This is a 2021 Duncan :Hornet yo-yo featuring customized side cap designs: one side displays a Honey Bee motif, while the other features branding for the YoYo Maniax store. It was sold exclusively through the YoYo Maniax webstore in Japan, which launched in 2020.
Originally released in 2012, the Hornet was Duncan’s premier looping yo-yo, designed to support a wide range of players—from beginners to seasoned pros. It featured removable inner washers (spacers) that let players fine-tune responsiveness. This adjustability let you choose between longer sleep times for string tricks or tighter response for rapid looping. Oiling the bearing could further increase responsiveness.
This particular version featured a translucent green body with translucent yellow side caps, giving it a vibrant, eye-catching appearance.
It was shipped as a polybagged bulk item and did not include official Duncan or YoYo Maniax packaging.
