Yeah they busted out some real old stock for me based on the tub mat pads and get G bearings. Early 2000s.
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Todayās delivery! The orange is cool, really makes you slow down and focus on what youāre doing. Also an XX and Outlier Mini.
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No new throws today for me, but ordered these which came in the mail today.
Ordered three because two will most likely be give-aways for a local youth club which Iām coordinating to outfit and teach yoyo to. So Iāll keep one for myself to store my bearings.
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Where did you find these?! Man I wanted a Custom yoyo so bad when I was a kid.
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Custom still has dead stock and will sell them over the phone
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What Cap said! I emailed Custom and asked, they told me what they had available, sent me an invoice, and I called and paid over the phone.
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No way. Thank you! Doing this asap, just gotta figure out which one to order.
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St Judes Raffle winnings! Thank you @Cmchappell97 for organizing the Amazing fundraiser!
Featherspin: Ptarmigan Ptrototype
Motion Yoyo: Perpetual
MK1: Unicorn
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Some of lifeās finer things on this Sunday morning:
G2 Rescue, āMasters Mayhemā and Millennium
Profile shot next to the OD Still Rollin for comparison purposes:
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How do you like both? The copper looks extremely nice and I have heard it is good for tech. Also, the Contrast seems to be good for bangers and big tricks. Which one would you personally recommend for a tech / flow style player?
How does it play?
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@cviavi Its 53 mm diameter sits naturally in my hand, making it easy to control. Itās a quick-responding bi-metal throw, and its weight distribution feels different from the usual stainless-steel rim yo-yos. Overall, itās excellent!
What Yoyos is this? Titanium? Copper rings?
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copper by empathy
new keiran cooper sig
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Thanks
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Rain city skills $60 mystery box
I think the thin one is called a flat earth
Not sure what other is called
If anyone knows let me know
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The large blue one is a SETI! Iāve got the same one 
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Keep in mind these are very much first impressions and I am still subject to the honeymoon period on both throws.
Contrast
The Contrast plays quite differently from most modern comp focused yo-yos imo, with a focus on light play-feel and agility over raw spin power.
It feels very light and manoeuvrable during play. Iād compare its agility to the Adrenaline but it feels a good bit lighter. It has a natural quick pacing but it doesnāt feel like itās rushing you. This lightness does result in lower spin times, more comparable to a comp mono than a bimetal imo, but it doesnāt compromise its stability; Iāve found that it handles off-plane movement without tilting or precessing very well, likely due to the wide V shape.
You do feel the width in play, even compared to the other 50mm yo-yos Iāve used, it feels like thereās more usable width, again likely due to it being v-shaped. I do find this means I need to concentrate more for one of my tech slack tricks to avoid accidental string hits. Otherwise though I donāt find the width to make tech tricks any harder (though Iām also generally of the opinion that yo-yos up to 52mm donāt really make tech harder and can sometimes make it easier, canāt speak to tech with +53mm width yo-yos as I havenāt tried one). Iām sure this width along with the good stability makes it very effective for zontals, zoning and body tricks, but I generally donāt do these often so I canāt give much feedback in that regard.
Other miscellaneous bits: mine has a glossy finish, that plus the rims means itās a bit mediocre for grinds. Itās also rather mediocre for rejections, you can still do them well enough but itās not going to be giving you easy and early rejects like the YYR Upheaval. The diameter isnāt so large that it makes chopsticks harder, but the rims will punish accidental finger bumps. All the edges are very well rounded, avoiding uncomfortable returns (W1LD is almost always very good for this). Visually itās very striking with the black+white rims, the little engraving inside the rim is a bit boring though, especially compared to other recent W1LD engravings (those Shy engravings are 
). There is perhaps some concern about fragility due to how many parts it has bit I canāt speak to that ATM as it hasnāt taken any knocks.
Overall I think itās a pretty unique yo-yo that stands out both from the rest of the W1LD lineup and other comp designs due to its light feel. Iām really enjoying it so far.
Copper
In comparison, I think the Copper forms quite a nice contrast (haha).
Iāve always really like 53-54mm diameter yo-yos, but you donāt see too many bimetals in this mid-sized range. The Copper doesnāt feel like it loses any power from the reduced diameter but it also avoids the bricky, overly solid feeling that you sometimes find in smaller yo-yos that try to maintain good spin power.
It has a dense-ish, compact feel on the string, with middle of the road pacing and likely a higher top speed. It has good spin power and stability, though it gets pushed off-plane slightly more easily than the Contrast. Iād compare its play-feel to a slightly more dense and compact UNPRLD Distortion. It handles rejections very well and its 45mm width, though narrow compared to most comp yo-yos releasing currently, is still wide enough that it doesnāt require any extra focus during play.
The tumbled finish means itās decent for grinds, though not standout. Again, canāt speak to zontals/zoning much but Iād assume itāll be rather average for it based on the shape/width/good stability.
The response pads it came with were very grippy with OT Fat so Iām currently waiting on my Gear Oil silicone to dry before picking it back up.
If youāve tried the Apathy (Keiranās other Empathy sig), Iād say this outperforms it in every metric and avoids the sharp rims that I found were an issue on the Apathy. It feels a good bit less heavy and bricky than the Apathy as well.
Worth remembering that the copper rings will develop a patina over time (mine have already dulled slightly) and there is a long-term risk of pitting. So it might need the occasional maintenance and if youāre in a humid environment then that may cause more issues. Visually itās very striking with the copper rings and the Zach Gormley edition looks stunning (Iād have waited for the ZG edition if I knew about it before purchasing tbh).
Overall Iām liking it so far. I think play-wise it isnāt quite as unique feeling as the Contrast but it still stands out with its smaller diameter. I need more time with it to solidify my feelings.
Regarding your question of which is better for a tech/flow player, I think most people who identify their play-style as such would prefer the Copper. I think both are very capable for it though. The Contrast has marginally better stability and handled off-plane movement in tech better while the Copper has better power and will handle longer combos more easily I think.
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You scored big dude! Best RCS mystery box Iāve seen yet. Flat earth is one of the most versatile, pocketable yoyos ever created. One of my all time favorites. It excels at every style from unresponsive to fixie and everything in between (responsive 
) and seti is just plain fun! Helluva haul for 60 bucks. I would happily pay that much for either of them, by themselves.
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