# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Spin top enthusiasts?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-enthusiasts/311230)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-enthusiasts/311230 "2026-04-20T02:41:49Z")
anyone here like Spin tops? how many tops do you have? send pictures of your tops! how long have you been…spinning? post some tricks! --- ## [Does anyone know what size bearing a Quicksilver Hybrid uses?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-size-bearing-a-quicksilver-hybrid-uses/442762)
**Author:** [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-size-bearing-a-quicksilver-hybrid-uses/442762 "2026-04-20T01:50:48Z")
I bought a few different top tips to try for 3D printing and I’m not sure what bearings are used on the Quicksilver Hybrid’s. Does anyone have one and can let me know? --- ## [First Misplaced - Spintop video. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-misplaced-spintop-video/50072)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-misplaced-spintop-video/50072 "2026-04-14T06:24:43Z")
Figured I’d finally make a full spintop video after all this time. It’s slightly overedited, but I’m pretty sure it works. This was experimentation for both editing and shooting tops, so I had fun with it. … --- ## [BC What’s next spin top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bc-what-s-next-spin-top/443490)
**Author:** [@Dreadzone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreadzone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bc-what-s-next-spin-top/443490 "2026-04-06T01:22:07Z")
Im looking for the laminated spin tops made by BC whats next company. There’s multiple types of colors like rainbow and other multicolored types. If anyone has info on where i can find them I would really like to know. B… --- ## [My BC spin top collection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bc-spin-top-collection/443491)
**Author:** [@Dreadzone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreadzone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bc-spin-top-collection/443491 "2026-04-05T16:45:54Z")
Looking for more BC whats next spin tops. Where yall at? --- ## [TryCatchThrow's 3D Printed Tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trycatchthrows-3d-printed-tops/422302)
**Author:** [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trycatchthrows-3d-printed-tops/422302 "2026-04-01T04:17:47Z")
Greetings! I started this thread on ta0.com chronicling my 3D printed tops and my journey to make them, and I figured that the internet content strategy is to just post it everywhere, so here we are :rofl: This is the … --- ## [Spin Top Creation & Manufacturing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-creation-manufacturing/442364)
**Author:** [@mckigley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mckigley)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-creation-manufacturing/442364 "2026-03-20T13:00:41Z")
Hey guys, new here. For a college project I am working on creating a 3d printed spin top. I’m basing the design off of the Strummol8 Giulia, but a bit wider.i am designing it in solidworks. For anyone that has designed… --- ## [Strummol8 status](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-status/436506)
**Author:** [@Izipatia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Izipatia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-status/436506 "2025-11-19T21:23:42Z")
Is Strummol8 still in business? I have checked the site periodically and it still says “be back soon” I got back into tops earlier this year and have a few ALICE tops so I’m eager to get more but the color options left … --- ## [Looking for BC Spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-bc-spin-tops/435214)
**Author:** [@Dreadzone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreadzone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-bc-spin-tops/435214 "2025-10-30T00:27:00Z")
Looking for specifically BC Spin tops. I have a collection and looking to expand however the market seems a bit dry. Is anyone here willing to sell BC Spin tops? --- ## [Has anyone broken a spin top?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-broken-a-spin-top/433445)
**Author:** [@msavedge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/msavedge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-broken-a-spin-top/433445 "2025-09-23T11:16:28Z")
I’ve been playing with spin tops for 2-3 weeks now and have noticed how insanely tough these little things seem to be. They take an amount of abuse that seems like it would reduce most similar devices to pieces. Has an… --- ## [LF - S8 Sofia and Titti](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-s8-sofia-and-titti/432757)
**Author:** [@tonyevo52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tonyevo52)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-s8-sofia-and-titti/432757 "2025-09-11T18:25:10Z")
Hello all! just checking to see if anyone has a Sofia or Titti that they would like to let go of. Trying to finish the S8 collection! Thanks - Tony --- ## [New to spin tops - questions about strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops-questions-about-strings/432613)
**Author:** [@msavedge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/msavedge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops-questions-about-strings/432613 "2025-09-09T02:23:17Z")
I recently discovered spin tops through one of my algorithms on YouTube. I have been playing with a few Cometa Jumbo Cobras for a few days while waiting on my YYF Short Circuit, Elec-Trick & S8 Alice to arrive. Questio… --- ## [EJC Diabolo Battle 2025](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ejc-diabolo-battle-2025/432610)
**Author:** [@Ronnie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ronnie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ejc-diabolo-battle-2025/432610 "2025-09-08T22:33:44Z")
Hi all, first post on this forum! I wanted to share this live stream of the EJC diabolo battle hosted in the Netherlands last month, diabolo has come such a long way over the past decade and to be honest I think it is s… --- ## [Spin Top RPMs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-rpms/432604)
**Author:** [@abgates](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abgates)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-rpms/432604 "2025-09-08T21:26:24Z")
How fast do fixed-tip spin tops spin? For example, the vintage Duncan Tournament wooden top? --- ## [Sara and Chido Trompo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sara-and-chido-trompo/429655)
**Author:** [@tonyevo52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tonyevo52)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sara-and-chido-trompo/429655 "2025-07-16T19:28:23Z")
So, curious if anyone has a Sara for sale (before I order one from overseas) or a Chido Trompo (the nylon small or large (cant find these for sale anywhere). Thanks Tony --- ## [Active BST for Tops?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/active-bst-for-tops/428656)
**Author:** [@tonyevo52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tonyevo52)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/active-bst-for-tops/428656 "2025-07-03T21:57:14Z")
Just curios if there is an active BST thread anywhere for tops - don’t see one so just thought I would check! Thanks --- ## [2025 ITSA World Spintop Online Contest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2025-itsa-world-spintop-online-contest/422602)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2025-itsa-world-spintop-online-contest/422602 "2025-06-15T23:35:38Z")
The deadline to submit videos for the online spintop world contest is June 1st. Here are the rules: and registration: This year the Traditional Division was replaced by an Artistic Showcase (teams of 1 to 4 perfo… --- ## [I forgot how fun Spin Tops were](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-forgot-how-fun-spin-tops-were/407822)
**Author:** [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-forgot-how-fun-spin-tops-were/407822 "2025-04-05T22:31:58Z")
I played with these as a kid. In high school I got this bearing king from yo-yo guy or infinite illusions. I forgot how bad @$$ they are! A recent purchase of a YYF short circuit reminded me I still have these things in … --- ## [Found a Tiny Blast from my Past](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/found-a-tiny-blast-from-my-past/420237)
**Author:** [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/found-a-tiny-blast-from-my-past/420237 "2025-03-11T04:10:23Z")
I had thought I had an imperial growing up, but apparently it is a “Duncan Twin” Very small, very difficult lol --- ## [Pulling string from my hand,, and strummol8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulling-string-from-my-hand-and-strummol8/393842)
**Author:** [@Razerface](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Razerface)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulling-string-from-my-hand-and-strummol8/393842 "2025-03-09T05:32:34Z")
When I throw the top, it is pulling the string right out of my hand and flies across the room with the top. What am I doing wrong? The one I normally throw is a Jupiter, but having this problem with all of them. Also, … --- ## [Why is my string completely unraveling?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-my-string-completely-unraveling/397408)
**Author:** [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-is-my-string-completely-unraveling/397408 "2025-03-09T04:49:47Z")
So someone gifted me a fun spintop. It was a fixed point one. Thought I’d also buy a bearing one and got the Yoyofactory one. But look at this string?! What is going on here ? Also i bought a fancy trompos one a… --- ## [Yo-yo and top trades for S8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-and-top-trades-for-s8/408649)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-and-top-trades-for-s8/408649 "2024-11-20T23:35:35Z")
I am looking for S8 Elisabetta and Augusta tops, maybe some other S8, but mostly those two. I would rather trade stuff than pay, although if somebody sees something they like, I guess they could make a cash offer then I… --- ## [2024 World Spintop Contests](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-world-spintop-contests/399127)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2024-world-spintop-contests/399127 "2024-10-28T02:25:56Z")
The deadline for sending videos for the 2024 online spintop contest is June 16th, 2024. The contest rules are here: https://spintops.org/2024-online-contest-rules/ Registration: https://spintops.org/world-contest/202… --- ## [International Top Spinning Day](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-top-spinning-day/386443)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-top-spinning-day/386443 "2024-10-10T03:21:40Z")
It’s 10:54 eastern standard time, do you know where your top is? Only another hour to get in before the deadline. --- ## [Top string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-string/380999)
**Author:** [@WoodenYoEr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WoodenYoEr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-string/380999 "2024-09-17T20:40:59Z")
Where can I find string for top in bulk? Just the kind you can buy at a hardware store, craft store, or discount department store. --- ## [YYF Short Circuit aluminum tip problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-short-circuit-aluminum-tip-problem/408879)
**Author:** [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-short-circuit-aluminum-tip-problem/408879 "2024-09-11T20:06:33Z")
So i have three short circuits and they are perfectly smooth. I got 4 upgrade kits and replaced the tip with the metal tip. All three have this crazy :crazy\_face: oscillation when throwing. It’s so wild it basically kill… --- ## [Fixed tips for Duncan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-tips-for-duncan/406772)
**Author:** [@ubniversal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ubniversal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-tips-for-duncan/406772 "2024-08-18T01:16:08Z")
I’d really like to source for fixed tips. I caused a hard landing, and broke the fixed tip on my BK . I have since installed one of the bearing tips. --- ## [These are cool. Don’t google this](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/these-are-cool-don-t-google-this/400994)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/these-are-cool-don-t-google-this/400994 "2024-05-15T19:31:39Z")
Just got in a bunch of Chido Trompos for myself and the store that hosts our yo-yo club. Lately I have been using lighter plastic tops because it requires a little more finesse and they are a bit less forgiving in some w… --- ## [How to place a spinning top down on a small target](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-place-a-spinning-top-down-on-a-small-target/400748)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-place-a-spinning-top-down-on-a-small-target/400748 "2024-05-12T17:44:36Z")
It’s very hard to drop a bearing tip down from your hand onto a small spot, and almost impossible with a fixed tip. The tops start to wobble and bounce and just not cooperate in general. This trick allows you to cont… --- ## [Any spin tip experts here? Could someone provide me with some tips on progression?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-spin-tip-experts-here-could-someone-provide-me-with-some-tips-on-progression/399466)
**Author:** [@Spacedash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spacedash)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-spin-tip-experts-here-could-someone-provide-me-with-some-tips-on-progression/399466 "2024-05-07T19:54:54Z")
I really need help these two tricks called “los satélites” and “mini bastones?” I am having a really hard time with orbits. The top doesn’t seem to regenerate at all. I would do a boomerang and straight to lasso. Then, … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=2)