Well, as you know, the TooH.O.T. First Release just dropped in purple and red. I was dying to get one, and compare it to the TooH.O.T. prototype.
I put the Prototype and First Release on a calibrated scale. Prototype 67.08g and First Release 66.94g. My first impression, after throwing one and then the other, is that the first release seemed to play both lighter and faster than the prototype. It is a different play experience, for sure. The First release also looks more similar to the original H.O.T. For these reasons, it made sense to me, to release it in both versions. I, personally, preferred the feel of the heavier playing Prototype. But, I enjoy them both, and despite my preference, I believe the First Release will appeal to the masses a bit more than the Prototype.
I’ll have fun switching between them. If the TooH.O.T. gets even a third of the different looks the Shutter has, I think the TooH.O.T. will do very well on the market.
Nice job Fact’ry!
Quick photos for you. Prototype says “Prototype,” First release is purple, and original H.O.T. is black (middle).
Another yoyo to compare in my wishlist, because it’s in the 45$ range. Shutter/TooHOT/CZM8/other $45 yoyos? So many to choose from
Nice pictures, by the way! Do you have any pictures of the CZM8 that look like that? Wanted to compare it to a Shutter because I’ve borrowed one and I know what it feels like.
^No problem. There are a few slight differences in the cup, but what is slight aesthetically, can mean more difference in play. From my observations, a slightly wider hub nub thingie or nipple. And, there is a ridge inside surrounding the hub area, that appears to be taken down a notch (less pronounced) in the First Release. IRG feels about the same, if anything a tad more on the Prototype. That is hardly noticeable, or maybe even no different. Grind rings around the edge used for Harold’s palm grinds, are thinner and longer on the first release as well. Prototype they seemed a bit flatter and fatter. That sums it up mostly. I’ll try to get cup shots that reflect all that. I’ll see if I can pull it off.
Nice little comparison and great info! Glad that there’s someone that will go ahead and do the little things for this forum. You sure do contribute a ton here TA and always look forward to your thoughts… Especially the pictures! Please keep up the awesome work! ;D
^ Thanks again Jgarcia05, I always look forward to your contributions too.
While taking these photos, besides the ridges around the rim, the little bump just outside the hub, and the size of the hub, I noticed a tiny little difference in the engraving on the hub too.
How is the finish of the first release? I recently tried an old one from a friend and was able to pull off 8 or 9 seconds on a finger grind, does the new one hold up to the same grindability?
^ It holds up. The finish is more similar to the blasted Shutter than the Prototype TooH.O.T. But it will certainly do the job. It has more of a grind finish with a shinier look at the same time. Prototype TooH.O.T. had more of a matte finish.
Thanks for the great pictures TA! I’m definately interested in the TooH.O.T, I’m just not a big fan of the colours out at the moment. I’m hoping YYF will Galaxy/Alien Galaxy it so I can buy about 10. ;D
Thanks Gambit. I’m sure in a future run, there will be a color for you. It plays fantastic too. I haven’t been throwing anything else, the last several days, since I got it.
Just as an update, I’ve been playing the First Release TooH.O.T. for awhile now. I prefer the finish on the prototype, but the First Release has grown on me and I’m not sure which one I like better now. It’s funny how you spend some time with a throw and you can change your mind about it. That TooH.O.T. plays nothing short of amazing. I’m loving it.