Description
yoyomonster - Checkmate
2007-2011, 5 time champion of South Japan Yo-Yo Contest, Hideo Ishida's first signature model reflects the certainty with which he dominates.
The Checkmate is Ishida's first signature model, well deserved considering his four year domination of the Kyushu Yo-Yo Contest. The Checkmate is Ishida's brainchild, taking all of his opinions and considerations into account during its design.
The body is broken into a three layer step-straight profile, prompting the special designation of a "mixed straight" shape. This shape is not just geared towards performance, it is also meant to fit more easily in the hand. Ishida's specialty of counterweight play makes the yo-yo's fit in your hand an important design consideration. Naturally, it's bursting with potential for 1A and 3A play as well.
With all these points in mind, this is a new flavor in yoyomonster's lineup, with a real character of its own. Loaded with Dif-e-yo's KonKave bearing, it's ready for serious play right out the box. It has elements to appeal to everyone, and its average size and weight gives it a very standard feeling during play, so despite its peculiarities, it's a yo-yo that will fit well into anyone's hands.
2007-2011, 5 time champion of South Japan Yo-Yo Contest, Hideo Ishida's first signature model reflects the certainty with which he dominates.
The Checkmate is Ishida's first signature model, well deserved considering his four year domination of the Kyushu Yo-Yo Contest. The Checkmate is Ishida's brainchild, taking all of his opinions and considerations into account during its design.
The body is broken into a three layer step-straight profile, prompting the special designation of a "mixed straight" shape. This shape is not just geared towards performance, it is also meant to fit more easily in the hand. Ishida's specialty of counterweight play makes the yo-yo's fit in your hand an important design consideration. Naturally, it's bursting with potential for 1A and 3A play as well.
With all these points in mind, this is a new flavor in yoyomonster's lineup, with a real character of its own. Loaded with Dif-e-yo's KonKave bearing, it's ready for serious play right out the box. It has elements to appeal to everyone, and its average size and weight gives it a very standard feeling during play, so despite its peculiarities, it's a yo-yo that will fit well into anyone's hands.
More Information
| Brand | yoyomonster. |
| Series | None |
| Signature | Hideo Ishida |
| Style | String Trick (1A, 3A, 5A) |
| age | Not Mentioned |
| Designed In | Japan |
| Release Year | 2011 |
| Weight (g) | 66.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 54.89 |
| Width (mm) | 42.31 |
| Trapeze Width (mm) | 40 |
| Body Shape | Step Straight |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Rim | N/A |
| Bearing Type | Curved Bearing |
| Bearing Size | Size C (Large) |
| Response System | Slim (OD 19mm) |
| Axle | - |
| Twist-apart | Twist-Apart |
| Spacer | None |
| Bind | Bind Required |
| Surface | None |
| Maintenance | Pad/Sticker/O-Ring Change Required |
Recommend
| String | C3 Pro String (Fat) x100 |
| Bearing | CLYW x iYoYo Pixel Bearing |
| Pad | REWIND Japan Pad |
| Maintenance | YYF DARK MATTER Lubricant |
