Subject: YoYoExpert Newsletter 06/18/25 – LIVE CHAT Giveaway, Contest Updates, Restocks & New Releases!

New Releases and News from YoYoExpert.com


Tune in tonight at 8pm ET for a LIVE chat with Crucial owner Paul Yath!

Plus—the National Yo-Yo Contest is just around the corner! Get all the event details below, along with some incredible new releases and restocks from Crucial, W1LD, Yoyofriends, C3yoyodesign, and One Drop!

Eric Koloski will be hosting a LIVE CHAT with the 3A World YoYo Champion and Crucial Owner, Paul Yath to talk about his yo-yo journey, what led to the amazing Maple Project and what else to expect for the future! 

It all happens tonight June 18th at 8PM EST / 5PM PST

Submit a question for him on our YYE FORUMS for a chance to win a prize!

U.S. National Yo-Yo Contest - June 27–29, 2025
Westgate Las Vegas Resort – Las Vegas, NV

Join us in Las Vegas for the 2025 U.S. National Yo-Yo Contest, the premier yo-yo competition in the country! From June 27–29, the nation’s top players will gather at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort to compete, connect, and celebrate the art of yo-yo.

Established in 1993, Nationals crowns champions across five major divisions—1A through 5A—and features special divisions including Women’s Freestyle, Over 40, and Sport Freestyle, making it an inclusive and exciting event for all ages and skill levels.

Registration Last Call!  - Deadline is Monday June 23rd at midnight ET!

Don’t miss your chance to compete at the 2025 U.S. National Yo-Yo Contest—registration closes Monday, June 23rd at midnight ET! Whether you're aiming for the championship stage or just excited to throw in the Sport Division, this is your final opportunity to sign up. The contest kicks off next weekend in Las Vegas, and we can’t wait to see everyone there!

Available Tonight! - 06/18 - 10pm ET!

From Crucial founder Paul Yath comes the Maple—a handcrafted wooden yo-yo built not just for nostalgia, but for high-level play. Inspired by the warmth of classic wood throws and designed with modern tricks in mind, the Maple blends tradition and innovation into one unique throw.

Precision-crafted from 37 layers of Canadian maple veneer (like a skateboard deck), each yo-yo is individually machined and finished by Paul himself for strength, consistency, and character. Added aluminum weight rings and hubs boost spin time and control, while interchangeable caps let players tweak weight distribution and style.

Introducing the Ease, Yoyofriends’ first-ever monometal crafted from 7075 aluminum. Inspired by the Gravitation series and refined into a soft organic shape, the Ease delivers a smooth, balanced throw designed for long, comfortable practice sessions.

Created with input from team member Tony, this O-shaped yo-yo was built for ease of use and steady progression. Despite its 66g weight, it feels agile and solid thanks to smart weight distribution across its rounded body.

The Yoyofriends Koi is back at YYE in five stunning new colors: Midnight Blue w/ Pink and Green Speckle, Green w/ Yellow and Purple Splash, Light Grey w/ Purple and Red Splash, Blue / Yellow Fade, and Light Blue color ways!

Yoyofriends Koi breaks from their typical competition-focused design, featuring a refreshing and playful organic shape that prioritizes flow and play feel. The Koi, equipped with optimized weight distribution, offers a relaxed throwing experience and impressive stability, making it the perfect everyday carry for a delightful user experience in any situation.

The Mini Krown is a precision-engineered, downsized version of C3yoyodesign’s iconic Krown—retaining the balanced, competition-ready performance of the original in a compact package. Originally unveiled on April Fool’s Day, it’s no gimmick: this mini throw delivers serious play.

Nearly 1 cm smaller in diameter, the Mini Krown stays true to its roots with carefully tuned weight distribution for a nimble, responsive feel. Unlike many mini yo-yos, it’s compatible with modern strings and uses the same components as its full-sized counterpart, making it accessible, customizable, and reliable.

The Popular Contrail by C3YoYoDesign Offstring yo-yo is back in stock in some new amazing translucent colors! The Contrail is the Signature Yoyo of 7x 4A World YoYo Champion Rei Iwakura! The lightweight design offers a more comfortable handling and provides a more predictable bounce to make it easier to recover from drops. 

The Artifact is One Drop’s first yo-yo to feature a Size D bearing, blending nostalgic small-bearing feel with modern performance. Co-designed with longtime yo-yo creative Alex Whitney, it pays tribute to classic Japanese designs from the late 2000s while elevating them with precision 7075 aluminum, refined weight distribution, and Freshly Dirty response pads.

The Adrenaline is back at YoYoExpert with two striking new colorways—Shiny Blue/ Clear PC/ Shiny Blue Rim and Red-White Fade/ Clear PC/ Matte Black Rim—Shanks colorway!

Designed as the signature model for Blaise Becker, the Adrenaline is a high-performance tri-material yo-yo. It merges the innovative design of the Wild-Trio with the powerful aspect ratio of the Wilderness, delivering top-tier competition-level performance.

It has never been a better time to find something fun and new!


Everyone can find something fun in new releases! Some of our newest favorites are the Light Chaser, Leaf, and Wilder!


But also checkout some classics like Duncan Butterfly Psychedelic, Uppercut, or the Oasis!

New to Yo-Yo?

Get yourself or your friend started out the right away! (Or have fun with what are some of our favorite yoyos to throw responsive and unresponsive!) Featured above is the SnapBack. The most cost effective and longest spinning responsive yoyo on the market!


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