YoyoFactory Shutter
It’s the YoyoFactory Shutter! Signature model of 2013 and 2019 World Yoyo Champion Gentry Stein. We’ve had a number of Shutters in stock over the years, and our very first order had the classic Red, Black, and Aqua color variations. Like a lot of people, the Shutter was my first “nice” yoyo, and there was no way we weren’t getting the Shutter in the Motmot Shop. The Shutter has remained in stock at the Motmot Shop since 2018.
The Shutter remains a viable yoyo, over a decade after it’s release. A lot of folks online will tell you the Shutter is outdated, but I say the Shutter is still a great yoyo for anyone looking for a first unresponsive metal yo-yo. The Shutter has a lot of center weight so it’s extremely stable, but still has a decent amount of power. The shape is extremely versatile, and in many ways the Shutter ushered in a new era of yo-yo design, that we are still living in.
The Shutter has remained in production since 2013, and you can pick up a Shutter at the Motmot Shop.
https://www.motmotdesign.com/tshirts/yoyofactory-shutter
Diameter: 56 mm
Width: 44.40 mm
Gap Width: 4.75 mm
Weight: 67.8 grams
Bearing: Size C Center Trac
Response: YYF Slim Pad (19mm)
First Release: 2013
YoyoFactory F.A.S.T. 201
The F.A.S.T. 201 came in our initial shipment, and I’ve always had mixed feelings about this yo-yo. F.A.S.T. stands for Fully Active Starburst Technology, and it was a pretty big deal when it came out in 2003. If I had gotten one of these instead of a Henry’s Viper in 2004, my life might have turned out differently.
By 2018 the starburst response felt pretty outdated, and honestly it’s not the nicest yoyo to play with, the feeling of the yoyo’s teeth digging into the string is not a pleasant feeling. I believe we only stocked this once or twice, I felt here are just better options for starting out.
It’s still in production, and the F.A.S.T. 201 is one of YoyoFactory’s best selling yoyos.
The FAST 201 largely lives on in the YoTricks Fizz.
There is a very cool promo that YYF shot featuring some well-known players.
Photos provided by YoyoFactory
Weight: 63.6g
Diameter: 56.5mm
Width: 55.6mm
Gap Width: 2.8mm
Bearing: CBC Small Spec Bearing
Response: Starburst Response
YoyoFactory Velocity
The YoyoFactory Velocity was one of the very first yoyos that we stocked in our shop. It’s a pretty interesting idea; and YoyoFactory put a lot of effort into it’s development, instead of opening up a yoyo and swapping bearings, you could use the dial for varying degrees of responsiveness.
While this is a cool idea, it’s not my favorite yoyo, and there are better options for beginners. I believe we stopped stocking it after we sold our first shipment.
These are still in production! Shipped in standard YoyoFactory small box.
Photos provided by YoyoFactory.
Diameter: 54.6mm
Width: 38.7mm
Gap Width : 3.7mm
Response System: Central Bearing Co - CBC Large Pad
Slim Pad Size 19mm OD
Weight: 62.4 g
Bearing Size: Size A
Some of my very early yo-yo photography work!
YoyoFactory One
The YoyoFactory One remains one of our core yoyos that we stock on a regular basis. It’s really durable and great for kids and casual responsive players. It ships with an unresponsive bearing, and is adequate for learning basic unresponsive binds and tricks. It’s still great for smaller kids looking for a good starter yoyo, or someone looking for a yoyo on a budget or for a group.
Comes in a standard YoyoFactory '“tall” box.
I still have my original orange ONE I purchased from Petr Kavka at Slusny!
Photos provided by YoyoFactory.
Diameter: 53 mm
Width: 38 mm
Weight: 56.5 grams
Bearing Size: YYF half spec / flat size “C’
Material: molded polycarbonate
Welcome to the Motmot Yoyo Archive.
Welcome to the Motmot Yoyo Archive! Since 2018 the Motmot Shop has been carrying yoyos from yoyo makers big and small, and we’ve had hundreds of models in stock, and we have some relevant information and photos of most of the yoyos we’ve carried over the years.
From a pragmatic point of view, we find it necessary to delete the pages of yoyos that we no longer carry, or that are out of production, and it would be a shame to lose all of that knowledge and information, I have noticed that information on old yoyos can be hard to come by.
Just a note: things like specs are provided by the manufacturers, so don’t come crying to me because some yoyo is 0.04g lighter than what I have posted here.
This will not be a review page, but if there is some relevant information, I will add it when it’s relevant or I just feel like it.
This photo was taken on the first day we started stocking yoyos in 2018. This photo is dated June 8th 2018!
The first day we stocked yoyo’s was June 8th 2018! Earlier in the year, I got bit by the yoyo bug in a big way, I had been yoyoing on and off since the late 1980’s, but this time was different!
Of course YoyoFactory was going to be our first order. I was happy to know that YoyoFactory Europe were located in Prague, and are really friendly and helpful people.
Receiving our first order was like opening up presents on Christmas morning, the feeling was pretty amazing, and just by sheer coincidence, a legendary Viennese yoyo player named Nico stopped by and showed me some rad yoyo tricks! I don’t have Nico’s contact so if any of you reading this know him, drop me a line!