# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=42 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [GIVE AWAY! - G2 Loadout Unicorn Storm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-away-g2-loadout-unicorn-storm/411193)
**Author:** [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/give-away-g2-loadout-unicorn-storm/411193 "2024-10-17T21:20:27Z")
Hello friends of the forum. I’ve been wanting to do a give away for a while now, and when G2 dropped the Loadout in one of my all time favorite colors, I knew this was the one to give away. The Loadout is an incredible p… --- ## [A Yoyo Design Project of mine that I'd like to Share](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-yoyo-design-project-of-mine-that-id-like-to-share/411593)
**Author:** [@EYD\_Nami](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EYD_Nami)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-yoyo-design-project-of-mine-that-id-like-to-share/411593 "2024-10-17T15:16:33Z")
This is just something I wanted to share as this project has been truly a journey for me to understand yoyo design :slight\_smile: “Monometal PIXEL HEART” I have been attempting to design yoyos since early July 2023 and… --- ## [Yyj price check](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-price-check/411849)
**Author:** [@Shaneo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shaneo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-price-check/411849 "2024-10-17T08:03:35Z")
Can anyone tell me what this would be worth 2 dings on either side of the rims no cracking in the hubs Thanks --- ## [Let’s Hear Your Opinions: What’s the Longest Spinning, Most Stable, Yoyo You’ve Ever Played?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-hear-your-opinions-what-s-the-longest-spinning-most-stable-yoyo-you-ve-ever-played/409999)
**Author:** [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/let-s-hear-your-opinions-what-s-the-longest-spinning-most-stable-yoyo-you-ve-ever-played/409999 "2024-10-16T13:08:21Z")
Curious what peoples opinions on this are from a performance standpoint. I don’t own any purely performance oriented yoyos and I’m thinking it may be advantageous to get one. Even if it makes learning tricks just a tiny … --- ## [Variations in Glow-in-the-dark base colours](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/variations-in-glow-in-the-dark-base-colours/411749)
**Author:** [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/variations-in-glow-in-the-dark-base-colours/411749 "2024-10-15T22:31:57Z")
Here is something that I’m curious about. Growing up in the 90s, like many kids, I really liked glow in the dark things. My first yo-yo was a GID Fireball, which I still own but it’s broken - I managed to find an exact 1… --- ## [Show off your many shades of Bape](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-off-your-many-shades-of-bape/379789)
**Author:** [@POspot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/POspot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-off-your-many-shades-of-bape/379789 "2024-10-15T03:46:06Z")
I have had a few half swaps, traded and sold some what I have now are 3 shades of Bape. It is a common half swap what are your shades of bape. --- ## [Yoyo identification help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-identification-help/411699)
**Author:** [@Choptlivah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Choptlivah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-identification-help/411699 "2024-10-14T22:10:19Z")
Does anyone have any information on what exactly this yoyo is? The closet to the shape I’ve found is from the Museum of Yo-Yo History showing something called a Duncan “D” Special. Museum of Yo-Yo History It’s the same… --- ## [Display tree](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/display-tree/411673)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/display-tree/411673 "2024-10-14T06:49:19Z")
while back i ran across a display stand for yoyos that was clear acrylic and looked a lot like one of those jewelry trees. i don’t remember where i saw it and can’t find it now. does anyone know what I’m talking about an… --- ## [Old strings: art presentation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-strings-art-presentation/331131)
**Author:** [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/old-strings-art-presentation/331131 "2024-10-14T06:35:41Z")
So now that I’m trainning more periodically I end up adding a lot of used string on my drawer, so I decided to make this ball that I see sometimes. Show me what you got! --- ## [Throws that make you go “Ooh…”](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-that-make-you-go-ooh/405462)
**Author:** [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-that-make-you-go-ooh/405462 "2024-10-13T20:35:19Z")
Sometimes it happens when you get a new yoyo. You throw it down for the first time, it hits the string and you start going into your usual trick routine, then something about it just makes you go “Ooh…” usually followed… --- ## [Best mono-metal for grinds](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-for-grinds/411477)
**Author:** [@Yoyomonk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomonk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-for-grinds/411477 "2024-10-12T04:10:54Z")
What would you say the best mono-metal yoyo is for grinds? --- ## [YoYo GIFs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-gifs/53422)
**Author:** [@JuanHubero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JuanHubero)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-gifs/53422 "2024-10-11T17:46:50Z")
If you have any yoyo GIF files you’ve made or just found on the internet, post them here. I’ll go first: ORIGINAL IMPROVED VERSION --- ## [What's the cost difference between making a Grade 5 and Grade 2 Titanium?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-cost-difference-between-making-a-grade-5-and-grade-2-titanium/370303)
**Author:** [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-cost-difference-between-making-a-grade-5-and-grade-2-titanium/370303 "2024-10-11T09:53:12Z")
Is grade 5 titanium what most Ti yoyos are made of or is that a bonus? If not grade 5, what are most Tis using \[answered below by @MarkD that the other Ti commonly used for yoyos is grade 2\]? And…I’m not sure if this is … --- ## [Help with identifying a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-identifying-a-yoyo/411527)
**Author:** [@dariram](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dariram)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-identifying-a-yoyo/411527 "2024-10-11T00:05:42Z")
Looking for any information on the pictured yoyo. --- ## [Practice paradox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/practice-paradox/411494)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/practice-paradox/411494 "2024-10-10T11:09:58Z")
so it seems the more i practice the smoother i get. the smoother i get the faster i get. result is, the more i practice the less time it takes me to get through every trick i know and i gotta learn more tricks just to fe… --- ## [A look at the new outlier 5 prototype](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-look-at-the-new-outlier-5-prototype/410107)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-look-at-the-new-outlier-5-prototype/410107 "2024-10-10T06:14:30Z")
It looks like he still has some outlier pluses in the case, but there’s DEFNITLY some outlier 5 prototypes in there, you can tell by the different trim structure, the 5 over hangs way more --- ## [Paint peeling off on thumb grinds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-peeling-off-on-thumb-grinds/411376)
**Author:** [@Yoyomonk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomonk)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/paint-peeling-off-on-thumb-grinds/411376 "2024-10-10T06:11:08Z")
Just got a one drop reboot, tried a thumb grind, then after noticed paint on my thumbnail from the yoyo. Is this normal? Ive done the thumb grind with multiple other yo-yos and this has never happened to me before. --- ## [What is the name of the guy that makes the titanium yo-yos that also makes titanium pens?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-guy-that-makes-the-titanium-yo-yos-that-also-makes-titanium-pens/411378)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-guy-that-makes-the-titanium-yo-yos-that-also-makes-titanium-pens/411378 "2024-10-09T18:52:40Z")
I’m just asking the forum this question because I couldn’t remember the guy’s name or the name of his yo-yo? But he makes small quantities of titanium yo-yos similar in shape to SB twos narrow, high walls, etc. But the t… --- ## [Life in plastic, is fantastic....?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/life-in-plastic-is-fantastic/409891)
**Author:** [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/life-in-plastic-is-fantastic/409891 "2024-10-08T20:03:51Z")
Is it? I do not know because at the moment I do not have any plastic yoyo and I would love one. I seen at some point the W1ld plastic will come out and seems a no brainer if the price will be good. I was eyeing the At… --- ## [Who has the fastest speed combo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-has-the-fastest-speed-combo/411337)
**Author:** [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-has-the-fastest-speed-combo/411337 "2024-10-08T14:55:55Z")
In your opinion, who has the fastest speed combo? My picks: Iori Yamaki 남동훈(Dong Hun Nam) 김미르(Mir Kim) Hiroyuki Suzuki --- ## [Bad Wolfe string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-wolfe-string/411409)
**Author:** [@LUISYYR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LUISYYR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bad-wolfe-string/411409 "2024-10-08T14:49:43Z")
Hey guys/girls, I wanted to ask if anybody knows where to get some Bad Wolfe strings, even though I know it’s super limited now, I want some for my comps. Thank you. --- ## [What makes your favorite yoyo your favorite yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-your-favorite-yoyo-your-favorite-yoyo/411300)
**Author:** [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-your-favorite-yoyo-your-favorite-yoyo/411300 "2024-10-07T21:23:17Z")
As the title says, What makes your favorite yoyo your favorite yoyo? I’ll start! My favorite yoyo of all time is the 5050. I love how light and easy to move it is, and how full it feels in the hand from the large widt… --- ## [Chicago Yoyo club](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chicago-yoyo-club/411336)
**Author:** [@LUISYYR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LUISYYR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chicago-yoyo-club/411336 "2024-10-07T12:30:10Z")
Hey guys/girls I’m going to Chicago from 11-15 and I wanted to ask if there was going to Be a meet up or a place I could buy yoyos anywhere. I searched on the internet and there wasnt much information. Anything you know,… --- ## [Help me identify/ price a few yo-yos!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-identify-price-a-few-yo-yos/411286)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-identify-price-a-few-yo-yos/411286 "2024-10-06T17:02:51Z")
Hello! I’ve got another few throws I have questions about after finding my collection buried in the attic the other day. 1st I have this Duncan Grasshopper that somebody would like to buy from me. It’s in nearly perfec… --- ## [Here's what a high end yo-yo collection looked like.. in 2001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heres-what-a-high-end-yo-yo-collection-looked-like-in-2001/297390)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heres-what-a-high-end-yo-yo-collection-looked-like-in-2001/297390 "2024-10-05T23:26:25Z")
This came up on eBay and I thought it was a striking example of what a complete “high end” yo-yo collection would have looked like in the year 2001: Details This is quite an impressive collection… for its t… --- ## [Help Identifying Yo-yos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-identifying-yo-yos/411235)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-identifying-yo-yos/411235 "2024-10-05T15:02:42Z")
Hello beautiful people! I rediscovered my old stash of yo-yos and have been able to identify all but 2, both of which are verrry nice. Would anybody be able to help me identify these 2? The blue and gold one is very cle… --- ## [What is 7003 Al like?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-7003-al-like/380722)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-7003-al-like/380722 "2024-10-05T09:55:53Z")
I’ve been looking at TopYo’s products and I noticed that they use 7003 aluminum in their more recent releases. I was looking it up and it looks comprable to 7075, but maybe easier to anodize. Is that accurate? I’m a bioc… --- ## [Strings - Post Your Complaints Here](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-post-your-complaints-here/411067)
**Author:** [@notpostmalone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/notpostmalone)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-post-your-complaints-here/411067 "2024-10-05T03:49:32Z")
I am entertaining the idea of making string. Not just for myself but for others to use as well. I have plenty of complaints when it comes to yoyo string in general, and I want to hear about what other’s complaints are wh… --- ## [GPPR vs Sibyl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gppr-vs-sibyl/411201)
**Author:** [@zunedude5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zunedude5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gppr-vs-sibyl/411201 "2024-10-04T20:00:24Z")
Anyone used a GPPR and a Sibyl? I have a sibyl, LOVE IT. I am very curious to compare the two. Obviously gppr is way lighter but I’m curious about the feel. Let me know. Thanks! --- ## [Edc choice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edc-choice/409612)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edc-choice/409612 "2024-10-04T15:40:27Z")
whats your edc choice, but more importantly, why? is it cheap, is it the design/shape, any bi metal edc champions out there? im still not able to play favorites for very long, if i ever will, so I’m curious what makes pp… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=41) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=43)