Krapfen

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After successfully reviving some of our older designs we felt it was time to unleash something new and fresh for the ILYY line-up. Going through our models we realized there was no full-sized, medium width entry.

Full-size yoyos with a slimmer profile below 40mm always feel special when throwing them around. They ooze some kind of easiness and relaxing energy that wider yoyos usually lack.

The new yoyo is finally ready: Krapfen

It is named after a beloved German pastry, a jelly-donut without a center hole. Why? Simply because everyone who tried a Krapfen falls in love with it.

For our entry into this range we wanted something very ILYY-like that encapsulates our design language and philosophy in terms of playing style and understatement. We thus went with a very comfortable organic shape that inherits some of the Lio’s mojo but adds its own aesthetic style. We also decided this new yoyo should have a fade anodization, never seen before on an ILYY, but with grace and class. The Krapfen combines a fresh design with known and loved ILYY-aesthetics.

Weight was kept fairly low for the Krapfen at 62g due to the more compact design. It feels just right when throwing. With its beefy rims and carefully placed mass, the Krapfen is a great performer with plenty of spin time and power while still keeping the great feeling of easiness alive. We noticed a surprising effect when giving the Krapfen a few hours of undivided attention. It feels like becoming a standard issue of a yoyo. Something that would sit in an institute of standards. A yoyo that is used to compare bearings, pads etc.

Specs:
Diameter: 56 mm
Width: 38 mm
Gap: 4 mm
Weight: 62 g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19 mm pad
Alloy: AL 7068-T6
Limitation: 40

We updated our branding of yoyos and moved the laser engraving from beneath the pads into the bearing groove. That way it is easier to see and identify a yoyo and production year.

We are selling these now for 80 EUR plus shipping (5.49 EUR DE /12.33 EUR US). The shipping method we used for other locations than DE and US has been discontinued. The shipping rate varies depending on the destination. Please get in touch to receive a precise quote for the current shipping costs. We are looking into alternative shipping methods with a fixed price.

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (the latter is only required for US shipments). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

Liopleurodon

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Alongside new weird stuff, we have been re-visiting our older classics for a while now. It was only a matter of time before we reached one of our most loved designs of all time.

The Liopleurodon is a beefy full size organic with a lot of power but a surprising amount of relaxed smoothness – a truly prehistoric experience.

The design is based on the very first iteration of the Lio, the OG so to say. We trimmed off some center-weight to give it a bit more float while retaining the classic Lio-experience.

Specs:
Diameter: 55 mm
Width: 41.3 mm
Gap: 4 mm
Weight: 65.4 g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19 mm pad
Alloy: AL 7068-T6
Limitation: 62

We are selling these now for 80 EUR plus shipping (5.49 EUR DE /12.33 EUR US). The shipping method we used for other locations than DE and US has been discontinued. The shipping rate varies depending on the destination. Please get in touch to receive a precise quote for the current shipping costs. We are looking into alternative shipping methods with a fixed price.

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (the latter is only required for US shipments). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

AbysmAL

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We ventured to cosmic ends, gazed even deeper into the everlasting darkness and saw… light.
Delve deep into the black and emerge with eternal bliss through the white horizon.

The AbysmAL is the full aluminum representation of the crushing Abyss inheriting its comfortable and sophisticated shape and fingerspin abilities. We beefed up the rims to retain the powerful spin and stability.

The AbysmAL comes in two vastly different colorways.

First up: The ever so fitting Einstein-Rosen-Bridge edition (ERB for short) for all your time traveling wormhole needs.

There is also a second edition of the AbysmAL: Dinosalat. This color-way has first been used for the inner cup of the DR3I.

Specs:
Diameter: 57mm
Width: 43mm
Gap: 4mm
Weight: 62.4g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm pad
Alloy: AL 7068-T6
Limitation: 43 (20 ERB, 23 Dinosalat)

We are selling these now for 80 EUR plus shipping (5.49 EUR DE /12.33 EUR US). The shipping method we used for other locations than DE and US has been discontinued. The shipping rate varies depending on the destination. Please get in touch to receive a precise quote for the current shipping costs. We are looking into alternative shipping methods with a fixed price.

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (the latter is only required for US shipments). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

Lynx Traubensaft

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This year we will bring back another classic from the line-up: Lynx

The Lynx is one, if not not the floatiest entry in the ILYY range. We stayed true to the original specs but refined some areas, e.g. adding an additional wave in the catch zone and shaving off about a gram in weight for a little extra in the float department.

It comes in the beautiful Traubensaft (grape juice) colorway ready to shine in the sun.

Specs:
Diameter: 55mm
Width: 44mm
Gap: 4mm
Weight: 64.7g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm pad
Limitation: 63

We are selling these now for 80 EUR plus shipping (4.99 EUR DE / 8.57 EUR EU / 12.33 EUR US / 8.50 EUR rest of the world).

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (only US customers). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

E1NS Kiwi

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The Hagebutte E1NS from last year was an immense success selling out entirely within an hour through our early bird mailing list.

To meet the additional demand we made another batch. This time in a fruity green Kiwi colourway.

Specs:
Diameter: 49.80mm
Width: 40.35mm
Gap: 4mm
Weight: 61.5g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm pad
Limitation: 40

We are selling these now for 75 EUR plus shipping (4.99 EUR DE / 8.57 EUR EU / 12.33 EUR US / 8.50 EUR rest of the world).

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (only US customers). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

Sold out. <3

Three time’s the charm

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From all the designs and crazy ideas we devised in our yoyo journey, one project has always stood out as the unholy mother of insanity: the DR3I

Initially planned for a 2017 release, we had to postpone the release due to the immense manufacturing difficulties that spawn from this most ambitious construction. Being a full blown tri-metal yoyo, it was clear from the start the DR3I will require all skills and manufacturing brilliance in our machinists arsenal…and then some.
At that time, we were not able to produce more than three prototypes that fulfilled our performance requirements at reasonable cost. As mitigation, we went from tri-metal to tri-material and came up with the DR3I.ii that replaced the titanium body with a polycarbonate shell. This change allowed us to produce a few more for a mini-run. But we knew, only the real deal with its titanium body will eventually fill the void the initial concept idea created in our minds.

Now at the end of 2021, four years later and with a lot more experience and confidence in our bags, we gave this another try. Countless obstacles during production from machining, fitting and selection had to be overcome but we kept pushing forward only thinking about the ultimate target: DR3I must live!
After sky-high mountains of scrap material and vast fields of shattered dreams, 23 pieces persevered. We are finally able to release our opus magnum to the world!

Here it is, the killer of lifespans and crusher of spirits: DR3I

The yoyo features a meticulously designed titanium body for maximum strength yet minimal weight. The DR3I’s power is provided by massive brass rings with a carefully shaped wave that complements the overall design and allows for exact rim weight placement. The inner cup is made of 7068 aluminum and inherits its anti-cone shape from the amazing Abyss. Thanks to the hollow construction, the angle of the anti-cone could be increased which yields even better finger spin performance. When spinning it combines the classic sounds of thin titanium and old-school throws with caps. The DR3I is a high-rpm yoyo with a satisfying oomph when binding.

The ‘Dinosalat’ anodization of the aluminum cup uses squeezed dinosaurs spiced with pirate-boot-matured Scotch. The resulting colors vary depending on the species of the used saurian making every DR3I unique.

Aside from the rare ingredients, DR3I features the known and loved ILYY specs.

Specs:
Diameter: 53mm
Width: 42.5mm
Gap: 4mm
Weight: 62.6g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm pad
Limitation: 23 (19 for sale)

Important notice:
Due to the extremely complicated construction and tight tolerances, the DR3I is likely to require several assembly iterations for ideal performance after it was taken apart. We thus strongly recommend to keep it assembled to avoid extensive tuning efforts. Be aware of this before placing your order.
All yoyos ship well-tuned and are ready for action out of the box.

We are selling these now for 300 EUR plus shipping (4.99 EUR DE / 8.57 EUR EU / 12.33 EUR US / 8.50 EUR rest of the world).

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (only US customers). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

All gone! <3

E1NS Hagebutte

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It’s been over ten years since we released the last run of the infamous E1NS. Time to change this!
2021 brings the E1NS in a new beautiful colorway we call Hagebutte (German for rosehip). The design heavily bases on the OG E1NS from 2007, unarguably the best version of them all.

Specs:
Diameter: 49.80mm
Width: 40.35mm
Gap: 4mm
Weight: 61.5g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm pad
Limitation: 63

For the first time, these sold out immediately after we announced them via our mailing list. There will be more E1NS coming this year.

Subscribe to our mailing list, if you haven’t already to not miss the next drop.

Mango PYBIT

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If we had to point at the weirdest yoyo we made to date, it would undoubtedly be the PYBIT. Its super bulky can-like shape made it stand out of the organic shapes or standard V-profile swamp of its time.

With it being so extreme and experimental, we only made a handful of these specimens. They became highly sought after by collectors. Voices pleading for a re-run became louder and louder over the years.

Right from the beginning we knew, it cannot simply be a re-run of the exact same design. We wanted something even more unusual than the original design. Keeping the maxim dialed to ‘bonkers’, we thought:

“Why not make a bimetal version, but without adding a second metal?”
– “That does not make any sense!”
“Perfect!”

Out came the Mango PYBIT!

The new PYBIT for 2021 features a bi-7068 aluminum construction with a slick black body and fruity mango gloss rings for extra mojo. In addition, we widened the catch zone to allow for easier play. For the first time, PYBIT 2021 now features the beloved ILYY-dimple horn.

Specs:
Diameter: 52.10mm
Width: 52.75mm
Gap: 4mm
Weight: 66g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm pad
Limitation: 52

We are selling these now for 100 EUR plus shipping (4.99 EUR DE / 8.50 EUR EU / 12.00 EUR US / 7.30 EUR rest of the world).

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (only US customers). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

All gone! Thank you! <3

It usually takes us several days to reply and process order requests. Regularly, we only take care of order requests on weekends. Please be patient.

Schokolade for the soul

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What a crazy year it’s been! We hope you’re all safe, healthy and (legally) around those you love.

Earlier this year, we dropped one of our all-time classics in a new color: The Lebkuchen Noctu.

We love the shade of this anodization and reception was great! That release sold out really fast.

We cannot let this difficult year end without something soothing and good for the soul. And what heals wounds better than good ol’ chocolate?

To follow in the Lebkuchen footsteps we present the Schokolade Noctu.

Specs:
Diameter: 52mm
Width: 41.50mm
Gap: 4mm
Weight: 64.4g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm pad
Limitation: 49

We are selling these now for 75 EUR plus shipping (4.99 EUR DE, 8.35 EUR EU / 12.00 EUR US / 7.20 EUR rest of the world).

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get one now by sending us an email with an order request with your shipping address and telephone number (only US customers). Please let us know if you want to use a different e-mail address for PayPal. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

It usually takes us several days to reply and process order requests. Regularly, we only take care of order requests on weekends. Please be patient.

All gone.

Blackbelt

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After some revamps and classic releases, we decided it was time for something new. However, we didn’t just want to drop a new “normal” yoyo, we went for something special and weird.

Out came the Blackbelt – a super slimline fullsize diameter bi-metal saucer.

Its large diameter paired with the thick belt offers nice beefy spintimes. The sub 30mm width gives it a unique feel and awesome pocket friendliness (you can leave your holsters at home).

Even though Blackbelt is only 28mm wide, we were able to add a proper IRG for easy thumbgrinds. Alongside with our classic ILYY hub the Blackbelt is THE perfect addition to our line-up and every collection.

The Blackbelt features the awesome 7068 aluminum alloy and the same ceramic-touch finish as the Blackout Abyss that everybody loved so much.

Blackbelt comes in an unresponsive setup with a C-size CT KMK bearing. For modern responsive play we include a slim C-size bearing as well a shorter axle to accommodate it.

Specs:
Diameter: 56mm
Width: 28mm
Gap: 4mm / 2.5mm
Weight: 60g
Bearing: C-Size
Response: 19mm Pad
Limitation: 38

These are available now at 100 EUR plus shipping (4.99 EUR DE, 8.35 EUR EU / 10.28 EUR US / 7.20 EUR rest of the world).

Please note that shipping will take longer than usual, especially to the US. We assure you that we are trying to ship as quickly as possible.

You can get Blackbelt now by sending us an email with an order request and your shipping address. We will then get back to you with a payment request.

It usually takes us several days to reply and process order requests. Regularly, we only take care of order requests on weekends. Please be patient.

All gone.