In September 2014, a couple of guys got together to start GN Yoyo Co. In February 2015, we officially started work on our first metal yoyo, the Phoenix. Prototyping began in June 2015 and continued for the following ten months, until April 2016. Now, we finally have the finished product. We bring you the first yoyo produced by GN Yoyo Co, the Phoenix!

 The Phoenix is the signature yoyo of Paul Zorovich, 2015 US National Qualifier in the 5A division. It is designed to fit his needs with a large diameter and width and a large undercut h-shape (that we call a z-shape) to force the weight out to the rims. The benefits of the size and shape include a solid, stable, and smooth yoyo that is great for any 1A, 3A, or 5A tricks you can throw at it.

 The heavier weight also allows for a long sleeper, which enables you to knock out your long, contest combos and still have plenty of sleep left. Despite this large yoyo and heavy weight and thanks to the unusual z-shape, the yoyo itself feels much lighter than it actually is. This allows you to go fast or slow depending on how you feel like playing.

 The Phoenix also has a large gap, but we have found a way to use Monkey Snot to help the yoyo to still bind hard. This means longer sleep times with an equally hard bind, great for competition.

Although the Phoenix has a spiked hub in the center, we do find the yoyo surprisingly good for talon grinds. Finger-spins will be more difficult, but the spiked hub keeps the yoyo’s weight distribution in check.

 

First Run:

The first run of Phoenix yoyos consists of four different two-color anodizing patterns. These colorways will never be produced on the Phoenix again, so we suggest you grab one now while they are available. They are also bead-blasted, which allows you to do any grind and still have a great sleep time.
This first run will sell for $120 each.

 

Design:

Although this yoyo is signature to Paul Zorovich, we give credit to Landon Balk for helping us with the design.

 

Product Stats:

Most Recent Price: $120

Production Status: In Stock

Next Release Date: n/a

Total Runs Released: 1

 

 

The pictures on this page were taken by Paul Zorovich and feature the Phoenix prototypes. Click on the picture below to see full images.