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! If you're a manufacturer, or just a big collector and you want to help support the Museum drop me at line at chimera@yoyomuseum.com Tom Kuhn RD-1 - 2009 Exhibit #4237 Type Production Shape Concave )-( Axle Bearing Finish Stained Color Blue Packaging Boxed Construction Composite Response Turbo Disk Date 2009 Owner Chris MacGregor Compare The 2009 release of the RD-1 was the first time any of the RD line went back into production and is an indication of how popular the RD-1 was in its time. The superior balance and weight distribution made the RD-1 a sought after model. The 2009 model featured a number of changes to the original 2003 design. It is wider (35mm compared to 33mm) and heavier (55g compared to 54g) than the 2003 release. Even the the casual eye the 2009 model looks less well produced; the shape of the halves no longer smoothly curving organically and the paint finish is more akin to a stain than the lacquered finish of the 2003 models. The 2009 model also came in black and natural. The design of the yo-yo also received some changes. The 2009 design has identical halves. The caution message from the 2003 model is gone. The most notable absence from the design is the year of production. The easiest way to tell if you have a 2009 RD-1 is that it does not have ANY year on the yo-yo. The 2009 RD-1 also came in the standard plastic and cardboard BC/Tom Kuhn box. The wonderful packaging from the initial RD releases also did not make the 2009 release. Despite the steps back in production quality, packaging amenities and design, this is still a solid playing yo-yo that rivals the 2003 release for playability. Other Views 2009 RD-1 Side B profile 2003 <- left • right -> 2009 2005-2023 Software © David W. Hall & Grahame BaptieWright Content by David W. Hall & Rick Brough