Ditto
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I sold mine, but just because I needed quick cash. I will definitely hunt another down in the future, probably that red one, I’m not a red yoyo fan, but that red has me rethinking
Dude that bought mine has some wooden caps from @AudreySickburn in there, I didn’t try them but I bet they will be amazing
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I’ve only come back to throwing ~9 months ago, and my skill level is pretty low, but the Workhorse is also my favorite metal modern responsive. And I’ve hunted down a ton of modern responsives in the past 9 months. And there’s plenty of stiff competition out there, Weekender, Respawn, Confusion, Deep/Deeper State, Daytripper, Slim Jim, Janus, El Mijo, RBC, Alleycat, Stoopid, Block, etc, etc. The only thing I’ve not managed to track down yet that I suspect might be in the running is the MK1xSW Metal Harbinger.
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The workhorse is wonderful. If I was going to change anything I would just make the bearing even smaller. 
but adding a 4 mm wide really helps it at least for my preferences.
So many classic responsives uses tiny bearings, Tom Kuhn bearings are about the same diameter as an Mr85 just a bit wider, custom used similarly tiny bearings before switching to A. I think the proliferation of unresponsives accidentally brought on a trend of increasing responsive bearing sizes that didn’t necessarily improve the them.
But I might just be a yoyo boomer pining over some classics too. Lol.
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I feel the Workhorse did exactly what we wanted it to do. Is it the best at any one thing- No. Is it good at most everything in the responsive realm - Yes.
I have had a Workhorse in my pocket everyday since getting it. It goes everywhere with me. Even started wearing a ring in my jeans.
Is it the best?.?.?
Depends on how I want to play. There are times where I feel for what I want to play, there is a yoyo that does that thing better. But that same yoyo does not necessarily just transfer to the next thing I want to do. That might be another yoyo. With the Workhorse I play however I want to play.
I can’t wait to see the next revisions. The more I play with the current version, the more I would like to see a few tweaks; Workhorse Lite, Workhorse Fingerspin (Dimple or Spike).
Just a reminder, Operator v.2 Prototype Order is still open. We need at least 2 more brave souls to commit and sponsor the run to make it happen.
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What is the cost for the operator prototype?
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The Workhorse is the only throw I play pretty much every day.
I have a very hard time believing a D bearing responsive yoyo would be all that crash hot. I want to believe though.
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What are the specs of the workhorse, @Pun1sh3R?
@Glenacius_K
Diameter: 55mm
Width: 31.8mm
Weight: 54g
And the rest? Gap, bearing?
It is a D bearing, correct?
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D bearing, 8mm axl, not sure of the gap measurement
The gap measurement is a very important spec. That’s one of the main things I wanted to know.
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Apart from the workhorse any other favourites?
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Sorry, can’t help. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
It’s hard to measure accurately since the walls flare out just past the response pads, but I’m getting ~3.05mm with the stock bearing (concave 685ZZ). I have one of mine set up with an MR115 bearing resulting in a gap of ~2.05mm.
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Other favorite all metal responsives per the discussion? Or favorite modern responsives in general?
3.05 is a fairly wide gap, but is definitely right for a D bearing responsive.
There was some intention on this. The default gap is wide gearing a bit more toward a nearly simi responsive play style and more string tricks with a 5mm lubed d bearing (recessed) but still coming back to the hand however for those interested in more response either can use , grease or a 4mm bearing swap. Along with changing weight default 3g with included weight rings but can go up to 9g with the right set of weight rings if desired and can also mess with 3d printed caps for a diy approach to adding a finger spin dimple or spikes or just even more weight for whatever reason.
The workhorse being a yoyo that draws influence from the silverbullet in adjustability in weight and gap.
You can also run the 5mm bearing dry with shims and go full unresponsive if desired
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