# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=10 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [Tops With Bearings? I had no idea....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tops-with-bearings-i-had-no-idea/26685)
**Author:** [@fjh123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fjh123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tops-with-bearings-i-had-no-idea/26685 "2011-05-29T23:02:24Z")
Someone got a size A ceramic and a chrome bearing for a spin top from me the other day. How long has this been going on and what companies make them? Are they popular? Thanks --- ## [what length for Giulia?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-length-for-giulia/26674)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-length-for-giulia/26674 "2011-05-29T23:00:44Z")
It feels way too long. Stock string is like 20+ wraps around it. Can someone give me a good length please? If its preference I am still beginning so I couldn’t really say, but I could say I love 54" on a acrobat from wha… --- ## [Fixed tip or Bearing tip for my first top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-tip-or-bearing-tip-for-my-first-top/26627)
**Author:** [@yoyocon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyocon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-tip-or-bearing-tip-for-my-first-top/26627 "2011-05-24T01:57:15Z")
I have heard people say that for your first top it would be wise to get one of each, i only have the option of one and wanted to try spin tops. What kind would you recommend and what top also, id prefer the top to be so… --- ## [Balancing a Top in your Hand?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/balancing-a-top-in-your-hand/25921)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/balancing-a-top-in-your-hand/25921 "2011-05-03T04:01:02Z")
So far, I’ve been extremely happy with the quick, helpful responses of the good folks in the spin top section. Anyway, I got my Bearing King in the mail today, and I love it. I can do Boomerang(once in a while), Big Sco… --- ## [next tricks to learn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-tricks-to-learn/25940)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-tricks-to-learn/25940 "2011-05-02T01:22:11Z")
So I got regular corkscrew and 1 hand? merry go round down. I saw a 2 hand one in the acrobat video I think? I don’t really want to learn any other corkscrew tricks at this moment. I really like merry go round, I have be… --- ## [Spin top out my window](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-out-my-window/25961)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-out-my-window/25961 "2011-05-02T01:04:58Z")
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218036\_621629642416\_36505130\_34199610\_3006164\_n.jpg it was open like a crack and it flew right out. :smiley: took me a while to find it on the grass…its green…haha. --- ## [Japanese spin top (koma) master at MOYO!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/japanese-spin-top-koma-master-at-moyo/24849)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/japanese-spin-top-koma-master-at-moyo/24849 "2011-04-28T19:09:09Z")
A video I put together from yesterday at MOYO! --- ## [Neff pool ball top can be yours](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/neff-pool-ball-top-can-be-yours/24641)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/neff-pool-ball-top-can-be-yours/24641 "2011-04-27T04:59:13Z")
Neff just made this great pool ball top: First pool ball top or bearing tip top Chris makes. Do you want it? That top, together with a 5" Watts deluxe top, is the prize for a raffle we are organizing to sponsor a sp… --- ## [New to Spin Tops and I have a Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops-and-i-have-a-question/25808)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops-and-i-have-a-question/25808 "2011-04-25T11:00:17Z")
I wasn’t sure where to put this, so I thought I’d throw it in unrelated Unrelated Discussion. Anyway, I was at the local supermarket today to pick up some stuff. While walking through the aisles, I found a generic-looki… --- ## [Issues with my Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/issues-with-my-throw/25835)
**Author:** [@jtman562](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jtman562)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/issues-with-my-throw/25835 "2011-04-25T02:00:29Z")
I’m sure many of you have seen my last post, and know I recently bought a cheap spin top from the grocery store. Anyway, that top didn’t come with a button, so I tied a loop at the end of the string and put it on my han… --- ## [5" Eric Wolff Spin Top up for grabs!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-eric-wolff-spin-top-up-for-grabs/25455)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-eric-wolff-spin-top-up-for-grabs/25455 "2011-04-11T03:50:09Z")
Hi folks, Chris Neff here. If you’re interested in a chance to win this 5 1/2" diameter spin top by Eric Wolff… Then check out the raffle details here: In a nutshell,… --- ## [Have spintastics fixed the blizzard bearing problem?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-spintastics-fixed-the-blizzard-bearing-problem/25398)
**Author:** [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2011, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-spintastics-fixed-the-blizzard-bearing-problem/25398 "2011-04-10T03:05:29Z")
Has the blizzard bearing problem been worked out by spintastics? The reason I’m asking this is beacause I’ve only heard about it in old threads. On the side is the bearing king a plastic tip? --- ## [i made a big mistake...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-a-big-mistake/23979)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-made-a-big-mistake/23979 "2011-04-08T00:18:33Z")
OKAY… So I am a beginner spintop thrower. I can catch it on my hand almost every time and know no tricks yet. I can’t wait to get better and I am a fast learner. When I was intoxicated last night I ordered an Acrobat. Ca… --- ## [Second Chance: two tip spintop video](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/second-chance-two-tip-spintop-video/25093)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/second-chance-two-tip-spintop-video/25093 "2011-04-02T20:13:03Z")
This is probably the first video just about playing with two-tip tops. Enjoy! --- ## [spin top?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top/23074)
**Author:** [@themaddoughnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themaddoughnut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2011, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top/23074 "2011-03-07T05:35:25Z")
ok, so my mom wants me to do something other than yoyoing. i suggested spin top but she says its to much like a yoyo. is it? if not how do i convince her --- ## [Some old-school tops I recently purchased...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-old-school-tops-i-recently-purchased/24016)
**Author:** [@ShaunC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShaunC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/some-old-school-tops-i-recently-purchased/24016 "2011-02-22T13:39:28Z")
Here’s a few wooden tops I recently found on eBay. I’m a big fan of wooden yo-yo’s, and I’m just learning how to throw tops, so I figured it would be cool to have some wooden tops, as well. I think I’m in love. The guy I… --- ## [Wormhole \[attempt(s)\]](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wormhole-attempt-s/22125)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wormhole-attempt-s/22125 "2011-02-21T05:02:08Z")
Happy Holidays, YYE spin top peoples! --- ## [is this a good/bad hold?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-a-good-bad-hold/23948)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-a-good-bad-hold/23948 "2011-02-21T05:00:06Z")
spin tastics grande something. i can catch it every time. its somewhere near this. thanks guys! http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/184363\_764932841715\_42418937\_39871249\_5910598\_n.jpg --- ## [need help with spin top.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-spin-top/20021)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-spin-top/20021 "2011-02-21T04:54:46Z")
hey guys i wind it up right and then hold it upside down but when i throw it it lands on it’s side. --- ## [help please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/22167)
**Author:** [@YORYAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YORYAN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-please/22167 "2011-02-21T01:36:43Z")
ok i have a few questions i got my first spin top today 1: is the string sopposed to be taller than me? 2: do you have to catch the top with a flat hand? 3: my top keeps going sideways can anyone help? im left handed bt… --- ## [Roller coaster issues.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/roller-coaster-issues/23314)
**Author:** [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/roller-coaster-issues/23314 "2011-02-01T05:40:18Z")
So I have been trying to learn roller coaster and I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice for an issue I am having. The trick goes fine until I attempt to re-catch the top to regenerate. I find that the top i… --- ## [My first spin top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-spin-top/22887)
**Author:** [@CapitanBlack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CapitanBlack)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-first-spin-top/22887 "2011-01-18T11:23:33Z")
Hi all! I want to buy spin top, but I do not know what to choose. Help me please with a choice. P.S. Sorry for my english --- ## [Gladiator](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gladiator/22926)
**Author:** [@superstar615](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/superstar615)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gladiator/22926 "2011-01-18T02:20:46Z")
I got a Spintasics Gladiator for Christmas and i find it really fun, but whenever i get it onto my hand it seems to turn and wobble until it falls off of my hand. Is this normal for a beginner? Also, how can I get better… --- ## [boomerang](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boomerang/22269)
**Author:** [@yoyoaddict96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoaddict96)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boomerang/22269 "2010-12-29T03:44:27Z")
whenever i try to throw a boomerang the top always comes to me sideways. I got my top christmas and i can throw it and make it spin, balance it and do skyrocket. I’m using a duncan bearing king. Help? --- ## [a video](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-video/21272)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-video/21272 "2010-12-19T14:03:34Z")
So here’s some miscellaneous stuff from 2010 cabbaged together: --- ## [spin top tutorials](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-tutorials/19918)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-tutorials/19918 "2010-12-19T14:02:40Z")
i think that now this site has spinning tops, they should have tutorials on how to use them sometime soon. --- ## [Takeshi's Tangler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/takeshis-tangler/21169)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2010, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/takeshis-tangler/21169 "2010-12-17T11:17:45Z")
I did it! Still rough, but I love this trick! --- ## [Hi to all!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hi-to-all/20265)
**Author:** [@Aracnoctambulo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aracnoctambulo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hi-to-all/20265 "2010-12-10T04:26:01Z")
Hi. Some players in this forum know me…well…when I say they know me, I mean that only in virtual way. :slight\_smile: Given that this forum is tops and yoyos, I decided to register here. My main interest here is to lear… --- ## [SpinTop Accessories/Parts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintop-accessories-parts/20669)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintop-accessories-parts/20669 "2010-12-10T04:24:38Z")
Any word on if YYE will be carrying Accessories/Parts for tops like extra tips? --- ## [Warning to all beginner SpinTop players!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/warning-to-all-beginner-spintop-players/21513)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2010, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/warning-to-all-beginner-spintop-players/21513 "2010-12-10T04:21:21Z")
When first learning tricks such as Drum Beat, and you are using a metal tipped top…WEAR YOUR SHOES :smiley: [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=11)