| Yomega Brain | |
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| Manufacturer | Yomega |
| Release date | 1983 |
| Shape | Modified Imperial |
| Color | Various |
| Weight | 58.50 grams |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 58.79mm Width: 35.72mm |
| Material | Plastic |
| Bearing size | Plastic spool with o-ring |
| Response system | Auto-return clutch, complimented by starbursts |
The Brain by Yomega is a yo-yo with a centrifugal clutch, which makes it return to the thrower's hand automatically when the yo-yo starts to lose spin. It is also the very first yo-yo to feature an auto-return clutch. This yo-yo is great for beginners as it helps the user to develop a strong, hard throw. Upon its release in 1983, the Brain quickly became a worldwide best-seller for Yomega, and has put the company on the map that is the yo-yo industry. It was even licensed to Bandai for the Hyper Yo-Yo line in the late-1990s as the Hyper Brain. The Brain's patent has since expired, allowing other manufacturers to produce their own auto-return yo-yos.
How the clutch works
The plastic spool on the Brain's axle features an o-ring on one end, and that end is inserted in the body half that contains the clutch. When the yo-yo begins to slow down, the clutch grips the o-ring, and it uses the momentum to make the Brain return to the user's hand automatically. Also helping are a pair of starbursts, which helps to grip the string as the clutch does its job.
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