# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=33 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 34 --- ## [Any advice for laser engraving designs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-advice-for-laser-engraving-designs/418835)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-advice-for-laser-engraving-designs/418835 "2025-02-21T20:20:02Z")
I’m gonna start making my yoyos :call\_me\_hand:t2:. But I really want to put in sick designs on there (anime girls of course) but I’m not sure how bad it’ll warp on the yoyo and such or if there’s anything else I need to … --- ## [Prototype Yo-yo storage rack/display](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prototype-yo-yo-storage-rack-display/418129)
**Author:** [@Snorlaxative420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snorlaxative420)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prototype-yo-yo-storage-rack-display/418129 "2025-02-20T20:45:30Z")
Well I saw an idea in here a while back and wanted to make one similar as I work with wood generally when my health wasn’t on the fritz. I still have a few things to add to it, and I’m going to stain and polyurethane it … --- ## [Help me identify this yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-identify-this-yo-yo/419467)
**Author:** [@Rainsworld](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rainsworld)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-identify-this-yo-yo/419467 "2025-02-20T00:22:31Z")
I got this yo-yo back in 2012-2013 and have forgotten what it is. Can anyone help me identify it? --- ## [Tom Kuhn throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-throws/419136)
**Author:** [@Caike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Caike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tom-kuhn-throws/419136 "2025-02-18T12:02:59Z")
Back when I first started yo-yoing it was with an old Duncan imperial. Great fixed axle but when I was gifted a Tom Kuhn made wood Yoyo man 2a set (with the smothers brothers VHS) the imperial went into a drawer. The Ku… --- ## [Unknown string puzzle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unknown-string-puzzle/419149)
**Author:** [@Caike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Caike)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unknown-string-puzzle/419149 "2025-02-18T01:29:07Z")
I’ve had this string for a long time but I can’t remember what it is. I’d have gotten it sometime around 95ish before I took a hiatus from the hobby. I’m pretty sure it’s a nylon blend since it has a softer feel than… --- ## [Yoyo holsters](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-holsters/295325)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-holsters/295325 "2025-02-17T01:46:53Z")
Anyone making yoyo holsters here? Let’s see what you’ve made! --- ## [MagicYoyo K1 axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-k1-axle/419250)
**Author:** [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-k1-axle/419250 "2025-02-16T22:43:13Z")
Hey y’all! Quick question. Anybody know what size axle I need to turn a MagicYoyo K1 into a responsive yoyo? I have une that is unresponsive but I’d like to flip it. Thanks if anyone knows! --- ## [Beginner Yoyo String Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-yoyo-string-recommendations/419140)
**Author:** [@Nnv1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nnv1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-yoyo-string-recommendations/419140 "2025-02-15T20:17:00Z")
I have recently just bought yoyofactory’s Beginner to Pro Yoyo Pack with some additional yoyofactory string as well as some DNA string, it hasn’t arrived yet, however, after making my order I didn’t realize there was dif… --- ## [Monometal Suggestions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monometal-suggestions/417449)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monometal-suggestions/417449 "2025-02-14T18:47:33Z")
What monometals are your current favorites that you would recommend? The only two things I’d prefer are that it’s not organic and also not super wide, maybe like 46-47mm max. I asked a similar question about two years a… --- ## [Info on US National Yo-Yo contest 2025](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/info-on-us-national-yo-yo-contest-2025/418551)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/info-on-us-national-yo-yo-contest-2025/418551 "2025-02-14T14:32:47Z")
Planing our summer vacation. Anyone know the dates and location for NATs this year? --- ## [Offset Cheatcode (help me)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offset-cheatcode-help-me/419077)
**Author:** [@judehigyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/judehigyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offset-cheatcode-help-me/419077 "2025-02-13T23:16:27Z")
I’m getting back into yoyo, and I want to get a new one, and I’ve been looking at the cheat code because off the cool finger spin cup, but I need to know if it’d capable of doing more tricks in other categories too, like… --- ## [What yoyo was your favorite of 2024](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-was-your-favorite-of-2024/413758)
**Author:** [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-was-your-favorite-of-2024/413758 "2025-02-13T15:42:59Z")
The years coming to a close and its time to make a vote… What is the best yoyo that came out this year? --- ## [New Brandon Vu signature string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-brandon-vu-signature-string/419017)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-brandon-vu-signature-string/419017 "2025-02-12T14:08:10Z")
--- ## [Boise woodworks fixed axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boise-woodworks-fixed-axle/418685)
**Author:** [@WantsLyfe93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WantsLyfe93)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boise-woodworks-fixed-axle/418685 "2025-02-12T01:37:39Z")
Hey guys , i recently purchased a a fixed axle from BoiseWoodworks, and for the life of me, cant get it to perform the way i want to. Was curious if any of you guys were able to get it to work for you? I tried double loo… --- ## [What's Your Favorite Hubstack Compatible Yo-Yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-hubstack-compatible-yo-yo/413921)
**Author:** [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-hubstack-compatible-yo-yo/413921 "2025-02-10T18:55:55Z")
Ah yes, the “Hubstack”-- just admit it… you love them. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. I too love our little separately spinning friends-- I love what they do; I love how they make a yo-yo feel during tricks, even if… --- ## [Mastodon or Fediverse Instance for Yoyoers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mastodon-or-fediverse-instance-for-yoyoers/365679)
**Author:** [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mastodon-or-fediverse-instance-for-yoyoers/365679 "2025-02-10T16:49:33Z")
Does anyone know of a Mastodon or Fediverse instance for Yoyoers or skill toy folks? (Anyone want to set one up, cough cough?) :grin: --- ## [Fixed axle yoyo recs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-yoyo-recs/418848)
**Author:** [@sneepsheep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sneepsheep)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-axle-yoyo-recs/418848 "2025-02-10T15:28:07Z")
I wanna do some more Fixed Axle February stuff. The thing is, my only fixed axle is a Duncan Imperial. I already did the Imperial challenge, and I just really… do not want to continue any further with it. It was a real h… --- ## [Pocketability](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocketability/418539)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocketability/418539 "2025-02-10T08:23:46Z")
is this really a factor when yall buy yoyos? I’m j just curious because i see no small number of ppl mention a throws ability to fit it a pocket, but it seems like one of the less important factors in a yoyo. let’s just … --- ## [What is your current competition yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-current-competition-yoyo/417995)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-current-competition-yoyo/417995 "2025-02-09T16:11:45Z")
Just wanted to know what your favourite comp yoyo is --- ## [It's late, here's my stupid idea.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-late-heres-my-stupid-idea/40538)
**Author:** [@Qozux](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Qozux)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-late-heres-my-stupid-idea/40538 "2025-02-08T22:35:00Z")
I know there’s a ton of incredibly talented people on here. Anyone tried to make a yoyo out of stone? I feel like it could be a nightmare to get the balance and weight right, but who knows? Could be a cool project and I’… --- ## [How do you decide what throws to sell?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-decide-what-throws-to-sell/418695)
**Author:** [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-decide-what-throws-to-sell/418695 "2025-02-08T17:11:08Z")
Do you prune your collection by type? (“I don’t need seventeen organics, I’ll sell one.”) Or by how often you throw them? (“I haven’t thrown this in months, I don’t need to keep it.”) Or value? (“I could get five throw… --- ## [The ol’ 5A “Yeet That Thing Across the Room” trick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ol-5a-yeet-that-thing-across-the-room-trick/418788)
**Author:** [@sneepsheep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sneepsheep)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ol-5a-yeet-that-thing-across-the-room-trick/418788 "2025-02-08T17:07:07Z")
Wanted to try out 5A today. Dug around for something that could be used as a counterweight. It was so cute. So perfect. And it went well… for a few minutes. --- ## [Anyone need a fixed axle Yoyo for fixed axle February?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-need-a-fixed-axle-yoyo-for-fixed-axle-february/418215)
**Author:** [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-need-a-fixed-axle-yoyo-for-fixed-axle-february/418215 "2025-02-08T16:44:18Z")
I meant to post this sooner, but better late than never. If we act quick, we should be able to get them in your hands before the end of week 1 of FAF. These 5 have been spoken for, but we can still get you a fixed axle,… --- ## [Tech + Speed tutorial - a trick from Collin Ellington](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tech-speed-tutorial-a-trick-from-collin-ellington/418811)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tech-speed-tutorial-a-trick-from-collin-ellington/418811 "2025-02-08T11:57:14Z")
Hope you guys enjoy it! If so please consider giving it a like to boost it on the thread :wink: --- ## [Yoyo artwork for wall](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-artwork-for-wall/414441)
**Author:** [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-artwork-for-wall/414441 "2025-02-07T23:00:58Z")
Hello! I wanna draw a giant yoyo on my wall! I have no artistic talent or skills. Hopefully i’ll do a better job this time than last(pictured below). Anyone have any ideas of drawings/artwork I could use? Going for som… --- ## [Morning throwing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/morning-throwing/418628)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/morning-throwing/418628 "2025-02-07T19:50:39Z")
I can’t start my day without at least a couple quick throws over coffee or something. are you compelled to throw to start your day? poll --- ## [What are the worst / best yoyos out rn (I'm considering making yoyo reviews)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-worst-best-yoyos-out-rn-im-considering-making-yoyo-reviews/418732)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-worst-best-yoyos-out-rn-im-considering-making-yoyo-reviews/418732 "2025-02-07T17:06:28Z")
So I’m thinking about making yoyo reviews however I haven’t played around with a lot of yoyos so I don’t know what yoyos feel better in specifics cases and such. Lmk what are gold standards for certain aspects of a yoyo … --- ## [Yodaddyo Special Shoutout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yodaddyo-special-shoutout/418704)
**Author:** [@WantsLyfe93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WantsLyfe93)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yodaddyo-special-shoutout/418704 "2025-02-06T21:50:47Z")
Just here to give a big thanks to @Yodaddyo for sending over my first Duncan Butterfly just in time for FAF! She’s beautiful. Can’t wait to try it with the new string. I just recently found out about this awesome commun… --- ## [SpinGear.Jp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spingear-jp/418408)
**Author:** [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spingear-jp/418408 "2025-02-06T01:03:44Z")
Hey, does anyone have any experience with SpinGear.Jp shipping to the US? Are they legit? Trustworthy? --- ## [Cold Fusion!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cold-fusion/416035)
**Author:** [@dooder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dooder)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cold-fusion/416035 "2025-02-05T23:13:36Z")
I’m new here and happened to stroll past a Cold Fusion thread and had to necropost but not hijack so here I am. I have one in the tin burried garage. I’ll dig it up when I return from holiday. I have a watch too! There’… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=32) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=34)