# General Yo-Yo **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [.June 6th.. Happy National YoYo Day](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/june-6th-happy-national-yoyo-day/446932)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/june-6th-happy-national-yoyo-day/446932 "2026-06-08T01:35:47Z")
Throw something today other than a brick. Best choice would be ‘a YoYo’. I have no doubt that the innocent passerby you killed with that brick Was probably one of the upcoming best yo-yo players on earth. And had you … --- ## [Black deepest state for sale Cerakote](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-deepest-state-for-sale-cerakote/446996)
**Author:** [@Algo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Algo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-deepest-state-for-sale-cerakote/446996 "2026-06-07T00:26:33Z")
Where should I post a “deepest state” with the matte black finish for sale? --- ## [How’d I do fam?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-d-i-do-fam/446969)
**Author:** [@GreasyPizzaBox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GreasyPizzaBox)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-d-i-do-fam/446969 "2026-06-06T19:27:47Z")
It’s been a while since I’ve been back and decided to go in after have no throws for a while. How’d I do?? --- ## [Any western mass throwers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-western-mass-throwers/446933)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-western-mass-throwers/446933 "2026-06-06T04:34:38Z")
Bro I’m living with big time regret, I yoyo at my job (gas station) and I’m surrounded by windows so every can just see me throwing. And someone came and said how cool my tricks were so I’m like ayy thanks, but then ment… --- ## [How to navigate the forum](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-navigate-the-forum/446705)
**Author:** [@LIAMFRTH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LIAMFRTH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-navigate-the-forum/446705 "2026-06-05T18:56:00Z")
The “yoyoexpert forums” is pretty easy to navigate and use. At the top of your screen, there are six buttons: “Latest”, “New”, “Unread”, “Categories”, “Top”, and “My posts”. These are pretty self explanatory, latest is w… --- ## [What are your favorite organic yo-yos with long spin times?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-organic-yo-yos-with-long-spin-times/438541)
**Author:** [@mistermagicman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mistermagicman)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-organic-yo-yos-with-long-spin-times/438541 "2026-06-05T12:24:09Z")
Been looking for something more organic, as my throws are mostly more competitive shapes. Want something more casual/comfy/organic, but don’t want to give up spin time. What are some of your favorites? --- ## [Help me improve my tutorial! (Ryuichi Nakamura Trick)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-improve-my-tutorial-ryuichi-nakamura-trick/446750)
**Author:** [@Rhythm162](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rhythm162)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-improve-my-tutorial-ryuichi-nakamura-trick/446750 "2026-06-04T13:52:43Z")
I made this tutorial but I would really appreciate if you guys tried out the tutorial to let me know things you thought were confusing so I can better clear them up in the final video! (I’m also gonna add a… --- ## [Looking for opinions on metal unresponsive yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-metal-unresponsive-yoyos/446759)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-metal-unresponsive-yoyos/446759 "2026-06-04T02:11:56Z")
Ok I have a beginner yoyo coming tomorrow to start practicing but I’m wondering. I really want a metal unresponsive but I’m wondering with so many brands on the market it’s difficult to choose who is the leaders in quali… --- ## [Suitcase Full of Yo-Yos: History of the Modern Yo-Yo - Today we're talking about MADHOUSE!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suitcase-full-of-yo-yos-history-of-the-modern-yo-yo-today-were-talking-about-madhouse/445340)
**Author:** [@LouVanLanning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LouVanLanning)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suitcase-full-of-yo-yos-history-of-the-modern-yo-yo-today-were-talking-about-madhouse/445340 "2026-06-03T22:11:37Z")
I recently started a new instagram account ( @suitcasefullofyoyos ) to build a photo catalogue my collection. I found myself doing some fairly in depth research on some of these yo-yos and decided to write some of this s… --- ## [Dog Owners: How do you throw with your dog around?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dog-owners-how-do-you-throw-with-your-dog-around/439407)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dog-owners-how-do-you-throw-with-your-dog-around/439407 "2026-06-03T16:29:34Z")
Hey y’all, I recently got a service dog Joy (German Shepherd+ Mallinois mix) and she is the cutest and I love her, but I’m struggling to figure out how to yoyo around her. She gets very excited and either tries to get th… --- ## [Best speed yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-speed-yoyo/446626)
**Author:** [@Yoyofroyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyofroyo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-speed-yoyo/446626 "2026-06-03T00:20:32Z")
I’m trying to design a speed yoyo and was wondering if you have any favorite speed yo-yos and why you like them over others so that I can maybe design a yoyo that checks all the boxes. --- ## [My first proper YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-proper-yoyo/446747)
**Author:** [@Twiggy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Twiggy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-proper-yoyo/446747 "2026-06-02T20:30:13Z")
I have just recently bought my first proper YoYo after some searching for the best, not too expensive options. I ended up getting a YoYo Factory Whip, from a retailer in Vancouver, BC, it came to $31 Canadian with shipp… --- ## [More Dreamland Please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-dreamland-please/437473)
**Author:** [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/more-dreamland-please/437473 "2026-06-02T10:53:15Z")
Good day to anyone listening. As some of you are aware… I LOVE the Dreamland from David Yo-yos. I struggle to come up with proper descriptions for things in general but when I heard @ExYoyoAddict in another thread a few… --- ## [My yoyo isn't sleeping no matter what I do](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-isnt-sleeping-no-matter-what-i-do/446571)
**Author:** [@LIAMFRTH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LIAMFRTH)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-yoyo-isnt-sleeping-no-matter-what-i-do/446571 "2026-06-01T20:49:26Z")
I need help, my yoyo won’t sleep and I’ve tried: replacing the string, throwing it really hard, watching videos to try and fix it, none of them worked. --- ## [Test of Time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/test-of-time/446539)
**Author:** [@Billipo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Billipo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/test-of-time/446539 "2026-06-01T07:41:00Z")
Which Yo-Yos (plural) have stood the test of time. Not getting crusty over the years, still creating a pleasure to throw. I’m not talking those underproduced, highly hyped, supposed holy grails. These are the throws y… --- ## [An Interesting Piece of Yo-yo History](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-interesting-piece-of-yo-yo-history/446610)
**Author:** [@theyoyoarchive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoyoarchive)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/an-interesting-piece-of-yo-yo-history/446610 "2026-06-01T01:49:06Z")
--- ## [Just when you thought you were good at Damas…](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-when-you-thought-you-were-good-at-damas/446579)
**Author:** [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-when-you-thought-you-were-good-at-damas/446579 "2026-05-31T01:42:14Z")
--- ## [Turner turtle yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turner-turtle-yoyos/446570)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turner-turtle-yoyos/446570 "2026-05-30T23:24:02Z")
I have become fascinated by the turner return tops turtle yo-yos. Very interested in getting one. Can anyone here tell me how they are based on experience. I know they are harder to find --- ## [Opinion of Fingerspin Yo-Yos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinion-of-fingerspin-yo-yos/446545)
**Author:** [@VT-Thrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VT-Thrower)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinion-of-fingerspin-yo-yos/446545 "2026-05-30T18:39:59Z")
Hey everyone, Our family started our yo-yo adventure back in December. We each have been throwing an offset Xenon for a bit. My boys picked up a strand last month and have been loving it. I was just curious what every… --- ## [What is your favorite star shaped yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-star-shaped-yoyo/446552)
**Author:** [@washyjoshe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/washyjoshe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-star-shaped-yoyo/446552 "2026-05-30T17:52:42Z")
I’ve been throwing a ton of star shaped yo-yos in the last couple months. Onestar (no longer with me), northstar (without caps), protostar, asterisk, and maybe more. I don’t think I’ve ever thrown a metal star shaped yoy… --- ## [MWR at Mall of America SAT May 30th: Download the Yoyo Pro Clicker App! :D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mwr-at-mall-of-america-sat-may-30th-download-the-yoyo-pro-clicker-app-d/446548)
**Author:** [@joeyoo1998](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joeyoo1998)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mwr-at-mall-of-america-sat-may-30th-download-the-yoyo-pro-clicker-app-d/446548 "2026-05-30T02:40:03Z")
Hey Throwers, Quick PSA for anyone heading to the Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship at the MOA tomorrow (Saturday, May 30th): Let’s make the audience reactions huge this year. Grab the Yoyo Pro Clicker app on your ph… --- ## [Beginner yoyo or advanced](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-yoyo-or-advanced/446499)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-yoyo-or-advanced/446499 "2026-05-29T23:58:26Z")
I have never done yoyos before and in wondering. Do I buy a high quality advanced yoyo a that has both bearings or should I buy a beginner yoyo to start off with. My goal was to buy one yoyo and not have to buy multiple… --- ## [Custom YoYo Case Making?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-yoyo-case-making/446524)
**Author:** [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/custom-yoyo-case-making/446524 "2026-05-29T17:50:20Z")
I wanted to ask a few questions to make sure I get the right help. I saw people were able to make clean circle holes. How would I go about that? Was it a tomato paste can with soap and water? If I take this foam out th… --- ## [Thank you!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thank-you/446522)
**Author:** [@torg33](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/torg33)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thank-you/446522 "2026-05-29T14:04:01Z")
to MarkD for being so generous to a newbie to the Forum! to Awna D. Ray for looking out for me! (unasked!) to deelee for being a pro & a pleasure to deal with! to rEvolve, Splizacular, bigstupidbees, Slestak75, Spacec… --- ## [What are some things you wish you knew when you first started yoyoing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-some-things-you-wish-you-knew-when-you-first-started-yoyoing/446449)
**Author:** [@awe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/awe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-some-things-you-wish-you-knew-when-you-first-started-yoyoing/446449 "2026-05-28T17:47:23Z")
Sometimes I start doing things when maintaining my yoyo or learning tricks that people don’t talk about in tutorial videos. I will start this thread off with a few examples: When tying a double knot in my string for th… --- ## [NJ 3n1 Gamble... Did I screw up?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nj-3n1-gamble-did-i-screw-up/446370)
**Author:** [@SpaceCat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpaceCat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nj-3n1-gamble-did-i-screw-up/446370 "2026-05-27T16:45:31Z")
Caught this No Jive 3-in-1 going for under $30 shipped, so I had to risk it… Looks like an earlier model, but don’t like the looks of the hub. Looks like it may be stripped and I may never get it taken apart. Anyone w… --- ## [YYF Severe History](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-history/446282)
**Author:** [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-history/446282 "2026-05-25T19:27:55Z")
I found an interesting comment on Reddit from Tyler Severance about the capped Severe and its Hypernova remaster, thought it was worth sharing: It’s a little more angular than the 2009 severe - the OG model had more cu… --- ## [Review of the slimline 7YO - T2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-of-the-slimline-7yo-t2/445886)
**Author:** [@kaozmachine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaozmachine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-of-the-slimline-7yo-t2/445886 "2026-05-24T12:49:08Z")
To anybody that enjoys slimline throws, there’s something new on the market! I got this 7YO T2 off of Amazon for $9. I think it’s new, I’m on there a good bit and I just saw it. This thing throws great! In the photos be… --- ## [Canuck Club? Canadian Group Here!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canuck-club-canadian-group-here/445585)
**Author:** [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/canuck-club-canadian-group-here/445585 "2026-05-24T00:05:20Z")
This will be for us Canadians/Canadiens to keep eachother in mind so we can trade and ship and sell to eachother easier. If you want to be added, let me or any of us know! All Canadians are welcome!! --- ## [What Yoyo Is This? (Found)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-this-found/446180)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_baseball19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_baseball19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-this-found/446180 "2026-05-23T13:04:59Z")
I’ve had this yoyo for almost a year now and I have yet to figure out where it comes from (mostly bc I haven’t been looking lol). It looks to be abt 40mm wide and 55mm diameter, haven’t checked the weight tho. Got it fro… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/general-yo-yo-forum/5.md?page=10)