# Two new Turning Point Releases - ASTer and Acanthus!

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**Created:** [June 17, 2022, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-new-turning-point-releases-aster-and-acanthus/358879 "2022-06-17T19:45:59Z")\
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# ASTer:

This is the second signature model for 2020 1A division National Champ Yuta Kashiwaya - The ASTer!

 ![Aster-GreenGold-1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/8/6/586396324f945981d79272a2469aafdcb9db312c.jpeg) ![Aster-GreenGold-2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/a/3fae82abaaa224f95738094e974f3a86fe9d5a81.jpeg)

The ASTer features a tri-metal construction with an aluminum body, stainless steel inner rim, and titanium outer rim. It is modeled after his first signature model, the MSG, with similar specs. But the tri-metal weight distribution gives it a completely different feel in play.

 ![Aster-Extra2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/c/7/fc7264ddd675b7a1869dbf75862acf1eed469fcc.jpeg)

Where the MSG focused heavily on spin power and stability, the ASTer puts more emphasis on maneuverability and acceleration. The Titanium outer rim disperses the weight in such a way that even at 70g the yoyo doesn’t feel overly heavy in play. It’s a well balanced design that gives the heavier weight feel very approachable to everyone!

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> This is the second signature model for 2020 1A division National Champ Yuta Kashiwaya - The ASTer! The ASTer features a tri-metal construction with an aluminum body, stainless steel inner rim, and titanium outer rim. It is modeled after his first...

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# Acanthus:

The Acanthus is a brand new signature model for World Champion Takeshi Matsuura designed for 5A play.

 ![Acanthus-Gold-1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/c/6/4c60a8a89459bd9c16b4333f3021b15bbe6d4eb5.jpeg) ![Acanthus-Gold-2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/5/4/45463209cad6e08c83dce51526d0a32c38d99e30.jpeg)

With four 5A world championships under his belt it’s safe to say Takeshi knows what it takes to make a good 5A yoyo, and the Acanthus is exactly that! Designed specifically with 5A in mind, the Acanthus has a wider step-round profile with the signature Turning Point styling. It’s a rim heavy mono-metal design with plenty of power and a nice balance between speed and maneuverability.

 ![Acanthus-Extra](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/8/e/68e8b713739ee6f123c332c3f6347eb44856528f.jpeg)

Acanthus is a more than competent performer in and string trick style, but with a counterweight on the other end of the string it really shines!

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