# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=40 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [Does anyone have photos of the Bladerunner Systems x Markmont collab yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-have-photos-of-the-bladerunner-systems-x-markmont-collab-yoyo/413606)
**Author:** [@superswaggy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/superswaggy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-have-photos-of-the-bladerunner-systems-x-markmont-collab-yoyo/413606 "2024-11-18T03:42:15Z")
i want to see the side profile of it and i can’t find any photos of it --- ## [What's the point of semi responsive yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-point-of-semi-responsive-yoyo/412469)
**Author:** [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-point-of-semi-responsive-yoyo/412469 "2024-11-17T01:44:22Z")
Hi! So i finally got my hands on a deep state. Ive been wanting ine forever, its my first side effect yoyo. I like it, but i cant say I love it (yet, at least). Wondering if there any specific tricks that semi respons… --- ## [Yoyo cutaways](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cutaways/413529)
**Author:** [@Steve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steve)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-cutaways/413529 "2024-11-16T23:53:59Z")
Is there a way I can see how different yoyo rims are attached? Do companies typically use the same approach? Are there any cutaway images I can access? Ever since bimetals came out, I’ve been fascinated with how they’re… --- ## [Western mass yoyo scene?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/western-mass-yoyo-scene/413471)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/western-mass-yoyo-scene/413471 "2024-11-16T14:09:47Z")
Wondering if there’s any players in Western mass or any events and such. Would love to find some players and get something set up --- ## [Smooth yo-yo's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smooth-yo-yos/413005)
**Author:** [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smooth-yo-yos/413005 "2024-11-15T23:44:18Z")
Can we please stop describing yo-yo’s as “smooth”? Calling a yo-yo “smooth” is describing just about every yo-yo on the market today. What A grade yo-yo is not smooth? Smooth is not a property that is important unless … --- ## [I painted my clear Freehand One tonight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-painted-my-clear-freehand-one-tonight/373509)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-painted-my-clear-freehand-one-tonight/373509 "2024-11-15T12:16:42Z")
I decided I wanted to paint one of my clear Freehand One. I found @dylan\_kowalski video on YouTube and got some ideas. Like Dylan, I had some bright colors of nail polish left over from another hobbies project. I first… --- ## [What are the difference between the different bearing shapes?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-difference-between-the-different-bearing-shapes/413444)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-difference-between-the-different-bearing-shapes/413444 "2024-11-15T02:53:38Z")
Just been throwing for over a year now and I am still confused on why there are so many different bearings. The most common one that comes with the yoyo is the Koncave one. but why would people want to use the other shap… --- ## [Which method do you use most often to break in a new yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-method-do-you-use-most-often-to-break-in-a-new-yo-yo/413395)
**Author:** [@lysander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lysander)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-method-do-you-use-most-often-to-break-in-a-new-yo-yo/413395 "2024-11-14T21:16:35Z")
Hey everyone, I have been reflecting on the various techniques we all employ when breaking in a new one. We all know that fresh out of the box, yo yos can be a bit unpredictable or feel different so I am curious to hear… --- ## [What the Peak?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-the-peak/413345)
**Author:** [@Baboo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Baboo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-the-peak/413345 "2024-11-14T14:05:09Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve always wanted a peak since I started yo-yoing in 2009. The colorways were just so special, the painted ones, too! I heard from my friend that they had been going for really high prices nowadays? Are th… --- ## [New Rextreme!?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-rextreme/413068)
**Author:** [@Zack21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zack21)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-rextreme/413068 "2024-11-13T14:20:32Z")
What do you guys think about this? Official collab with Yoyojam, I thought that would be impossible but it’s gonna be an instant buy for me🥶 --- ## [Outlier 5 deal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/outlier-5-deal/413252)
**Author:** [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/outlier-5-deal/413252 "2024-11-12T14:01:12Z")
So brandon had a deal that the out if you got the outlier 5 during the 11.11 sale u would get a free xenon with it, but its sold out :l But if you get the outlier 5 it says “buy 1 outlier 5 get 1 xenon free”, and the sa… --- ## [What majority of compititors used old yoyos at worlds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-majority-of-compititors-used-old-yoyos-at-worlds/413182)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-majority-of-compititors-used-old-yoyos-at-worlds/413182 "2024-11-12T10:35:02Z")
Wierd quistion. But whenever I look for a new flagship compitition model I ussuly looks for the latest and newest models. But now days I see some people choosing older models over the newer models. So just wanted to see … --- ## [We really got Yoyojam to comeback before GTA 6. ☠️](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/we-really-got-yoyojam-to-comeback-before-gta-6/413075)
**Author:** [@Ch\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ch_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/we-really-got-yoyojam-to-comeback-before-gta-6/413075 "2024-11-10T21:01:10Z")
Now I don’t know if this is a temporary thing or a marketing stunt by rewind, but this is one of the best news headlines I could have ever woken up to. They are now releasing a remastered version of the Rex… --- ## [The origins of the Slacker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-origins-of-the-slacker/413151)
**Author:** [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-origins-of-the-slacker/413151 "2024-11-10T02:30:30Z")
I’m learning a little about where to pitch, how to pinch. Share your favorite slack trick. @DocPop @Markmont help me tag SB, JL and Yuuki. Are they on the forum? --- ## [Yoyos in train stations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-in-train-stations/413022)
**Author:** [@Jeaves](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jeaves)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-in-train-stations/413022 "2024-11-10T01:52:14Z")
forgot my yoyo today and then the train got delayed by 35 minutes (how foolish) stood on the platform a while, post your photos, thoughts, or stories about yoyos at train stations --- ## [is yomega power spin a great looper?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-yomega-power-spin-a-great-looper/4193)
**Author:** [@helioNXG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/helioNXG)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-yomega-power-spin-a-great-looper/4193 "2024-11-10T00:36:21Z")
is yomega power spin a great looper? --- ## [Heavy side effect, what it's like?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-side-effect-what-its-like/412783)
**Author:** [@yocolas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yocolas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-side-effect-what-its-like/412783 "2024-11-09T20:18:11Z")
Throws with a lot of rim weight is long spinning, and that comes with kickback, so kickback = a lot of rim weight = long spinning, a center weighted throws got less kickback and more thud at the end of the string, this u… --- ## [Help finding Waifu Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-finding-waifu-yoyos/413123)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-finding-waifu-yoyos/413123 "2024-11-09T16:04:40Z")
The world needs more waifu yoyos and i cant find any. I have a aceyo mercy 6 which that lineup has beautiful waifu art on it. Buuuut its mad sharp and hurts to play. Theres the aspen yoyos but theyre titaniam and i main… --- ## [Nerd Alert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nerd-alert/413089)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nerd-alert/413089 "2024-11-09T01:52:34Z")
I was keeping a list of all the yo-yo’s I’ve played on paper, but I’ve moved it all to Notion. If you know any of the info I’m missing on any of these throws, please let me know! --- ## [YoYoExpert’s Annual HALLOWEEN PHOTO CONTEST! - 2024](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexpert-s-annual-halloween-photo-contest-2024/412539)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexpert-s-annual-halloween-photo-contest-2024/412539 "2024-11-08T15:27:26Z")
What We’re Looking For: Whether you’re staying in this year or going out trick or treating, snap a photo of yourself in costume or just a general halloween themed photo. Be scary, funny, or do a crazy pose - Have fun… --- ## [Yomega X-Brain: what's with the prices?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-x-brain-whats-with-the-prices/413016)
**Author:** [@stoic\_rose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stoic_rose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-x-brain-whats-with-the-prices/413016 "2024-11-07T20:26:24Z")
howdy forum users, i’ve got a question about the Yomega X-Brain. i was gifted a blue X-Brain by someone a while ago, and i’m a big fan of how it looks. i took to eBay to see what other colors it came in, and i noticed so… --- ## [First Titanium Yoyo Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585)
**Author:** [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585 "2024-11-07T06:33:56Z")
Hello! I’m in the market (UK based ideally, but will order further afield) for my first Titanium yoyo… however, I have limited to no experience of the Titanium market. I don’t plan to spark with it, and also plan to be… --- ## [Best looping string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673)
**Author:** [@Halnxck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Halnxck)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-looping-string/385673 "2024-11-06T23:59:03Z")
Anyone that likes doing loops have a favorite string? I have some loop 720’s and should use them more for looping but instead i just loop all my modern responsives. So i can play string tricks if i want also. I’m mainly … --- ## [How to practice effectively (how to tell what you're doing wrong)?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-practice-effectively-how-to-tell-what-youre-doing-wrong/412972)
**Author:** [@Vilx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vilx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-practice-effectively-how-to-tell-what-youre-doing-wrong/412972 "2024-11-06T22:10:49Z")
This is… probably going to be a bit whiney, but I really don’t know how else to phrase it. I’m a newbie to yoyoing and picked up the hobby only this year. I’d like to get better and learn a few non-trivial tricks. I lik… --- ## [Can a bad bearing cause vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-bad-bearing-cause-vibe/412857)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-bad-bearing-cause-vibe/412857 "2024-11-05T19:04:33Z")
I have a D bearing yoyo that vibes a bit. you can see the string vibing when landing on a trapeze. but the body of the yoyo is not very visibly vibing. Grinding the nail to the edge only has a slight sound. Could it be t… --- ## [What is the reason for bearing spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-reason-for-bearing-spacers/412915)
**Author:** [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-reason-for-bearing-spacers/412915 "2024-11-05T01:33:17Z")
Why do some yoyos use/require them? It’s obviously a design choice. well maybe not obviously but ppl know more about designing yoyos than me and they put em in, so… There’s got to be a reason. Why are they? What are the… --- ## [Forum pages loading slow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/forum-pages-loading-slow/412771)
**Author:** [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/forum-pages-loading-slow/412771 "2024-11-05T00:59:20Z")
Anyone else see pages loading very slow tonite? Every where else I go loads fine. Have had a number of “502 Bad Gateway” errors as well. --- ## [What Is This Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-this-yoyo/412792)
**Author:** [@notpostmalone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/notpostmalone)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-this-yoyo/412792 "2024-11-03T05:37:24Z")
I was given this by a friend and I have no idea what it is, and neither does he. It’s a super fun throw, just don’t know anything about it. Does anybody else here know? --- ## [Does anyone know this song name?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-this-song-name/412793)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-this-song-name/412793 "2024-11-03T01:33:10Z")
It is the one that Mark Mangarin always uses in his prelims and semi --- ## [Package stuck?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/package-stuck/412659)
**Author:** [@Upmanyu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Upmanyu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/package-stuck/412659 "2024-11-01T01:54:56Z")
This is not a huge issue yet or anything just never been in a similar situation before so figured Id ask yall. I bought a yoyo from a person not in the usa. It was shipped but the tracking when translated says “Refusal … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=39) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=41)