# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Yoyos Used in 2026 WYYC 1A Finals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-used-in-2026-wyyc-1a-finals/453261)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-used-in-2026-wyyc-1a-finals/453261 "2026-09-18T18:00:27Z")
Hello everyone, I did some research about which yoyos were used to compete in the 1A finals of this year’s worlds. This list starts from 1st, ending at 22nd Mir Kim - Miracle 4 Jakub Dolejs - Noir Trois Hunter Feuerst… --- ## [Need Summit colorway identification help please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-summit-colorway-identification-help-please/453475)
**Author:** [@CorbitsOrbits](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CorbitsOrbits)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-summit-colorway-identification-help-please/453475 "2026-09-18T17:03:23Z")
Need help with name of the colorway on this one if anyone knows? I searched Flickr already and reached out to OD, I thought I had it narrowed down a couple times but I do not. Saw one that’s posted on an old reddit that’… --- ## [Yoyo Archive Funding: Looking for Sponsors](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-archive-funding-looking-for-sponsors/446865)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-archive-funding-looking-for-sponsors/446865 "2026-09-18T14:35:57Z")
Call for Donations: Help Keep The Yoyo Archive Online It’s that time of year again. Domain fees, hosting costs, the usual, and The Yoyo Archive doesn’t make a dime on its own, so this is where you come in. Operating cos… --- ## [At Design Lab x Caribou Lodge p3ak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/at-design-lab-x-caribou-lodge-p3ak/450864)
**Author:** [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/at-design-lab-x-caribou-lodge-p3ak/450864 "2026-09-18T13:41:14Z")
coming soon… --- ## [Favorite SE OD Setups](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-se-od-setups/453433)
**Author:** [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-se-od-setups/453433 "2026-09-18T12:05:03Z")
Hey, so as I stated in another thread, I’m discovering my favorite setups with the gear I have for my Side Effect OneDrops. And now I’m wondering, what’s yours? I’m becoming more interested in trying out new SE and beari… --- ## [2026 CLYW x Onedrop hype thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-clyw-x-onedrop-hype-thread/441716)
**Author:** [@Jeaves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jeaves)\ **Replies:** 450\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-clyw-x-onedrop-hype-thread/441716 "2026-09-18T00:34:35Z")
Lets all have fun speculating :grin: (there was a joint post on instagram yesterday) --- ## [Yoyo Appraisal Thread III](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-appraisal-thread-iii/447956)
**Author:** [@Bbtx90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bbtx90)\ **Replies:** 233\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-appraisal-thread-iii/447956 "2026-09-17T16:04:17Z")
Anyone know how much these are worth? --- ## [PiF - Riforgiate Design - RippleDrop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pif-riforgiate-design-rippledrop/444153)
**Author:** [@Lotaxi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lotaxi)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pif-riforgiate-design-rippledrop/444153 "2026-09-17T01:26:00Z")
Hello again, I’ve got the Queen Bee PiF up now, but I have a few more yoyos to get out into the world. Meet the RippleDrop: It’s an organic design, also the first yoyo I ever designed/made. I’ve been told it hits a … --- ## [The Yoyos of World Champions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyos-of-world-champions/451351)
**Author:** [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyos-of-world-champions/451351 "2026-09-16T23:42:21Z")
There’s two different topics commonly bumped for this, and in both of them the actual lists are buried in replies deep within the topics. So I’m just making a new topic, so the OP can have a current (as of 2026) list. T… --- ## [Pay it Forward: Mk1 Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pay-it-forward-mk1-yoyos/443977)
**Author:** [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pay-it-forward-mk1-yoyos/443977 "2026-09-16T19:57:47Z")
Hi Folks, I will be running a pay-it-forward Mk1 Yoyos box with a couple of recent designs that I enjoy. This is a fun opportunity to try a bunch of new yoyos at once, especially if you haven’t tried many Mk1 yoyos. Mk… --- ## [This guy needs help selling his summit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-guy-needs-help-selling-his-summit/453231)
**Author:** [@Tokesmagotes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tokesmagotes)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-guy-needs-help-selling-his-summit/453231 "2026-09-16T18:37:06Z")
He’s selling it at cost apparently --- ## [CLYW Kai or Pickaxe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-kai-or-pickaxe/453406)
**Author:** [@Jww](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jww)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-kai-or-pickaxe/453406 "2026-09-16T17:21:32Z")
They has around D52mm/W41mm size, and similar in structure of double rims. So which one would you recommend/like more? I’ve tried they’s original models—The Chief and Boy. --- ## [True Arc pay it forward - Omertà](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/true-arc-pay-it-forward-omerta/450136)
**Author:** [@RadMatt1337](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RadMatt1337)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/true-arc-pay-it-forward-omerta/450136 "2026-09-16T12:45:35Z")
In the spirit of sharing Omertà with more of the community, I’m starting a pay-it-forward. I’m extremely grateful to everyone who has supported True Arc so far. Although Omertà has reached some players, there are sti… --- ## [Show Us Where You're Throwing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-us-where-youre-throwing/80634)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 1143\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-us-where-youre-throwing/80634 "2026-09-15T19:08:25Z")
I just love this: It inspired me to start this thread. Hope it hasn’t been done already. I did search for it. If you are throwing in a nice location, or during your travels, please share a pic! It doesn’t even have to… --- ## [Family Photo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/family-photo/452716)
**Author:** [@Billipo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Billipo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/family-photo/452716 "2026-09-15T21:35:34Z")
What model do you have the mostest of? Post a family photo, share a story (if you got one). ZGRT El Mijos. Four of 'em. Aren’t they precious? --- ## [Yoyos in the wild](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-in-the-wild/419216)
**Author:** [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-in-the-wild/419216 "2026-09-15T20:22:15Z")
Could have sworn there was a semi-recent thread for this, but I couldn’t find it. Cool find out in the real world today! Didn’t have much time to look it over, but does this look like a special edition Freehand? I think… --- ## [Play Yoyo Everywhere – Mt. Fuji (The Tallest Mountain in Japan)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/play-yoyo-everywhere-mt-fuji-the-tallest-mountain-in-japan/453336)
**Author:** [@HKYoyoWing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HKYoyoWing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/play-yoyo-everywhere-mt-fuji-the-tallest-mountain-in-japan/453336 "2026-09-15T15:03:45Z")
After the World Yoyo Contest, I’d climbed The Tallest Mountain in Japan - Mt. Fuji. Would like to share the journey with all of you :slight\_smile: Enjoy And for me, I had a play yoyo everywhere project w… --- ## [Appropriate Beverage & Yo-Yo Match (w/ recipe)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/appropriate-beverage-yo-yo-match-w-recipe/367618)
**Author:** [@Billipo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Billipo)\ **Replies:** 396\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/appropriate-beverage-yo-yo-match-w-recipe/367618 "2026-09-15T00:25:22Z")
Inspired by @SR1 post for his Sudo / Four Roses beverage match, I’m starting a new post. I have some pairings in mind but first one will be Capt. Obvious. Moonshine with Moonshine. - Serve in glass, flask or straig… --- ## [Free V-tour](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-v-tour/453295)
**Author:** [@Bigboiyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bigboiyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/free-v-tour/453295 "2026-09-14T22:58:51Z")
Check out my instagram post to learn how you can win a free BigBoiyoyos X Spintastics Yoyo’s V-tour https://www.instagram.com/p/DdSJkO6POoz/?stkn=bWs4aXl1ZmNtandy --- ## [Legacy Peak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-peak/448048)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 274\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/legacy-peak/448048 "2026-09-14T22:07:18Z")
Cop one at Nats. No 29! Sweet throw. This will probably sit on my shelf unless someone throws stupid money at me :joy: glad I stayed in line. --- ## [The 0A Thread (Fixed Axle & Modern Responsive)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 3422\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228 "2026-09-14T21:16:58Z")
I’ve been thinking a lot how we should have a dedicated 0A (fixed axle and modern responsive) thread. Especially since Bryan Figueroa and Ed Haponik came up with a 0A logo (yay! we’re official now!). In the past we’… --- ## [W1ld contra beta or cheaper throws opinions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-contra-beta-or-cheaper-throws-opinions/453164)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-contra-beta-or-cheaper-throws-opinions/453164 "2026-09-14T17:29:22Z")
So ever since I got into yoyo’s I have been eyeballing one yoyo the entire time which is the w1ld the Contra beta. It is literally been the only yoyo that I’ve had in my cart and I always keep looking at. The problem is… --- ## [If you could only choose just one](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-could-only-choose-just-one/453206)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Bender](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ian_Bender)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-you-could-only-choose-just-one/453206 "2026-09-14T16:42:30Z")
Not top 5 but just one. Not one company or one shape but one yo-yo. If you had to pick a favorite child who would or be? For me it’s the MechaVizilla. The presence on the string. Smooth yet powerful. It connects with me… --- ## [The Yoyo Archive Zine - Vol.4 Now Available!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyo-archive-zine-vol-4-now-available/423917)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyo-archive-zine-vol-4-now-available/423917 "2026-09-14T14:33:58Z")
Available both to read online and as a print-and-fold zine to drop wherever you like! Vol.1 & 2 - The Basics Vol.3 - Yo-yo Strings Vol.4 - Worlds 2026 --- ## [Do you yo-yo in public, have you ever met anyone else throwing in public?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-yo-yo-in-public-have-you-ever-met-anyone-else-throwing-in-public/296538)
**Author:** [@MkQuarky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MkQuarky)\ **Replies:** 253\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-yo-yo-in-public-have-you-ever-met-anyone-else-throwing-in-public/296538 "2026-09-14T13:46:12Z")
sometimes when I throw in public its so hopefully I can somehow meet another thrower. or maybe i can walk up to someone else who is throwing in public. but neither have happened to me before. Im kind of introvert, so … --- ## [Solved! Yo-yo Identification Assistance Required](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/solved-yo-yo-identification-assistance-required/453120)
**Author:** [@LouVanLanning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LouVanLanning)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/solved-yo-yo-identification-assistance-required/453120 "2026-09-14T13:10:09Z")
Today I took on identifying 50 yo-yos from the onedrop museum. About half I figured out, and I got some help from ig followers on the rest. Other than two of them. What are these: --- ## [Why I’m Advocating for Yo-Yo’s Olympic Recognition](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-i-m-advocating-for-yo-yo-s-olympic-recognition/441706)
**Author:** [@Tonysong](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tonysong)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-i-m-advocating-for-yo-yo-s-olympic-recognition/441706 "2026-09-13T22:47:39Z")
Hello yo-yoers! My name is Tony Song I was born in South Korea and raised by my mother after my parents divorced when I was two. As a child, I was taught to live kindly. But kindness did not prevent hardship. In elemen… --- ## [Clicker Routines!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clicker-routines/453217)
**Author:** [@joeyoo1998](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeyoo1998)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clicker-routines/453217 "2026-09-13T16:14:47Z")
Future JAWN players of America & Vietnam! Absolutely ZERO misses! Matthew Steiner PHC Team Member Tri Phan PHC Team Member aka Vietnam JAWN Player If you want your routines clicked, DM us on Instagram and we will clic… --- ## [Unsold Yo-Yo's?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unsold-yo-yos/453090)
**Author:** [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unsold-yo-yos/453090 "2026-09-12T21:15:28Z")
What happens to unsold yo-yo’s? I know about the island of misfit toys from Christmas specials but I was wondering if there is a special place for unsold yo-yo’s? What happens to them? Is there a Marshalls’ for yo-yo’s? --- ## [Your Top 5 Favorite Yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-top-5-favorite-yoyos/76953)
**Author:** [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-top-5-favorite-yoyos/76953 "2026-09-12T10:12:01Z")
This is going to be a thread where you guys can list your top five favorite yoyos. :slight\_smile: Heres mine: Duncan Barracuda Yoyofactory Horizon CLYW Puffin 2 Onedrop Benchmark 2014 W CLYW Chief [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=2)