All customers outside of Japan are subject to be levied import tax or customs fees. Especially, EU, Israel, and Brazil customers!
You are responsible for paying the import tax and duties levied by YOUR country. This amount is decided by your government, so we cannot tell you how much they will charge in advance. Please be aware of this potential cost. We cannot accept any returns or cancellations due to issues with Tax and Duties. For more details, please check your government customs web site. It is completely out of our control and we cannot do anything about these kinds of fees.
If you have any other questions,please contact us usingthis contact form.
ll yo-yos have passed the manufacturer's inspection. Different manufacturers have different standards for product quality. Basically, products that can be used normally are within the product specifications.
Examples of possible initial defects : If you notice any of the following symptoms immediately after opening the product, it may be due to an initial defect.
(Bind model only) The bearing barely turns even when flicked with a finger.
Even after calming the vibrations with a rotating middle finger, the yo-yo still vibrates so much that it appears to change shape.
Parts that should have been installed (bearings/pads) are not installed
Examples of items that are not considered initial defects
Damage to the package
Color image difference
Bearing noises after playing a few times
A yo-yo that was delivered in a properly assembled state, but after being disassembled, could no longer be assembled
Scratches and paint chips inside the bearing area
The color unevenness of the yo-yo is not noticeable from a distance.
Paint chipping that is not visible from a distance
Scratches on the yo-yo that are not visible from a distance and are barely noticeable when touched with your fingers
This 100% polyester Kitty String is made in Japan, and beloved by world-ranked players.
From Kitty String
Basic is our entry-level string for beginners and intermediate players who want to start with a low-cost bundle.
The basic strings are made from 100% polyester and come only in two colors, YELLOW and WHITE, with all three different types of Normal, Fat, and XL available.
Compared to First Class, the raw materials used are a little more inexpensive than we use.
However, we guarantee that even with the low-cost price, we still focus on final quality for the product doesn't feel cheap and doesn't easy to wear out.
This high quality Kitty String is 100% polyester, brought to you by Hiro Koba and is now made with love in Japan. Top-ranked players around the world use this string for everything from casual to competition play.
This string is softer and smoother than other poly strings, especially designed to improve performance for slack and laceration style tricks, preserving beautiful shapes even when the string is slackened.
Also, at a length of 110~115cm, this string has added appeal for players who prefer longer strings. Of course, you can cut it to whatever size you like, but you can't make a string longer with such ease! With this kind of customization in mind, this string does not come with a pre-tied finger loop.
Using a special technique called "Inverse," this string is comprised of fibers with two different tensile settings.
The area where the string attaches to the yo-yo (known as the "yo-yo mounting area"") has a looser wind. This lower tensile setting is designed to give a more direct sense of control during play, and also makes it easier to open a loop to install onto your yo-yos. An added benefit of this setting is that the low resistance/friction in the string creates an effect similar to using a concave bearing: the string stays centered on the bearing, minimizing sleep loss and increasing the stability of your yo-yo's spin; this part of the string resists tightening even when the rest of the string gets a stronger twist during play. The rest of the string where you are more likely to touch during string trick play (referred to as the "trick play area") has been adjusted to have a "just right" amount of tension and elasticity.
On the contest stage, where a miss can lead to disaster if the string gets out of control, this design can be a real lifesaver!
Premium Kitty String comes in three flavors: Normal, Fat, and XL, and are ordered by their relative thickness.
Thicker strings give your yo-yos a stronger return, giving you tighter binds and less likelihood of a "bind miss" where the yo-yo fails to return to your hand. Fatter strings also hold their shape a little better for laceration style tricks, and are able to transfer more power into your throws.
Generally, we recommend "normal" thickness for looping styles, and "Fat" or the thicker "XL" models for string trick play.
This 100 pack of string comes bound in a "String Strap," an adjustable band that keeps your string together until you're ready to play. Just pinch and pull from the top and your Kitty String will pull right out without getting tangled!
