Throw-Yo’s Meteor and Throw Revolution tees leave the shop for good on Friday, December 6, 2024. This is your last chance to get one if you’ve been on the fence about doing so!

Throw-Yo is throwing its first-ever Black Friday sale! From now until December 3rd you can get 20% off SOLUTIONS products using code bfthrow24. That means ANY string packs or counterweight are just $8 when using the code!

We’re closing in on the end of 2024, and I will be restructuring Throw-Yo a bit in 2025. I did this at the end of 2024 and will continue to do so as I refine Throw-Yo Threads. 2024 saw the introduction of the SOLUTIONS string line, homemade 3D-printed resin counterweights, and recycled plastisol counterweights. I also released more collaborations with different organizations, expanding my options with the Yoyo Boomers Club and doing work with Dedhed Designs, Overtinkering, and the DMV Club.

2025 will focus more on the SOLUTIONS line, expanding from strings to include counterweights and other homemade yo-yo accessories. Apparel options will drop to the core Signature Throw and Throw Down lines*, and more sticker and patch options will be available. I will also look into more collaboration apparel, strings, accessories, and maybe even a throw.

As we count down to the end of the year, you’ll see items start to disappear from the shop. The first will be the Enso tees, which leave the shop at the end of this week. If you’ve been looking to get one of these tees, now is the time to snag one before they’re gone for good!

*Collab apparel will still be available

For those unfamiliar with the G2 Workhorse, it’s a modern responsive yo-yo that Jake from G2 made in collaboration with the Yoyo Boomers Club (of which I am a member.) Two prototypes were released, and the production Workhorse is now on its way. The cool part? Each Workhorse will come with a Throw-Yo Elixir string made specifically for each colorway. This will be the first-ever yo-yo release Throw-Yo has supplied strings for, and I could not be more excited!

Without further ado, here are the strings that come with the Workhorse. The colorway you order will determine the string you’ll get with the yo-yo. Each Workhose will include an Elixir string, a lo-fi “Throw” sticker, and a QR code to purchase more string.

Founders Edition Workhorse – Monobath Chroma Elixir

The first-ever Throw-Yo string was a Monobath Potion, a white and black 100% spun poly string. Monobath Chroma pays homage to that string, but as a 100% trilobal poly Elixir made of black and silver threads. Perfect for the Founders Edition Workhorse.

Unicorn Workhorse – Amalthea Elixir

Amalthea Elixirs, named after The Last Unicorn, will come with the Unicorn Workhorse. It’s a tricolor string with purple, pink, and black, with the purple coming through a bit heavier than the other two threads.

G2 Offroad Workhorse – Woody Wagon Stain Elixir

How could we have a Workhorse without a Woody Wagon Stain string? The Workhorse V1 had 100% spun poly Woody Wagon Stain. The V2 has a spun/trilobal blend. The G2 Off-Road colorway will come with a 100% trilobal Woody Wagon Stain string.

G2 Gotham Workhorse – Booster Elixir

Made for the G2 Gotham colorway, Booster Elixirs are blue and yellow, just like an annoying hero who shows up in Gotham from time to time. Skeets not included.

Cherry Bomb Workhorse – Vermillion Elixir

While Vermillion Elixir may look red and pink, it’s red and copper. The colors pop when the sun hits them. This string will come with the Cherry Bomb colorway.

Clear Workhorse – Pure Soul Purple Elixir

My favorite color string I make is Soul Purple Elixirs. For the clear Workhorse, I wanted to show off a bit of myself, but “upgraded” a bit for this release. Pure Soul Purple Elixirs are purple and silver instead of the normal purple and steel. Unlike the Monobath Chroma, where each color wraps around the other, Pure Soul Purple blends both colors together in each twist of the string.

Testing continues on new blends, with several showing great promise! I’ve already sent some off to my testers and will send more out soon. I’m looking to release three new blends between now and the end of the year. These will be Detergents, Vapors, and Teas. Each has some interesting qualities that the current lineup of Inks, Elixirs, and Catalysts do not.

Right now it’s looking like at least Vapors will arrive during the Holiday Season.

For those who follow Throw-Yo socials, you’ve been many, many memes based on the DNA. In fact, one might think that I hate the DNA with how much time and mental energy I’ve spent on such memes.

The short answer is, no, I don’t really hate the DNA. Even if I can only do a Responsive DNA.

The long answer is that it’s easy for content creators to constantly do the DNA for their audiences since it has wide appeal. You’ll find no shortage of people doing the DNA with their heaviest yo-yo, their lightest yo-yo, their cheapest yo-yo, a pink yo-yo, etc… They’ll also perform the DNA on a variety of different objects, like pens…or grandma. They’ll even perform it with insanely long strings!

I understand it helps grow the hobby, but sometimes it gets frustrating to see so much DNA when there are other amazing tricks out there, many of which these content creators are more than capable of performing.

Why do I keep making DNA meme? It’s become a bit meta now, and I’ve built up a reputation as despising the DNA. Hell, I even sell a “Don’t DNA” tee and stickers! I guess it’s just a bit funny to continue the gag…even if I’m the only one who thinks so.

In all seriousness, the DNA is an impressive trick. If you enjoy the DNA, keep doing it to your heart’s content. If you like seeing other people do it, keep liking and subscribing. I’m not here to tell you what to do, or how to enjoy what you enjoy. I’m just here to poke a little fun, mostly at myself.

Spooky Season is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean I’m not looking toward the future!

The latest strings I’ve been testing are Pure Inks (tentative name) which are 100% rayon. Honestly, I didn’t think it would work well, but I’m enjoying the hell outta them. They’re almost velvety, and not as intense as regular Inks. A bit more laid back, though they seem to gain torsion very quickly no matter how I spin them.

These may never make it to sale, but who knows!

I’ll be sending some out to testers soon.

One of the best parts about SOLUTIONS Strings, no matter which line you purchase, is that they are extremely long lasting. So much so, that they may eventually get kinda grubby from use. That’s OK, though! All they need is a quick wash, and they’ll be perfect to use again.

Here’s some quick tips on cleaning your strings:

Hand Washing

Hand washing is super easy, and doesn’t take too long if you’re only washing a few strings. Just soak the string in cool water with a bit of mild detergent or dish soap, the agitate them a bit. Once done, give’em a rinse to make sure all the detergent is out and air dry them.

Machine Washing

Machine washing is even easier than hand washing, because you’re doing laundry anyway…right? Just chuck your strings in a pants pocket and run them through a cycle with cold water. Better yet, if you need to wash a bunch of strings you can purchase some mesh laundry bags and toss your strings in there.

Just like hand washing, make sure to air dry your strings.

Post-Wash

This little step is something I like to do once my strings are washed and dried. Basically, just grab a dryer sheet, fold it in half, and run your strings through it once or twice. A single dryer sheet should through tons of string.

That’s right! One of my favorite times of the year has arrived, and it’s time for all sorts of Spooky fun here at Throw-Yo. You’ll find some great new tees, along with some familiar favorites in the Spooky Season category. There’s also some new strings, counterweights, and stickers as well!

Spooky SOLUTIONS

Speaking of strings. I’m proud to announce that Catalysts are finally here! You can find them in two colors currently, Stingy Jack, and Witch’s Brew. A new limited-edition Emulsion string is also available in Candy Corn colors.

Dreadful Designs

Chatterbox is our new seasonal design for 2024 in the shop, but don’t forget about our Skele-Throw, Throw-Ded, and Throw Note designs that we carry year-round. You can grab these designs on Unisex and Feminine tees, or as stickers!

Creepy Counterweights

Gummy Counterweights are still rather new at Throw-Yo, and Skulls were the first type released. Now you can also snag Brains! So far these are just available in Soul Purple, but more colors will be added soon!