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 Sponsors and Curators
The Museum of Yo-Yo History is a labor of love, and we would not be able to stay up-to-date with exhibits without the support of our sponsors and curators. Big thanks go to One Drop Design and Duncan for supplying us with their latest models, YoYoExpert for their help and support, and to Cody Orr, TotalArtist and YoYoBrothers™ for allowing us to use their collections!
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| Sengoku Hattori (holes) |
| Exhibit #2875 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Concave )-( |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Finish | Anodized |
| Color | Turquoise with stainless steel rims |
| Packaging | Boxed |
| Construction | Composite |
| Response | CBC Slim Pad |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Width | 44 mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Weight | 64 gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 2017 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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From the Sengoku website:
"This [yo-yo] is not just a cool looking gimmick; the holes are not cosmetic. The holes are there for weight distribution. It is extremely stable, specially at horizontal play. With stainless steel rings to give it great power.
It makes an extremely cool sound when played (plus you can see through the yoyo while is spinning!).
And no, it does not cut the [yo-yo] string [while it's rotating or stationary].
Great blend of performance and aesthetics."
From the yoyorewind.com website:
"A super rare design, the bi-metal Hattori is modeled after a shuriken (ninja throwing star).
Named for the famous sengoku-era ninja, Hattori Hanzo, the Hattori is a bimetal yo-yo you can actually look through as it spins! This kind of design, with actual holes cut in the sides of the yo-yo, is super rare AND quite difficult to pull off. But the negative space made by the holes isn't merely for show, it has a diabolical purpose to it! Cutting the pattern out of the side is even more effective at removing weight than slimming down the thickness of the sides. Combined with the stainless steel rims, Hattori exquisitely balances stability and power during play. You really do need to feel it for yourself!
Another cool visual effect is the "transparent metal yo-yo," as the spinning makes the ring where the pattern is appear to be see-through. A very rare design that resulted in a superb throw.
*because of the hub design, this yo-yo is not made for fingerspin/top-on style tricks.
*play with caution, long hair may get caught in the holes, resulting in a bad time."
This first run/first edition yo-yo was officially released October 6, 2017 on three mainstream yo-yo retail websites. A very limited number of pre-sale versions in turquoise (shown in this exhibit) were released September 15, 2017 directly from the Sengoku website. Aluminum body with stainless steel weight rings and size C ball bearing.
A third run Hattori was re-released by yoyorewind.com of Japan and yoyorewind USA in June, 2021 but at a reduced price of $139 US. See a third run Hattori here.
Original retail price: $168 US.
Cut outs -- and sometimes small holes -- in body halves are not new. They have appeared on other yo-yo models over the years.
Of interest...
To see all yo-yos with holes in this museum, in the left panel, click Exhibits.
In the right pane, in the Name/Model field, type holes, then click Browse. | |
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