# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=17 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 18 --- ## [Thoughts on Atmos Projects Cura?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-atmos-projects-cura/438950)
**Author:** [@BadAtYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BadAtYoyos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-atmos-projects-cura/438950 "2026-01-08T23:34:20Z")
I’m intrigued by this one but was waiting to see what opinions ended up being. But then, crickets… Anyone played one of these things and have thoughts about it they’d like to share? --- ## [Noob gripe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noob-gripe/438914)
**Author:** [@wsobchak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wsobchak)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/noob-gripe/438914 "2026-01-08T19:01:08Z")
I’ve been throwing for around 6 months. Really enjoying it when I’m not picking knots out :rofl:. But I did want to gripe about yoyo quality. Specifically: I have a couple in the $25 range, and a couple in the $50+ range… --- ## [Christmas Yos! 2025](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/christmas-yos-2025/438208)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/christmas-yos-2025/438208 "2026-01-07T17:41:55Z")
not really mail so thought I’d split off the mail thread. feel free to post ur Santa hauls I went to Aspen and made a wish! bout to play til my fingers bleed :sign\_of\_the\_horns: --- ## [String for tech](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-for-tech/438930)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-for-tech/438930 "2026-01-07T16:43:50Z")
I recently had a frustrating weekend with my chopsticks exercises, and it finally occurred to me that it was my string making the exercises hard. The soft Sochi string was hard to control. I switched to an unknown string… --- ## [String Purchase advice please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-purchase-advice-please/438373)
**Author:** [@mrPluto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrPluto)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-purchase-advice-please/438373 "2026-01-07T10:02:38Z")
Im very new to yoyoing, im sure ill stick with it and i heard kitty string is very good. Is it as good as it is hyped to be? If so should i invest in 100 right away or maybe 5 to try out --- ## [Best Counterweight option?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-counterweight-option/438766)
**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-counterweight-option/438766 "2026-01-06T19:43:10Z")
Hey guys been learning 5a after doing 1a for a long while, It’s been fun and refreshing. But I was wondering how a good counterweight would be that should last me a while while I learn. I have Duncan dice (good weight),… --- ## [The Fuji, a Non-Organic, Organic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-fuji-a-non-organic-organic/438830)
**Author:** [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-fuji-a-non-organic-organic/438830 "2026-01-05T19:18:47Z")
I called the Fuji an organic the other day, in a post, and then realized it’s not really organic. I was wondering if anyone else thinks that the Fuji, while not an organic, feels like one in play? Am I the only one? What… --- ## [What Inexpensive Model YoYo Performs Like a Pro Grade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-inexpensive-model-yoyo-performs-like-a-pro-grade/438809)
**Author:** [@kaozmachine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaozmachine)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-inexpensive-model-yoyo-performs-like-a-pro-grade/438809 "2026-01-05T19:15:40Z")
I’m curious to know which models of yo-yos you guys have that you think excel at performance while being easy on the wallet. One of my first yo-yos, the magicyoyo bismuth, can do tricks for longer than most of my compet… --- ## [5a and counterweights: how finnicky are you?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-and-counterweights-how-finnicky-are-you/438652)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-and-counterweights-how-finnicky-are-you/438652 "2026-01-05T10:14:07Z")
Anyone here try to match their counterweights with yoyos according to weight? I think lighter yoyos should get lighter counterweights, at least for me. Also, on that note, what type of counterweights do you prefer? I lo… --- ## [String length preference](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-preference/435896)
**Author:** [@whitesage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whitesage)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-length-preference/435896 "2026-01-04T20:20:31Z")
What is your string length preference? I find a few inches above my belly button is good, though I do bonk the floor pretty hard from time to time. Just seeing what everyone else feels is ideal for string length. And mat… --- ## [🎄 The 2025 Christmas Yoyo Charity Event ❄](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-2025-christmas-yoyo-charity-event/437189)
**Author:** [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-2025-christmas-yoyo-charity-event/437189 "2026-01-04T19:14:08Z")
:christmas\_tree: Christmas Charity Event This year’s Christmas Charity Event is all about putting real help in the hands of kids who need it most. We’re rallying the community to raise $5,000 in support of St. Jude Chil… --- ## [I found a yo-yo in my grandfathers car](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-found-a-yo-yo-in-my-grandfathers-car/438751)
**Author:** [@Paulaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paulaod)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-found-a-yo-yo-in-my-grandfathers-car/438751 "2026-01-04T16:56:09Z")
Hi everyone ,happy new year I have this yo-yo can anyone tell me about it please --- ## [Testing yo-yos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/testing-yo-yos/438717)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/testing-yo-yos/438717 "2026-01-04T16:30:08Z")
In my time in the community I’ve got to test a handful of prototypes and such and one thing I’ll guarantee in every time I test something (assuming I have permission to be rough with it) is my kids will help test durabil… --- ## [Zipline strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-strings/402806)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-strings/402806 "2026-01-04T16:14:06Z")
Thinking about seeing what all the fuss is about. How long do your ziplines last? I’ve been using kitty fat first class and i get a couple days out of them with a couple hours or so a day --- ## [Relics uncovered](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/relics-uncovered/365492)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/relics-uncovered/365492 "2026-01-04T13:54:23Z")
As I go through some of my things in storage, I’m gonna be posting up yoyoe related items from years, gone by. And his first item is definitely something from many years ago. Check out the date on the cover 1999. Look a… --- ## [Little yoyo help please…](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/little-yoyo-help-please/438672)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/little-yoyo-help-please/438672 "2026-01-03T18:42:26Z")
Hey all. Happy New Year! So I was looking through some yoyo boxes and came across this. Anyone remember what it’s called? It’s from late 00s or early 10s. Amazingly well made and wasn’t expensive at the time if I recall… --- ## [What throws will you not be throwing in 2026?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-throws-will-you-not-be-throwing-in-2026/438594)
**Author:** [@CoolYoYo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CoolYoYo1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-throws-will-you-not-be-throwing-in-2026/438594 "2026-01-03T15:01:07Z")
What yoyo do you see for any reason not being thrown in 2026? --- ## [EOS and Oasis Giveaway (winners listed)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eos-and-oasis-giveaway-winners-listed/438429)
**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eos-and-oasis-giveaway-winners-listed/438429 "2026-01-02T09:33:55Z")
I’ll be giving away a Sputnik EOS and Dressel Designs Oasis in this thread. @DumpsterWonder for contributing this oasis to the giveaway. Both yo-yos have been played but are in great condition! I’ll be holding a raffle o… --- ## [Yoyo Tolerances](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-tolerances/437942)
**Author:** [@44frostedflakes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/44frostedflakes)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-tolerances/437942 "2026-01-02T03:07:33Z")
I have been doing some research into yoyo design, and have been having fun working on a few designs. I have many years of CAD experience, and was exploring what kind of dimensional tolerancing others use. I was shocked … --- ## [Help Identifying 888 model?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-identifying-888-model/438563)
**Author:** [@Ryoyostott5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ryoyostott5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-identifying-888-model/438563 "2026-01-01T00:58:54Z")
Title. Have an 888 not sure which year or model. Pretty sure it’s a newer one but idk. Would love an exact model/year! thanks --- ## [What string is this?! \*\*UPDATE\*\* FOUND](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-is-this-update-found/438540)
**Author:** [@oddknox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oddknox)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-is-this-update-found/438540 "2025-12-31T21:15:55Z")
I received this in a box, but I threw away the note the sender had written it on. Asked pretty much everyone I’ve done business with, but no one’s claimed to have sent it, yet. ANYWAY… does ANYONE recognize this string?!… --- ## [Oldschool yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oldschool-yoyo/438465)
**Author:** [@mrPluto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrPluto)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oldschool-yoyo/438465 "2025-12-31T17:17:27Z")
Is there such a thing as an oldschool yoyo competition? also is it possible to win a modern yoyo competition with old school tricks? Might seem a bit stupid but idk --- ## [Poly-Parley!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/poly-parley/438277)
**Author:** [@Jakemoof](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jakemoof)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 3:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/poly-parley/438277 "2025-12-31T03:59:30Z")
Hi all! Recently seen a thread on good bang for the buck or otherwise solid bi-metals, then another centred around mono-metals. In that spirit: What’s everyone’s favourite Polyurethane throw? I’m gearing up to get my f… --- ## [What's your best yoyo banger for the money?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-best-yoyo-banger-for-the-money/438272)
**Author:** [@CoolYoYo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CoolYoYo1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-best-yoyo-banger-for-the-money/438272 "2025-12-30T12:27:56Z")
If you have bought any yoyo at any price range what’s your favorite(s). --- ## [Responsive Bearing Suggestions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-bearing-suggestions/430896)
**Author:** [@FugasYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FugasYoyo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-bearing-suggestions/430896 "2025-12-30T05:11:22Z")
Pretty much the title says it all. I need to pick up some C and A responsive bearings and generally wanted to know if anyone had a recommendation on ones they have or use that are good/good spin time? My young son and h… --- ## [Casualties](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/casualties/434776)
**Author:** [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/casualties/434776 "2025-12-28T18:32:39Z")
I was looking at my list of yoyo company links and I’m pretty amazed at the number of companies that have come and gone in the last few years! It’s tough to make a go of it. Here’s my list (Feel free to add or make corre… --- ## [Atmos Response pads compatibility](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmos-response-pads-compatibility/438320)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmos-response-pads-compatibility/438320 "2025-12-28T17:44:15Z")
I just had a response pad rip out of the yoyo after a bind on my Canopy AL. Does anyone know if Onedrop responds pads will work on the Atmos? --- ## [Monometal equivalents of bimetals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monometal-equivalents-of-bimetals/438191)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monometal-equivalents-of-bimetals/438191 "2025-12-27T03:15:59Z")
I got some good info on bimetals on another thread, so I’d like to hear about monometals you all feel are equal performers to bimetals. --- ## [W1ld CONTRA by Connor Seals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-contra-by-connor-seals/435141)
**Author:** [@rysk\_9844](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rysk_9844)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-contra-by-connor-seals/435141 "2025-12-27T03:00:21Z")
Accidentally found this on a Chinese e-commerce site, based on the Chinese text it says 7075 monometal CONTRA. I didn’t see this on their social media posts but I think the Chinese players got their hands on these in… --- ## [Wooden Yoyo case help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo-case-help/438232)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooden-yoyo-case-help/438232 "2025-12-27T02:02:07Z")
I got one of these yoyoformula yoyo holders and I was hoping to hang it on the wall. I didn’t realize it doesn’t come with any hooks on it and the wood is pretty thin. Does anyone have some advice on how to hang it to th… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=16) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=18)