Thread: YoYoJam - Hitman Pro | YoYoSkills.com Review

The original Hitman design is older than my daughter. 2010 marks the 7th year anniversary of YoYoJam Hitman. When JD debuted the Hitman at the 2003 World Yo-Yo Contest, he not only won the 1a division, he completely revolutionized the tricks used in freestyles. The Hitman was an instant hit. This year at Worlds, YoYoJam made a controversial move and redesigned the Hitman. This upset quite a few people who considered the Hitman a modern day classic. With a new look, new specifications, and a big reputation to live up to, the Hitman Professional is very close to being released.
The original Hitman was the first yo-yo that I had purchased in what could be considered the Modern YoYoing era. It was the yo-yo I learned to bind with, it was the yo-yo I learned to arm grind with, and the yo-yo that I learned to Iron Whip with. The Hitman has a special place in my personal yo-yo history and I know that this history is shared with many other yoyoers. YoYoJam was very nice and sent me a 2010 Worlds Edition Hitman Professional. This week, I had the pleasure to run it through the YoYoSkills.com review session.
>> YoYoSkills.com Review of the YoYoJam Hitman

The HM is my all time favorite metal rimmed YYJ so I'm really excited to pick one of these up. I threw a DMII at TN States and was surprised with how much I liked it (I really really never cared much for DM's at all), so those changes put into a HM sound great to me. At first I didnt know what to think about the differences between the HM and the HM Pro, but I think it's something that I'll like. I think this will be the first yoyo I've actually purchased in probably 2 years or more.

As for the caps, I hope they keep them like they are. Paper caps are pretty meh for me for the most part and I completely loath mirror caps. But I agree, they just dont seem right. I plan on painting the reverse side white. I think that'll give it what they need.

Thanks for the insight on this, I'm pumped.

Being a big fan of the original Hitman, I'm very excited to try this yoyo. I'm with you on the side cap aesthetics though. Also, I rather hope that YYJ continues to manufacture the OG Hitman.

oh man! I want one so bad! ....now what I want to know is, when is the X-Convict Pro coming out??

I may have to break down and buy a new yoyo...

Looking forward to scoring a couple at Nats. Hear the Nats version is red with black ano rims.

Man it rocks to be in Cali! High five AC!

If you'd like one of these, I'd be happy to pick one up for you jhb8426 - just let me know.

gives J-Rod a high five

Yeah, Cali is where it's at. Kinda expensive though.
I guess you mostly get what you pay for, eh?

I gotta be honest... I actually like the clear caps... But I also like the look of the axle... >.>

And that would look realy pro in red/black... (pun only kind of intended..)

great review, dryoyo...

that hitman looks so good. i may have to purchase 'nother yo yo this year...

mgodinez

sunrise...

When this baby hits the stores I WILL be making a purchase. No doubt in my mind. This is the first yoyo that I have been super excited about since the Peak.

- Paul

Looks like they made the gap ridiculously wide though. Maybe it's big enough such that the thin bearings are playable?

I do like how they stamped YYJ on the bearing shields though!

I, too, hope that they don't stop making the original.