SS-004 Light Chaser Ver.1.5
Light Chaser with a minor change
SS-004 is a minor change model of the Light Chaser. With an almost straight-shaped H-profile body, it maintains the hard and sharp feeling while adjusting weight distribution. Thanks to the benefits of weight reduction, it has become even easier to achieve speed.
Quote from manufacturer's official page
Former TeamYoYoJam member "PHENOM Yarou" ZhaoYuan Liu produces
Sturm Panzer's sub-brand, STURM PANZER SS
SS means "Side Story". Unlike the mainstream STORYBOOK series, this brand embodies PHENOM Yarou's passion and creativity for yo-yos,
and is designed to share with the yo-yo community.
The "Light-Chaser" released in 2023 has undergone minor specification changes.
The previous specification is labeled as Ver.1.0, and the 2025 release is labeled as Ver.1.5.
In Sturm Panzer's design theory for Size D bearing models, weight reduction is basically considered the optimal solution.
However, when pursuing the feel and sensation that each player desires, this is not necessarily always the case. YoYoJam's PHENOM, which specialized in linear speed play, was surprisingly heavy at around 69g, Ver.1.0 was designed to inherit PHENOM's feel and sensation, weighing approximately 66.5g including caps. The feeling created by the caps was particularly important, and the two-layer caps were fixed strongly (tightly) to ensure stability.
For Ver.1.5, rather than the feel and sensation that PHENOM Yarou himself seeks,
we settled on the direction of "the sweet spot for monometal Size D bearing machines" and EDC (Every Day Carry, meaning everyday yo-yo, casual play yo-yo, etc.). With approximately 2.5g weight reduction and weight distribution shifted toward the outer rim in diameter direction + inner side in width direction, we believe it has become easier for everyone to achieve speed.
The cap shape changed from a two-layer inner/outer configuration to a single donut-shaped weight ring, making the center lighter. Because the center axle hole is through-hole, we attach the traditional Sturm Panzer potting caps.
(※Sturm Panzer is basically moving away from the potting cap system.)
Finger spin compatibility is possible by fitting the included 3D-printed hop caps (lateral caps).
No tools are required for removal, and they can basically be pulled off by hand.
According to the designer, it was made with the philosophy that "being able to choose finger spin compatible/non-compatible is wonderful".
Specifications
- Diameter: approx. 53.3mm
- Total width: approx. 42mm
- Weight: approx. 64.3g
- Body material: A7075
- Bearing: D9 Ball Bearing (Size D)
- Response: Blade Attack Pad (Economy White)
- Axle: M3.5x10mm (Hex socket on one side only. No compatibility with CP-15.)
Package contents
- Hop Cap (Lateral Cap) ×2
- Spare Axle ×1
- Spare Pad ×2
- String ×1
Handling instructions/Disclaimer
- The bearing is CP-06 D9 Ball Bearing.
- The response pad is CP-09 Blade Attack Pad (Economy) with white color attached.
- The axle is a general-purpose M3.5x10mm with spare included. CP-15 M3.5 Both Hex Axle has no compatibility and cannot be installed.
- Hop caps (lateral caps) are 3D printed, so warping, tight/loose fitting may occur, but this is part of the product specification. Please consider them as bonus items.
- Disassembly and parts replacement are at your own risk.
- Package may have damage or print peeling, and yo-yos or parts may have small scratches, dirt, color unevenness, machining marks, adhesive marks, etc., but these are part of the product specifications.
- Black powder from hop caps may be found inside the package box. We deliberately ship without separating them into plastic bags because there have been cases where 3D printed parts melted when we separated them into plastic bags in the past.
