When the YoYoFactory team started putting together ideas for the Avant Garde yo-yo, they decided to head in a totally new direction with the design. Rather than focusing only on outside weight distribution and angular shapes, the design uses a simple curved shape and a new method of removing center weight. The result is that the Avant Garde has an extreme "undercut" design, and super smooth and round shape. It creates a unique feel and level of play. The Avant Garde is also an extremely comfortable yo-yo in the hand. This is cutting-edge modern yo-yo design for sure. For superior play, it comes standard with a large (C-sized) YYF Spec Bearing (.250 x .500 x .187 inches), and a CBC Slim Pad (19 mm).