# Forum Chat W/ The Pros! **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=15 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Did you know that if I don't win you'll never win the world yoyo contest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-you-know-that-if-i-dont-win-youll-never-win-the-world-yoyo-contest/291271)
**Author:** [@Cliche-yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cliche-yoyo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-you-know-that-if-i-dont-win-youll-never-win-the-world-yoyo-contest/291271 "2018-08-01T00:03:06Z")
You’ll perish in the 2nd and 3rd place but never 1st --- ## [How often do sponsored players receive sponsorship packages?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-sponsored-players-receive-sponsorship-packages/291234)
**Author:** [@hyperrr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-often-do-sponsored-players-receive-sponsorship-packages/291234 "2018-07-31T23:59:33Z")
Every now and then every sponsored player gets a package and then they’re set for a couple of months, but how often do they get really get their packages? I’m wondering this because I’m just really excited for my first o… --- ## [Why do you throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-throw/291235)
**Author:** [@hyperrr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-you-throw/291235 "2018-07-31T23:58:02Z")
There are many different reasons for many different players. Some do it for fun, some for competitive reasons, some for relaxation, but I want to know what makes you so entranced in the art style that is yoyoing. --- ## [I wonder How?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wonder-how/291270)
**Author:** [@GarntheGalaxy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GarntheGalaxy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-wonder-how/291270 "2018-07-31T23:55:23Z")
Evan, you are one of the best 1A players in the world. How come can you create some extreme tricks, bangers, etc.? How did you actually create every single one of them?? Hope you win world18. Fighto!! --- ## [If you weren't throwing the edge what yo yo would you be using?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-werent-throwing-the-edge-what-yo-yo-would-you-be-using/291242)
**Author:** [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-werent-throwing-the-edge-what-yo-yo-would-you-be-using/291242 "2018-07-31T23:33:41Z")
The edge is an amazing yo-yo and is super dope, but if that wasn’t an option what yo-yo would you use at worlds??? (BTW this is super awesome that you are answering our questions and all!!!) --- ## [What is the most fulfilling yoyo-related moment you've ever experienced?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-fulfilling-yoyo-related-moment-youve-ever-experienced/291256)
**Author:** [@44.poison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44.poison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-fulfilling-yoyo-related-moment-youve-ever-experienced/291256 "2018-07-31T23:27:05Z")
Mine has sure been being able to go to US nats and meet so many new and awesome people there, thanks for this awesome opportunity! --- ## [World peace?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-peace/291258)
**Author:** [@mikelz777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikelz777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/world-peace/291258 "2018-07-31T23:25:41Z")
If all the world leaders were to learn how to yoyo would it help them to come together, do their favorite tricks and then talk about peace? Would peace be more likely if they threw responsive or unresponsive? --- ## [Where do you see yo-yo competitions & judging in 10 years?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-see-yo-yo-competitions-judging-in-10-years/291238)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-do-you-see-yo-yo-competitions-judging-in-10-years/291238 "2018-07-31T23:23:29Z")
Yo-yo competitions have changed dramatically in the last 20 years. If you compare a US national championship routine from 1998 … (also, props to @JeiCheetah who I think put up this 1998 video and so many o… --- ## [Preparation before going onstage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preparation-before-going-onstage/291262)
**Author:** [@Shintake\_mushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shintake_mushroom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/preparation-before-going-onstage/291262 "2018-07-31T23:19:00Z")
How do you get prepared mentally before going onstage and performing a world champion level freestyle? --- ## [Evan Nagao Forum Chat (AMA) and GIVEAWAY - Tuesday to Thursday!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagao-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-tuesday-to-thursday/291202)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagao-forum-chat-ama-and-giveaway-tuesday-to-thursday/291202 "2018-07-31T21:53:46Z")
Join us this Tuesday through Thursday with the amazing @Evan\_Nagao on the YoYoExpert Forums for an AMA session as he leaves for the #ShangaiShowdown (World Yo-Yo Contest in CHINA!) To post a question make sure it is … --- ## [Oahu - the real questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oahu-the-real-questions/291216)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oahu-the-real-questions/291216 "2018-07-31T19:23:40Z")
Makapu’u Beach or Sandy’s? and Matsumoto’s or Waiola Shave Ice? P.S. Loved your Nats routine :raised\_hands:t3: --- ## [Creating new tricks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/creating-new-tricks/291217)
**Author:** [@funkyman50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funkyman50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/creating-new-tricks/291217 "2018-07-31T19:11:05Z")
Copied and pasted from a different thread, but: How long were you throwing, and what caliber of tricks were you capable of, before you really started focusing on making your own tricks? I just started working on the spi… --- ## [Favorite Colorways on YoYos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-colorways-on-yoyos/291203)
**Author:** [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-colorways-on-yoyos/291203 "2018-07-31T19:05:59Z")
Hello Evan, What are your favorite colorways on a yoyo? Or, do you like to have a variety? --- ## [What do you feel is a common mistake new competitors make when crafting a freestyle for the first time?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-feel-is-a-common-mistake-new-competitors-make-when-crafting-a-freestyle-for-the-first-time/291212)
**Author:** [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-feel-is-a-common-mistake-new-competitors-make-when-crafting-a-freestyle-for-the-first-time/291212 "2018-07-31T19:02:50Z")
:grinning: just curious! --- ## [100 duck sized Andre Boulays or 1 Andre Boulay sized duck?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-duck-sized-andre-boulays-or-1-andre-boulay-sized-duck/291204)
**Author:** [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-duck-sized-andre-boulays-or-1-andre-boulay-sized-duck/291204 "2018-07-31T19:01:01Z")
Would you rather fight 100 duck sized André Boulays or one André Boulay sized duck? --- ## [Dealing w/ change?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dealing-w-change/291208)
**Author:** [@burninwaffles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/burninwaffles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dealing-w-change/291208 "2018-07-31T18:48:05Z")
How is/was dealing w/ the change or lack of change when deciding to go w/ a NEW yoyo (after nats), before #ShanghaiShowdown? --- ## [Favorite tricks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-tricks/291211)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-tricks/291211 "2018-07-31T18:26:20Z")
What is your favorite trick to perform for others or the camera? What is your favorite trick to perform for yourself when nobody is around? --- ## [How many hours of practice?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-hours-of-practice/291210)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-many-hours-of-practice/291210 "2018-07-31T18:09:39Z")
How many hours do you practice yo-yo during the week, on average? How many years have you been playing yo-yo? What age did you start? Can you estimate how many hours you’ve played with a yo-yo total to date? --- ## [Trick trouble](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-trouble/291207)
**Author:** [@Z\_Car](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Z_Car)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-trouble/291207 "2018-07-31T17:46:08Z")
Hello Evan, I know that you are an extremely skilled thrower. I was just wondering if someone of your skill ever comes across tricks that you struggle with. Any tips for conquering said tricks? --- ## [Talented kid!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/talented-kid/291205)
**Author:** [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/talented-kid/291205 "2018-07-31T16:49:32Z")
I remember years ago you made an appearance on America’s Most Talented Kid. I remember it being super cool for me to see yoyoing on TV like that and was super inspiring for me. Two questions: does footage exist of your p… --- ## [The best bearing for the shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-bearing-for-the-shutter/72916)
**Author:** [@AfifBkhr07](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AfifBkhr07)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-bearing-for-the-shutter/72916 "2015-09-30T01:03:42Z")
Gentry you are my inspiration of yoyoing and I want to ask you a question, what is the best bearing for the shutter??? --- ## [sponsoring](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sponsoring/72410)
**Author:** [@puffball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/puffball)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sponsoring/72410 "2015-07-17T03:43:19Z")
How did you start and how did you get sponsored by yoyofactory. Did you want another company to sponsor you? --- ## [Do You Ever get tired of the shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-ever-get-tired-of-the-shutter/72391)
**Author:** [@yoyoben18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoben18)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-ever-get-tired-of-the-shutter/72391 "2015-06-19T03:42:35Z")
Hi Gentry Do you ever get tired of the shutter, sometimes for me sticking with the same shape for too long gets really boring Thanx for answering --- ## [Does your girlfriend yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-your-girlfriend-yoyo/72399)
**Author:** [@Zan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2015, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-your-girlfriend-yoyo/72399 "2015-05-28T00:40:51Z")
Hi Gentry! Like stated above, does your girlfriend yoyo? If she does, does she use a shutter or regen like you, or something else? You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. :slight\_smile: --- ## [When did you know you wanted to be a professional at this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-did-you-know-you-wanted-to-be-a-professional-at-this/72418)
**Author:** [@FinalFantasy9001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FinalFantasy9001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-did-you-know-you-wanted-to-be-a-professional-at-this/72418 "2015-03-06T00:39:49Z")
One of the questions I forgot to ask you at your Q and A in Vegas. --- ## [What do you love about yoyoing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-love-about-yoyoing/72405)
**Author:** [@TheYolyMoley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYolyMoley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-love-about-yoyoing/72405 "2015-03-06T00:38:20Z")
What do you like most about yoyoing? What makes you glad that you picked this over anything else? --- ## [question time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-time/72404)
**Author:** [@puffball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/puffball)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-time/72404 "2015-03-06T00:36:58Z")
Gentry, what is your favorite non yoyofactory yoyo. If you cant answer that, what is your favorite YYF yoyo that is not one of your signatures. --- ## [questions for Gentry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-gentry/72403)
**Author:** [@zack22384](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zack22384)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-gentry/72403 "2015-03-06T00:34:48Z")
Does yo-yoing ever drop down ur grade in school? Have u ever considered yo-yoing as ur job in future? --- ## [The question to get all yoyoers thinking!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-question-to-get-all-yoyoers-thinking/72401)
**Author:** [@HighTideThrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HighTideThrows)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-question-to-get-all-yoyoers-thinking/72401 "2015-03-06T00:33:54Z")
Did you ever expect yourself to go so far in the yoyo scene, being the world champ or even just being sponsored? Do you feel that you have lost the fun of yoyoing and now think of it as a sport or job, something that you… --- ## [A question for Gentry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-for-gentry/72397)
**Author:** [@YOLOcop\_57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOLOcop_57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-question-for-gentry/72397 "2015-03-06T00:29:16Z")
Gentry, Where would you like to see yoyoing as a hobby move forward? This could be as a yoyo innovation, publicity expansion, big name brand sponsors. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=14) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=16)