I really enjoy the Side Effect idea. It’s magic.
But I see your point and I thank for that, sometimes “tapped” yoyos are just amazing.
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I totally agree!
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I really don’t like the names of most yo-yo’s. Newest example is the Kapital a yo-yo from yo-yo factory. They make sure you know they made in the US 
but has a very Russian name and artwork 
. Just an example.
Its a toy. Name it something fun or silly. The Chopsticks Gorilla, Big Fun, Dumpster Fire(it’s silly).
Just my opinion. Probably unpopular.
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Yeah I sort understand the Kapital name I think.
Makes me think of the Marxist book about Neoliberalism and the exploitation of workers.
And the exploitation of workers is why it’s manufactured in the US???
Too political and not as fun as you said.
How about “Glusterball” or “tremorous”
Means nothing and does not get in the way of my throwing.
I could be completely wrong and have put my foot in it.
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I think glusterball is already trademarked. I could be wrong though.
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I thought I was completely original there.
I should add. Kapital looks a good throw!
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if I ever designed a yoyo I’d call it the “finger blaster”.
thats fun maybe
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FingerBang?
Nvm I think that’s trademarked two…
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The forum community abbreviates too much stuff 
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Learning responsive gives you the skill, the feel and technique to make you a better player.
Unpopular now, but in another couple of years irrelevant as modern play progresses ever deeper into speed, wraps and layers over form and precision.
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It’s ok. We want people to think a little. Not too much tho.
Details on the name https://www.yoyofactory.com/new-page-1
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Yes I like the looks. But the graphics and name will make me not want it. And with the variety on yo-yo expert alone, I feel ok with passing on one with a weird name or graphic, or different bearing sizes, or response system…
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I would love to buy an American! But I want the green $100 bill one though. Which sold out before I knew about it.
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Chopsticks gorilla is a far superior throw to the draupnir…
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IMO the Draupnir is the most disappointing bimetal I ever played, maybe even moreso than the CLYW Wildfire. The Hummingbird is everything the Draupnir should’ve been 
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What about an American flag?
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Two good hot takes striking against the legendary Draupnir!
Can we get a counter-unpopular opinion from the pro-Draupnir faction (or is the Draupnir past its prime)?
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Personally I would lean towards the gorilla but I can’t pull off 150mph horizontal combos. I think for blazing fast speed the Draupnir is still capable of holding it’s own against anything out there
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I never played draupnir or chopsticks gorilla but draupnir has a cooler name than chopsticks gorilla (although the names are pretty close)
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