GOPA

One of my go-to yoyo's

I almost always have a yo-yo (or 10) on-hand. When I'm limited to a top 3 to bring on a trip, the GOPA is very often part of the mix. As a lower level player, my tricks are not as clean. The GOPA is more forgiving than many other yo-yo's I've played, and it maintains its plane well. It throws smooth, and feels light and maneuverable to me. It something of a slimline so I think it's a good candidate for EDC. It has an antiqued finish ala One Drop's manufacturing style, which initially surprised me, but I've grown to enjoy its charm. Also if you nick the yoyo, or put it in the same pocket as your keys, you won't see the scratches nearly as easily Respected player Tsukasa Takatsu had a hand in GOPA's design, and there's a great online video of him performing repeater tricks with it. The Blue is a very rich shade and complements the antiqued finish very well, especially when light plays over the microfacets on the surface.