RELEASE INFORMATION

25 JANUARY 2022

Sold direct and via yoyoexpert, SPINGEAR AND YOYOREWIND

RETAIL 379.99 USD

RAW TITANIUM

95 MADE

Diameter 52mm, Width 39MM, Gap 4.4mM

Weight 65.5G

M4 x 10mm axle

CONCAVE C bearinG

19MM TYPE 40 LANDING PADS RESPONSE

FINAL CURTAIN CALL

More than two years ago, the Mecha-Bapezilla gave a kickstart to the RSO brand (again, I cannot thank Sonny enough). Since then, RSO has made various iterations of the original Eetsit / Bapezilla design, including a few Side Effects titanium editions and 7068 aluminium versions (namely the End Part II Prelude and Finale).

The End Titanium marks the third refinement of the End CAD and the final time I will be working on the Eetsit / Bapezilla CAD. For the last curtain call, there are three aspects of the End Titanium design which make it the ultimate tribute to the OG Eetsit / Bapezilla in addition to staying true to the OG End design - the catch zone, rim and Anti-Yo nipple.

THE CATCH ZONE

Sonny and I did not design the Mecha-Bapezila to be a 100% replica of the OG Bapezilla. Instead, we aimed to "upgrade" and "modernize" the Bapezilla CAD but retain its original playfeel. We introduced a subtle groove to the catch zone around the pad groove for the Mecha-Bapezilla, which resulted in a lower wall. This new modified shape is more suited for modern play as it reduces the chance of string contact with the catch zone, particularly with multiple string layers, making the yo-yo more resistant to tilt.

The Mecha-Bapezilla was very well received, but many hardcore Anti-Yo fans craved the more old school high walled catch zone of the OG Bapezilla. I hope their prayers have been answered with the End Titanium, which retains the OG End's high walled catch zone. Incorporating Doc Pop's signature Schmoove grooves reduces the contact area between the string and the catch zone.

Comparison of the catch zones of the End Titanium (green) and Mecha-Bapezilla (red). The End Titanium has a old school higher wall, true to the OG End.

3D renders comparing the catch zones of the End Titanium (left) and Mecha-Bapezilla (right), again showcasing the higher walls of the End Titanium.

THE RIM

The rim on the Mecha-Bapezilla has a curvier shape than the OG Bapezilla, but not to the extent of the Bapezilla 2. From the pad groove, the catch zone of the Mecha-Bapezilla forms a single arc, which dips down slightly at the rim. Conversely, the catch zone of the End Titanium terminates as a straight line at the rim, more closely resembling the OG Eetsit / Bapezilla.

3D renders comparing the rims of the End Titanium (left) and Mecha-Bapezilla (right). The rim of the End Titanium is formed by a straight line, while the rim of the Mecha-Bapezilla is curvier and dips down slightly.

THE ANTI-YO NIPPLE

There was a limitation to how tall the nipple could be for the Mecha-Bapezilla. Keeping its original height introduced additional centre weight, which altered the yo-yo’s playfeel. Fun fact: the prototypes for the End Titanium had the Mecha-Bapezilla’s shorter nipple.

Replicating Doc Pop’s Schmoove grooves on the End Titanium resulted in the removal of more weight from the centre of the yo-yo compared to the aluminium version. To retain the playfeel of its predecessors, this weight deficiency was compensated by adding weight to the nipple on the End Titanium, resulting in a taller nipple identical in height and width to the Eetsit / Bapezilla. If you were wondering, The End was never a Side Effects yo-yo in its lifetime and will never be. This raw End Titanium batch will be the only one - there will not be further runs or anodized versions.

The End Titanium has a taller nipple which is an exact replica of the ones on the OG End / Eetsit / Bapezilla.

The End Titanium prototype, which had a shorter nipple like the Mecha-Bapezilla. All prototypes were anodized in a gold finish. Only 5 pieces exist. Photo by Shimon Osada.

DO I NEED THE END TITANIUM IF I HAVE THE MECHA-BAPEZILLA?

Playfeel wise, when the yo-yo is in the air, the difference between the End Titanium and Mecha-Bapezilla is subtle at most. The End Titanium is only 1.5g lighter than the Mecha-Bapezilla. I postulate that the weight difference is less apparent because both are generally “heavy” playing yo-yos.

The End Titanium more closely resembles the OG Eetsit / Bapezilla than the Mecha-Bapezilla. You would feel a stark contrast between the End Titanium and the Mecha-Bapezilla when you hold them in your hands due to their different rims and catch zones. Truth to be told, the End Titanium is a more challenging yo-yo to play with than the Mecha-Bapezilla due to its higher walls, making the catch zone more prone to string contact and the yo-yo more susceptible to tilt.

The End Titanium will transport you back to 2006, when you threw your first Eetsit.

COMPARISON WITH THE END: PART II

The End Titanium was derived from the End Part II: Finale CAD. As much as I tried to preserve the weight distribution of the aluminium Ends, the End Titanium plays somewhat differently. The End Titanium feels "denser" and heavier on the string than its aluminium counterparts despite being the same weight. After working on various titanium iterations of aluminium yo-yos, I realised that one could never precisely replicate the playfeel of an aluminium yo-yo with titanium. So… hold on to your Preludes and Finales!

A THROWBACK TO THE ARCADE ERA

When Doc Pop and I were conceptualizing the art for the End Titanium, we wanted to go for an “arcade theme” as it was the inspiration for the OG End. Doc Pop’s initial sketch showed himself and Phil Cox playing the game Road Rash, one of the first games Nick Corea worked on. Nick Corea was responsible for all the modifications on the OG End.

Because the game Space Invaders inspired the engraving on the OG End, we ultimately decided to add that to the artwork. The box resembles an arcade machine. The engraving and accessories of the End Titanium features arcade elements many would be familiar with, including redemption tickets.

The art is by Doc Pop and ATILA.