)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/98 "2020-02-24T18:45:16Z")
Just because itā€™s ridiculous doesnā€™t mean itā€™s a bad ideaā€¦ Out of curiosity, how would you go about putting silicone response in wood? Can you just cut tracks, or would you need to inlay another material to make it stick? ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/99 "2020-02-24T21:08:28Z")
> [@edhaponik](#): > > Next year, we are adding a CT bearing and silicone response, but otherwise the same [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/d/3/6d38465b2bddd4b0a23126cf7a10fd18a3e2fc6d.jpeg "Challenge Accepted (All of them!) - Barney Stinson") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOv1bGK4ZpM) ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tmbr-x-ed-haponik-x-yoyoexpert-present-the-eh-2019-spectra/312233/100 "2020-02-24T23:24:06Z")
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