# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [2027 wyyc in Calgary](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2027-wyyc-in-calgary/451034)
**Author:** [@Newtypeyoyodesign](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newtypeyoyodesign)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2027-wyyc-in-calgary/451034 "2026-08-17T17:02:37Z")
Next year’s Worlds won’t be in Cleveland but it’ll be in --- ## [Buying another mini which ones do you like](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-another-mini-which-ones-do-you-like/450836)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-another-mini-which-ones-do-you-like/450836 "2026-08-17T14:54:48Z")
So I don’t want to fully get out of yoyo’s. I would like to find one mini that everybody thinks is a real standout. What minis would you guys suggest? The only mini that I owned was the Sprout and I actually regret sell… --- ## [Is this an NSK Center Track?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-an-nsk-center-track/451063)
**Author:** [@Juiccetin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Juiccetin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-an-nsk-center-track/451063 "2026-08-17T14:22:01Z")
Can anyone tell if this is an NSK bearing? It’s an 8-ball and has a pretty distinctive-looking race/retainer. I don’t have another NSK handy to compare it to, and I’m not seeing any markings. Anyone recognize it? --- ## [(brett grimes) Ibanezcollector Retires From YoYo: The Final Video ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brett-grimes-ibanezcollector-retires-from-yoyo-the-final-video/53826)
**Author:** [@jiggyfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jiggyfly)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brett-grimes-ibanezcollector-retires-from-yoyo-the-final-video/53826 "2026-08-16T07:55:34Z")
you will be missed :frowning: --- ## [Can’t watch World Live Stream](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-t-watch-world-live-stream/450968)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-t-watch-world-live-stream/450968 "2026-08-16T02:29:48Z")
I purchased the streaming ticket but can’t watch it. It’s supposed to have 7 day archive so I can go back and watch it. I can’t watch it live cause the time difference. Help? --- ## [A drawer of memories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-drawer-of-memories/450986)
**Author:** [@persson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/persson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-drawer-of-memories/450986 "2026-08-15T19:28:03Z")
This discussion is both for the nostalgic (like me) and for many yoers who have approached in recent years, almost twenty years ago this was a blog that regularly published the latest and most interesting news… many of y… --- ## [Anyone ever feel like selling their Collection?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-ever-feel-like-selling-their-collection/450898)
**Author:** [@Christianmckz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Christianmckz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-ever-feel-like-selling-their-collection/450898 "2026-08-15T17:54:20Z")
Just curious, I’ve been feeling I should heavily reduce the number of the yo-yos I’ve acquired. Possibly set a limit, maybe only keep 1 case; weigh what I hold onto more carefully. Sell or swap when there is a new yo-yo… --- ## [Funny How Much This Hobby Can Impact Your Life](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/funny-how-much-this-hobby-can-impact-your-life/450697)
**Author:** [@Juiccetin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Juiccetin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/funny-how-much-this-hobby-can-impact-your-life/450697 "2026-08-15T02:35:22Z")
Yo-Yoing has a weirdly important place in my life. I first discovered it around 2010 when I was 11 or 12 years old. My first yo-yo was some random piece of junk from Walmart. We didn’t have a lot of money growing up, so… --- ## [Yoyo Collector - A tool built BY a yoyo collector FOR yoyo collectors to help you document your collections online](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-collector-a-tool-built-by-a-yoyo-collector-for-yoyo-collectors-to-help-you-document-your-collections-online/429487)
**Author:** [@Mediumwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mediumwell)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-collector-a-tool-built-by-a-yoyo-collector-for-yoyo-collectors-to-help-you-document-your-collections-online/429487 "2026-08-15T00:00:03Z")
Hello all! I’ve gotten the go-ahead from @AndreBoulay to share this with you all, so I’m hoping it is well received! …and if you’ve already seen this on other socials, I apologize for the repeat message! While building… --- ## [Your go to 5a Throws?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-go-to-5a-throws/450691)
**Author:** [@StrawhatDeku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrawhatDeku)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-go-to-5a-throws/450691 "2026-08-14T20:41:53Z")
Good afternoon folks! Have a question for the 5a throwers here, what are your favourite throws to use for 5a? I’m not asking for what people think the GOAT is and or trying to put down anyone’s favorite throws, there’s n… --- ## [Question about alloys](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-alloys/450890)
**Author:** [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-alloys/450890 "2026-08-14T13:49:17Z")
Does Titanium actually offer an advantage for yoyo design when compared to 7068? I’m wondering why we often see companies release 6061 monometals and titanium versions of those same yoyos for much more money, when they c… --- ## [CLYW's 28 Stories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyws-28-stories/31700)
**Author:** [@ronster234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ronster234)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyws-28-stories/31700 "2026-08-14T13:17:49Z")
Am I the only one who has noticed that the 28 stories Peak looks a lot different than, say, a 28 stories Avalanche or Gnarwhal? --- ## [Can someone please help me figure out the name of a yoyo trick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me-figure-out-the-name-of-a-yoyo-trick/442696)
**Author:** [@Lilyoyodude.45](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lilyoyodude.45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-someone-please-help-me-figure-out-the-name-of-a-yoyo-trick/442696 "2026-08-13T15:46:17Z")
Brandon vu has a video called “I finally figured out this yoyo trick” and i wanted to learn it by searching up a tutorial but i couldnt figure out the name of the trick to do that so i figured someone on here might know. … --- ## [I give you all the middle finger! (not really)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-give-you-all-the-middle-finger-not-really/449543)
**Author:** [@The\_Throws\_Of\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Throws_Of_Yo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-give-you-all-the-middle-finger-not-really/449543 "2026-08-12T15:22:35Z")
Yep! That’s it, that’s the gag! :rofl: Should really get some moisturizer on that tho. --- ## [Stone wash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stone-wash/450807)
**Author:** [@Oy\_yO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Oy_yO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stone-wash/450807 "2026-08-12T13:02:18Z")
I missed the stone wash mini ti koi, but I was able to get the raw version. Im thinking of stone washing mine. Is it pretty simple to do, I’m thinking I just throw it in with some ceramic tumbling media 400 grit in mini … --- ## [Introducing The Acorn From Slestak75 Brought to life by Return Bottoms Tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introducing-the-acorn-from-slestak75-brought-to-life-by-return-bottoms-tops/440810)
**Author:** [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Replies:** 339\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introducing-the-acorn-from-slestak75-brought-to-life-by-return-bottoms-tops/440810 "2026-08-11T22:56:04Z")
I’ve been trying to figure out a good way to reveal an idea for a new fixed axle that I think you will all go nuts for. I wanted to make sure that I came up with the proper name as well as an appropriate introduction. I’… --- ## [Setup a yoyo shelf and eating my words](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/setup-a-yoyo-shelf-and-eating-my-words/450291)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/setup-a-yoyo-shelf-and-eating-my-words/450291 "2026-08-10T22:35:49Z")
I setup a shelf for my yo-yos the boxes will come down as I get more but for now this is the shelf to hold them. Also I need to eat my words. I’ve been giving the Duncan XT plastic a chance and I will eat my words. It’s… --- ## [Butterfly AL -- Caps or no?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-al-caps-or-no/450177)
**Author:** [@dsch17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dsch17)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/butterfly-al-caps-or-no/450177 "2026-08-09T15:30:36Z")
I’ve got one with the delrin caps and they haven’t warped yet, but do the solid metal ones play better? Should I just pop my caps off to add others? What’s the deal? --- ## [How to understand 5a?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-understand-5a/450283)
**Author:** [@zane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zane)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-understand-5a/450283 "2026-08-09T12:59:46Z")
how do i understand the concept of flying cw ? how do i play like lee jihoo or other player who play 5a like crazy fast ? what is the basic trick needed to understand the cw feel? i can do 360, basic trick and other ba… --- ## [Learning 4a With a Regular Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learning-4a-with-a-regular-yoyo/375832)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/learning-4a-with-a-regular-yoyo/375832 "2026-08-08T23:26:11Z")
Yo someone on here was saying they learned to bind 4a by tossing a yyf whip a few hundred times. Where you at? I just got really curious about 4a and think I want to try to learn some basics w my whip. What does a yoy… --- ## [Missed the drop!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/missed-the-drop/434784)
**Author:** [@CannibalCricket](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CannibalCricket)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/missed-the-drop/434784 "2026-08-07T23:26:20Z")
Monkey flyer flew off. Sold out in the first minute and I couldn’t get through the check out fast enough. Sucks for me but good on all those who got thiers.I have yoyo acquisition syndrome and kind of obsess over a drop.… --- ## [The Yoyo Archive 2026](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyo-archive-2026/439476)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyo-archive-2026/439476 "2026-08-07T17:55:49Z")
Hello, all! Rob here, Curator of The Yoyo Archive. 2025 was a great year for the Archive, though the end of the year was a bit quiet due to personal things going on. Now that 2026 is here, here are new set goals for t… --- ## [Premium Feel On A Budget - What’s your go to?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premium-feel-on-a-budget-what-s-your-go-to/450552)
**Author:** [@markmann0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/markmann0)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premium-feel-on-a-budget-what-s-your-go-to/450552 "2026-08-07T17:49:43Z")
I love me some good spins on a floaty yo-yo. I decided to try my luck by throwing this flat ceramic bearing from Amazon onto a Luftverk Plastic Peak. I’m a 5a thrower so I have a custom counterweight tied w a Zipline Pre… --- ## [Yo Yo Literature](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-literature/450498)
**Author:** [@SpaceCat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpaceCat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-literature/450498 "2026-08-06T22:55:13Z")
I’ve been thinking about grabbing a trick book. Hadn’t really looked to see what’s out there yet, but I know they’ve made tons of them over the years. Any classics worth checking out? Is there a more comprehensive, moder… --- ## [Decided to try magic yoyo again after the failure of v15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/decided-to-try-magic-yoyo-again-after-the-failure-of-v15/450479)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/decided-to-try-magic-yoyo-again-after-the-failure-of-v15/450479 "2026-08-06T16:03:07Z")
So I decided I wanted to get magic yoyo another shop after the v15 just being very weird shaped and unbalanced and vibrating. I decided I needed a bearing puller so I decided to give the magic yoyo n8 a chance because I … --- ## [Tier lists and memes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tier-lists-and-memes/450430)
**Author:** [@cosmothegreat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cosmothegreat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tier-lists-and-memes/450430 "2026-08-06T03:28:06Z")
--- ## [Deberti Yoyos? Anyone ever try one?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deberti-yoyos-anyone-ever-try-one/449861)
**Author:** [@kaozmachine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaozmachine)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deberti-yoyos-anyone-ever-try-one/449861 "2026-08-05T18:41:39Z")
From their site: LIMITED AMOUNT This is like no YoYo on the market. The 4’’ DeBerti Big Daddy YoYo is fully machined out of a solid chunk of billet aluminum. This is the first 4" billet YoYo to hit the market. It is … --- ## [What yoyo is this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-this/450418)
**Author:** [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-this/450418 "2026-08-05T16:13:21Z")
Got this randomly as a proto. No clue what it is, can someone enlighten me? --- ## [Has anybody compared the fruit loop ES to the old fruit loop?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anybody-compared-the-fruit-loop-es-to-the-old-fruit-loop/450350)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anybody-compared-the-fruit-loop-es-to-the-old-fruit-loop/450350 "2026-08-05T11:47:15Z")
Who here has bought both fruit loops and can give me a comparison. I’ve heard the old fruit loop was very mixed and not a lot of people enjoyed it. Some people did though, but I’m wondering what the new fruit loop ES bri… --- ## [Returning oldie Intro story & 200+ yoyo collection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/returning-oldie-intro-story-200-yoyo-collection/450089)
**Author:** [@gnocchi\_pesto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gnocchi_pesto)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/returning-oldie-intro-story-200-yoyo-collection/450089 "2026-08-05T02:45:34Z")
Hi all! :waving\_hand: This intro may be a little late. I’ve already been actively buying here for a few months, so some of you may recognize me. :grin: I started yo-yoing around 2005, when YoYoJam was my gateway into th… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=5)