Overclock
yoyofriends - Yiyang Wang Signature YoYo!
Yiyang Wang, known as Philip, recounts his journey with yoyofriends since being sponsored in 2018. He reflects on his childhood dream of having a yo-yo team, inspired by TV series like Blazing Teens.
Throughout his journey, he learns about yo-yo design and trends, eventually leading to the creation of his signature yo-yo, the Overclock.
In 2018, Philip brainstormed yoyo ideas with a friend, resulting in the Peregrine and the concept of L-shaped rings. Over the years, he gathers inspiration from yo-yos like the Vulture and Tachyon, refining his vision for the Overclock. In 2023, he revisits the idea of inner ring yo-yos, ultimately creating the overclock prototype using 7068 aluminum and stainless steel.
Despite initial challenges with weight and response, Philip fine-tunes the prototype with input from the yoyofriends team, including Tony and Yahoo. Adjustments are made to improve playability and accommodate modern competition tricks, leading to the final design with a widened gap.
The yo-yo is aptly named Overclock, reflecting Philip's passion for pushing hardware limits. Its logo is inspired by MSI Afterburner, a program he uses in his hobby of overclocking computers.
Overclock Specifications:
Diameter: | 55.45 mm / 2.18 inches |
Width: | 46.98 mm / 1.85 inches |
Gap Width: | 4.50 mm / 0.18 inches |
Weight: | 65.68 grams |
Bearing Size: | Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) |
Response: | "Slim Pad" Size 19mm OD |
Material: | 7068 Aluminum w/ Stainless Steel Ring |
Designed in: | China |
Released: | March 2024 |