Produced by ZhaoYuan Liu, formerly of Team YoYoJam and known as ‘PHENOM Yaro,’

the sub-brand of Sturm Panzer, [STURM PANZER SS], has been launched.

‘SS’ stands for ‘Side Story.’

Unlike the main STORYBOOK series, this brand embodies PHENOM Yaro's passion and creativity for yo-yos,

and is designed to be shared with the yo-yo community.

　The ‘Light-Chaser’ released in 2023 has undergone a minor specification change.

The previous specification is denoted as Ver.1.0, and the 2025 release will be denoted as Ver.1.5.

In the design theory of Sturm Panzer's size D bearing models, lightweight design is generally considered the optimal solution.

However, when pursuing the specific usage feel and sensation desired by individual players, this is not always the case.

For example, the PHENOM from YoYoJam, which is specialised for straight-line speed play, surprisingly weighs around 69g,

and Ver.1.0 was designed with a cap-included weight of approximately 66.5g, aiming to inherit the usage feel and sensation of the PHENOM.

The feel created by the cap is particularly important, and the two-layer cap was securely fixed in place.

In Ver.1.5, rather than focusing on the feel and performance that the PHENOM itself seeks,

we aimed for the ‘just right’ balance of a monometal size D bearing machine,

and the ‘EDC’ (Everyday Carry, meaning a yo-yo for everyday use or casual play) direction.

With approximately 2.5g of weight reduction and a weight distribution shifted towards the outer circumference in diameter and the inner side in width, I believe this design makes it easier for everyone to achieve speed.

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The shape of the cap has changed from a two-layer structure to a single-layer doughnut-shaped weight ring, making the centre lighter.

The centre accelerator hole is pierced, so the old Sturm Panzer potting cap is attached.

(*As a general rule, the potting cap method will be phased out for Sturm Panzer.)

By installing the included 3D-printed hop cap (lateral cap), finger spin compatibility is possible.

No tools are required for removal; it can be removed by simply pulling it off with your fingers.

The designer states, ‘The ability to choose between finger spin compatibility and non-compatibility is wonderful,’ reflecting the philosophy behind the design.

[Specifications]

Diameter: approx. 53.3mm / Width: approx. 42mm / Weight: approx. 64.3g / Body material: A7075 /

Bearing: D9 ball bearing (size D) / Response: Blade Attack Pad (Economy White) /

Accelerator: M3.5x10mm (hexagonal hole on one side only. Not compatible with CP-15.)

[Set Contents]

Hop Cap (Lateral Cap) ×2 / Spare Accelerator ×1 / Spare Pad ×2 / String ×1

[Handling Instructions & Disclaimer]

・The bearing is a CP-06 D9 ball bearing.

・The response pad is a CP-09 Blade Attack Pad (Economy), and it comes with a white one.

• The accelerator is a generic M3.5x10mm type, with a spare included. The CP-15 M3.5 Bose Hex Accelerator is not compatible and cannot be installed.

• The Hop Cap (Lateral Cap) is 3D-printed, so warping, tight/loose fitting, etc., may occur, but this is part of the product specification. Please treat it as a bonus item.

• Disassembly and part replacement are at your own risk.

•The package may have damage, peeling print, small scratches, dirt, colour unevenness, processing marks, or adhesive residue on the yo-yo or parts, but this is part of the product specifications.

• There may be black powder from the hop cap inside the package box. In the past, there was an incident where 3D-printed parts melted when they were divided into small plastic bags, so we have decided not to divide them into bags for shipping.

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