The Accel Wing (Japanese: アクセルウイング) is a yo-yo released in Japan by Bandai in October 2024 for its Hyper Yo-Yo Accel line.
It is the 2nd model in the Hyper Yo-Yo Accel line, after Accel Origin. It was succeeded by the Accel Round.
Features[]
The Accel Wing is essentially a wing-shape version of the Accel Origin. It has a convex gap reminiscent of the Duncan Butterfly but not as wide. This makes it easier to land the string when performing string tricks compared to the previous model.
It features a unique side cap bearing system called the "Accel System", which uses two large side caps called "Accel disks" that can rotate independently from the body of the yo-yo. Because of the large side caps, it is very easy to hold the yoyo horizontally on one of the side caps without having to balance it with your finger, making it "the easiest yo-yo to perform the DNA trick with".
The yo-yo also features a unique starburst pattern of alternating wide and thin spokes, unlike the Accel Origin which had a typical-looking starburst pattern.
Just like the Accel Origin, the Accel Wing was marketed toward elementary schoolers and beginners who have no prior yo-yoing experience. Players are also encouraged to try a new set of tricks called "Accel Tricks" (listed on Bandai's official Hyper Yo-Yo webpage) that utilize the side cap bearings. It also came in various colors, each having its own unique print design and aesthetic.
Performance and Criticism[]
The yo-yo could spin for a decent amount of time, though only comparable to the Accel Origin. The wing shape and heavier weight, along with its 3 ball bearings, should make it spin longer than the Accel Origin, but the grippier starbursts countered this.
Performing "Accel Tricks" on this yo-yo is easy to do, just like the Accel Origin, because of its oversized sidecaps. However, because the wing shaped body overlaps the thickness of the sidecaps, it is almost impossible to grip the yo-yo on a side cap and perform the horizontal DNA than on the Accel Origin (unless you have long fingernails, maybe).
While the rounded outer gap does makes it easier to land the string when performing string tricks, the inner gap between the yo-yo halves is just as thin as in the Accel Origin, and coupled with the included thick yo-yo string, performing complex string tricks is still difficult to do, and looping with this yo-yo is still almost impossible.
The grippier starbursts meant that the yo-yo has a tendency to wear out the end loop of the string even quicker than the Accel Origin. Therefore, buying extra strings is essential.
It is recommended to replace the string with a thinner looping string to make the spin time longer while performing string tricks. In addition, the Accel Wing can also be used for looping tricks this way, as the angle tends to be much higher than the Accel Origin equipped with a thin looping string.
Official Description[]
HYPER YOYO ACCEL (2024)[]
This is a Hyper Yo-Yo line which comes with a new feature called the "Accel System", that has been patented in Japan and the US. It allows you to spin the main unit at high speed without throwing it by pulling the string vigorously while holding the main unit in your hand. By utilizing this feature, new tricks that could not be reproduced with conventional yo-yos are possible.
Accel Wing (2024) (Official Hyper Yo-Yo Website)[]
The "Accel Wing" has a wide gap for landing the string, making it easy to perform string tricks such as "Elevator", "Moonsault", and "Brain Twister". It also has an "Accel System" so you can enjoy Accel Tricks.
Recommended trick level: Super level to Hyper level
Recommended trick type: String tricks
Colors and Designs[]
WAVE 1 (October 2024)[]
- Techno Purple - clear purple body and a mecha lifeform-inspired wing design.
- Twilight Blue - clear blue body and an angel and devil wing design.
- Classic Ivory - clear ivory body and a steampunk-inspired wing design.
WAVE 2 (December 2024)[]
- Scarlet Condor - clear red body and a graffiti-style condor design.
- Sunshine Phoenix - clear orange body and a phoenix design.
- Sparkle Pegasus - clear cobalt blue body and a cute pegasus design.