iCEBERG – hybrid power from polycarbonate and stainless steel

Dave’s take

“iCEBERG is without a doubt one of the most important YoYos we have ever made at iYoYo. And I think the reason for its success is pretty simple: it combines two characteristics that normally do not go together.
The CNC-machined polycarbonate body keeps the center light and agile, while the dense stainless-steel rims move a lot of weight to the outside. The result is serious spin power and stability without making the YoYo feel slow or heavy. With the wider current version we increased the catch zone as well – while keeping exactly that fast, lively iCEBERG character.”

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

• Polycarbonate body + stainless-steel rims → strong rim weight for impressive spin power and stability
• Almost 4 mm wider than the original iCEBERG → a larger catch zone for risky mounts and complex combos
• Fast and agile without sacrificing stability → easy to move dynamically through technical and high-speed trick sequences
• Integrated fingerspin zone → makes fingerspins and modern DNA tricks easier
• Pixel Bearing + iRiNGS Response Pads → centered string position for long spins, low interference during tricks and reliable Binds

Why does the hybrid construction work so well?

The defining feature of iCEBERG is its combination of a precision CNC-machined polycarbonate body and dense stainless-steel weight rims. Polycarbonate keeps the main body relatively light, while the density of stainless steel allows a large amount of mass to be positioned far out toward the rims.

The result feels much less like a traditional plastic YoYo and much more like a modern performance throw: lots of power, long spins and excellent stability on the string – combined with a surprisingly agile and lively feel.

Wider, faster, more modern

For the current generation, we widened the original iCEBERG profile by almost 4 mm. The larger catch zone makes it easier to hit the string cleanly during complex mounts, hops and fast combos.

At the same time, we did not want to lose the character that made the original so popular. The new iCEBERG therefore remains fast, maneuverable and easy to control despite its extra width, while retaining the stability the model is known for.

Pixel Bearing, iRiNGS and fingerspin zone

The setup combines our string-centering Pixel Bearing with proven iRiNGS Response Pads. The bearing helps keep the string centered and reduces unwanted friction during long tricks, while the iRiNGS stay out of the way during your combos and deliver reliable Binds when you need them.

The fingerspin zone is also part of the design, making iCEBERG an extremely versatile modern throw for everything from classic 1A play to fingerspins and DNA.