# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=48 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 49 --- ## [Mystery box YYF](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mystery-box-yyf/406463)
**Author:** [@Ranjeet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ranjeet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mystery-box-yyf/406463 "2024-07-29T04:19:40Z")
Does anyone know what time the Yoyo factory mystery box drops will be on their website? They said August 2nd but I’m not sure what time it would be --- ## [So my son’s in Boston…](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-my-son-s-in-boston/406377)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-my-son-s-in-boston/406377 "2024-07-28T14:07:35Z")
And he sent me this pic. Nice. :slight\_smile: --- ## [The Supernova is back](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-supernova-is-back/404418)
**Author:** [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-supernova-is-back/404418 "2024-07-27T04:37:29Z")
https://www.reddit.com/r/Throwers/s/oxAGgaPon6 --- ## [What's the smoothest yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-smoothest-yoyo/406320)
**Author:** [@wootiown](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wootiown)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-smoothest-yoyo/406320 "2024-07-27T02:35:47Z")
What’s the smoothest, most satisfying yoyo you’ve ever used? What’s a yoyo that just beautifully glides through the air and onto your string? I’m curious what you’d call the smoothest yoyo, both in terms of actual vibe a… --- ## [Best YoYo for someone returning to it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-for-someone-returning-to-it/394726)
**Author:** [@TripleB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleB)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-for-someone-returning-to-it/394726 "2024-07-27T01:46:52Z")
It’s been many years since I brought out one of my yo-yos, and I wasn’t very good at it when I did yo-yo. I think the most advanced trick I learned was the brain twister using a Yomega Raider. I come back to it and now… --- ## [Yoyo Storage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-storage/406298)
**Author:** [@archiesdad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/archiesdad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-storage/406298 "2024-07-26T13:03:24Z")
If you keep your toto goxes, how so you store the boxes and the yoyos in such a manor that the proper yoyo can be returned to it’s particular box? I ask because I am old and trying to prepare for when I become incapacit… --- ## [Outlier plus, vs edge 4.0 vs shutter elite vs seji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/outlier-plus-vs-edge-4-0-vs-shutter-elite-vs-seji/405945)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/outlier-plus-vs-edge-4-0-vs-shutter-elite-vs-seji/405945 "2024-07-25T14:55:54Z")
Hey guys, Im looking for the best overall competition yoyo, that’s also jot going to be outdated or replaced by a new model any time soon. --- ## [What day should I come up for worlds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-day-should-i-come-up-for-worlds/406249)
**Author:** [@bodahrevy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bodahrevy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-day-should-i-come-up-for-worlds/406249 "2024-07-25T13:55:26Z")
Worlds! I’v never been to a contest before and with worlds so close to home I can’t pass this chance up. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what the best day or two would be to go up there. I can only stay … --- ## [Here's what I like, what yoyo do I waste my money on?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heres-what-i-like-what-yoyo-do-i-waste-my-money-on/406092)
**Author:** [@wootiown](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wootiown)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heres-what-i-like-what-yoyo-do-i-waste-my-money-on/406092 "2024-07-25T03:13:25Z")
I just sold my G2 Arbiter X which was my all time favorite throw. I’m trying to decide on an awesome new throw to get to replace it. My other favorites are: G2 Loadout Aceyo Hipocracy Max Yoyofriends Hummingbird Copp… --- ## [I'll pay for personal CAD lessons](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ill-pay-for-personal-cad-lessons/405811)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ill-pay-for-personal-cad-lessons/405811 "2024-07-24T16:11:39Z")
Looking for someone to help me make a few yoyos from scratch and walk me through the process over video chats/screen sharing. 2-3 days a week and an hour or two each day. --- ## [What string brand do u use???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-brand-do-u-use/65822)
**Author:** [@Dylanrocksit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dylanrocksit)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-string-brand-do-u-use/65822 "2024-07-23T18:05:45Z")
I use snake bite --- ## [Shipping Boxes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shipping-boxes/405647)
**Author:** [@sammy\_j](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sammy_j)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shipping-boxes/405647 "2024-07-23T04:04:56Z")
Question for the masses: Where do yall get your boxes to ship yo-yos from? :package::package: Usually I’ll keep the boxes I get from buying/trading and reuse them, but my post office is no longer accepting the small b… --- ## [2.5 hook advice. Update: HIT IT!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-5-hook-advice-update-hit-it/406034)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-5-hook-advice-update-hit-it/406034 "2024-07-22T11:31:27Z")
So I’m trying to learn the 2.5. I have the 2.0 consistent and every hook before that good to go. I can “hit” the 2.5 but I cannot seem to get my NTH pointer out of the way. The hook always goes around both fingers or j… --- ## [Looking for YoYo tutor for my son](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-yoyo-tutor-for-my-son/406029)
**Author:** [@Maggi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maggi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-yoyo-tutor-for-my-son/406029 "2024-07-21T15:52:13Z")
My son is 10 year old interested in learning more tricks. He asks for a tutor preferably in person. Does anyone offer that? --- ## [Best Strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821)
**Author:** [@Captbardwn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captbardwn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-strings/403821 "2024-07-21T01:48:17Z")
Looking for a new string type to play with. I’ve always used Kitty Strings thick, I like the feel and lesser tension. Anything newer or anyone finds better ? Thanks --- ## [Akita vs exia (ss or brass)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974)
**Author:** [@BearingGoBRRR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BearingGoBRRR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974 "2024-07-20T23:43:36Z")
How do these two differ in play and feel? Just curious how they compare. The specs and profile seem VERY similar. I wanted an exia for a while, but ended up getting an akita before I noticed how similar they were. … --- ## [Perspectives on the upcoming OD Perspective](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/perspectives-on-the-upcoming-od-perspective/402744)
**Author:** [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/perspectives-on-the-upcoming-od-perspective/402744 "2024-07-20T22:36:30Z")
--- ## [Favorite yoyo gloves?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-gloves/405756)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-yoyo-gloves/405756 "2024-07-20T12:01:27Z")
What are your go to gloves when you play? So far sochi gloves have been my favorite. I do wish they made a slightly bigger size. --- ## [Most Reliable Throws?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-reliable-throws/405916)
**Author:** [@notpostmalone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/notpostmalone)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-reliable-throws/405916 "2024-07-20T09:00:14Z")
Curious to hear what you reach for when you want a reliable throw. Maybe you’re going somewhere and can only bring ONE, or you’re having a bad day and just want to throw something that is guaranteed to play how you want … --- ## [Seoul yoyo championship live](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/seoul-yoyo-championship-live/405936)
**Author:** [@yama18](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yama18)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/seoul-yoyo-championship-live/405936 "2024-07-20T01:43:21Z")
--- ## [Nylon vs polyester string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nylon-vs-polyester-string/405480)
**Author:** [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nylon-vs-polyester-string/405480 "2024-07-19T19:17:36Z")
An updated thread to discuss pros and cons of each (last one was from 2013). Which do you prefer? poll I’ve just recently got to try nylon, and I almost really like it. The biggest thing holding me back is how much more… --- ## [Show me your grimy unresponsive bearings that is still in use](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-me-your-grimy-unresponsive-bearings-that-is-still-in-use/405898)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-me-your-grimy-unresponsive-bearings-that-is-still-in-use/405898 "2024-07-19T14:13:38Z")
This seems to happen to a lot of my size D bearings --- ## [Question about the Eminence by Empathy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-the-eminence-by-empathy/405803)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-the-eminence-by-empathy/405803 "2024-07-18T20:33:38Z")
I pretty much glance at the forum every day or so. Obviously, there are so many excellent yo-yos for sale nowadays, we can’t buy them all or try them all or even hear about all of them. One running thread is about What … --- ## [Matt Schmitt Yoyos - Help The Yoyo Archive w/Some Info!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matt-schmitt-yoyos-help-the-yoyo-archive-w-some-info/405698)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/matt-schmitt-yoyos-help-the-yoyo-archive-w-some-info/405698 "2024-07-18T17:55:44Z")
If anyone has ANY more information that I do right now, could you please post it here. I’m looking for more accurate dates, specs, etc… Anything, really. Any great stories about Matt? Great pictures of your Underdog … --- ## [A-rt collection update!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-collection-update/405117)
**Author:** [@Threadkeeper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Threadkeeper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-collection-update/405117 "2024-07-17T16:15:33Z")
--- ## [The Chief | Documentary](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-chief-documentary/405391)
**Author:** [@KirbyRobot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KirbyRobot)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-chief-documentary/405391 "2024-07-17T06:50:05Z")
Super proud to finally be able to say this The Chief Documentary is done, at long last! After nearly two years of work, it’s my magnum opus and the single longest video on my channel. This video explores the lead up to… --- ## [Canopy Collection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canopy-collection/398458)
**Author:** [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canopy-collection/398458 "2024-07-16T06:06:57Z")
atmos x clyw --- ## [Offsetyoyos outlier plus vs unpryld seji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offsetyoyos-outlier-plus-vs-unpryld-seji/405336)
**Author:** [@Login246](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Login246)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offsetyoyos-outlier-plus-vs-unpryld-seji/405336 "2024-07-16T01:59:55Z")
Om wondering whether or not I should get the seji or outlier plus, not quite sure which Ons is better for competition --- ## [Best NAMED Yoyo Brands](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-named-yoyo-brands/378474)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-named-yoyo-brands/378474 "2024-07-15T22:33:32Z")
Inspired by @Benthrowsyoyo ’s topic about names for a yoyo company and over-thinking what the name one drop means, I ask this of the forum—what are the best names for Yoyo brands ever? My list would have to give @anon53… --- ## [Anyone else going to Summerslam at worlds?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-else-going-to-summerslam-at-worlds/405575)
**Author:** [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-else-going-to-summerslam-at-worlds/405575 "2024-07-15T20:54:05Z")
I mean. What are the odds that the biggest party of the summer is coming the same time as worlds. We secured our seats today. Already ordered my Eddie Guerrero shirt. Anyone going saturday night? Haha [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=47) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=49)