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| Jake Bullock Dink (mini) |
| Exhibit #5053 |
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| Type | Production |
| Shape | Concave )-( |
| Axle | Bearing |
| Color | Natural stainless steel |
| Packaging | Boxed |
| Construction | Multi-piece metal |
| Diameter | 47.64mm |
| Width | 36.75mm |
| Gap | Fixed |
| Weight | 59gm |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 2024 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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From www.jakebullockart.com:
"I'm so excited to formally introduce the DINK! This one is long overdue. I'm an avid fisherman, and in that world when you unintentionally catch a small fish (usually a bass) they are called 'dinks'. Who knows where the term came from but I always thought it was funny.
Fast forward to the Dunk becoming a real yo-yo, Dink and Doink immediately seemed like perfect names for the lineup (more on Doink soon). CJ and I started playing with the idea of a miniature sized Dunk. We quickly realized stainless steel would be the perfect material for a yo-yo this size. There are plenty of undersized colorful chunky aluminum yo-yos on the market, and that's not what we had in mind. SS allowed us to go extra thin on everything and create a super strong and futuristic looking yo-yo. The raw stainless makes the yo-yo look more like a tool or a piece of a machine than a toy. It retains the signature Dunk profile and inner cup bump while at the same time looking unique from anything else we've made. In my 20 years of yo-yoing, mini size yo-yos have always appealed to me, but I've found that they often end up collecting dust in my collection. They play noticeably worse than their big brothers and they feel like a novelty, one which wears off quickly. After nearly one full year of testing this yo-yo, far longer than we've ever tested any yo-yo before production, I can confidently say the Dink holds up and holds it's own. Upon handing it to players at contests, the common refrain was 'it actually plays so well!', confirming my belief that many players have negative preconceived notions when it comes to tiny yo-yos. The Dink has made me rethink these negative assumptions, and I think it will make you do the same. I found myself grabbing it to learn 3.0 hooks this past summer, the size made them easier. For proficient or advanced players it lends itself well to dense tricks and short string tech, while beginners will appreciate it for learning chopsticks, and as a tool to improve accuracy and promote good form (it will let you know if your breakaway sucks). It’s durable, beautiful, and plays unlike anything else in the Dunk lineup. It also sounds amazing."
"I am offering this yo-yo for presale through November [beginning November 6, 2024], with an estimated ship date of first quarter 2024. As with the successful Ti Dunk presale I ran, I will keep everyone up-to-date every step of the way. The presale price is $89, at a 10% discount off the final release price of $99. Presale orders will also receive a special gift with their Dink's as a thank you for the trust and support."
Yo-yo began shipping Friday, February 2, 2024. No string was shipped with the yo-yo.
Recipe
Diameter: 47.64 mm
Width: 36.75 mm
Weight: 59gm
Bearing: Size D
Response: Size D, Dunking Donut pads (compatible with "Freshly Dirty" brand yo-yos)
Body: Stainless steel
Original retail price: $99 USD.
Of interest...
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