Dingo by One Drop Design: A High Speed YoYo Review

[saintrobyn]

Lets get this out of the way right at the beginning so there is no confusion. The Dingo is NOT the replacement for the M1. There has been much confusion on the subject. The Dingo is the latest release from One Drop Design and is the first true pocket yo-yo from the company. The goal that David and Shawn had set for themselves when they decided to create the Dingo was, in their words, “to finally make a great playing mini that is available in large quantities and a decent price”. This is a high bar to set for a mini, usually there are compromises made. The weights are sub par, different response setups to accomodate the size, the bearing needs to be changed to a smaller size, etc. I have seen any number of these changes to the minis that I have played in the past. Lets see if the Dingo meets the lofty demands that its creator has placed upon it.

Click the link to read the full review:
http://www.highspeedyoyo.com/reviews/one-drop-dingo

[Luke Vader]

Sounds cool. The shape reminds me of a Zzzip-Fly, only the rims are a little more flared instead of flat. They look really nice too.

Can you give us some idea how it's density feels in comparison to the M1? The thing I really didnt like about the M1 is that the weight distribution was so compact that it made them feel so heavy on the string, way heavier than anything I usually throw. I know you said that it plays heavier on the string than what it weighs, but honestly I would be happier throwing something that feels 63g over something that feels 68g or heavier. I realize I'm in the minority of people who enjoy lighter yoyo's, but it'd be nice to have a smaller yoyo out there that plays to today's standards without feeling like it would still rip your finger off if you threw it hard enough.

[ModFather]

I just got 2 of them in....definitely a fun little throw!

[icthus]

Originally Posted by Luke Vader

Sounds cool. The shape reminds me of a Zzzip-Fly, only the rims are a little more flared instead of flat. They look really nice too.

Can you give us some idea how it's density feels in comparison to the M1? The thing I really didnt like about the M1 is that the weight distribution was so compact that it made them feel so heavy on the string, way heavier than anything I usually throw. I know you said that it plays heavier on the string than what it weighs, but honestly I would be happier throwing something that feels 63g over something that feels 68g or heavier. I realize I'm in the minority of people who enjoy lighter yoyo's, but it'd be nice to have a smaller yoyo out there that plays to today's standards without feeling like it would still rip your finger off if you threw it hard enough.

To me the dingo plays Way heavier than the M1. I'm not a big fan. It could be a great little yoyo for a lot of people just not me. For me it just doesn't float.

[Luke Vader]

Well that's all I needed to know. Count me out on this one for sure.

[JeffreyPang911]

it might also be the size thing. People thought the flea felt like a brick, but that was because it only looked small.