So the cat’s out of the bag now that our YYE x YYWS Giveaway has come to a close.
The new YYWS model will be a complete overhaul of the original Capstan. We’re calling this “Capstan '22”
Here are the specs:
Material: 6061
Diameter: 53mm
Width: 40mm
Gap: 4.64mm
Weight: 62.1g
Bearing: D Sized
We’re aiming for an April/May release. As usual, I’m interested in community feedback. So without playing it - what are your thoughts based on the specs alone? (you can also see a picture of the profile and the artwork in the “YYWS x YYE Giveaway” thread under “General Yo-Yo”)
Thanks!
-Wayne
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I like the specs . Not a fan of crazy wide YoYos . Looks like it will be a lot of fun.
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Thanks, Chris. We opted for something a little smaller and ‘pocket friendly’ this go around. Think…“clyw pickaxe” sized.
Would you consider the Redacted to be crazy wide?
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No redacted is okay I think a lot of YoYos are going into that 47mm and above width . It’s not a deal breaker for me but it’s just not really in my preference.
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Slim shape…organic…d bearing…
Sounds like you’ve got a hit on your hands! Especially among forum users.
Congratulations! I anticipate good sales.
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I like what I see! I’m a big fan of under-sized organics and of D bearings.
I like where you have the weight at right now, too.
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Oh, completely unrelated to the Capstan…
…but a little birdy told me more VonBoom Redacted’s are coming this Friday.
Just sayin’.
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I tend to go against the grain on some things… I love the specs, but I’m not a fan of the D-bearing simply because of the fact I own mostly C’s and I like to be able to swap different ones out if needed (i.e. they get noisy and I don’t want to clean them that day)
However, with that being said, the D-bearing is very good as far as play style goes, and a good choice in that regard.
Excited to see pics and get one into my hands, perhaps I’ll be converted to the D-Bearing club!? 
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We’re toying with the idea of shipping the Capstan ‘22 with two bearings, both D sized, but for this exact reason.
If one gunks up or gives out on you, you’ll have redundancy. 
I look forward to hearing about your membership into the d bearing club!
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Slightly Undersized D bearings are my jam I’ll defiantly snag one. Any chance you’ll do that same Tiffany blue on these? Love that color.
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Sorry for the delay, I thought I replied.
We may bring Tiffany back, but for Capstan '22 - we’re going back to our splash and speckle anodizing.
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Great I love it it’s way deeper in person and photos defiantly don’t do it justice.
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It’s a great color indeed! I’m wrestling with the idea of doing a speckle or a splash with that tiffany color as a base.
“So many choices, so little time”
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That’s a hard color to pair because it’s so distinct I think black would be about the only way. A fade to black would be sick.
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The specs look awesome! I can’t wait to snag one, if I’m lucky enough to get one that is… I love the way a D bearing throw feels and plays, my only complaint is that you loose spin time with the smaller bearing… It’d be really cool if you could use a C or a D bearing in it! Oh by the way I’m guessing if it’s D bearing there won’t be side effects in this design…?
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Correct, we are ditching the side effect as part of our “revised and reimagined” concept!
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Sounds interesting for sure! I can’t wait to see the finished product!
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Well I already know what colorway I’ll be getting…
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Frieza is absolutely gorgeous on the Halyard, and will be nearly identical on the Capstan '22. Great choice!
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