# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=41 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 42 --- ## [Happy Halloween Sale 2024! 🎃](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/happy-halloween-sale-2024/412711)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/happy-halloween-sale-2024/412711 "2024-10-31T15:18:58Z")
:jack\_o\_lantern:Happy Halloween Everyone! :jack\_o\_lantern: Time to sneak in a little sale to celebrate Halloween! Save 15% when you use the code: GhostBind24 Sale ends November 1st at Midnight Eastern Time. --- ## [Quick question about how safe overyoyoing is](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-about-how-safe-overyoyoing-is/412699)
**Author:** [@SkibidiYoYoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkibidiYoYoer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-about-how-safe-overyoyoing-is/412699 "2024-10-31T12:51:14Z")
So basicly i have been yoying for more then i think 5 hours a day like each day and now my middle finger is oddly bigger at the joint then my nonyoyo middle finger, will that be a problem in the long run? Or should i jus… --- ## [Pay it Forward - Motion YoYo - Centrifugal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pay-it-forward-motion-yoyo-centrifugal/366645)
**Author:** [@JEA86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JEA86)\ **Replies:** 377\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pay-it-forward-motion-yoyo-centrifugal/366645 "2024-10-30T17:21:17Z")
I want to say thank you to each and every person that has supported Motion YoYo up until this point, it came to my realization that even though we have touched a lot of folks with our products, there is still a vast m… --- ## [Duncan Haymaker X Pay It Forward](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-haymaker-x-pay-it-forward/399283)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-haymaker-x-pay-it-forward/399283 "2024-10-30T12:40:09Z")
So @Shwa gave away a Haymaker X a bit ago to @Schenckinator for being able to correctly identify a bunch of yo-yos. The Shenckinator asked me to set up a pay it forward thread for the Yoyo and I said no problem bc I’m c… --- ## [YoYoExpert's Annual HALLOWEEN PHOTO CONTEST!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexperts-annual-halloween-photo-contest/365070)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoexperts-annual-halloween-photo-contest/365070 "2024-10-30T12:35:19Z")
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 … --- ## [Rubber-ish Counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rubber-ish-counterweights/412596)
**Author:** [@Errant.Giraffe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Errant.Giraffe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rubber-ish-counterweights/412596 "2024-10-30T03:43:54Z")
Anyone have any rubber-ish CW they like? I find that when I have a yo-yo with a counter weight in my pockets, they rattle together too much when I walk and it bugs me. Lol. Or maybe I just need to plasti-dip the ones I h… --- ## [Anybody know who used the mega monster at worlds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-know-who-used-the-mega-monster-at-worlds/412537)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-know-who-used-the-mega-monster-at-worlds/412537 "2024-10-29T15:36:41Z")
I know katie Thompson used it but who else? --- ## [Declining popularity of this hobby?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/declining-popularity-of-this-hobby/336262)
**Author:** [@ExYoyoAddict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ExYoyoAddict)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/declining-popularity-of-this-hobby/336262 "2024-10-29T01:16:03Z")
I’ve been throwing since around 2008, and it seems this hobby’s popularity has declined quite a bit through the years. Everyone knows about this. It seems like this has happened especially the last few years though, with… --- ## [Can you guess the yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-guess-the-yo-yo/412558)
**Author:** [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-guess-the-yo-yo/412558 "2024-10-28T21:02:55Z")
Hey guys. Just a little silly thing I posted on Instagram: Can you guess my next yo-yo? If you want to try, please DM me your answers on my forum profile or on Instagram. --- ## [Competition D bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competition-d-bearing/412516)
**Author:** [@yocolas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yocolas)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/competition-d-bearing/412516 "2024-10-28T19:46:00Z")
is there such a thing as competition centered D bearing yoyo? it seems most D bearing throws are chill throw --- ## [Anyone willing to take a survey for my college class?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-willing-to-take-a-survey-for-my-college-class/412506)
**Author:** [@Tolnin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tolnin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-willing-to-take-a-survey-for-my-college-class/412506 "2024-10-28T14:07:04Z")
Hello, everyone! I’m here to send all of you a survey if you’re willing to do so. It’s for a college class where we’re making our own yoyo business and we have to get information on who’s buying our stuff and what they… --- ## [Are we doing the halloween photo contest this year?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-we-doing-the-halloween-photo-contest-this-year/412502)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-we-doing-the-halloween-photo-contest-this-year/412502 "2024-10-28T13:51:43Z")
Is it happening this year? --- ## [Are yo-yo’s just getting toooo big?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yo-yo-s-just-getting-toooo-big/412389)
**Author:** [@Yoyotradie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyotradie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-yo-yo-s-just-getting-toooo-big/412389 "2024-10-27T18:16:54Z")
Hey all, I’m in general what I feel is a large human. I’m over six feet tall and can grip a basketball in one hand - but are yo-yos just getting too big. My preference are around the 56mm x 45mm range. What’s your thou… --- ## [Od organics](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-organics/412447)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-organics/412447 "2024-10-27T17:35:29Z")
other than the pano, is there a od organic yall would recommend above the others? i know they have several. been looking at 54 gen 2 and i know parlay is slightly undersized but those are the two I’ve looked at most rece… --- ## [Yoyos as music](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-as-music/412448)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-as-music/412448 "2024-10-26T13:41:32Z")
if yoyo companies were music genres… duncan: classic rock one drop: old school hip hop clyw: bluegrass/folk c3: metal rain city skills: punk/ska yyf: pop rock :man\_shrugging: corrections/additions? --- ## [Types of yoyo players](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-yoyo-players/409900)
**Author:** [@Scoogy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Scoogy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/types-of-yoyo-players/409900 "2024-10-26T02:40:36Z")
The yoyofactory person The collector The competitor The “i yoyo for fun” The broke person who spends to much money on yoyos The klondike person @SR1 The person thats been yoyoing since the beggining of time Me Th… --- ## [Does anyone know what Yuuki was using?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-yuuki-was-using/409593)
**Author:** [@p\_b92](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p_b92)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-yuuki-was-using/409593 "2024-10-25T08:32:05Z")
In the undeniable video posted by yoyofactory, Yuuki was using DNA and Skyline, but what color way? I couldn’t find them. --- ## [What string is this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-is-this/409550)
**Author:** [@jmay2112](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jmay2112)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-is-this/409550 "2024-10-25T03:52:35Z")
Hi everyone. I bought a yoyo on the forum and the guy gave me this string that is pink and yellow and feels like real rope. Does anyone know what brand this is? --- ## [Are throwback bearings good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-throwback-bearings-good/412275)
**Author:** [@Yoyomonk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomonk)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-throwback-bearings-good/412275 "2024-10-24T16:35:51Z")
I ordered a snack yoyo from their website and the bearing they put in it became responsive in 2 days. Now I’ve ordered an arcade yoyo and the bearing in that has become responsive in 2 days also. Do they just make bad be… --- ## [Shutter elite Vs shutter evo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-elite-vs-shutter-evo/411916)
**Author:** [@radukmn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/radukmn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-elite-vs-shutter-evo/411916 "2024-10-24T07:15:11Z")
What is your opinion on the shutter elite Vs titanium. Do you think one is better than the other? What are the differences? Is one more powerful the the other? --- ## [Yoyo stores in nyc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-stores-in-nyc/58670)
**Author:** [@yoyomanente](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanente)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2013, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-stores-in-nyc/58670 "2013-09-02T15:24:19Z")
i might be going to new york city do any of you know about any yoyo stores that are in manhatten. i know that yyn closed so kind of bumed out but is there any thing else there now? --- ## [Yoyofactory Bracket Tournement #8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-bracket-tournement-8/412172)
**Author:** [@GoTouchGrass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoTouchGrass)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-bracket-tournement-8/412172 "2024-10-23T02:32:13Z")
Round 7 ended with the Wangle winning. Yoyofactory Bracket week 8 #8 Kenetic Boost vs 6061 Spotlight poll --- ## [Half Swaps](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-swaps/317424)
**Author:** [@Blimpin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blimpin)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-swaps/317424 "2024-10-20T22:28:33Z")
So I just ordered a duplicate of one of my favorite yoyos to do a half swap and I’m just curious what kind of half swaps you’ve all put together yourself. I’ll post a pic here when mine arrives. --- ## [Most expensive yoyo that you slammed off something and is now VIBEY!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-expensive-yoyo-that-you-slammed-off-something-and-is-now-vibey/412051)
**Author:** [@Ferrari607](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ferrari607)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-expensive-yoyo-that-you-slammed-off-something-and-is-now-vibey/412051 "2024-10-20T20:51:16Z")
Last night I slammed my gryfalcon on the floor and completely went from a smooth throw to noticeable vibe. The pain is still here and I’ve been throwing it more just to try to make myself feel better, but with no avail. … --- ## [Yoyos with the same names](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-with-the-same-names/364764)
**Author:** [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-with-the-same-names/364764 "2024-10-20T15:09:00Z")
So inspired by this happening at yoyo club, I realized that a fun goal for yoyo collecting would be to collect the yoyos that have the same namesake for the fun of it. And I need some help making a list of the yoyos t… --- ## [Spooky season yo-yos and accessories 2024](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spooky-season-yo-yos-and-accessories-2024/411864)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spooky-season-yo-yos-and-accessories-2024/411864 "2024-10-19T17:21:04Z")
Bring out your spooky season throws and things and let’s see those themed scary thangs. --- ## [Top 5 Favorite Monometal Throws - 2024](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-5-favorite-monometal-throws-2024/410135)
**Author:** [@VidTrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidTrent)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-5-favorite-monometal-throws-2024/410135 "2024-10-19T14:56:29Z")
I’ve been hyped on all the bi-metals & hybrids out there that I have been neglecting a lot of my mono-metal throws, that is until I bought the Heisenberg, which reminded me how awesome they can be, they are more stable a… --- ## [Is Watieoboo same as Magicyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-watieoboo-same-as-magicyoyo/411917)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-watieoboo-same-as-magicyoyo/411917 "2024-10-19T13:25:09Z")
Many yoyo brands are made in the same factory. Dose anyone know if Watieoboo is the same as Magicyoyo? or a sub brand? or an OEM? they look so much a like. So is Yoyostudio --- ## [Are you right handed or left handed?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-you-right-handed-or-left-handed/411902)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/are-you-right-handed-or-left-handed/411902 "2024-10-19T03:12:12Z")
poll I recently re edited a whole video for left handed players (shameless plug https://youtu.be/RDc2o8qTi60) and after spending hours redoing what i already done, i wondered what percentage of players are even left hand… --- ## [Who is your favorite yoyo player](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-is-your-favorite-yoyo-player/400690)
**Author:** [@GoTouchGrass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoTouchGrass)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-is-your-favorite-yoyo-player/400690 "2024-10-18T14:20:38Z")
Who is your favorite yoyo player(s)/Which player(s) inspired you the most. For me, it would be Ayumu Kasuga and Hajime Miura. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=40) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=42)