yoyofactory kapital

Kapital
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YoYoFactory - Made in the USA.

From YoYoFactory: KAPITAL is our 2nd Made in USA release of 2021. We took the heart, soul and profile from one of our oldest yo-yos, the 2006 released 401k and breathed some fresh air into it with this modern recreation.

When returning to our original production designs we always had a fondness for one of our first shapes. Its debut as the 401k in 2006 and subsequent release as the California and VK models saw many versions of a shape we considered iconic.In 2006 Paul Han took 2nd place at the World Yoyo Contest with a 401k.

In recent years we saw brands playing with similar designs but we sat comfortably knowing we could tap our heritage at any time. The push came when local pest controller turned yo-yo fan Keith Conklin started bugging us to recreate his favorite shape. We knew a re-release wasn’t going to cut it. We wanted to use the shape as a pure element but modernize the specs. We employed a significant inner bump, something we hadn’t done as dramatically since the Space Cowboy in 2014. The push in width created room for the axle, a nice flat face and allowed the original weight distribution to shine again…. much wider.

Note: 'Artisan anodize marks' are present under rim on some of the solid color models. These are just ano flaws that don't affect performance.


yoyofactory kapital

yoyofactory kapital

yoyofactory kapital

Kapital Specifications:
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Diameter: 56.41 mm / 2.22 inches
Width: 47.86 mm / 1.88 inches
Gap Width: 4.62 mm / 0.18 inches
Weight: 64.13 grams
Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187)
Response: "Slim Pad" Size 19mm OD
Material: 6061 Aluminum
Designed in: USA
Made in: USA
Released: March 2021

Customer Reviews

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Chris Francz
Amazing!

If you like the One Drop Top Deck you need this! This yoyo hits every sweet spot for me. The finish is amazing and specs are perfect in every way. Long spinning, stable, forgiving, and very comfortable.

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Hector Corea
Great but Grippy

It's an awesome looking yoyo. It's well balanced and has great spin time. Performing tricks with it is a bliss and thanks to the gap and shape the yoyo is very forgiving. It has a nice lip for thumbnail grinds so performing them should be easy except for one little thing: It has a grippy texture.
When I try to do finger grinds or thumbnail grinds, the yoyo tends to jump as soon as it touches the skin. It's a bit disappointing since kinda expected a smooth surface for that. I don't do them that much but I was hoping for a yoyo this price to allow that easily.
Other than that, I love every aspect of the yoyo.

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Bernie Morriseau
Float for days!

I didn’t expect the shape to be as organic as it is, but I’m glad it is. This thing is ridiculously fun, while making no compromises to performance or price. Felt a bit vibes at first, but it went away after a while. After that, absolute bliss! It’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a yoyo. Floaty, not too heavy, not too light, and it performed tricks easier than any of my 12 or so other yo-yos. It’s so good!

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Ken Woodard
Aesthetics + Function = Fun

The numbers for this--width, gap, weight, diameter--are almost a perfect average of the many good mid-priced mono-metals available. But, as even intermediate throwers like me know, yo-yo's are much more than the sum of standard numerical metrics. Subtleties in shape, weight distribution, and appearance add up to influence the how frequently yo-yos in any collection get play. The Kapital doesn't break new performance ground, but its organic shape and gorgeous finish draw the eye and hand. I admit that I was influenced by the the ironic Marxist imagery. Who can resist a retro rocket with what could be a Chinese Communist star and the German spelling of "capital" with a wink to Marx's Das Kapital? Even the font is in on the retro-Soviet joke. It handles my combos and routines with ease, but, then again, I'm not competing or going horizontal. For collectors who get the vague notion of a "fun" yo-yo, this is well worth a look and, up to all but the most advanced tricks, plenty functional.

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