LR Raid – a pro-level bimetal with 5A DNA, speed and serious power

Dave’s take

“LR Raid was developed as the signature YoYo of Chinese 5A champion Wang Ruitao, and you can definitely feel that background in the design. For 5A, a YoYo needs to react quickly while staying stable when the counterweight adds a lot of extra movement to the system.
That combination works extremely well for regular 1A too: strong spin power from the stainless-steel rings, yet agile and very controllable. To me, this is a real workhorse for players who want to throw long combos rather than keep their YoYo sitting on a shelf.”

Dave Geigle · 5-time European YoYo Champion · Playing since 1997

• Signature YoYo of 5A champion Wang Ruitao → tuned for control, quick direction changes and reliable performance
• Aluminum + stainless-steel weight rings → strong spin reserves while maintaining excellent agility
• Wide modern profile → generous catch zone for fast mounts and demanding combos
• Concave C-size bearing → keeps the string centered and helps reduce unnecessary friction
• Grippy silicone response pads → reliable Binds when your combo is finished

What its 5A DNA means in actual play

In 5A, a counterweight is attached to the free end of the string. This creates quick movements, direction changes and additional forces that require the YoYo to remain predictable and controllable.

LR Raid was tuned around exactly those demands. The stainless-steel weight rings provide stability and spin power, while the shape and weight distribution keep it maneuverable enough to react quickly to your inputs.

Those qualities translate perfectly to regular 1A as well. You get a highly capable bimetal that feels especially at home in long, fast and technical trick sequences.

Performance without unnecessary gimmicks

LR Raid uses a straightforward performance setup with a string-centering concave C-size bearing and grippy silicone response pads.

The result is exactly what you want from a good competition YoYo: free spins during tricks, controlled behavior on the string and a reliable Bind at the end.