# Forum Chat W/ The Pros! **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/forum-chat-w-the-pros/23.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Why do yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-yoyo/299439)
**Author:** [@Dalex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dalex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-yoyo/299439 "2019-02-28T20:02:29Z")
Pretty much what the title says: why and how did you get into yoyos? --- ## [Innovation and Inspiration](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/innovation-and-inspiration/299438)
**Author:** [@DoubleR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DoubleR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/innovation-and-inspiration/299438 "2019-02-28T19:57:56Z")
With all the countless forms, styles, colors, materials, and everything you see going into new yo-yo’s today, where do you seek inspiration for keeping up with the competition. What drives your innovation? --- ## [How much time do you spend playing yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-time-do-you-spend-playing-yoyo/299437)
**Author:** [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-time-do-you-spend-playing-yoyo/299437 "2019-02-28T19:54:07Z")
After so many YoYos and so many years, I am curious how much time you spend throwing for fun during an average day and what the last trick you learned was? PS- the Par Avion will = my 38th OD! Thanks so much for all t… --- ## [Titanium and working with Markmont, Ever thought of Plastic Caps for the MMC (MC)?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-and-working-with-markmont-ever-thought-of-plastic-caps-for-the-mmc-mc/299434)
**Author:** [@sloegoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sloegoe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/titanium-and-working-with-markmont-ever-thought-of-plastic-caps-for-the-mmc-mc/299434 "2019-02-28T19:52:27Z")
Is there any Ti’s in the near Future, anything in the works with a New Markmont. Throw? Ever thought about making Freehand like Caps for the MC with the One Drop Logo and the Afro Head? --- ## [The logo for your brand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-logo-for-your-brand/299448)
**Author:** [@\_roebro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_roebro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-logo-for-your-brand/299448 "2019-02-28T19:47:02Z")
how did you come up with the logo for one drop? also what where your thoughts on the onedrop tattoo thing that happend a few years ago? --- ## [How do you come up with a concept](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-come-up-with-a-concept/299433)
**Author:** [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-come-up-with-a-concept/299433 "2019-02-28T19:43:24Z")
Is there a specific thing you guys do when setting out to make a new yoyo to come up with a design or do you guys just make a new yoyo whenever inspiration strikes however it strikes!? --- ## [Any plans for more Side Effect yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-plans-for-more-side-effect-yoyos/299422)
**Author:** [@Rbacon50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rbacon50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-plans-for-more-side-effect-yoyos/299422 "2019-02-28T19:39:55Z")
I’m a big fan of the whole concept of Side Effects. Are there any plans for more Side Effects yoyos in the near future? --- ## [Any colourway you haven't been able to make?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-colourway-you-havent-been-able-to-make/299426)
**Author:** [@Cptawesom3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cptawesom3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-colourway-you-havent-been-able-to-make/299426 "2019-02-28T19:30:44Z")
Hi David. Just wondering if you ever had a colourway you wanted to make but weren’t able to due to whatever reason. --- ## [What led you to name OneDrop?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-led-you-to-name-onedrop/299416)
**Author:** [@HotcakesTheMemeGod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HotcakesTheMemeGod)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-led-you-to-name-onedrop/299416 "2019-02-28T19:29:57Z")
I had read the company description on the YYE shop page that explained what “one drop” meant when it was still there, but what thought process led you to use the name? Like what correlated your brand with one drop? Thank… --- ## [Fixed Axle Wood Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-wood-yoyos/299415)
**Author:** [@LordFungusOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LordFungusOne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-wood-yoyos/299415 "2019-02-28T19:23:53Z")
David, Thank you for all the wonderful yoyos and the experiences. Would there be a interest in creating a wood fixed axle line of yoyos? What would be a particular flair that would make them distinctly “One Drop”? --- ## [Biggest accomplishment and challenges?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/biggest-accomplishment-and-challenges/299413)
**Author:** [@TeeJay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TeeJay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/biggest-accomplishment-and-challenges/299413 "2019-02-28T19:09:01Z")
We appreciate you taking the time to do this, David. Long live One Drop! Which release/One Drop related accomplishment are you most proud of and why? What are the biggest challenges in running a yoyo company? Thanks … --- ## [Competing with manufacturing in China](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competing-with-manufacturing-in-china/299407)
**Author:** [@knowledgeablepixels](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/knowledgeablepixels)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competing-with-manufacturing-in-china/299407 "2019-02-28T19:04:51Z")
How do you compete with all these companies manufacturing in China? Their yoyos are made more accessible due to low costs, so how do you keep up with good sales? --- ## [Favorite One Drop?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-one-drop/299398)
**Author:** [@jolly0707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jolly0707)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-one-drop/299398 "2019-02-28T19:02:17Z")
What is your favorite one drop yoyo? --- ## [Stunt pegs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stunt-pegs/299452)
**Author:** [@Mahnlong](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mahnlong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stunt-pegs/299452 "2019-02-28T18:55:26Z")
Every time I go through the OneDrop website I always find myself looking at these stunt-pegs. They just look so different and interesting from anything else I’ve ever seen on a yoyo. My question is what is the story behi… --- ## [Pad size, favorite oldschool throw, solids vs splashes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-size-favorite-oldschool-throw-solids-vs-splashes/299449)
**Author:** [@shtagod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shtagod)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pad-size-favorite-oldschool-throw-solids-vs-splashes/299449 "2019-02-28T18:50:42Z")
Why have you decided to use pad size different than 19mm? Favorite yoyo from back in the day? Do you prefer solid colors or fancy splashes? --- ## [Triple Zero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/triple-zero/298151)
**Author:** [@FourCorner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FourCorner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/triple-zero/298151 "2019-01-30T18:10:58Z")
I know the name alludes to a new start, but is there any meaning in there being three zeros? Thanks! --- ## [Evan Nagao!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagao/298333)
**Author:** [@SuperWideAngle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperWideAngle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/evan-nagao/298333 "2019-01-30T16:10:33Z")
After winning worlds in 2018, and with the start of the new year. I bet Evan has some new tips and opinions up his sleeve. Just something to consider. @Evan\_Nagao --- ## [Questions for Evan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-evan/291388)
**Author:** [@VidiaOktavianisID](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidiaOktavianisID)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-evan/291388 "2019-01-29T15:51:21Z")
Hi Evan, i have a question in my mind. How many times do you practicing your yoyo tricks? --- ## [Question for jeffrey Pang:](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-jeffrey-pang/298134)
**Author:** [@Oraram234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oraram234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-jeffrey-pang/298134 "2019-01-29T06:46:37Z")
Hello jeffrey, I wanted to ask you a question and share something hard from my own life. I’m a teenager, but started YoYoing a long time ago, and from the second I started I can’t tell anyone I’m playing with a yoyo bec… --- ## [How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-wood-could-a-woodchuck-chuck-if-a-woodchuck-could-chuck-wood/298099)
**Author:** [@HotcakesTheMemeGod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HotcakesTheMemeGod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-wood-could-a-woodchuck-chuck-if-a-woodchuck-could-chuck-wood/298099 "2019-01-29T05:34:42Z")
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Hmmmm??? \* pewdiepie face swirl effect \* --- ## [Fingerspin dimple on the SKYVA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspin-dimple-on-the-skyva/298152)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingerspin-dimple-on-the-skyva/298152 "2019-01-29T05:02:48Z")
Curious on the SKYVA fingerspin dimple. While the concept had been attempted before the SKYVA - you were definitely the first to hit it out of the park. It had never been easier to ‘lock in’ a finger spin and keep it g… --- ## [What string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string/298130)
**Author:** [@BasilThunder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BasilThunder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string/298130 "2019-01-29T04:46:05Z")
What type of string do you use? Do you prefer fatter string and what’s your favorite string color? --- ## [Getting into yoyo manufacturing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-into-yoyo-manufacturing/298208)
**Author:** [@Mod\_Deeb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mod_Deeb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-into-yoyo-manufacturing/298208 "2019-01-29T04:45:08Z")
What would be your recommendation for getting into manufacturing yoyos? I’ve had a dream of getting into yoyo manufacturing when I get out of school, whether it be for a hobby, side business, or full time for a while, I… --- ## [Inspirations and aspirations?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspirations-and-aspirations/298200)
**Author:** [@PjGetThrowed490](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PjGetThrowed490)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspirations-and-aspirations/298200 "2019-01-29T04:44:15Z")
Where do you draw your Inspiration when you start a new luftverk project and also favorite knife and dish to cook ?Also just wanted to say you cooler than a fan my man :100::facepunch:t5: --- ## [What sacrifices do you make for your business that are not apparent to the public?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-sacrifices-do-you-make-for-your-business-that-are-not-apparent-to-the-public/298240)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-sacrifices-do-you-make-for-your-business-that-are-not-apparent-to-the-public/298240 "2019-01-29T04:39:36Z")
So on the surface, we see what seems to be the life everyone dreams of, you travel everywhere, experience amazing new sights, and you’re living out your dream of producing some of the highest quality yoyos on the market.… --- ## [Best thing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-thing/298225)
**Author:** [@44.poison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44.poison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-thing/298225 "2019-01-29T04:36:36Z")
This one is kinda straight foward lol,I’d love to know what has been the best thing that has ever happened to you while designing a yoyo or any other thing Thanks in advance jeff! --- ## [Your yoyoing backstory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-yoyoing-backstory/298167)
**Author:** [@kksimon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kksimon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-yoyoing-backstory/298167 "2019-01-29T04:34:44Z")
Hi @jeffreypang911, I was wondering how has yoyoing impacted your life? How did you go from just throwing yoyos to creating spinning art? Was there an event or incident to cause you to go from just throwing casually to … --- ## [Yoyo Material](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-material/298149)
**Author:** [@Benmichael86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benmichael86)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-material/298149 "2019-01-29T04:32:39Z")
Jeffrey, Thanks for taking the time to interact with the community. Here are my questions: If you could use any material, real or fictional, to create a yo-yo, what would it be? Do you listen to the song “Titanium… --- ## [Manufacturing budget?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/manufacturing-budget/298215)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/manufacturing-budget/298215 "2019-01-28T22:58:26Z")
What is your usual budget for getting a yoyo manufactured? Manufacturing is expensive and i would like to get some guidance, i need a flat-budget. -is it better to do bigger runs? --- ## [Favorite dream?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-dream/298135)
**Author:** [@Evan\_the\_yoyo\_boy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Evan_the_yoyo_boy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-dream/298135 "2019-01-28T16:49:37Z")
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