# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Katie Thompson LIVE CHAT & Prevail GIVEAWAY! - Thursday - 04/30 - 5pm PST / 8pm ET!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-prevail-giveaway-thursday-04-30-5pm-pst-8pm-et/444754)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/katie-thompson-live-chat-prevail-giveaway-thursday-04-30-5pm-pst-8pm-et/444754 "2026-05-08T04:51:33Z")
I will be hosting a LIVE CHAT on Instagram (@yoyoexpert) - with the Women’s U.S. National Champion, Katie Thompson (@Yo-yoislife ) to talk about her new signature yo-yo the PREVAIL! (Available Friday 12pm - 05/01) It… --- ## [Best Yoyo Freestyles?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-freestyles/445199)
**Author:** [@cjnxn\_yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cjnxn_yoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-freestyles/445199 "2026-05-06T23:03:11Z")
What’s the best Yoyo freestyle in your opinion, or the most impactful? --- ## [Give a kid a yoyo :D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-a-kid-a-yoyo-d/61270)
**Author:** [@hammy98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hammy98)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-a-kid-a-yoyo-d/61270 "2026-05-06T21:46:35Z")
Tonight while I was at the ball diamond I amazed this little kid (I think he was 6) while doing a few tricks with my dv888. I remembered that I had one of the metal body dollar tree yoyos, and a bunch of string. I search… --- ## [Yo-yo music please!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-music-please/445188)
**Author:** [@Dkang323](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dkang323)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-music-please/445188 "2026-05-06T20:23:12Z")
Does anyone have the audio file or a link to it for mir Kim’s 2024 wyyc final routine? I’m trying to use it for my schools talent show next year. If anyone does please put it in this Google Sheets. Yo-yo - Google Sheets. … --- ## [Hyper cluster core jammed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-cluster-core-jammed/443364)
**Author:** [@Sub\_zero1613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sub_zero1613)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-cluster-core-jammed/443364 "2026-05-05T23:04:59Z")
I’ve recently gotten in yoyoing, and using some of my older brothers old yoyos. I mainly use the hyper cluster. But recently I realized the core of it with 2 buttons on the side are starting to get jammed in. If anyone h… --- ## [Teaching yoyoing to the local cub scout troop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teaching-yoyoing-to-the-local-cub-scout-troop/445151)
**Author:** [@Tip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tip)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/teaching-yoyoing-to-the-local-cub-scout-troop/445151 "2026-05-05T18:16:54Z")
Next week (May 11) I was invited to appear at my local cub scout troop to do a yoyo demo and teach the kids how to yoyo! I’m pretty excited, so I wanted to share it with you all, and ask if any of ya’ll have ever done an… --- ## [There is foulness afoot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/there-is-foulness-afoot/444758)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/there-is-foulness-afoot/444758 "2026-05-05T12:50:57Z")
Anyone else notice that there has been an overwhelming amount of people inheriting throws, finding them, roommates leaving them lately? Often surrounding circumstances meant to play on your emotions, your collection, or … --- ## [Show some wooden yoyos you've made](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 2836\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381 "2026-05-03T13:50:19Z")
Post some pics and give some info about a wooden yoyo you’ve made. I’d be keen to see what you guys have made for yourselves! --- ## [Yo-Yo Shelf Life](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-shelf-life/444904)
**Author:** [@Billipo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Billipo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-shelf-life/444904 "2026-05-02T19:12:48Z")
Was watching some reviews where - as a matter of fact - the content creator stated that once prized Yo-Yo models introduced 10, 15 years ago were outdated, obsolescent and just plain old! Got me thinking. Is this true? … --- ## [Player cards for clubs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/player-cards-for-clubs/444899)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/player-cards-for-clubs/444899 "2026-05-01T23:23:46Z")
So I’ve been throwing this idea around a few places, but here’s the brain dump. I have an idea for a structure to make it attainable: either you want a player card and you get a mix of random cards and your own, or you … --- ## [Highlights from ANOTHER early-mid 2000's collection I purchased](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/highlights-from-another-early-mid-2000s-collection-i-purchased/444309)
**Author:** [@LouVanLanning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LouVanLanning)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/highlights-from-another-early-mid-2000s-collection-i-purchased/444309 "2026-05-01T20:22:24Z")
I purchased a large collection a few days ago from another local thrower who had been in the game for a good while. I paid a decent chunk of change for these because there are some seriously cool pieces. I just finished … --- ## [Favorite String?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-string/436025)
**Author:** [@whitesage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whitesage)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-string/436025 "2026-05-01T02:47:09Z")
I’ve been getting good feedback on my string length question so now I thought I’d ask what everyone’s favorite string brand / material / color / size is? I’m rockin String Lab’s Venom mostly. Seems to have good elasticit… --- ## [Strings brands](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-brands/444573)
**Author:** [@Metalfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Metalfan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-brands/444573 "2026-04-30T17:34:05Z")
Hi, I was wondering what everybody’s opinion is on what string brands are best for unresponsive, yoyo’s and responsive yoyo’s, I just made my first yoyo purchase in almost a year. I’ve bought a few new offset, yoyo’s and… --- ## [Looking To Hire Yo-Yo Player (Lee's Summit) - Summer Date](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-hire-yo-yo-player-lees-summit-summer-date/444608)
**Author:** [@funtimefunktions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/funtimefunktions)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-hire-yo-yo-player-lees-summit-summer-date/444608 "2026-04-30T04:27:46Z")
We’re looking for a yo-yo player to perform two shows at a school in Lee’s Summit, MO on one of the following dates: July 6th, 14th, 22nd or 29th. Times: 9:30 - 11:30am Steve, Funtime Funktions 612-220-9962 --- ## [What yoyo do you have 2 of (or more), and why?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-do-you-have-2-of-or-more-and-why/442471)
**Author:** [@washyjoshe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/washyjoshe)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-do-you-have-2-of-or-more-and-why/442471 "2026-04-29T08:50:10Z")
Instead of “what’s your favorite” maybe think of this as “what do you have 2 of?” I have: 2 summits (one was stuck in the mail for 2 months, bought another one because I thought it was lost forever, and then it showed … --- ## [Prototype Yoyo maybe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prototype-yoyo-maybe/443555)
**Author:** [@WizardOfthrowz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WizardOfthrowz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prototype-yoyo-maybe/443555 "2026-04-28T18:27:16Z")
So I bought a yoyo at the Pacific Northwest regionals this year, and the man who sold it to me claimed it was a “display model”. So we bought it at a discount of 100 rather than 140 bucks which was a great deal because a… --- ## [Version 2.0 is OUT!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/version-2-0-is-out/444619)
**Author:** [@joeyoo1998](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeyoo1998)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/version-2-0-is-out/444619 "2026-04-28T03:58:36Z")
Hello everyone, I just want to start by saying that I appreciate all the support that I have gotten from the community about the development of this app! you guys are amazing, so in return made a better, more concrete v… --- ## [String length Poll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll/444224)
**Author:** [@WizardOfthrowz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WizardOfthrowz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-poll/444224 "2026-04-26T07:51:04Z")
Where do y’all have your string length at? I usually have mine a little below the belly button. poll --- ## [Help me find Deep State’s Soul-Mate (Morning Glory)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-find-deep-state-s-soul-mate-morning-glory/440870)
**Author:** [@zxin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zxin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-find-deep-state-s-soul-mate-morning-glory/440870 "2026-04-25T21:14:06Z")
So, for some time I’ve thought that I owned this yoyo: To be clear, I mean the exact one in the photo above. It was sold as an NQP Morning Glory with Clear Energy Domes not long afte… --- ## [Why don't we create a halfswap thread?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-dont-we-create-a-halfswap-thread/444399)
**Author:** [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-dont-we-create-a-halfswap-thread/444399 "2026-04-25T16:43:39Z")
Title above, there are many threads about halfswapping and a niche amongst people who want to do so. Why not create a thread people can check through and either DM or request their own? --- ## [Wish Spin Gadgets were more available in the US 😢](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wish-spin-gadgets-were-more-available-in-the-us/398132)
**Author:** [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wish-spin-gadgets-were-more-available-in-the-us/398132 "2026-04-25T02:14:48Z")
Y’all I went down the beginner yoyo rabbit hole and found this beauty! A spin gadget with a concave D bearing :drooling\_face:. A bunch of these spin gear yoyos seem cool! But not sure that i want to spend a small fortun… --- ## [String snapped](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-snapped/444125)
**Author:** [@WizardOfthrowz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WizardOfthrowz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-snapped/444125 "2026-04-24T17:23:53Z")
Yoyo string shriveled up and snapped, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE buy new strings. --- ## [Having a Lovely Time!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-a-lovely-time/444378)
**Author:** [@rEvolve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rEvolve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/having-a-lovely-time/444378 "2026-04-23T04:41:04Z")
I’ve held off on this post for a couple days, worried that y’all would think I was a goof. :slight\_smile: Well, I guess I am and yer gonna have to live with it. So I’ve been under a rock for the last 30 years, apparentl… --- ## [Ma! I made it!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ma-i-made-it/444279)
**Author:** [@joeyoo1998](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeyoo1998)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ma-i-made-it/444279 "2026-04-21T14:28:28Z")
Hey guys, I wanted to make this post and share with you an amazing event that happened. Google acknowledges the app’s existence and me as the developer! I’d imagine once people see the app somewhere, the first pl… --- ## [Has anyone tried the Ti Shy from W1LD?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-ti-shy-from-w1ld/443668)
**Author:** [@Slimeindisguise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slimeindisguise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-ti-shy-from-w1ld/443668 "2026-04-20T17:21:02Z")
Hello! Title says it all tbh. I really like the shy, and wanna try the titanium version as my first titanium! Dunno if I’ll be able to work up the funds any time soon but oh well. Have any of y’all tried it? --- ## [Vintage yos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vintage-yos/443430)
**Author:** [@SpaceCat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpaceCat)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vintage-yos/443430 "2026-04-18T16:03:51Z")
I like the modern ones, but gravitate more towards the classics… Plenty of Duncans from different generations, of course. Russell, Cheerio, really like the Canada Games/Festival yos from Sweden. I picked up 2 Bob Allen S… --- ## [5️⃣🅰️ May 2023](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-may-2023/374655)
**Author:** [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-may-2023/374655 "2026-04-18T10:57:57Z")
He all, Just wanted to start this little :thread:. Post whatever you feel like for 2023 :five::a: May. Best case yourself with your fav tricks! Happy throwing --- ## [Who wants to run 5a may?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-wants-to-run-5a-may/444076)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-wants-to-run-5a-may/444076 "2026-04-17T04:23:13Z")
Anyone interested in doing 5a May this year? YYBC folks are unable to get it off the ground but we can hype and help a little if someone wants to keep the mantle alive this year; --- ## [How to level up? (1a yoyo)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-level-up-1a-yoyo/444035)
**Author:** [@ethanhalli385](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ethanhalli385)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-level-up-1a-yoyo/444035 "2026-04-16T14:02:18Z")
Hey Yall so its been around a year or two for me of semi- consistent yoyoing for fun. I would say Im an intermediate level yoyo player. I can get into houdini mounts, double or nothings, green triangles, pacman mounts,… --- ## [Petr Kavka Heavy Whale Chief Pictures?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/petr-kavka-heavy-whale-chief-pictures/444016)
**Author:** [@yoyodiscussion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodiscussion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/petr-kavka-heavy-whale-chief-pictures/444016 "2026-04-16T10:15:09Z")
I am looking for some detailed pictures of the Heavy Whale Chief. If anyone owns one, sending me a DM would be awesome! If you someone has some pics or knows of a post somewhere, anything would be appreciated! I’m doing … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=12)