# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [V-tour most unique competition yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/v-tour-most-unique-competition-yo-yo/452575)
**Author:** [@Bigboiyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bigboiyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/v-tour-most-unique-competition-yo-yo/452575 "2026-09-04T01:44:12Z")
So excited to announce the yo-yos are in, and the release is right around the corner! Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this year and half long journey! Big thank you to Spintasticyoyos for partnering wi… --- ## [To sleep, or ... not](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-sleep-or-not/445696)
**Author:** [@torg33](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/torg33)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/to-sleep-or-not/445696 "2026-09-04T00:40:27Z")
At this point in my yoyo journey I wrap my bearing as many times as i need to, to make sleeping impossible. Although I appreciate the skill needed, mounting /1a type stuff is of 0 interest at this time & an unwanted “na… --- ## [Want to donate some throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-donate-some-throws/452149)
**Author:** [@SkyHighYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkyHighYo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-donate-some-throws/452149 "2026-09-04T00:31:18Z")
Ratchet sent to Male1297 and the others sent to shrimpgang pdx --- ## [Every freestyle looks similar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/every-freestyle-looks-similar/452426)
**Author:** [@Degil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Degil)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/every-freestyle-looks-similar/452426 "2026-09-03T15:51:05Z")
Does anyone else feel like every 1A freestyle looks extremely similar? I get that the current meta means everyone needs to include certain tricks or elements to score high, but are there any routines that scored well and… --- ## [The "I've Been Slacking" Challenge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ive-been-slacking-challenge/450270)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ive-been-slacking-challenge/450270 "2026-08-30T18:50:09Z")
Slacker’s Challenge I’ve been really slacking on my throwing lately. Sure, I test new strings, try new throws for the @theyoyoarchive, and always have my Demon’s Fun on me, but I haven’t really learned anything NEW. I’m… --- ## [The list of options at the top of the page\>](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-list-of-options-at-the-top-of-the-page/451880)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-list-of-options-at-the-top-of-the-page/451880 "2026-08-30T15:53:43Z")
The “News” option, specifically. The latest entry is from 2025 Black Friday Sale. And the next one after that is from “2019’. And most of the entries after the second one or also at least six years old. Obviously, no… --- ## [Where to buy yoyos locally USA retail outlets (real store) only](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-buy-yoyos-locally-usa-retail-outlets-real-store-only/23906)
**Author:** [@Oscarla2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oscarla2000)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-buy-yoyos-locally-usa-retail-outlets-real-store-only/23906 "2026-08-29T21:14:51Z")
Does anyone know any yoyo shops in Calgary? Greatly appreciated. --- ## [The Future Of 5A Yoyoing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-future-of-5a-yoyoing/451825)
**Author:** [@Quocrea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Quocrea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-future-of-5a-yoyoing/451825 "2026-08-29T12:37:13Z")
Hey everyone, this is Quốc Anh — 3-time Vietnam National Yoyo Champion and 2026 Worlds 5A finalist, also founder of Quocrea. Today I’d like to show you guys how 5A CW technology will look in the next couple of years, or… --- ## [Show us your coolest DIY yoyo related accessories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-us-your-coolest-diy-yoyo-related-accessories/405744)
**Author:** [@YOGIBA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOGIBA)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-us-your-coolest-diy-yoyo-related-accessories/405744 "2026-08-28T18:03:47Z")
Show us some of the coolest DIY yoyo related things you have made! Counterweights , holsters , etc. --- ## [Yoyo that won the WYYC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-that-won-the-wyyc/297588)
**Author:** [@MrBist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrBist)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-that-won-the-wyyc/297588 "2026-08-28T16:52:23Z")
Well, we all know the players that won the WYYC, but which yoyo did they use? For exemple, here a list of 1A winner, from 2000 to 2018, I know 1 or 2 yoyos used. Does anyone know? 2000 Yu Kawada 2001 Tomonari Ishigu… --- ## [Tracking saga](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tracking-saga/430748)
**Author:** [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tracking-saga/430748 "2026-08-28T14:52:24Z")
Shipped from Singapore 7/25 Arrived in NYC 7/28, thru customs 7/30 Indianapolis 8/1 Grand Rapids 8/3 AM Traverse City 8/3 PM (should arrive in the morning) Grand Rapids 8/4 AM Traverse City 8/4 PM Grand Rapids 8/5 … --- ## [A Bit of a Rant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-bit-of-a-rant/451393)
**Author:** [@StringTheory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StringTheory)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-bit-of-a-rant/451393 "2026-08-27T21:19:42Z")
My yoyo brothers and sisters, I hope you’re all doing well. A few days ago, I got rammed by an idiot while riding my bike. Thank God I was wearing a helmet. Unfortunately, my “throwing hand” got messed up pretty badly. … --- ## [Asking for Yoyo glove reviews or thoughts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asking-for-yoyo-glove-reviews-or-thoughts/451434)
**Author:** [@ltd224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ltd224)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/asking-for-yoyo-glove-reviews-or-thoughts/451434 "2026-08-26T22:23:26Z")
I’m wanting to try out yoyo gloves, but there isn’t a lot of information on them. On this forum, I’m seeing the recommendations for New Feeling Nylon YoYo Gloves, but I’m also seeing information about billiard gloves bei… --- ## [190mm Anyone Try One?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/190mm-anyone-try-one/451301)
**Author:** [@kaozmachine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaozmachine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/190mm-anyone-try-one/451301 "2026-08-23T19:40:59Z")
I love a good joke/gimmick, but I just cant spend 300 on 6061. Japan Technology - Metal Object 138 --- ## [A passion project: Blumi 🌼](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-passion-project-blumi/444120)
**Author:** [@crackout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crackout)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-passion-project-blumi/444120 "2026-08-23T18:33:50Z")
Hey there! I’ve always wanted to make a yoyo that encapsulates the classic organic profile, but somehow never got around doing it (with ILYY). So, I decided it’s time to go for it on my own: This is the Blumi Crafte… --- ## [Yo-Yo Colorway History & Archive CLYW, One Drop, ILYY, YYF, SPYY, Duncan, H-Spin, etc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-colorway-history-archive-clyw-one-drop-ilyy-yyf-spyy-duncan-h-spin-etc/451323)
**Author:** [@Juiccetin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Juiccetin)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-colorway-history-archive-clyw-one-drop-ilyy-yyf-spyy-duncan-h-spin-etc/451323 "2026-08-23T16:24:02Z")
I was going through some old photos and found a bunch of pics of yoyos I’ve owned over the years. This is only a small fraction of them, but there are some cool older throws in here that people might enjoy seeing. A lot… --- ## [BigBoiyoyos C Spintasticsyoyos V-tour](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigboiyoyos-c-spintasticsyoyos-v-tour/451467)
**Author:** [@Bigboiyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bigboiyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bigboiyoyos-c-spintasticsyoyos-v-tour/451467 "2026-08-23T15:10:54Z")
After about a year and half I’m so excited to say the V-tour is in production! I’ve worked really hard to bring what I want from a yo-yo into reality. I understand that the V-tour is not for everyone. It was not designed… --- ## [Calling all rock tumblers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/calling-all-rock-tumblers/451373)
**Author:** [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/calling-all-rock-tumblers/451373 "2026-08-22T01:25:55Z")
Question… if I have a shiny surface yo-yo and the ano is pretty thick, is there a medium I could use in a tumbler to get the finish more like a blast or pyramatte? --- ## [No more expensive yoyos for me](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-more-expensive-yoyos-for-me/447499)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-more-expensive-yoyos-for-me/447499 "2026-08-21T20:53:22Z")
So I bought the MK1 ring bearer and I also bought the edition forma one was $110 and the other one was $45 and I have to be honest that I dont feel a difference in how they throw. I’ve been practicing with both and hones… --- ## [Obsession with Pom rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275)
**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/obsession-with-pom-rings/451275 "2026-08-21T18:51:48Z")
From my perspective and knowledge, I recognized it first on the Onslaught, and then the Savage popularized it. But now it’s like every brand has to have that Tri-material PC/POM ring yoyo in their catalog (specifically … --- ## [What do you believe are the best performing plastics in 2026?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-believe-are-the-best-performing-plastics-in-2026/447927)
**Author:** [@Vision821](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vision821)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-believe-are-the-best-performing-plastics-in-2026/447927 "2026-08-20T19:57:51Z")
Seems to be we have quite a bit. I’m going to go with the Speedaholic XX and still\* The Shooting Star because it really has stood the test of time for me. The plastic Fulvia and Ace Gravitation are runners up for me. Wha… --- ## [Looking to buy an organic tomorrow. Looking for opinions on Atmos, maybe others. Just wondering your thoughts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-buy-an-organic-tomorrow-looking-for-opinions-on-atmos-maybe-others-just-wondering-your-thoughts/450900)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-buy-an-organic-tomorrow-looking-for-opinions-on-atmos-maybe-others-just-wondering-your-thoughts/450900 "2026-08-19T21:22:12Z")
Okay folks I have a question. I had a blumi but I got to be honest that I didn’t like the colors even though it was nice and it felt good in my hands. It was just kind of wonky the colors and I’m not saying anything bad … --- ## [Buying yo-yo with crypto currency, coinbase?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-yo-yo-with-crypto-currency-coinbase/427277)
**Author:** [@Ryanm7277](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ryanm7277)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-yo-yo-with-crypto-currency-coinbase/427277 "2026-08-19T20:03:40Z")
Is it scammers paradise? Is there a way to do it safely and have the same protections as PayPal offers? Thanks!! --- ## [Featherspin Mini \*Contest\* - Closed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/featherspin-mini-contest-closed/449237)
**Author:** [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/featherspin-mini-contest-closed/449237 "2026-08-19T11:06:49Z")
It’s summer, it’s hot, but the birds are still chirping and I wanna see em! Get outside and snap some pics of some burbs! The PIF for the Ptarmigan has come to a close and I have the half swap of Bird Berries and Folia… --- ## [How much are Lego side effects going for these days](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-are-lego-side-effects-going-for-these-days/451178)
**Author:** [@is55](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/is55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-are-lego-side-effects-going-for-these-days/451178 "2026-08-19T10:59:07Z")
Asking about the aluminum version not the brass but feel free to reply about both. --- ## [Notable Astro/Double Dice Contest Performances](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/notable-astro-double-dice-contest-performances/451221)
**Author:** [@safidoesyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safidoesyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/notable-astro-double-dice-contest-performances/451221 "2026-08-19T10:09:46Z")
Hey All, I’m just getting into Astro stuff and wanted to find some good contest routines to draw inspiration from. The stuff I have found are: Iskandar Shah - basically all his routines are astro so easy to find John … --- ## [Best place for a D bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-place-for-a-d-bearing/450965)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-place-for-a-d-bearing/450965 "2026-08-18T22:06:50Z")
Where in the US do you buy a D bearing. My bearing in my motionyoyo perpendicular has always been a bit wonky grindy not smooth. Yes it has been cleaned but it still has never spinned smooth always had a grindy feel to … --- ## [Shipping supplies](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shipping-supplies/451158)
**Author:** [@YounisA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YounisA)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shipping-supplies/451158 "2026-08-18T21:23:07Z")
Hi guys! I need help finding shipping boxes/packaging/supplies for cheap or free :slight\_smile: something like a 4x4x4 where i could ship 1-3 yoyos per box I love sending yoyos out the same day when people purchase but … --- ## [When you throw a break away, how do you get the yoyo back to you?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-you-throw-a-break-away-how-do-you-get-the-yoyo-back-to-you/451108)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-you-throw-a-break-away-how-do-you-get-the-yoyo-back-to-you/451108 "2026-08-18T01:38:20Z")
Okay folks I have a question. I’ve been doing some basic tricks like the Eiffel Tower. Just little things for now, but I’ve gotten into a couple of the other string tricks like the flying trapeze but the thing is is I ne… --- ## [Organics are fantastic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/organics-are-fantastic/451114)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/organics-are-fantastic/451114 "2026-08-17T23:03:03Z")
So I’ve been using the Butterball for a couple hours practicing smaller tricks since I’m now learning. I am in love with organics I like how they feel in your hand and I kind of now want another. I’m also liking the big… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=4)