M1: Metal for Everyone

For our second yo-yo release, we set out to create a high-quality aluminum yo-yo which is readily available at a reasonable price. The result is the M1. As you would expect from us, many months of prototyping and refinement went into the creation of the M1. We once again enlisted the help of the Portland Yo-Yo Club, Mark Montgomery and others to test the playability. All agree that it is, first and foremost, a solid player.

We paid close attention to the testers feedback and the features that they most wanted. In that regard, the M1 sports a recess groove that's deep enough to take flow-able silicone, an inner thumb grind lip, and tapered outer rims that provide plenty of catch-zone width (more than a Project in fact). The M1's profile and shape move us in a new direction, bringing a narrower width to the undersized yo-yo.

The M1 comes standard with a One Drop 10Ball Bearing and One Drop Silicone Pads.

Because of the play, the price and the availability, the M1 is intended to be a true players yo-yo. One which you don't have to worry about throwing anywhere, anytime, over any surface. The M1: Metal for Everyone.

* Weight: 65 grams
* Width: 35mm
* Diameter: 50mm
* Stock Response: .555 One Drop Silicone Pad or Flow Groove
* Pad Response Groove Inside Diameter: .555" (14.1mm)
* Pad Response Groove Depth: .03
* Flow Groove Response Depth: .075
* Gap Width: 4.3mm
* Axle spec: M4 x .7 x 16mm Long
* Bearing Size: Large (C) stainless steel (One Drop 10 Ball Bearing)

You need to amend these specs so that the flow groove can be accurately represented. Might need to mention the nickel plated M1 as well if it adds weight to the published specs.

Good point. I'll fix that.

if you can include the axle spec as well. there was a valid point mentioned on another forum.

Axle spec added.

when the thread comes in i have a string especially for that yoyo.