First Impressions : YoyoRecreation Draupnir Prototype

So a few days ago I had the opportunity to meet up with Raymond Thian, co-founder or 28spin.com, who just got back from AP2013 with a couple of prototypes. On of them piqued my interest, as it seemed to have very narrow rims. I picked it up, admiring it’s unconventional design. “It’s the Prototype Draupnir,” said Ray. “From YYR. Don’t ding it.” I just swallowed, and nodded in acknowledgement.

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Tips to improve your playing

As you are on  your yo-yoing journey, one question you must’ve asked yourself at some point would be “How can I get better at this?” Sometimes, despite the amount of hours put into practice you’d often find yourself stuck with the same tricks, without any significant progress. More often than not, the problem really is that you’re working hard, but not smart. Here’s a few tips to help you overcome the “Yoyoer’s Block”

Quick Review: YoyoSkeel Stalker 2

I had the chance to meet up with Muhd. Shakeel, the 6-time Malaysian National Yo-yo Champion and owner/founder of YoyoSkeel. He’s in Kuching this weekend to support the Sarawak Regional Yo-yo Contest and to launch YoyoSkeel’s latest offering: The Stalker 2. I had given it a few throws and for those who are interested in buying it, here’s a quick write up.

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Buying yo-yos

Those who just started out yo-yoing will always face the same problem: What yo-yo should I get? Here at BadYoyos, I will help guide you through the process of choosing the right throw for you. With the many different types of yo-yos available in the market out there, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choices out there. After the jump, we’ll go through a step by step guide on choosing your first throw.