Oasis
Oasis joins Dressel Designs' vast array of organic and D bearing yoyos, featuring a distinct mid-school design flavor. Since Dressel Designs' first-ever release, the Assassin, launched back in 2021, they've been eager to release another steel yoyo.
There's something special about a well-designed stainless steel yoyo, and Dressel Designs' team realized they hit the jackpot from the first throw. When done properly, it has a premium feel in all aspects of play and performance without a very steep price tag. With Oasis, they wanted to explore a larger diameter than the Assassin without going overboard, focusing on the most comfortable and enjoyable yoyo experience. With this in mind, they set out to design an organic with a wide but not too wide body, and angled and rounded end curves for a yoyo you will not want to (and don't have to) put down!
From the start, Dressel Designs knew they wanted steel since it is the perfect material to bring a yoyo wherever you want, without feeling the guilt of dropping an expensive titanium design. Steel is a very strong material when used properly, but it can get expensive and brittle at larger sizes, so they design around a mid-sized organic to keep the qualities of steel they love and enjoy. This also allows them to offer a fresh thermocline in relation to other steel yoyos on the market, finding a sweet spot between 53 and 54mm diameter.
In play, the yoyo maneuvers easily, letting its 63.7 grams shine when bouncing and shaking between your string layers and trick creations. Dressel Designs' use of a D bearing ensures snappy binds and regens, enhancing the overall play experience of this yoyo. It features a very large and easy IRG to hit any thumb or talon grinds you may want, and a mindful and flavorful hub design with a drop of water rippling across the center.
Product specs:
Oasis by Dressel Designs specifications are as follows:
Size D (5 x 11 x 5 mm)
Size D Pad
- GGregRated 5 out of 5 stars11 months agoNice size; light; nimble; a good fun throw
Nice size; light; nimble; a good fun throw.
- CCannibalcricketRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGood stuff
Good stuff. Awesome shape and it sings beautifully at the end of the string. The way this thing binds is tight and right. Will be playing with it for the rest of my life.
- TCThe C.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoA new EDC
I have never had the opportunity to play a purely stainless steel yo-yo before, so I jumped at the chance to play with the Dressel Designs Oasis. This throw is a mid-sized, D-bearing organic with a fairly large gap width that feels a bit dainty, though that could not be farther from the truth. Oh, and the sounds this thing makes puts titanium yo-yos to shame.
The Oasis comes in at 63.6 grams, and certainly floats on the string. As mentioned earlier, it feels delicate in the hand, but don’t let that fool you, the 100% Stainless Steel composition makes this a little tank of a yo-yo. I full fledged slammed this thing against the tile floor at the Northeast Regional Yoyo Contest in the American Dream Mall and there wasn’t even a slight scuff from the impact. It sure let out a beautiful sound as it it, though.
This throw plays exactly like it looks like it would play. It’s light, floaty, yet maneuvers beautifully. The gap is large, allowing for easy catches and lots of string wraps. I end up playing it with a slightly thicker string, which helps compensate my lack of skills and allows me to fully enjoy what the Oasis has to offer.
While there are organics I enjoy more than Dressel’s Oasis, I can easily see this becoming an EDC yo-yo for me. It’s capable, fun, but most of all tough! I can toss this in my bag and not worry about it getting banged up and damaged no matter what I throw at it. It’s certainly a top 5 organic for me, and I can’t imagine going anywhere without…
- PPatRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoIncredible organic shape yoyo !
It had been awhile since I had bought a new throw and this Oasis is what I landed on . I got the iridescent one and it is stunning to look at . It plays great and is light on the string , but definitely not too light . It almost has the feel of a titanium yoyo , with the ringing sounds and tings that the stainless steel makes. Im very happy with my purchase and will definitely be keeping my eyes out for more of their products in the future .
- CWCharles W.Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoI love my Oasis
Such an awesome yoyo! This thing has been going everywhere with me since I bought it. So comfortable yet so capable.