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Introducing our newest yo-yo. Inspired by the needs and requests of competition players, the Heavy Hitter has a slightly stepped H-shape and deep-V profile. The H-shape has a step toward the rim and toward the bearing to help facilitate many of the sideways elements that...

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We decided to see what our anodizing facility could do. Three color anodizing? Check. Flames? Check. Flames going the same way on both halves? Check. Matte finish that grinds great? Check. Final assembly and packing in the next week. 80 total pieces produced. Available at:...

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After several extra weeks of deliberation, and almost 300 suggestions (thanks to everyone who helped on this one) for the name for this yo-yo, we present to you the Route 66.

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Just off the lathe, original working name was the Whitewall. Somehow that name just doesn’t do it. We would love to hear your suggestions for a name. We went a little bigger on this one, and a little heavier based on local player input. Slight...

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We are working toward our next batch of yo-yos and would love to hear what you think about color options. Post a comment on the following colors: Colorway #1: A green and yellow marble. Very bright. Think springtime. Think new plants, new growth. Colorway #2:...

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Just in from the laser engraver, the finished delToro yo-yo. Like the Bullog, these are precision machined in Chico, CA with the anodizing, laser engraving, and beadblasting also done here in Chico. The profile is a deep-V design to reduce string contact during off-plane play....

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Just in from the anodizer, three color options for the delToro. Red, black, and purple. Finely beadblasted on the body and outer face for great feel and grinding, with the bearing seat and string contact region precisely masked off to prevent string wear. Now, off...

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New shapes in the works: Working name: del Toro We are working on two new shapes, one a small departure from the Bulldog shape – adding a little bit of extra width and dropping an angular profile into the mix with a deep-V shape. The...

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Got word yesterday that the blue Bulldogs have arrived in the European market! For those of you living in Europe, you now have access to two fine online retailers to get your Chico Yo-Yo Company goodies. Both shops received the new, blue and violet marbled...

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Released in Chico for the U.S. National Yo-Yo Contest, we had a new color of the Bulldog produced. This time we chose a bright blue with violet marbling. It came out looking absolutely gorgeous. The bright blue really stands out and is easy to be...

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