# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=22 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 23 --- ## [Yoyo Archive Crossword Peek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-archive-crossword-peek/433424)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-archive-crossword-peek/433424 "2025-09-22T14:03:43Z")
May integrate this into the next YYA Zine. (Best Printed Out) Answer Key: --- ## [3A New Yoyo Concept Design in "Shambles v.1"](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3a-new-yoyo-concept-design-in-shambles-v-1/411644)
**Author:** [@EYD\_Nami](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EYD_Nami)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3a-new-yoyo-concept-design-in-shambles-v-1/411644 "2025-09-21T23:29:49Z")
This idea and design started when I posted my developments with “PIXEL HEART” and “PIXEL HEART ES”. I couldn’t sleep like most nights so I got out my sketchbook and started writing out specs and early concepts… Yes… At 2… --- ## [Help my throws weave betwixt clouds!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-throws-weave-betwixt-clouds/433365)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-my-throws-weave-betwixt-clouds/433365 "2025-09-21T16:58:01Z")
Throwers, So, a friend of mine recently turned me own to Cloudweave string, made by Atmos. I’m a big fan of their throws but haven’t bought any recently so I was able to snag any samples of said string. I got on Atmos’… --- ## [Canopy Fora](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canopy-fora/433372)
**Author:** [@cmoneylone1999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cmoneylone1999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canopy-fora/433372 "2025-09-21T16:47:01Z")
Now that they have finally dropped, which Fora is everyone excited to pick up or decide to pick up? I love pom so I went for the firstlight pom outer and poly inner sound great but nocturne with dual poly also looked tem… --- ## [Old man, new start](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-man-new-start/432246)
**Author:** [@Midlifecrisis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifecrisis)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-man-new-start/432246 "2025-09-18T13:15:02Z")
Hey everyone. Old man here (50), last yoyo I had was in the 80s, it was a Coca Cola one. Recently at a kiddies toy shop with my nephew I bought a £1 yoyo with a clutch and l.e.d. and stared throwing again. It sleeps for… --- ## [Atmos Noma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmos-noma/433040)
**Author:** [@ayayron808](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ayayron808)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmos-noma/433040 "2025-09-17T23:07:25Z")
Anybody know if Atmos is releasing more Nomas in the nearby future? Want :smiling\_face\_with\_three\_hearts: --- ## [Shim for GHZ D1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shim-for-ghz-d1/433061)
**Author:** [@Midlifecrisis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Midlifecrisis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shim-for-ghz-d1/433061 "2025-09-17T06:15:35Z")
Hey everyone. Old man here again. Picked up a Magicyoyo GHZ D1 to just do some one handed loops like back in the day with the Coca Cola yoyos. It’s really good for the price but the gap is a bit small. Have seen a vid … --- ## [Whos in Japan?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whos-in-japan/432550)
**Author:** [@YounisA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YounisA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whos-in-japan/432550 "2025-09-13T21:12:11Z")
Looking for someone to help out w something. Will send you a CLYW yoyo as a gift :love\_you\_gesture: --- ## [Are yoshicuda x's pretty good for 3a?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yoshicuda-xs-pretty-good-for-3a/432854)
**Author:** [@Warlock\_Chesbuckle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Warlock_Chesbuckle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yoshicuda-xs-pretty-good-for-3a/432854 "2025-09-13T14:44:47Z")
sorry for spamming the forum lol, 3a is so complex. but snagged 2 of them in a trade! noticed they’re 63 grams a little lighter then most throws. anyone whos owned a pair, whats your guys opinion? cant find much info onl… --- ## [Kot-n unresponsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kot-n-unresponsive/432800)
**Author:** [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kot-n-unresponsive/432800 "2025-09-12T16:04:13Z")
Yooooo! Getting into fixed axle again and I figured. What the hell? Buy some of that good string. But every thrown I’ve been tossing it on has been straight up unresponsive, which is killing the vibe. What do? I know … --- ## [CLYW Blog History Preservation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-blog-history-preservation/431929)
**Author:** [@kawaii.kaede](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kawaii.kaede)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-blog-history-preservation/431929 "2025-09-11T20:26:05Z")
Steve Brown delete the CLYW blog when they “rebrand” with 2 decade of history, yoyo release quantity, release dates, limited peak colorway, photos that were only available on the blog, team history - all gone forever it’… --- ## [The Ultimate Counterweight Thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194)
**Author:** [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194 "2025-09-11T19:29:26Z")
So I put together a comprehensive list of all of the best and currently available Counterweight’s. Take a look HERE I didn’t want to post the thread content here as there are links to other online storefronts. New For… --- ## [LF for Yoyo for deployment!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-for-yoyo-for-deployment/432678)
**Author:** [@bkemp37](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bkemp37)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-for-yoyo-for-deployment/432678 "2025-09-10T05:12:31Z")
LF FOR A YOYO FOR DEPLOYMENT As the title says above, I’m looking for a Yoyo to take with me on deployment here this week and need something next day air, I think Yoyo expert and Yoyo sam have next day air but if you kn… --- ## [How does C3 release so many throws?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-c3-release-so-many-throws/432340)
**Author:** [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-c3-release-so-many-throws/432340 "2025-09-07T09:24:03Z")
How is it that this company releases so many yo-yo’s compared to others? It seems like every other day we see another drop of new or re-released C3 yo-yo’s on YYE. Do they own their own factory? How can they produce and … --- ## [Aliyah-Documentation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aliyah-documentation/432478)
**Author:** [@Juno](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Juno)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aliyah-documentation/432478 "2025-09-06T10:26:57Z")
Is there a way to watch the Aliyah-Documentation? I missed it at worlds but would like to see it! --- ## [New yoyo help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-help/432372)
**Author:** [@Springroll](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Springroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-help/432372 "2025-09-04T13:03:06Z")
I just got a ascent by offset. I have it set as a responsive since i just started but i cant do anything with it because the spin is so short i havent timed it but id say around 15 seconds and then it starts rotating. I … --- ## [Labor Day Sale at YoYoExpert! BOGO 50%!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/labor-day-sale-at-yoyoexpert-bogo-50/432206)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/labor-day-sale-at-yoyoexpert-bogo-50/432206 "2025-09-01T17:39:44Z")
Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone! Hopefully everyone is finding some extra time to throw their favorite yoyo today! In case you’re looking for a new one, this is the perfect chance to grab one at a discount! Labor D… --- ## [Luftverk support](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-support/430622)
**Author:** [@joGor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joGor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/luftverk-support/430622 "2025-08-30T03:56:31Z")
Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone else has had trouble getting in touch with Luftverk lately. I’ve sent several emails to Luftverk support contacts at luftverk@gmail.com over the past couple of weeks regarding an i… --- ## [Hspin Antipodes pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-antipodes-pads/432097)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hspin-antipodes-pads/432097 "2025-08-29T18:33:59Z")
Hey y’all, quick question! what sort of pads should I put in this bad boy. Just got it bundled into a deal for nothing cause it doesn’t have any brake pads in it. Guy was more or less tossin it out, had to save it! --- ## [Side Effects May Vary](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-may-vary/432082)
**Author:** [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effects-may-vary/432082 "2025-08-29T15:01:03Z")
How much do you actually notice the difference that side effects make? I’ve got 2 (3? Idk if the summit takes side effects for sure) ODs that use SEs and I am curious if it’s worth it to try and find more. --- ## [Quick discussion/comparison of modern responsive yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-discussion-comparison-of-modern-responsive-yoyos/354022)
**Author:** [@StrangeBird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrangeBird)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-discussion-comparison-of-modern-responsive-yoyos/354022 "2025-08-28T02:12:59Z")
I just wanted to start a little dialogue about my (limited) experience with modern responsive yo-yo models and my thoughts on them. I just started throwing again 3 months ago after a 22 years hiatus. I like to include t… --- ## [Shoulder surgery journey back to throwing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shoulder-surgery-journey-back-to-throwing/389861)
**Author:** [@TylerCFreem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TylerCFreem)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shoulder-surgery-journey-back-to-throwing/389861 "2025-08-27T22:49:40Z")
I recently underwent shoulder surgery on my left shoulder while being a right hand thrower. I mostly play 1A and both hands and shoulders are pretty dang important to my style. I figured someone else may have shoulder p… --- ## [Can someone explain bearing seats](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-explain-bearing-seats/431582)
**Author:** [@Typo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Typo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-explain-bearing-seats/431582 "2025-08-27T19:09:39Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been messing around in Onshape trying to design a yo-yo, but I’ve hit a wall. I keep seeing people talk about tolerances when it comes to bearings, but honestly… I have no clue what that means or how t… --- ## [Responsive/2A Lube Alternatives](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-2a-lube-alternatives/431047)
**Author:** [@Painter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Painter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-2a-lube-alternatives/431047 "2025-08-13T02:23:14Z")
Heyall! Recently got into trying out 2A w/ the loop 720 JP. I was wondering what alternative oils could be used for looping yo-yos? I used to lube my responsive yos with 3 in 1, idk if I can do the same here. --- ## [New club map?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-club-map/431936)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-club-map/431936 "2025-08-26T21:51:59Z")
Yall see the post and work around creating an updated club map. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ll=25.947588549083854%2C-98.37451109999998&z=3&fbclid=PAZnRzaAMbAkVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp2hM7-Tl548TLRfr449v94ytL4XNe2u7… --- ## [How have your tastes in yoyos changed (or not) throughout your throwing career?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-have-your-tastes-in-yoyos-changed-or-not-throughout-your-throwing-career/28422)
**Author:** [@ratfacedudeguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ratfacedudeguy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-have-your-tastes-in-yoyos-changed-or-not-throughout-your-throwing-career/28422 "2025-08-26T13:22:05Z")
In a yoyoer’s pursuit of perfection, new discoveries come all the time and it comes as no surprise that as with just about everything else, one’s taste in preferences in the yoyoing are bound to change. I’ve been pretty … --- ## [Changed my mind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changed-my-mind/430925)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/changed-my-mind/430925 "2025-08-26T09:01:32Z")
so it seems that understanding a yoyo can lead to a deeper appreciation for it. when i first started out last year i approached the gear aspect of buying a yoyo as a linear progression. i also compared all yoyos to all o… --- ## [SUMMITS Buyers Beware (but also rejoice?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summits-buyers-beware-but-also-rejoice/431668)
**Author:** [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summits-buyers-beware-but-also-rejoice/431668 "2025-08-25T21:43:17Z")
There are lots of fake Summits and 7 Summits available on taobao with fake SEs and Boxes too boot. Here are the colorways to be skeptical of, and yes they also have engravings. Buyers Beware … --- ## [All Tied Up: A First Look At Modern Yo-Yo and Knot Theory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-tied-up-a-first-look-at-modern-yo-yo-and-knot-theory/431623)
**Author:** [@yoyo\_bambo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_bambo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/all-tied-up-a-first-look-at-modern-yo-yo-and-knot-theory/431623 "2025-08-21T21:21:37Z")
As a part of my PhD my supervisor and I wrote a paper connecting 1A mounts with the mathematics of knots, check it out if that’s your jam :slight\_smile: --- ## [Early yoyo history?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/early-yoyo-history/431647)
**Author:** [@curmudge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/curmudge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/early-yoyo-history/431647 "2025-08-21T18:00:04Z")
I just stumbled across a post of Ed Haponik’s where he mentioned that before the 90’s, most of the pros played fixed axle even after bearing yoyos became available. This got me interested about what fixie play, which is … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=21) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=23)