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We have been working hard to continue improving the website and the mobile yoyo experience. In addition to an updated iOS app with improved performance, we are especially excited to announce that we have launched an update for our Android app with a completely redesigned interface.

What’s different

This version of the Android app has been updated with an all new interface that greatly improves the user experience. There is now an easy way to view the latest video release and browse for tricks by category.

Beneath each video we feature the yoyo used in the video, or we recommended a yoyo ideal for learning the trick. There is also quick access to our online store so you can purchase yoyos right from your phone or tablet.

Learn anywhere you go

With this most recent update, it is now easier than ever to learn how to yoyo anywhere you go, all you need is an internet connection. Download our app now from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Amazon App Store.

You can now follow us Twitter for product updates and news.

Civility Yoyo Review

Civility Yoyo Review

We just put out the 2014 Winter-Spring Buyer’s Guide and are happy to say that the Civility Yoyo topped the list along with the Prodigy as the most recommended high-end metal yoyos.

Since the Civility yoyo was released we have heard back from many happy customers with high-praise. One review in particular caught our eye, which we felt really captured the essence of the Civility yoyo. We reached out to this reviewer to see if we could make this review available to you, and he enthusiastically agreed! Below is the review of the Civility yoyo written by Matthew Henry

Matthew’s Civility Review

Look and Feel

The Civility looks very similar to One Drop Project, not surprising since Colin Leland had a big hand in designing this throw. However I should mention One Drop did not participate in the production of the Civility. The Civility has very simple elegant look to it. The finish is beautiful and the anodizing feels flawless against your skin. This throw begs for grinding, and speaking of grinding I was able to pull off thumb, finger, and arm grinds with ease. With its slightly rounded and gentle V-shape, the Civility felt very comfortable and stable in my hand. It never felt like I didn’t have control of this yoyo.

Play and Performance

For a 69 gram throw one may worry that the Civility will feel too heavy during play. One might also fear that your finger will take damage during extended sessions of play. Well….. one would also be wrong! Honestly the weight distribution on this throw is great! If I did not know how much this yoyo weighed, I would have guessed it was more in the range of 66 grams rather than close to 70. I was able to go through my trick sets without issue. Speed combo, slacks, whips, and technical tricks all went smoothly. So I decided to try out this throw in the arena it was specifically designed for…..learning tricks. I chose 3 random *new* tricks off the net and attempted to learn them. I was very impressed with how this throw reacted during this experiment. During long pauses the Civility kept its very powerful spin. I was also able to correct my position on the string very easily when landing badly. During all 3 tricks there was never a time I didn’t feel in control of the Civility. While spinning at the end of my string I didn’t notice any wobble. It spun so smoothly and for such a long time, if it weren’t for the slight clinging of my bearing I would have thought it stopped.

Final Thoughts

While the Civility does not come in a splash design colorway, nor is it the most flashy throw on the market, it definitely accomplishes what it was meant to be….a great metal throw for someone who wants to learn complicated tricks. With a price tag of just 90 bucks I would say it is competitively priced compared to other throws in its category. This fact alone might just be the tie breaker for someone who is in the market for such a yoyo. However, with better known models and brands out on the market, only time will tell how well this throw ends up selling. While I don’t think it will end up as my *Favorite Yoyo Ever* I definitely have to say the Civility has found its way into my daily rotation for a very long time. The Civility is definitely a pleasure to throw and I suggest picking one up if you have the means.

Two Week Update

As an update, I am still using the Civility and it continues to be in my daily rotation. I am even thinking about buying a second one. That Civility is something to be proud of!

We’ve Moved to YoYoTricks.com

We’ve Moved to YoYoTricks.com

After months of soul searching, we have taken the plunge and switched our domain to yoyotricks.com. It is a milestone for any company when they can use the domain that perfectly describes what they do. Luckily for us, the change was very small, we just had to add a second “yo”.

What does this mean for you? Not much, except it is now easier to tell your friends where to learn tricks: yoyotricks.com. You can still access our site by going to YoTricks.com, and we are still going to call ourselves YoTricks. Just don’t be startled by the extra “yo” in the address bar in your web browser.

New Yoyo Release and Civility Yoyo Update

This week we have a lot of exciting news! We just launched a new starter yoyo, exclusive to YoTricks.com (just in time for Christmas), and we have an update on the coming release of the Civility yoyo.

New Yoyo Release – The Sage

In July 2013 we here at YoTricks received the sad news that the Luminator yoyo we had used to teach most of our tricks had been discontinued. In hope of creating a new flagship starter yoyo, we contacted YoYoFactory to see if they could replace the Luminator for us. We wanted a yoyo that was inexpensive, played great and easy with no modifications, but could easily be modified to handle more difficult Unresponsive Tricks.

With our combined knowledge and vision, YoTricks.com and YoYoFactory produced The Sage. Like the Luminator before it, the Sage Yoyo is easy to pick up and play. It comes with a thin bearing, for responsive play, but can easily be modified with a Center Trac bearing for unresponsive play.

The Sage is available on its own, or in a Yoyo Starter Pack (recommended for new players) and Yoyo Pro Pack (for players ready to take the leap into more advanced tricks).

Civility Yoyo Update

As many already know, it had been our hope to launch the Civility Yoyo in July or August of 2013. Due to a mistake in the manufacturing, however, this was not possible and we had to remake all the yoyos.

We are now excited to announce that the Civility will be available on YoTricks.com sometime in January 2014. As soon as the Civility is made available to our customers onYoTricks.com we will notify you through our website, our newsletter, our YouTube channel, and on Facebook.

2013 Holiday Yoyo Buyer’s Guide – Honorable Mentions

Earlier this week, we posted a video for the 2013 Holiday Yoyo Buyer’s Guide. Check it out to see our top picks for 5 different types of yoyo players.

In addition to our top 5, we have some other yoyos we feel are just as good but didn’t fit into our buyer’s guide categories as well. So, here are our 2013 Holiday Yoyo Buyer’s Guide honorable mentions.

Velocity Yoyo by YoyoFactory

The Velocity is without a doubt our most popular yoyo. It has a super good reputation, and it is one of few yoyos that can take you from starter to advanced tricks.

If you are thinking about the Velocity, we highly recommend you get the Velocity Yoyo Starter Pack that comes with YoTricks Thin Yoyo Lube which will help protect the bearing for extended play.

Dark Magic 2 by YoYoJam

Possibly no yoyo online has a better reputation than the Dark Magic 2. This yoyo just barely got beat out for our Buyer’s Guide Video by the newly released Shutter, but that doesn’t mean it has nothing to offer.

The Dark Magic 2 is the yoyo for anyone. It comes with a thin bearing for starter play and a wide bearing for the most advanced yoyo tricks, making it one of the most dynamic yoyos we sell.

Glide by Yomega

The Glide is our most affordable high-end metal yoyo. It ships with a concave bearing, plays great, and is one of the best choices available for off axis tricks and grinds. The quality and performance of this yoyo is the yoyo world’s best kept secret.

October is Help Make YoTricks Awesome® Month – Final Week

October is Help Make YoTricks Awesome(r) Month – Final Week

Help Us Find Those Spooky Bugs

It’s the last day of Help Make YoTricks Awesome® Month, and in honor of Halloween, we thought we would talk about something we’re all scared of…..bugs!

At YoTricks, we do our best to update and maintain the website to make the yoyo learning experience as good as possible. Still, we know fans of the site use YoTricks more than we do so you may be aware of some of those spooky bugs that are hiding in the dark that have missed our attention.

Have you seen a product that looks in stock that YoTricks won’t let you purchase, links that take you to the wrong place, typos, or any other critter we might not expect? If you know of bugs on the website, or if you ever experience problems on the site, be sure to send us an email or contact us on Facebook or YouTube to let us know.

Thanks for all your help during Help Make YoTricks Awesome(r) Month and Happy Halloween!

October is Help Make YoTricks Awesome(r) Month Week 2

October is Help Make YoTricks Awesome(r) Month – Week 2

This is Week 2 of Help Make YoTricks Awesome(r) Month. This week we are going to highlight some ways that you can help make YoTricks.com better through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media sites.

Week #2 – Help us be social

Follow Us

The first way to help out YoTricks through social media is make sure that you like our Facebook Page, follow us on Instagram, follow us on Google+, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube. Following us on these different websites is a great way to stay up to date with the latest videos and news from YoTricks.com.

Don’t Forget to Share

If you like our videos, don’t forget to share them with your friends. Sharing our videos and products helps more people to learn about YoTricks and enjoy our great videos.

You can share our videos by liking our posts and videos on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, and YouTube. You can also use “share” buttons on Facebook and YouTube to share videos on your own accounts.

In addition, we have built in tools on YoTricks.com that let you share videos, news articles, and products without leaving the YoTricks’ website. These sharing tools are found below videos and in the product descriptions.