{"product_id":"antifragile-yoyo-yoyofriends","title":"ANTiFRAGILE YoYo - yoyofriends","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🆕 New Release. Available June 20th at 6pm MT \/ 8pm ET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eANTiFRAGILE YoYo, by yoyofriends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyoyofriends flagship titanium yoyo, built for both serious play and collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Brief description of the ANTiFRAGILE project at yoyofriends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Concept\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANTiFRAGILE started as a titanium evolution of our stainless steel SlipStream. We loved the SlipStream's look and feel, so we set out to reimagine it in Grade 5 titanium — widening it from 45.5mm to 49mm to handle modern tricks while staying accessible to casual players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first prototype nailed the aesthetic but had two issues: slow acceleration and a short 6mm axle that was easy to misplace and prone to threading problems. We went back to the drawing board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the second prototype, we redesigned the center cup with a protruding profile (similar to our Overclock and Tachyon series) to fit a longer 8mm axle and add center weight for better acceleration — without sacrificing stability. After fine-tuning the weight distribution for improved horizontal play, the final design was approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is machined from crystallized Grade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), heat-treated at 1,200°C. This process creates a frosted, crystalline surface with a subtle \"ice-crack\" effect under light. Because the pattern forms naturally, every ANTiFRAGILE looks slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANTiFRAGILE hides \"Ti\" (titanium) in its letters, nodding to the material and the yoyo's upgraded durability. It's also inspired by the song\/album by LE SSERAFIM — a favorite Kpop group of our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA yoyo that blends performance, aesthetics, and collectability into one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"yoyofriends","offers":[{"title":"Light Blue \/ Blue Fade","offer_id":53312336789615,"sku":null,"price":448.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raw","offer_id":53312251560047,"sku":null,"price":416.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0111\/4162\/files\/yoyofriends-antifragile-crystallized-titanium-yoyo-light-blue-blue-fade.jpg?v=1781912721","url":"https:\/\/yoyoloco.com\/products\/antifragile-yoyo-yoyofriends","provider":"YoYo Loco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}