# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=38 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [What’s your fav shape? (POLL)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-s-your-fav-shape-poll/395874)
**Author:** [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-s-your-fav-shape-poll/395874 "2024-12-18T00:59:42Z")
What’s your favorite yoyo shape? Simple question, just wondering poll --- ## [Intro Unresponsive Yoyo Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/intro-unresponsive-yoyo-recommendations/364950)
**Author:** [@rustycrclark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rustycrclark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/intro-unresponsive-yoyo-recommendations/364950 "2022-10-28T19:29:30Z")
I am looking for a yoyo to get my 11 year old niece. She is wanting an unresponsive yoyo now. I don’t have a whole lot of experience with intro unresponsive yoyos as I went from a Yotricks Sage with responsive bearing st… --- ## [Looking for people to give feedback and learn tricks with](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-people-to-give-feedback-and-learn-tricks-with/415318)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-people-to-give-feedback-and-learn-tricks-with/415318 "2024-12-16T20:45:13Z")
I feel like a lot of yoyoers forget what it’s like to learn tricks esp early on and so I’m trying to find someone who’s willing to try out my yoyo tutorials before I upload them to get feedback on how I could improve. Bu… --- ## [Best undersize yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-undersize-yoyo/395964)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-undersize-yoyo/395964 "2024-12-16T00:59:56Z")
What’s your favorite under size practice throw? I don’t mean micro yoyo like the Toonie, or Mighty flea. I mean like the steel Shutter mini, Yoyofriends TiNy, Mini Humming Bird. etc Anyone tried the Dink? The Snack? --- ## [Question about flush-mounted side caps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-flush-mounted-side-caps/415183)
**Author:** [@oldyoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oldyoyoguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-flush-mounted-side-caps/415183 "2024-12-15T01:57:10Z")
Are the SPYY Pure and the Freebird III the only yo-yos ever produced with flush-mounted side caps? The Edgeless is close, but the cap is concave, not flat. --- ## [Problem opening trick videos here…](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-opening-trick-videos-here/415120)
**Author:** [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/problem-opening-trick-videos-here/415120 "2024-12-14T02:22:27Z")
I use the Youtube mobile app and am always logged in but this shows up 90% of the time when I try to watch trick videos here. For some videos - they open just fine. Why? --- ## [Is there a reverse neck stole tutorial?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-reverse-neck-stole-tutorial/415111)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-a-reverse-neck-stole-tutorial/415111 "2024-12-13T23:43:16Z")
so i can not find one on youtube and i cant really figure it out by myself so is there any tutorial? --- ## [Odd YYF strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/odd-yyf-strings/415114)
**Author:** [@Sven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sven)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/odd-yyf-strings/415114 "2024-12-13T01:08:38Z")
Hi I encountered a weird thing when ordering YYF string from my local shop. Two years before, I ordered a 10pack of neon pink, 100% polyester, YYF strings to feel them out and see if they do what I wanted. After my two… --- ## [Center Trac or Concave?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-or-concave/403798)
**Author:** [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/center-trac-or-concave/403798 "2024-12-12T21:42:03Z")
Does it matter much? I’m sure it’s not a massive improvement one way or the other, but is it noticeable? --- ## [Prepping for a Year in Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prepping-for-a-year-in-review/415014)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prepping-for-a-year-in-review/415014 "2024-12-12T17:52:25Z")
I’m looking to get a “Year in Review” post up on the Archive, and I’d like to get some community impact here. What were your favorite yo-yo moments of the year? The biggest events? Releases? Stories? --- ## [New demonspeed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-demonspeed/415070)
**Author:** [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-demonspeed/415070 "2024-12-12T04:51:03Z")
If you havnt seen it yet, angelo released a new yoyo which is the demonspeed 2 Unlike how the last one was very round, this one is nice and angular, bimetal, and also has very nice colors Kinda looks like a new edge yo… --- ## [Recommendations for a nice Bimetal yo-yo for a 5 year old](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendations-for-a-nice-bimetal-yo-yo-for-a-5-year-old/414967)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendations-for-a-nice-bimetal-yo-yo-for-a-5-year-old/414967 "2024-12-12T02:20:10Z")
Our little 5 year old friend can now do an unresponsive DNA and other simple string tricks like the double or nothing and brain twister. I want to get her a bi-metal yo-yo for Christmas but it can’t be too expensive as s… --- ## [ID Me please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/id-me-please/415000)
**Author:** [@YYdudeman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YYdudeman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/id-me-please/415000 "2024-12-11T15:14:39Z")
My turn. Had this in my possession for a while now and nova king clue what it is. Anyone? --- ## [Favourite new yoyo development](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-new-yoyo-development/414981)
**Author:** [@RadMatt1337](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RadMatt1337)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-new-yoyo-development/414981 "2024-12-11T14:09:41Z")
What is your favourite new yo-yo development in the last five years? Mine is Freshly Dirty’s use of DMLS 3D printing for their Dahlia. --- ## [Favourite yoyo string color](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-yoyo-string-color/391504)
**Author:** [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favourite-yoyo-string-color/391504 "2024-12-11T10:25:54Z")
What do you think is the favourite yoyo string color? Orange looks great, but I have a hard time deciding! --- ## [DNA King thoughts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dna-king-thoughts/414948)
**Author:** [@Jeaves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jeaves)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dna-king-thoughts/414948 "2024-12-11T09:02:31Z")
is anyone going to pick one up? looks fun to me but I’d be interested to hear some opinions on it I assume it will come to YYE soon? thanks, jeaves --- ## [Cerakote questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cerakote-questions/414951)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cerakote-questions/414951 "2024-12-11T01:24:48Z")
throwing the cerakote still rollin today and it got me thinking about the finish. most of the info i can find pertains to its use on firearms and while i imagine most of the theory is transferable, i have a couple specif… --- ## [X Division Scoring Issue](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-division-scoring-issue/414939)
**Author:** [@Grunt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grunt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-division-scoring-issue/414939 "2024-12-10T16:41:20Z")
At Florida States i decided to have a little fun with the X Division and do all four styles of play in one freestyle. I’m mediocre at very best at all the styles so i didn’t expect a great score, but i definitely noticed… --- ## [Share your most beat up Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/share-your-most-beat-up-yoyos/411095)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/share-your-most-beat-up-yoyos/411095 "2024-12-10T16:30:08Z")
Show off your beaters, your torn up anno, beat to death plastic, the yoyo you walk the dog with, etc. One of my favorite thing about my old vehicles and instruments is the patina, or the wear that they get only from the… --- ## [2024 Yo-yo Boomers Club x Throw-Yo Holiday Fundraising Collab](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-yo-yo-boomers-club-x-throw-yo-holiday-fundraising-collab/414528)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-yo-yo-boomers-club-x-throw-yo-holiday-fundraising-collab/414528 "2024-12-10T14:56:35Z")
Once again, Throw-Yo, the Yo-yo Boomers Club, and YoYoExpert have joined forces to make a meaningful impact this holiday season. There are currently 4 fundraiser items up in the Throw-Yo shop: There are also 3 holiday… --- ## [🚨 Black Friday 2024 Sale at YOYOEXPERT is HERE! 🚨](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-friday-2024-sale-at-yoyoexpert-is-here/414230)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-friday-2024-sale-at-yoyoexpert-is-here/414230 "2024-12-10T08:25:12Z")
Our Biggest Sale of the Year is Here! Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to that yo-yo you’ve been eyeing or find the ideal gift for someone special this holiday season. Black Friday Savings Made Easy: Spend … --- ## [I made some stuff, including an art!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-some-stuff-including-an-art/409904)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-some-stuff-including-an-art/409904 "2024-12-09T08:02:56Z")
Made some pocket holders/ bloops to keep my throws safe while out and about. Now that I’m getting more proficient im less embarrassed to toss in public lol. These are two different styles one with a hair tie … --- ## [Cyber Monday 2024 - BIG DAILY DEALS & SAVE 10% SITEWIDE!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cyber-monday-2024-big-daily-deals-save-10-sitewide/414532)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cyber-monday-2024-big-daily-deals-save-10-sitewide/414532 "2024-12-07T20:47:52Z")
:police\_car\_light::laptop:Cyber Monday Sale is LIVE at YoYoExpert!:laptop::police\_car\_light: New deals launch daily Monday through Friday all this week. Save big with our buy one get one deals all week long! Each one… --- ## [Is the vintage yo-yo market dead?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-vintage-yo-yo-market-dead/80198)
**Author:** [@mrciurleo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrciurleo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-vintage-yo-yo-market-dead/80198 "2024-12-07T03:52:20Z")
I recently stumbled across an excel spreadsheet that recording prices of hundreds of yoyos sold on eBay between 2001 and 2002. It consisted mainly of what would have been considered, at the time, to be collectible. The… --- ## [Best Plastic Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-yoyo/414159)
**Author:** [@yoyostew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyostew)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-yoyo/414159 "2024-12-06T15:41:48Z")
I love looking at the plastics yoyos that have come out in the past couple years. I just got back into yoyo-ing after being away since before covid. I really like the looks of the Luftverk Fulvia and the Offset Variant. … --- ## [Wilderness vs Evolve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wilderness-vs-evolve/414695)
**Author:** [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wilderness-vs-evolve/414695 "2024-12-06T05:35:05Z")
I think that these are the 2 best monos this year (and maybe the best in general?) but theyre kinda different. So lets compare them --- ## [Thanks Durfee!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thanks-durfee/310107)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thanks-durfee/310107 "2024-12-06T04:03:21Z")
@Durfee is the oldest still contributing forum member, 11 years as of today. He took some time off from the forum (a few years) but I always looked forward to reading his posts back then and still do today. I’m really gl… --- ## [Come Up With Some Yo-yo Trick Names](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/come-up-with-some-yo-yo-trick-names/414618)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/come-up-with-some-yo-yo-trick-names/414618 "2024-12-05T23:43:06Z")
There’s some great trick names out there: Galactic Butthair Skin the Gerbil Bank Deposit Makin da Zines Buddha’s Revenge If YOU were to name a new trick, what would it be? --- ## [The definitive "Should I replace my string?" flow chart(s)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-definitive-should-i-replace-my-string-flow-chart-s/74993)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-definitive-should-i-replace-my-string-flow-chart-s/74993 "2024-12-05T10:54:19Z")
In spite of the videos and posts on the subject, people frequently post asking “When should I replace my string?” The problem with this question is that it varies for different skill levels. Therefore, I have created t… --- ## [Why does my string tangle so much](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-my-string-tangle-so-much/414664)
**Author:** [@lukasnt90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lukasnt90)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-does-my-string-tangle-so-much/414664 "2024-12-04T21:52:38Z")
now here is the problem my string tangles after literally one throw no matter what trick i do and it tangles a lot I’m just wondering if it’s because I’m new and haven’t learned how to do things prober ally but still a s… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=37) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=39)