# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=35 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 36 --- ## [2023 Aluminum Butterfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465)
**Author:** [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2023-aluminum-butterfly/367465 "2025-01-23T15:42:58Z")
Anybody tried em? How does it compare to the Butterfly AL? --- ## [Doc Pop String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/doc-pop-string/417250)
**Author:** [@LordKingOf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LordKingOf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/doc-pop-string/417250 "2025-01-23T11:54:39Z")
I recently got a Doc Pop DIY and got my first taste of Zipline strings as one came with the yoyo. But it doesn’t say what kind of Zipline it is, does anyone know? I want to get some more, best string I’ve ever used --- ## [Which Atmos should I get](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-atmos-should-i-get/417552)
**Author:** [@dooder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dooder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-atmos-should-i-get/417552 "2025-01-22T01:42:02Z")
I’m looking for that “floaty”, true to organic experience. Not looking for the one that can accommodate a competing speed demon, I’m more of a cruise control type a guy. What yalls think? poll --- ## [Yoyo losing spin uncharacteristically and tilting?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-losing-spin-uncharacteristically-and-tilting/417509)
**Author:** [@YoYoYianni](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoYianni)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-losing-spin-uncharacteristically-and-tilting/417509 "2025-01-22T01:24:02Z")
I’m currently throwing a CLYW Pickaxe. All of a sudden it started losing spin and tilting out. Used to be more stable, but after a single mistake, the spin drastically slows and tilting results. Even when I make a correc… --- ## [Favorite yoyo names](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-names/417399)
**Author:** [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-names/417399 "2025-01-21T13:08:33Z")
From what I see there hasn’t been a thread for this since 2013, so I thought it’d be cool to have an updated one. With the thousands of models out there, of course there have been some really cool names. The yoyofriends… --- ## [Favourite yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-yoyo/417280)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-yoyo/417280 "2025-01-21T09:07:10Z")
Just curious, what’s ur favourite throw --- ## [Please Subscribe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-subscribe/417591)
**Author:** [@anon68938589](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon68938589)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-subscribe/417591 "2025-01-20T20:17:39Z")
My guy Ben has launched his YouTube channel! Let’s show him some love and support his journey by subscribing to his channel BenYoyo. If we can his 500 subscribers in the next two weeks Bullseye YoYo giveaway. Thanks fo… --- ## [Off balance yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-balance-yoyo/417562)
**Author:** [@Blimpin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blimpin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-balance-yoyo/417562 "2025-01-20T13:23:55Z")
So I did some tests with a bunch of yoyos and I’m curious about what I’m observing. If I throw a yo yo and let it spin, some of them turn(counterclockwise) faster than others, or exhibit hardly any turn at all. The one I… --- ## [Yoyo stores in LA/ Longbeach](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-stores-in-la-longbeach/417564)
**Author:** [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-stores-in-la-longbeach/417564 "2025-01-19T22:01:41Z")
Does anyone know of yo-yo stores in Long Beach or LA? --- ## [Hatrick vs Hatrick 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hatrick-vs-hatrick-2/417533)
**Author:** [@Blimpin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blimpin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hatrick-vs-hatrick-2/417533 "2025-01-19T06:32:40Z")
I see a lot of love for the Hatrick. Anyone played both and have opinions? --- ## [Are my tuts disorientating?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-my-tuts-disorientating/417492)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-my-tuts-disorientating/417492 "2025-01-19T00:40:44Z")
I made a post on Reddit talking about how you don’t need a lot of money to do pov shots for tuts and whatever and is actually pretty cheap. (Literally if u have a phone just use a $20 headmount) And the comment I get is … --- ## [When do you yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-you-yoyo/417099)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/when-do-you-yoyo/417099 "2025-01-18T19:53:40Z")
poll I’m curious so I know when best to upload my yoyo tutorials. Also fun fact according to my analytics like 45% are ages 25-34 and the other 55% are 35-44 so im 100% expecting it to be after everyone’s 9-5 haha --- ## [Please identify this yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-identify-this-yoyo/414955)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-identify-this-yoyo/414955 "2025-01-18T17:27:56Z")
Got this undersized yo-yo. Can anyone tell me what it is? The devil logo next to the 50/50 devil logo --- ## [Request a trick for my upcoming tutorials!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/request-a-trick-for-my-upcoming-tutorials/417277)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/request-a-trick-for-my-upcoming-tutorials/417277 "2025-01-18T15:25:08Z")
Help please I’m running out of tricks haha. I need some tricks to practice on so I can then record em in a few days and edit good tuts outta them :call\_me\_hand:t2: --- ## [The Alchemik Chronicles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-alchemik-chronicles/415752)
**Author:** [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-alchemik-chronicles/415752 "2025-01-18T07:13:25Z")
I have a little announcement to make: A couple of months ago Jaxon, the owner of Alchemik yoyos approached me and asked me if I would like to try one of his titanium prototypes. Obviously I said yes! After several week… --- ## [Yonomicon 2nd Edition - 2024 Updated Re-release & Special Editions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yonomicon-2nd-edition-2024-updated-re-release-special-editions/403366)
**Author:** [@L0v3Machine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/L0v3Machine)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yonomicon-2nd-edition-2024-updated-re-release-special-editions/403366 "2025-01-17T03:56:10Z")
I was looking to pick up a copy of the Yonomicon and stumbled upon the Yonomicon 2nd Edition! These Special Editions are insane! (I went for the “Magick Compendium”) The delivery options are tempting :joy: :rofl: … --- ## [Did anyone snag a “Fiesta” on yesterdays Loadout Tuesday?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-anyone-snag-a-fiesta-on-yesterdays-loadout-tuesday/417333)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-anyone-snag-a-fiesta-on-yesterdays-loadout-tuesday/417333 "2025-01-17T00:22:36Z")
I’m curious to see what people get from it!! There are so many sick G2 annos, idk love to see them. --- ## [Motion-it’s what moves you](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/motion-it-s-what-moves-you/375322)
**Author:** [@bcorliss3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bcorliss3)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/motion-it-s-what-moves-you/375322 "2025-01-16T12:17:49Z")
Feel like everytime I see all the new mail days of motion someone jokes we should just start a motion mail day/review so we don’t clog up @JEA86 updates haha Today is my latest addition and seriously makes me want to… --- ## [Should i make more of these?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-make-more-of-these/417243)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-make-more-of-these/417243 "2025-01-15T22:34:51Z")
its a remake of a yoyorecreation video but they really don’t explain anything and can be super confusing. like in this trick it took me forever to realize i had to put my middle finger in there to do the tr… --- ## [What does the X mean?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-the-x-mean/417223)
**Author:** [@Blimpin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blimpin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-the-x-mean/417223 "2025-01-15T18:34:38Z")
I’ve been out of the game for a few years and I have been noticing a lot of throws with an X version. Haymaker X, Arbiter X, etc…is this just a naming trend or does it denote something about the yoyo? Hard to find anythi… --- ## [Anyone Know what these yo-yos are?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-know-what-these-yo-yos-are/417245)
**Author:** [@Bighershey143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bighershey143)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-know-what-these-yo-yos-are/417245 "2025-01-15T16:23:56Z")
I purchased several of these throws around 2013ish from a site no longer active but still up -yoyobb (don’t know if i can or should post the actual link.) Anyways i searched the site and couldn’t find the past info on th… --- ## [Where to find left-handed 100% cotton string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-find-left-handed-100-cotton-string/417226)
**Author:** [@Ripcord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ripcord)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-find-left-handed-100-cotton-string/417226 "2025-01-15T00:50:38Z")
Any idea where to find 100% cotton left-handed string that is a reputable US online store? There is 100% cotton string here on YOYO Expert’s website, but the left-handed option is out of stock! I have a Tom Kuhn no-jiv… --- ## [What are you throwing 2024?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-throwing-2024/391097)
**Author:** [@Tobiyo89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tobiyo89)\ **Replies:** 4594\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-throwing-2024/391097 "2025-01-14T03:53:13Z")
All beginnings have an End :wink: What are y’all ringing in the new year with? --- ## [Can I bring a yyf multitool on a plane?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-bring-a-yyf-multitool-on-a-plane/360036)
**Author:** [@Yoyo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-bring-a-yyf-multitool-on-a-plane/360036 "2025-01-13T10:19:30Z")
I was wondering if I can bring my multitool on a plane? Im from Canada and going within Canada. --- ## [Yo-yo questions I have had](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-questions-i-have-had/416419)
**Author:** [@POspot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/POspot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-questions-i-have-had/416419 "2025-01-13T00:34:04Z")
I have wanted to ask some yo-yo questions…. that I believe I should already know… but have not ever discussed with anyone of any authority to give me the answers. Form authority I know how reliable I take the chance with… --- ## [NYYL Membership Benefits](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nyyl-membership-benefits/417048)
**Author:** [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nyyl-membership-benefits/417048 "2025-01-13T01:42:47Z")
When I signed up for my NYYL membership last year there were various “perks” listed for signing up; they’re still there on the website As far as I can tell the only thing that materialized was “Eligible to compete … --- ## [Freehand fanatics](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-fanatics/416955)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/freehand-fanatics/416955 "2025-01-12T16:29:59Z")
gonna start my 5a journey in earnest this weekend. dont have an “official” cw but i drilled a d6 and d20 so between the two that should total that 10g-11g range and I’ve got them on a rebirth any of you 5a junkies have … --- ## [Santa Claus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/santa-claus/416826)
**Author:** [@StitchedSteel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StitchedSteel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/santa-claus/416826 "2025-01-11T03:02:19Z")
Not too sure where to stick this so general it is. so im genuinely floored with this one… only a handful of people knew i was looking for one even less of those people had my address and even fewer know my real name… th… --- ## [Anyone knows what this trick is called? Or any name recommendations?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-knows-what-this-trick-is-called-or-any-name-recommendations/416823)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-knows-what-this-trick-is-called-or-any-name-recommendations/416823 "2025-01-10T17:17:15Z")
https://www.reddit.com/r/Throwers/s/4iQi9YRiqK Idk what to call this pls help --- ## [Paper yo-yo history](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paper-yo-yo-history/416687)
**Author:** [@Paperyoyopilgrim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paperyoyopilgrim)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paper-yo-yo-history/416687 "2025-01-10T05:48:06Z")
Hi, I’ve been trying to learn more about the origins of so called “paper yo-yos” or “Chinese yo-yos”. This is the tightly wrapped paper on a stick you could extend and retract that was often a cheap prize at arcades. Not… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=34) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=36)