# Unpopular Yoyo Opinions **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 23, 2018, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554 "2018-12-23T05:37:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 100
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2071 "2021-03-30T01:25:33Z")
I think yoyo companies should put the origin of manufacturing in the description. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2072 "2021-03-30T01:58:00Z")
I agree but its China 98% of the time ---
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2073 "2021-03-30T02:14:44Z")
Exactly, if companies told us it would be easier to find the 2%. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2074 "2021-03-30T02:25:59Z")
Yoyorecreation, Sturm panzer, one drop, and sometimes yoyofactory. There’s your 2%😁 Edit: g2 sometimes as well. I BELIEVE they go back and forth on machining in US and China, but do ano, supplies, and everything else here. ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2075 "2021-03-30T03:18:26Z")
Pretty sure the new AE yoyorecreation is chinese but I may be wrong Edit: Just checked YYE and it does indeed show the Overdrive Draupnir as chinese > **[Overdrive Draupnir](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/overdrive-draupnir-by-yoyorecreation)** > > When Yoyorecreation decided to redesign the Overdrive for the modern competitive scene their goal was to keep the essence of the original while mixing in elements from the Draupnir and Sigtyr which Ogi has used in recent events. They utilized a... ---
**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:** [March 30, 2021, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2076 "2021-03-30T03:22:20Z")
You can tell because the price is under $240. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2077 "2021-03-30T03:42:11Z")
Same for Sturm Panzer ---
**Author:** ![Applepooh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/applepooh/32/40751_2.png) [@Applepooh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Applepooh)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2078 "2021-03-30T04:01:34Z")
> [@yoyoben](#): > > I think yoyo companies should put the origin of manufacturing in the description. Word ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2079 "2021-03-30T04:47:05Z")
> [@yoyoben](#): > > I think yoyo companies should put the origin of manufacturing in the description Unpopular opinion here, but personally I don’t really care that much where the yo-yo was manufactured. I care about how it plays. I always thought it was kind of funny how much people think about that. But that’s just me, and I’m kind of weird 😄 ---
**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:** [March 30, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2080 "2021-03-30T15:16:59Z")
I was just going to mention something similar @nightshadow . I support Made in US products; I worked in a job where we were required to meticulously track all American-made Iron & Steel, and certify it for the Feds, on our projects. I also understand limitations provided placed on smaller players in different industries - some folks can’t even get a seat at the table. It’s obtuse to state that “products from (insert foreign country of debate here) are inferior to American”. Quality Control from material source and purchase, handling, customer service (IMPORTANT), attention to detail, answering and asking questions, COMMMUNICATION, timing, milestones - then packing and delivery… these are just some of the factors to think about when comparing “companies” not “countries… because ultimately, anyone can manufacture your yoyo out of a turd piece of aluminum from some second rate uncertified factory in Turkmenistan… have you checked the Bill of Laden , or Shipping Tags, etc… ---
**Author:** ![yoyoben](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoben/32/141955_2.png) [@yoyoben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2081 "2021-03-30T16:20:05Z")
In most cases I agree with that, however I’ve seen that a lot of companies go under the guise of an American company and it could be misleading for some. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2082 "2021-03-30T16:52:13Z")
Yeah for sure. I would never support shady or dishonest marketing ---
**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:** [March 30, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2083 "2021-03-30T17:02:07Z")
A lot of companies–American and Japanese especially–play the “it’s manufactured in China, but hey it’s designed and tested here at home!” game. I guess I’m just glad companies like One Drop exist and manage to prosper despite all the less expensive competition. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2084 "2021-03-30T17:09:54Z")
I know this is probably sacrilegious, but I personally wouldn’t care if OD started producing in China. Again, what I look at with a yo-yo is how good I think the design is, and how much fun I think it will be. Both of these things are independent of manufacturing location. Some of my smoothest, best made yoyos are made in China. I really haven’t seen a quality difference on the whole between USA and China. ---
**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:** [March 30, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2085 "2021-03-30T17:16:07Z")
In a way, that’s bad news for One Drop. If there is no marketplace benefit to doing their own machining (i.e., prices end up higher and yet customers can’t discern a quality difference) then they need to ask themselves if it is worth it. Sure, it keeps someone employed over there, but how does that benefit the product or the consumer? ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2086 "2021-03-30T17:33:43Z")
Skilled laborers the world over need to eat. ---
**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:** [March 30, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2087 "2021-03-30T17:35:52Z")
I’m curious why the yoyo is considered one of the benchmarks of whether a product should or should not be made in America - and who, where and when those decisions are made. I’d suffice it to say that many of us are operating vehicles, personal electronic devices televisions and tools made by these same countries. Any trip to your local Home Depot or Lowes will reveal that the materials provided for your standard ‘Weekend Warrior’ projects are scarcely American made (check out rebar), hospital equipment… so we all have some level of comfort with some products… and dollars to donuts - there are few amongst us that can get an American model created anyway. Utilize your best resources available to you… just like folks that won’t by clear yoyos… those are my favorite because those are the ones usually left. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2088 "2021-03-30T17:47:36Z")
So is preferring American made yoyos an ethical thing? Like supporting American workers? Because I can understand that. ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2089 "2021-03-30T18:34:15Z")
I personally really like One Drop because they are so open with machining/production advice. They also have a cool team. There’s lot to like beyond the yoyos as a product. The people of yoyo are always more interesting to me than the yoyos of yoyo, honestly. ---
**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:** [March 30, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/2090 "2021-03-30T18:53:48Z")
> [@MarkD](#): > > There’s lot to like beyond the yoyos as a product. well said. i’ve developed some amazing relationships - especially when things have gotten pretty funky in the past year or two - that mean more to me than the yoyo as a object ever could. but, our paths crossed over something so simple is very special. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554.md?page=99) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554.md?page=101)