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Chico Yo-Yo Company Flat-Top (mini)

Exhibit #3670

Type	Production
Shape	Concave )-(
Axle	Bearing
Finish	Anodized
Color	Red and gold
Packaging	Boxed
Construction	Multi-piece aluminum
Response	CBC Slim Pad
Diameter	50 mm
Width	40 mm
Gap	Fixed
Gap Width	4.7 mm
Weight	66
Condition	Mint
Date	2011
Owner	Rick Brough
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Chico Yo-Yo Company's Flat Top, released June 2011. Has a curved, organic body shape on the string side while the outer face of the yo-yo sports a completely flat look. The classic profile was made modern by adding a rounded shoulder on each halve, near the response pad. This design made the string gap of the yo-yo much wider to accommodate horizontal play and was forgiving with small tilts or player errors.

During grinds, this wider spacing helped the yo-yo to sit comfortably on a finger or arm. A notable undercut on the lip of the yo-yo assists with grinds and is also a nice place to add an O-ring for those that want to add extra weight.

The flat sides were more than just cosmetic. By separating the rim weight from the center weight, the Flat-Top was described by someone, somewhere, at sometime, as a "race car on rails". That is, it was fast and stable but able to turn quickly and accurately.

The version seen in this exhibit was a glossy red/gold finish. It also came in a gunmetal grey body with green splash.

Original retail price: $85 US.

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Side B, angled, large

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