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<nowiki> </nowiki>The '''Protostar''' by [[YoYoFactory]] is a yo-yo first released in 2009. It is the signature series model of [[John Ando]]. |
<nowiki> </nowiki>The '''Protostar''' by [[YoYoFactory]] is a yo-yo first released in 2009. It is the signature series model of [[John Ando]]. |
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==Description== |
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| Manufacturer | YoYoFactory |
| Release date | 2009 |
| Shape | Low-edged Step-Straight |
| Color | Various |
| Weight | 66.6 grams |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 56mm Width: 43mm |
| Material | Plastic with anodized aluminum weight rings |
| Bearing size | Size C Center Trac |
| Response system | CBC Large Slim Pads |
The Protostar by YoYoFactory is a yo-yo first released in 2009. It is the signature series model of John Ando.
Description
To challenge the common belief that metal yo-yos are superior, YoYoFactory started the "Death to Metal" series, a line of high-performance plastic yo-yos that could match or even surpass metal yo-yos in competitions, as well as costing less. The Protostar, the first of these plastic yo-yos, was developed by YoYoFactory in collaboration with 2008 World Yo-Yo Champion John Ando.
The Protostar made its debut at midnight in the 2009 World Yo-Yo Contest, where the first prototypes were sold. Its low edged design reduced sleep loss to a minimum, and its aluminum weight rings along with a Center Trac ball bearing made it very stable, more-so than even its full-metal competitors. That night at Worlds 2009, the Protostar made an impact in the yo-yo community.
The yo-yo had also become the basis for certain other yo-yos listed below:
- Northstar - Heavier version of the Protostar based on Jensen Kimmitt's personal specifications.
- Starlite - All-plastic glow-in-the-dark variant.
- StarBrite - All-plastic version of the Protostar with side caps instead of weight rings, released in 2011 as part of the Neon Collection.
- Divault - Hyper Yo-Yo-exclusive model based mostly on the Northstar, but with the Protostar's rounded side hubs.
- POPstar - Undersized metal yo-yo based on the Protostar's shape. Features a standard Size C SPEC bearing.
- ONEstar - Cost-performance delrin model based on both the Protostar and the One. Features a standard Size C SPEC ball bearing.
Gallery
ProtoStar Reviews
SR's ProtoStar Review: http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,10576.0.html
Kobansora's ProtoStar Review: http://www.yoyonation.com/talk/index.php/topic,67255.0.html