# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Spin Tops category](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-spin-tops-category/22)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-spin-tops-category/22 "2018-05-24T13:43:02Z")
A great place for talking about any and all skill toys. Diabolo, Juggling and much more. --- ## [List of tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-tops/23367)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/list-of-tops/23367 "2020-06-09T23:18:47Z")
Behold! A list of “recent history to present” spin tops grouped by manufacturer: Note: tops that are the same mold are listed together and separated by a “/”. This is not a collector’s list, it is more of a player’s l… --- ## [Getting Started with Spin Tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-started-with-spin-tops/23363)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-started-with-spin-tops/23363 "2023-08-08T09:12:55Z")
Almost everything about learning how to spin tops defies logic, is counter-intuitive, or is otherwise generally frustrating. It’s all backwards, I tell ya! The following bits of advice should help move things forward a… --- ## [Spin Top General Information](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-general-information/19905)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-general-information/19905 "2024-01-02T16:25:31Z")
Welcome to the New YoYoExpert Spin Top Forum Discussion. If you thought people were amazed with your yo-yo tricks then wait until you throw a spin top into the air and catch it spinning in your waiting hand! The average… --- ## [What are you spinning?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-spinning/431449)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 385\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-spinning/431449 "2026-09-15T12:55:28Z")
Was having some fun bouncing this big squishy guy from @TryCatchThrow around my kitchen, still terrible but having fun! No action pic because that’s beyond me still, but I love this thing Much MUCH quieter than toss… --- ## [What Spin Top Trick are you working on?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spin-top-trick-are-you-working-on/435755)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spin-top-trick-are-you-working-on/435755 "2026-09-06T15:23:29Z")
OK, new thread, post tricks you are working on learning or polishing or struggling with. I was working on joker-chokers today, got around 16, which is good for me but I’d like to really master it. Super fun regen. --- ## [Two-in-one spin tops with ball bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-in-one-spin-tops-with-ball-bearing/452090)
**Author:** [@Ramstar106](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ramstar106)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-in-one-spin-tops-with-ball-bearing/452090 "2026-09-02T04:07:27Z")
Are there any spin tops that are similar to the Duncan Twin Spin but with ball bearing tips? If so, where can I find them? --- ## [What's your favorite spintops and brands](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-spintops-and-brands/451405)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-spintops-and-brands/451405 "2026-08-23T00:07:22Z")
Wondering what brands and spintops are your favorite. I really like my cobras but a close second is the Alice. Not really a fan of my yoyofactory and im on the strummol8 Rosalinda. Just seeing what your favorite brands … --- ## [Spintop fun (what's your longest spins)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintop-fun-whats-your-longest-spins/451278)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintop-fun-whats-your-longest-spins/451278 "2026-08-21T01:46:15Z")
Let’s have a little fun. So I did a little experiment and each spintop was thrown 3 times to see which one I could get to spin the longest. Jumbo Cobra: 2m 11sec Yoyofactory short circuit: 2m 10sec Strummol8 Rosalinda… --- ## [Spin top help. I cannot throw these things the right way](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-help-i-cannot-throw-these-things-the-right-way/450934)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-help-i-cannot-throw-these-things-the-right-way/450934 "2026-08-15T17:31:03Z")
Okay folks. I need some crazy help here and how he throws okay. I found a way that works for me where I can throw the spin top completely sideways with the tip pointed like straight in front of me I can land it on the gr… --- ## [What are you using for a mat for spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-using-for-a-mat-for-spin-tops/450738)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-using-for-a-mat-for-spin-tops/450738 "2026-08-13T18:31:20Z")
Okay, I am wondering what are you guys using for a mat to throw your spin tops on? I live in an apartment and I don’t want to throw metal spin tops on his floor, but I tried to use a mat for a gym. They don’t spin long o… --- ## [Has anyone heard of Mig Bee on YouTube (trompo)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-heard-of-mig-bee-on-youtube-trompo/450604)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-heard-of-mig-bee-on-youtube-trompo/450604 "2026-08-11T14:13:55Z")
Okay so I’ve been trying to throw my trompo The conventional way which is cool but I’m struggling so I’ve been looking at different styles of how people throw and I came across this guy called Mig Bee who has a really cr… --- ## [How to fix/replace a loose gasket on a bearing tip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-replace-a-loose-gasket-on-a-bearing-tip/450623)
**Author:** [@equinox666](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/equinox666)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-fix-replace-a-loose-gasket-on-a-bearing-tip/450623 "2026-08-09T22:47:53Z")
The little gasket in my Bearing King is definitely loose or just old/worn. It’s this thing right here: Does anyone know of a modern replacement? The tip often comes loose (or falls out!) when throwing. Thanks in adv… --- ## [Okay folks. I need some help throwing my spin top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/okay-folks-i-need-some-help-throwing-my-spin-top/450530)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/okay-folks-i-need-some-help-throwing-my-spin-top/450530 "2026-08-09T14:33:41Z")
Okay folks. I need some help or maybe a good video. I cannot seem to throw the spin top to where it lands on the tip. I don’t know if I’m supposed to throw it at an angle or if I’m supposed to throw it perfectly straight… --- ## [Question about buying a bearing trompo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-buying-a-bearing-trompo/450624)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-buying-a-bearing-trompo/450624 "2026-08-08T15:17:38Z")
Okay folks. So I’ve been practicing the last 2 days literally all day and I found a style that I like to throw and I’ve become quite decent at it. Here’s my thing though, I have two yoyo factories, one bearing and one no… --- ## [WOW spin tops are so small](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wow-spin-tops-are-so-small/450431)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wow-spin-tops-are-so-small/450431 "2026-08-07T16:53:47Z")
I got my spin tops but I did not realize how small they are. The pictures deceived me. I really thought these things had substantial size. I did not really think that these things were Palm size. Either way they look li… --- ## [I'm enjoying spin tops more than yoyo's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-enjoying-spin-tops-more-than-yoyos/450490)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-enjoying-spin-tops-more-than-yoyos/450490 "2026-08-06T18:02:55Z")
So I just got my spin tops today and I’m starting to learn how to throw out of about 20 throws. I’ve had four perfect landings and I found a video where you can pop it in your hand and hold it which is cool and I’m reall… --- ## [Here's something you don't see every day](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heres-something-you-dont-see-every-day/450286)
**Author:** [@equinox666](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/equinox666)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heres-something-you-dont-see-every-day/450286 "2026-08-04T18:09:42Z")
Looky what I found: Never seen a magnetic spin top before. Hopefully moose and squirrel…uh, goldfish can teach me all about it. :rofl: --- ## [Where to start spin tops (what's good to buy)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-start-spin-tops-whats-good-to-buy/450260)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-start-spin-tops-whats-good-to-buy/450260 "2026-08-03T19:11:46Z")
I am practicing yoyos and I have been watching a bunch of spin top videos here on the forums and it looks challenging and fun. I’m sure this has been asked a ton but what should I look at to buy. There are cheaper ones l… --- ## [Spin top learning curve (it’s not a curve)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-learning-curve-it-s-not-a-curve/381125)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 358\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-learning-curve-it-s-not-a-curve/381125 "2026-08-03T07:10:21Z")
After throwing yo-yos for years I figured tops wouldn’t be that different. Most folks tend to have a bit of difficulty getting the hang of throwing a good spinner or getting boomerang down. My experience was all failure … --- ## [Top always landing on the side, pointing to the left](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-always-landing-on-the-side-pointing-to-the-left/449942)
**Author:** [@equinox666](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/equinox666)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-always-landing-on-the-side-pointing-to-the-left/449942 "2026-07-30T00:21:49Z")
I’ve got my robotic throwing arm correct (right handed btw), and am aiming about 4-5’ away…but 9/10 times, my tops land at an angle where the tip is pointing to the left. I’ve read plenty of generic fixes about changing … --- ## [Why are Duncan Bearing Kings so hard to find?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-duncan-bearing-kings-so-hard-to-find/449854)
**Author:** [@equinox666](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/equinox666)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-duncan-bearing-kings-so-hard-to-find/449854 "2026-07-28T18:59:34Z")
Granted I’m late to the party on this…but I can only assume Duncan made a bajillion of those things. However, they seem to have completely vanished from any and all storefronts. Any ideas? --- ## [Strummol8 tops!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-tops/449649)
**Author:** [@Toronzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toronzo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-tops/449649 "2026-07-25T17:02:07Z")
All of a sudden I feel I need a Blue top. (This “hobby” is getting expensive!) --- ## [Favorite spin top videos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-spin-top-videos/449160)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-spin-top-videos/449160 "2026-07-24T18:42:53Z")
Came across this and wanted to share. Whos got some fun trompo videos to watch? --- ## [Can a duncan ripcord be turned into a bearing king?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-duncan-ripcord-be-turned-into-a-bearing-king/360751)
**Author:** [@yomuscle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomuscle)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-a-duncan-ripcord-be-turned-into-a-bearing-king/360751 "2026-07-20T12:17:44Z")
i have two ripcords and trying to convert one of them to a bearing king. does anyone know if this can be done? --- ## [Eric Wolff…](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eric-wolff/445192)
**Author:** [@Toronzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toronzo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/eric-wolff/445192 "2026-06-11T23:19:08Z")
Does he still sell Spin Tops. I’m really digging the pool ball tops and who’s making exotic tops nowadays? Thanks for any help. --- ## [Brad Countryman Spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brad-countryman-spin-tops/379385)
**Author:** [@WoodenYoEr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WoodenYoEr)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/brad-countryman-spin-tops/379385 "2026-06-08T16:41:38Z")
Couldn’t find this info anywhere, so asking here. Are BC spin top plastic tips replaceable? If the are does anyone have a resource to get them? --- ## [New obsession unlocked!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-obsession-unlocked/444240)
**Author:** [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-obsession-unlocked/444240 "2026-05-01T12:57:48Z")
Hi everyone! I’ve been throwing Yoyo’s for 20 years or so off and on and I also got into Kendama’s a bit after the pandemic, but I’ve just recently became interested in spin tops and I am having a blast so far! I even h… --- ## [Who’s selling tops here!? Unique ones!?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-s-selling-tops-here-unique-ones/443913)
**Author:** [@Toronzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toronzo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-s-selling-tops-here-unique-ones/443913 "2026-04-26T16:35:37Z")
From woods like ebony. --- ## [A top looking like the globe or map 🌎🌍🌏](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-top-looking-like-the-globe-or-map/444522)
**Author:** [@Toronzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toronzo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-top-looking-like-the-globe-or-map/444522 "2026-04-26T11:17:17Z")
Who would make something like that?:globe\_showing\_asia\_australia: [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=1)