YoYoFactory Grind Machine 2
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| Manufacturer | YoYoFactory |
| Shape | "H" shaped |
| Color | Green |
| Weight | 62g basic, 66g with caps and bearings added |
| Dimensions | 2.20" diameter, 1.62" wide |
| Material | Aluminum with delrin hubstacks |
| Bearing size | .250 x .500 x .187 "Dorothy" bearing |
| Response system | Recessed silicone |
The seventh "Project Red Alert" yo-yo from YoYoFactory, the Grind Machine 2 combined ideas from the G5 and Grind Mutant 2 and was the third yo-yo in the series with an "H" profile and free spinning hubstacks. Not intended to replace the G5, which continues to be produced, the GM2 offered players the choice of a wider profile. It was the first YoYoFactory product to come with recessed silicone as a response system, and the green color was a throwback to the original Grind Machine. The first production run was 350 yo-yos, and due to a design defect, many of these yo-yos ended up damaged beyond playability. Damaged Grind Machine 2s that were sent back to YoYoFactory were replaced with early prototypes of the eight8eight.
In late 2007 YoYoFactory revisited the design of the Grind Machine 2 and addressed the defect. The re-released version of the Grind Machine 2 began appearing in stores in November of 2007. They later released a "John Ando" edition of the Grind Machine 2, which sported John's name engraved on the side of the yoyo as well as a lighter green anodization. YoYoFactory also released a "Premium edition" which sported a black anodized finish and bright neon green z-stacks.
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