# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=45 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Spintastic refurbishing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintastic-refurbishing/408370)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintastic-refurbishing/408370 "2024-09-03T04:57:39Z")
Hi all. I got a bunch of spintastic technic, terminator, tiger shark and mantaray as donations for DMV throw. I’ve gone throw and broke them all down to clean them up and get them all into top condition for YoYo club. M… --- ## [How do u remove the engraving on metal Duncan caps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-remove-the-engraving-on-metal-duncan-caps/408361)
**Author:** [@Yoyomikie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomikie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-u-remove-the-engraving-on-metal-duncan-caps/408361 "2024-09-02T15:39:38Z")
Can this be done cleanly? I wanna remove the engraving on my freehand mini caps and leave only the little Duncan logo. I tried searching but couldn’t find anything. Any help or tips are appreciated. I was thinking aceto… --- ## [An analysis of the yoyos used in the 2024 1A WYYC Finals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-analysis-of-the-yoyos-used-in-the-2024-1a-wyyc-finals/408654)
**Author:** [@KirbyRobot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KirbyRobot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-analysis-of-the-yoyos-used-in-the-2024-1a-wyyc-finals/408654 "2024-09-02T14:25:33Z")
@theendofcake and I got bored on discord and decided to hunt down every yoyo that was used in the 2024 WYYC 1A Finals to get the stats of them all. I did the diameter, Cake did the width. WYYC Yoyo Diameters: Mir - Mi… --- ## [A Forever Edited Blog of an (Intermediate Yo-Yo Player Who Got Reincarnated as a Beginner)'s Journey to Win His National Yo-Yo Competition in The Next Year Without a Single Original Trick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-forever-edited-blog-of-an-intermediate-yo-yo-player-who-got-reincarnated-as-a-beginner-s-journey-to-win-his-national-yo-yo-competition-in-the-next-year-without-a-single-original-trick/400834)
**Author:** [@yocolas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yocolas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-forever-edited-blog-of-an-intermediate-yo-yo-player-who-got-reincarnated-as-a-beginner-s-journey-to-win-his-national-yo-yo-competition-in-the-next-year-without-a-single-original-trick/400834 "2024-09-02T10:53:43Z")
I’m Nic A month ago i started re-learning yoyo, i randomly picked up my old yoyo, changed it’s string, and just throw it, unlike what you’d expect from people throwing an “old” yoyo of theirs, it wasn’t that old of a yo… --- ## [Why F & F only?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-f-f-only/408618)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-f-f-only/408618 "2024-09-02T02:51:36Z")
Some ‘thoughts/concerns’ on this subject, come up several times a year, but the puzzlingly curiosity prevails, so here we go again…\> There was a time a few years back, when the IRS tried throwing a big wrench into the t… --- ## [Yo-yo competition tips and tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-competition-tips-and-tricks/408658)
**Author:** [@Dkang323](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dkang323)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-competition-tips-and-tricks/408658 "2024-09-01T21:11:22Z")
Hi, I’m competing in a regionals competition soon and I have good music but I don’t have that much tricks and don’t have a good understanding of the point system. Can anyone spare some tips and tricks? --- ## [Want to find a old video](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-find-a-old-video/408679)
**Author:** [@p\_b92](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p_b92)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-find-a-old-video/408679 "2024-09-01T19:15:02Z")
I remember that I watched a video like six or seven years ago (maybe not that old lol), it’s a guy with some smooth moves and style like Guy Wright. He showed some seasick tricks in that video, not in front style. I dont… --- ## [Stargazing Night Yo-yo Battles hosted by Canopy Collection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stargazing-night-yo-yo-battles-hosted-by-canopy-collection/407857)
**Author:** [@harrisonlee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/harrisonlee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stargazing-night-yo-yo-battles-hosted-by-canopy-collection/407857 "2024-09-01T18:27:27Z")
Hey All! Thank you to everyone who came out to Stargazing Night at Worlds this year! Honestly, the event and the response far exceeded any expectations. We’re so so grateful that you all enjoyed it as much as we did. W… --- ## [Where did the Shmoove Groove originate?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-did-the-shmoove-groove-originate/408632)
**Author:** [@Vargabond](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vargabond)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-did-the-shmoove-groove-originate/408632 "2024-09-01T00:39:13Z")
I, for some reason thought i had seen a video or something that said it was invented by doc pop but i could be wrong. Does anyone happen to know what yoyos had the first Shmoove Groove? --- ## [OG eH questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/og-eh-questions/408554)
**Author:** [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/og-eh-questions/408554 "2024-08-31T15:33:03Z")
I have 2 original eH yo-yos. One has a 2013 engraving one does not. Does anyone know the story behind why this may be? Is the one without the 2013 rare? @edhaponik @SCUBA\_Steve @colinleland @Exmime @AaronW --- ## [Olympic yoyoing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/olympic-yoyoing/406576)
**Author:** [@Thrower4aCK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thrower4aCK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/olympic-yoyoing/406576 "2024-08-31T14:43:35Z")
I was watching the Olympic gymnastics competition and I couldn’t help but notice the similarities between them and yoyoing regarding the scoring systems. Wouldn’t it be cool if yo-yoing was an Olympic sport? --- ## [One Drop Chocolate Kisses](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-chocolate-kisses/408612)
**Author:** [@Drifter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drifter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-chocolate-kisses/408612 "2024-08-31T04:59:28Z")
Chocolate! --- ## [Sibyl release](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sibyl-release/408549)
**Author:** [@DrewMarshall](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrewMarshall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sibyl-release/408549 "2024-08-31T04:02:43Z")
Will the Disyoyos Sibyl ever get a release on the Disyoyos website? I wanted to get one in the clear colour way with orange rings but all the retailers are sold out. --- ## [One Drop Side Effects Chart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-side-effects-chart/408480)
**Author:** [@Drifter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drifter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-side-effects-chart/408480 "2024-08-30T22:08:47Z")
Got bored and made a mobile sized OD SE chart. --- ## [Best Mono Metal competition style yoyo 2024](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-style-yoyo-2024/407429)
**Author:** [@DaddyOldBeard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaddyOldBeard)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-style-yoyo-2024/407429 "2024-08-30T18:45:05Z")
I don’t know all the yo-yo’s out there. I’ve play with some pretty good one’s. Most great performers are Bi metals. I have the W!ild Wilderness 7075 and it’s great but my son stole it and claimed it. I need to get a bett… --- ## [What's all of the hype about for the ART Grail?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-all-of-the-hype-about-for-the-art-grail/344517)
**Author:** [@TheYoyoer27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoyoer27)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-all-of-the-hype-about-for-the-art-grail/344517 "2024-08-30T18:30:36Z")
Is it that incredible of a yoyo? How does it play? Considering purchasing one on the BST (if I can find one!) Thanks!! --- ## [Why do we keep buying yo-yo's?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-we-keep-buying-yo-yos/408212)
**Author:** [@krasch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/krasch)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-do-we-keep-buying-yo-yos/408212 "2024-08-30T11:17:40Z")
Are new yoyo’s really that much better, or is the “feel” of it really that specific that we need to try it out? What is it, that keep us buying just another yoyo? I have a yoyo brand that I really enjoy - so I am always… --- ## [Holy bearings batman!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/holy-bearings-batman/408519)
**Author:** [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/holy-bearings-batman/408519 "2024-08-30T07:23:59Z")
--- ## [W!ld Adrenaline release](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w-ld-adrenaline-release/407007)
**Author:** [@Ferrari607](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ferrari607)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w-ld-adrenaline-release/407007 "2024-08-29T23:21:09Z")
When does adrenaline from w!ld come out?? Does anyone want to sell 1 if they have?? :grinning: --- ## [Very fun yo-yo sighting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-fun-yo-yo-sighting/406650)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-fun-yo-yo-sighting/406650 "2024-08-29T15:21:12Z")
So, a few hours ago, I went into a Japanese restaurant across the street from where I work to pick up some food. The employees behind the counter, their concentration seemed focused on the TV screen on the other side of … --- ## [Yoyofactory Bracket Tournement #6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-bracket-tournement-6/408392)
**Author:** [@GoTouchGrass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoTouchGrass)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-bracket-tournement-6/408392 "2024-08-29T02:15:10Z")
Round 5 ended with the Edge Beyond winning :slight\_smile: Yoyofactory Bracket week 6 #6 Miracle vs IQ poll --- ## [Dating a Duncan Imperial](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dating-a-duncan-imperial/408261)
**Author:** [@Fancy-0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fancy-0)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dating-a-duncan-imperial/408261 "2024-08-27T22:38:11Z")
Not like this… …rather, is there any way to identify the production date of this Duncan Imperial for my personal records? I don’t believe the yo-yo to be incredibly old. If I had to guess I’d say mid-nineties. Th… --- ## [Hybrid Fulvia vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrid-fulvia-vibe/408360)
**Author:** [@JustinLF5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustinLF5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hybrid-fulvia-vibe/408360 "2024-08-27T22:06:03Z")
So, unfortunately I dinged my hybrid fulvia while playing horizontal and suddendly got a pulsation vibe. Imma asumme that the rings moved a bit but just enough to generate this vibe, any advice to get rid of this problem… --- ## [Same string, different color, different feel?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/same-string-different-color-different-feel/408292)
**Author:** [@bodahrevy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bodahrevy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/same-string-different-color-different-feel/408292 "2024-08-27T19:37:46Z")
So I’ve noticed something. And I wanted to post about it to make sure I’m not trippin. With some string, different colors play different. For example, I went through an entire pack of 100 yellow OT regular and then got a… --- ## [Need some recommendations on 3a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-recommendations-on-3a/407390)
**Author:** [@Connor.yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connor.yoyo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-recommendations-on-3a/407390 "2024-08-27T16:57:23Z")
Hey so I’m looking to get some 3a throws and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions looking for something narrow and heavy with a budget around 200 any recommendations? --- ## [Anybody tried the C3 Nova or 23P1N string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-tried-the-c3-nova-or-23p1n-string/408371)
**Author:** [@bodahrevy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bodahrevy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-tried-the-c3-nova-or-23p1n-string/408371 "2024-08-27T16:44:15Z")
I’m a string geek. Lmk if anyone’s tried the C3 Nova string or the 23P1N pro string. And how it is compared to the regular string or any other popular bulk string. Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks🫡 --- ## [Idea for Yoyo design](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/idea-for-yoyo-design/408268)
**Author:** [@Moxilicious](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moxilicious)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/idea-for-yoyo-design/408268 "2024-08-27T05:45:41Z")
I have an idea for a tri-metal yoyo, but have no idea if it’s good or how to make it. My idea is to have tungsten surrounded by titanium for the outer rings --- ## [5 year old YOYOing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-year-old-yoyoing/408199)
**Author:** [@Ferrari607](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ferrari607)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-year-old-yoyoing/408199 "2024-08-27T02:07:00Z")
Hello, I want my 5 year old to start throwing a yoyo: she always picks mine up here and there and I have 2 of them for her with shorter strings but all I have is unresponsive yo-yos. Can anyone recommend the best yoyo fo… --- ## [List of competition winning yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-competition-winning-yoyos/408352)
**Author:** [@LanceWisher](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LanceWisher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-competition-winning-yoyos/408352 "2024-08-27T01:39:10Z")
I’m getting back into throwing and I want to put together a competition freestyle so I’m looking for yoyos that have won competitions - especially worlds. Does anyone know of a list anywhere that would show which yoyo’s… --- ## [After yoyo stickers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-yoyo-stickers/408275)
**Author:** [@Shaneo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shaneo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-yoyo-stickers/408275 "2024-08-25T20:03:55Z")
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