RAINFLY fully embraces the modern trend toward wider performance yo-yos — but stays exactly in the range where the added width still makes sense in actual play. It is wide, stable, and powerful without feeling oversized, clumsy, or hard to control.
As expected from YoYoEmpire, the machining quality is excellent. The 7075 aluminum body combined with a broad stainless steel weight ring puts serious mass toward the rims — and you can feel that immediately. RAINFLY has real power, strong stability on the string, and plenty of spin reserves for demanding, longer combos.
Compared to more floaty yo-yos, RAINFLY feels noticeably more planted and powerful. At the same time, it still plays fast and agile enough to move cleanly through tricks. It gives you the advantages of the modern wide-body generation without reaching the point where the yo-yo starts to feel absurdly wide or difficult to handle.
The setup is exactly what you would expect from a modern competition-oriented bimetal: a string-centering concave bearing, reliable response pads, strong rim weight, and a confident feel that makes it a very attractive option for active freestyle players — especially considering the price-performance ratio.
Wide performance yo-yo with plenty of power, but without exaggerated dimensions
7075 aluminum + stainless steel ring → strong stability and serious spin power
Fast and agile enough for modern tricks while staying very planted on the string
Great price-performance ratio for a competition-ready bimetal
Ideal for players who want to try a wider yo-yo with real rim power
Advanced players looking for a wide yo-yo with serious power
Competitive players who need stability, long spin times, and reliable control
Players interested in the modern wide-body trend without wanting something extreme
Anyone looking for a high-quality bimetal with excellent value
Diameter: 57.23 mm
Width: 53.0 mm
Gap width: 4.6 mm
Weight: 67.0 g
Bearing size: Size C (.250 × .500 × .187)
Bearing: string-centering concave bearing
Body material: 7075 aluminum + stainless steel