# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=24 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [How much does a D size bearing weigh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-does-a-d-size-bearing-weigh/430511)
**Author:** [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-does-a-d-size-bearing-weigh/430511 "2025-08-01T18:58:38Z")
I don’t have a D bearing on hand to weigh. Does anyone know the weight or have a bearing and a scale to weigh it with? --- ## [What is the most versatile yoyo you have?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-versatile-yoyo-you-have/349481)
**Author:** [@Demontedsaregone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demontedsaregone)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-most-versatile-yoyo-you-have/349481 "2025-08-01T17:09:11Z")
What is the most versatile yoyo you have? By versatile, I mean a yoyo that being powerful and comfortable, can also do most types of tricks very well, including tech, speed playing, most types of grinds, horizontal, whi… --- ## [Waaaaay back when, randomly\>](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/waaaaay-back-when-randomly/404147)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/waaaaay-back-when-randomly/404147 "2025-07-27T16:23:39Z")
I was going through some of my stuff… Trust me on this I got way too much stuff, lol I found a little multis slot container with about 16 compact flashcards in it. So, I got my 14 inch MacBook Pro. M2 hooked up a card … --- ## [Experimenting with response](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/experimenting-with-response/430065)
**Author:** [@zeteczx3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeteczx3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/experimenting-with-response/430065 "2025-07-26T16:54:41Z")
The response pads in my Wizard seemed to be shrinking up and getting very slippy. I popped them out to replace them and thats when I realized they weren’t a standard 19mm slim pad :person\_facepalming: the correct pads ar… --- ## [String identification (solved!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-identification-solved/430130)
**Author:** [@Chaman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chaman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-identification-solved/430130 "2025-07-26T11:32:51Z")
Hello everyone! Can anyone give me some information about the brand and material of this rope? I had it in a drawer mixed with other ropes, and I was surprised by how extremely soft it felt on my fingers. I loved it! … --- ## [Looking for tips on a 7075 mono](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-tips-on-a-7075-mono/417486)
**Author:** [@Salablesix8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Salablesix8)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-tips-on-a-7075-mono/417486 "2025-07-24T16:39:08Z")
Hi, looking for a 7xxx alu monometal yoyo. What do people recommend? Been considering trying a Recognition Redux, but open to suggestions. Preferably with a why as well :slight\_smile: --- ## [The importance of comparing your bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-importance-of-comparing-your-bearings/429803)
**Author:** [@CoolYoYo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CoolYoYo1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-importance-of-comparing-your-bearings/429803 "2025-07-23T20:52:23Z")
Here is why you need to be product tester. I have multiple yoyos with near identical specs an what I notice is the bearing the engine that come with these yoyos totally needs a performance upgrade. I’m not going to point… --- ## [GrawrD/Gerard Amento (Old school thrower) on Wheel of Fortune](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grawrd-gerard-amento-old-school-thrower-on-wheel-of-fortune/428070)
**Author:** [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grawrd-gerard-amento-old-school-thrower-on-wheel-of-fortune/428070 "2025-07-23T18:56:47Z")
GrawrD/Gerard Amento is someone who used to make a lot of trick tutorials back in the day, they even had a website, grawrd.com (now defunct sadly). Anyways I don’t know how many of you are old enough/were around far eno… --- ## [International Yoyo Orders to the US post tariff experience?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-yoyo-orders-to-the-us-post-tariff-experience/429997)
**Author:** [@beys4days](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beys4days)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-yoyo-orders-to-the-us-post-tariff-experience/429997 "2025-07-23T06:11:48Z")
I ordered a few exclusive items from the store with the opposite name of Fast Forward, but after I did so I saw the notice that tariffs could be high if the item is made in China. Which a few of mine… are. So, what shou… --- ## [Looking for 5A yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-5a-yoyo/429854)
**Author:** [@randomguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/randomguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-5a-yoyo/429854 "2025-07-22T14:20:57Z")
I’m looking for either a monometal or plastic yoyo that plays well in 5a, prefferably from either a european or hong kong company for shipping purposes. I can’t seem to decide on a yoyo, but the speedaholic XX looked int… --- ## [Anodizer Recommendations?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizer-recommendations/429758)
**Author:** [@Jobis2020](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jobis2020)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anodizer-recommendations/429758 "2025-07-22T04:36:08Z")
Hello! I’m looking to get 2 aluminum yoyos anodized and couldn’t find any information about anodizers (who are currently accepting customs or in good standing). If anyone can point me in the right direction, I’m hoping … --- ## [Best W1LD yoyo suggestions (Bi-Metal)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-w1ld-yoyo-suggestions-bi-metal/429928)
**Author:** [@randomguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/randomguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-w1ld-yoyo-suggestions-bi-metal/429928 "2025-07-21T23:32:30Z")
I can’t decide on a yoyo from them, I know that I want a bi-metal yoyo, but from the reviews I hear every single one of their yoyos is great. If anyone could suggest the best models it would be greatly appreciated thank … --- ## [Magic yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo/429889)
**Author:** [@Metalfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Metalfan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo/429889 "2025-07-21T03:15:35Z")
Is the unresponsive ball bearing that comes with magic yoyos Compatible with all magic yoyos? --- ## [Live streams](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/live-streams/429604)
**Author:** [@Metalfan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Metalfan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/live-streams/429604 "2025-07-20T22:03:38Z")
What websites are good to find out about live streams for yo yo events, contest and competitions? --- ## [Yoyo most similar to the emotion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-most-similar-to-the-emotion/429852)
**Author:** [@Yoyomonk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomonk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-most-similar-to-the-emotion/429852 "2025-07-20T20:41:18Z")
The emotion is my favorite yoyo of all time, however I think it would be a good idea to have a replacement for it just in case. Unfortunately its not in production anymore and I don’t feel like buying one off the bst, so… --- ## [Has anybody used a YYFactory 45? Just curious about reviews / thoughts on this hard to read throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anybody-used-a-yyfactory-45-just-curious-about-reviews-thoughts-on-this-hard-to-read-throw/429801)
**Author:** [@beys4days](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beys4days)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anybody-used-a-yyfactory-45-just-curious-about-reviews-thoughts-on-this-hard-to-read-throw/429801 "2025-07-20T19:46:32Z")
I have searched and found very little I the way of opinions on the YYF 45. I am not necessarily looking to buy one (maybe though), but I am curious on thoughts on how it plays and all. I have said on here in my first few… --- ## [Skyva v2 - Don’t Sleep On It](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyva-v2-don-t-sleep-on-it/429751)
**Author:** [@chrisnotes86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrisnotes86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/skyva-v2-don-t-sleep-on-it/429751 "2025-07-18T15:40:11Z")
Just go buy one or two $20- so goooood. Trust me! --- ## [Who manufactured Rain City Yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-manufactured-rain-city-yoyos/429606)
**Author:** [@beys4days](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beys4days)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-manufactured-rain-city-yoyos/429606 "2025-07-18T01:00:38Z")
Just curious, I have a few and I was wondering who did the manufacturing for them. If it isn’t a taboo subject. Pure curiosity. I know they did collabs with One Drop but I assume that isn’t who made them for their main… --- ## [Identifying unknown yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/identifying-unknown-yoyo/425874)
**Author:** [@DrewMarshall](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrewMarshall)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/identifying-unknown-yoyo/425874 "2025-07-17T16:37:29Z")
Super curious about the yoyo used in this video. Looks familiar to me but I can’t put a finger on it. Anyone figured it out? --- ## [Let’s see your Kamuraiju!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-see-your-kamuraiju/402395)
**Author:** [@sedanthrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sedanthrows)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-see-your-kamuraiju/402395 "2025-07-17T00:24:12Z")
One Drop nailed it with the Kamuraiju, it’s an awesome all around yoyo that has it all! Since it has become a very popular throw, figured why not share some photos with the community. Here’s mine to begin with, post yo… --- ## [Pickle what's the right play?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pickle-whats-the-right-play/429560)
**Author:** [@smittylube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smittylube)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pickle-whats-the-right-play/429560 "2025-07-16T14:40:11Z")
BST a bit of conversations with one buyer, others chimed in interested if it falls through. Boxed up and ready. Buyer goes blank for a day and a half. Posted on the thread - “buyer ghosted.” Second one interested wen… --- ## [Help with starting over](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-starting-over/429555)
**Author:** [@Rok1311](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rok1311)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-starting-over/429555 "2025-07-15T16:25:28Z")
I started yoyoing a few years ago. My first yoyo was a aluminium unresponsive (IDK the brand). I knew a couple tricks. Then the bearing went bad. I said i will buy a new one. I has passed 4 years and i finally bought th… --- ## [Question for owners of CLYW Peak?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-owners-of-clyw-peak/351579)
**Author:** [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-for-owners-of-clyw-peak/351579 "2025-07-15T03:22:09Z")
The Peak is considered a holy grail by many in our community. For those unaware the below link shows a comprehensive history of it. With it being so covered, I imagine acquiring one was one of the greatest yoyo acquisi… --- ## [The Current Learning Curve ( 2025)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-current-learning-curve-2025/428831)
**Author:** [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-current-learning-curve-2025/428831 "2025-07-14T18:12:19Z")
I was just at a local Yo-Yo contest and the organizer had a Trick Ladder format before the final players did a Freestyle. One of the Compulsories was a Wrist Mount which only one of the kids could do after being demons… --- ## [A Quarter Century of Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-quarter-century-of-yoyo/429476)
**Author:** [@shakazulu94](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shakazulu94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-quarter-century-of-yoyo/429476 "2025-07-14T15:06:09Z")
(this reflective post as i have no desire to start writing a book) I love a good “coffee table book”. They normally accompany the aforementioned living room affixture with my coffee and yoyos on weekend mornings. Thi… --- ## [Yomega Fireball 3d printed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-fireball-3d-printed/429470)
**Author:** [@Cutting2crew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cutting2crew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-fireball-3d-printed/429470 "2025-07-14T14:45:08Z")
All ready asked this on the 0A discord but thought ld post it here on YYE too. I was wondering if any one here that is more advanced in cad could make a yomega fireball style yoyo that uses the trans-axle sleeve. L have… --- ## [Perfect Season Collection music mix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/perfect-season-collection-music-mix/429455)
**Author:** [@xravell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xravell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/perfect-season-collection-music-mix/429455 "2025-07-14T09:05:43Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to fing any track of music mix from some yo-yo competition. It was around 2009-2011 and it was named as Perfect Autumn Collection. There were 4 of them, one for each season, so next had name Perfect W… --- ## [My yo-yo collection from the late 1990s](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-collection-from-the-late-1990s/429374)
**Author:** [@steaksauce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/steaksauce)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yo-yo-collection-from-the-late-1990s/429374 "2025-07-13T23:06:38Z")
I recently unearthed my yo-yo collection from the late 1990s. I was big into collecting them back then and was never very good at yo-yoing itself. Keep in mind, I would have been about 12-13 years old. Anyway, I have all… --- ## [Mini historical quiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mini-historical-quiz/429359)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mini-historical-quiz/429359 "2025-07-13T12:21:18Z")
So… I’m looking through some stuff… I’m looking through a whole lot of stuff, find a few things to send to a friend. What I found to me was not a miracle fine because I already knew I had them. I just needed to track th… --- ## [Origin of "Unknown" yo-yo branding?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origin-of-unknown-yo-yo-branding/299626)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/origin-of-unknown-yo-yo-branding/299626 "2025-07-13T06:49:01Z")
I see this pop up on black yo-yos from time to time, the “Unknown” logo branding. What is the origin and provenance of this “Unknown” logo? What does it mean? Where did it come from? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=23) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=25)