# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Replacement tips](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-tips/300485)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacement-tips/300485 "2019-03-24T00:09:58Z")
Anyone know where to get YYF Acrobat replacement tips? --- ## [Who else wants one of these?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-else-wants-one-of-these/294850)
**Author:** [@MastarMash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MastarMash)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-else-wants-one-of-these/294850 "2019-03-06T07:09:19Z")
https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/micro-tops/products/micro-spin-top Does this come in titanium? Just when you think it cannot get any better! --- ## [Picked up some antique wooden tops!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/picked-up-some-antique-wooden-tops/299022)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/picked-up-some-antique-wooden-tops/299022 "2019-02-19T15:03:19Z")
Found a bunch of spin tops at an antique store in Portsmouth, NH this weekend. They were selling these little wooden tops for $5 a piece so I grabbed them. The guy said they were from the estate of a woodworker and the… --- ## [Would anyone be interested in a spin top string trade?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-anyone-be-interested-in-a-spin-top-string-trade/292739)
**Author:** [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-anyone-be-interested-in-a-spin-top-string-trade/292739 "2018-10-30T14:43:15Z")
I’ve been throwing the spin top for around a month now but I tend to DIY everything so I’ve been spinning up string for them for about the same amount of time. Just curious if anyone else is making spin top string out th… --- ## [These guys are the tops!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/these-guys-are-the-tops/293110)
**Author:** [@mikelz777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikelz777)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/these-guys-are-the-tops/293110 "2018-09-21T17:25:40Z")
I thought this was pretty impressive! Impressive tops skills --- ## [So I just started spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-just-started-spin-tops/291827)
**Author:** [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-just-started-spin-tops/291827 "2018-09-06T22:47:54Z")
I received a YYF short circuit with an order. I had never really tried using one but I also recently saw the Kuma video with Takeshi using a top. (Google that, it’s well worth it) I had no idea how much fun these things … --- ## [What is the difference in size between the Bearing King and the Imperial?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536)
**Author:** [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536 "2018-08-10T05:57:23Z")
I picked up a Duncan Imperial a couple days ago and I’ve been using it to learn how to throw, but I already feel like I want to move to something with more weight and maybe a bearing tip. I’ve been looking at the Bearing… --- ## [New Spin Top video with Takeshi Kamisato by Kuma Films!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-spin-top-video-with-takeshi-kamisato-by-kuma-films/290703)
**Author:** [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-spin-top-video-with-takeshi-kamisato-by-kuma-films/290703 "2018-07-15T21:24:54Z")
This is a few weeks old - but I wanted to make sure people who didn’t get to see it got a chance to see it! Spin Tops are by far my 2nd favorite hobby (Kendama is close following but skill in spin tops far exceeds Kenda… --- ## [I feel like I've tried everything and it still lands sideways. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-feel-like-ive-tried-everything-and-it-still-lands-sideways/290339)
**Author:** [@jookbone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jookbone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-feel-like-ive-tried-everything-and-it-still-lands-sideways/290339 "2018-07-11T17:24:01Z")
Hello, I registered today after two weeks of complete failure in hopes that I could figure out my top. I bought a Duncan Ripcord to start, and had zero success getting it to land correctly and eventually chipped the bot… --- ## [Have spintastics fixed the blizzard bearing problem?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-spintastics-fixed-the-blizzard-bearing-problem/290275)
**Author:** [@tymbusku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tymbusku)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-spintastics-fixed-the-blizzard-bearing-problem/290275 "2018-06-28T17:05:56Z")
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? --- ## [Hand made tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-made-tops/85826)
**Author:** [@Hades1313](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hades1313)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hand-made-tops/85826 "2018-05-12T15:44:29Z")
Is there anyone making hand made tops? I would love to add a exotic wood hand made top to my collection. Any help would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Dings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dings/85140)
**Author:** [@Dino\_Trucks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dino_Trucks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dings/85140 "2017-11-17T06:20:22Z")
How do you guys prevent your top from getting ugly marks from your dry wall on it when it falls and slams into the wall :o ??? --- ## [Spin tops are amazing!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops-are-amazing/84970)
**Author:** [@paxl13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/paxl13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-tops-are-amazing/84970 "2017-11-16T14:20:07Z")
Hi y’alls, The title says them all :slight\_smile: Here’s a bit of bio for the interested :slight\_smile: I used to yoyo & throw tops about 20y ago and my kids picked up some yoyo lately and while trying them out I was ho… --- ## [YYF Spin Top Buttons](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-spin-top-buttons/81740)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2017, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-spin-top-buttons/81740 "2017-11-10T08:26:04Z")
Exploring some ideas with these here YYF Spin Top Buttons https://www.instagram.com/p/BJy\_qTKh\_ct/?taken-by=yophosis --- ## [Spin top string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-string/85131)
**Author:** [@Dino\_Trucks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dino_Trucks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-string/85131 "2017-11-09T14:22:39Z")
Is there a a certain way to size top string? I know its about top size not the size of the person but there are so many top sizes, so is it just guess and see if it works? Is there going to be more spin top string avail… --- ## [Can not get cap off of Bering King](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-not-get-cap-off-of-bering-king/76081)
**Author:** [@ngong0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ngong0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-not-get-cap-off-of-bering-king/76081 "2017-10-05T00:43:15Z")
My new Bering king came in today and I can not get the cap off for the life of me. I looked up a video and it shows that the cap spins counter-clockwise with the tip pointing down. i have tried putting a wide flat piec… --- ## [Promo video of spintops at worlds 2017](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/promo-video-of-spintops-at-worlds-2017/82939)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/promo-video-of-spintops-at-worlds-2017/82939 "2017-08-23T01:42:09Z")
Fernando Turegano made this video promoting the spintop competition at worlds: See you in Iceland! --- ## [What is the best strings for someone starting out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-strings-for-someone-starting-out/84280)
**Author:** [@Graywolf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Graywolf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-strings-for-someone-starting-out/84280 "2017-06-26T03:52:39Z")
I’m just getting into spin tops and I’m going to need some strings (the ones that came with the tops are too short). Is there still someone making strings or am I better off just buying a spool of string and going from … --- ## [Recommended spin top site leads to an error](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommended-spin-top-site-leads-to-an-error/84106)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommended-spin-top-site-leads-to-an-error/84106 "2017-06-26T03:49:10Z")
http://www.spintastics.com/SSTvideos.html I was thinking of getting one later to mess around. If I could learn a couple of tricks, it might be fun. http://www.spintastics.com/SSTvideos.html is broken. Where is a 1 s… --- ## [Koma Spin Tops Here on YYE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/koma-spin-tops-here-on-yye/83783)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/koma-spin-tops-here-on-yye/83783 "2017-06-12T14:24:49Z")
I was wondering if any of you have tried the Koma Spin Tops available at YYE? https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/koma-spin-top-by-spingear?variant=33065961352 I’ve almost bought one a couple of times, and then I saw … --- ## [PRIZES for spintops at EYYC17 !!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prizes-for-spintops-at-eyyc17/82940)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prizes-for-spintops-at-eyyc17/82940 "2017-03-15T17:35:02Z")
ITSA will be providing prizes for the spintop freestyles at EYYC17. Each of the first 5 freestyles will get a brand new S8 top, either a Giulia or a STB2.5 top. If there are only 5 freestyles (the minimum required for … --- ## [What is the best beginning spin top??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-beginning-spin-top/82751)
**Author:** [@Caden3211](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Caden3211)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-beginning-spin-top/82751 "2017-01-06T20:51:26Z")
So I am getting pretty good at yoyoing so I wanted to get into spin tops. What is the best beginning spin top that is not expensive ($15) and below. --- ## [Donald Tromp-o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/donald-tromp-o/82229)
**Author:** [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2016, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/donald-tromp-o/82229 "2016-10-23T14:13:20Z")
Someone on the Top Spinning boards made these, and I just thought they were too funny not to share: http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x274/EightPlus/Skilltoys/Donald%20Trompo%201.jpg I couldn’t make a wall, so make a … --- ## [Energia Big Shock](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/energia-big-shock/81985)
**Author:** [@sleven\_kelevra\_3a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sleven_kelevra_3a)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/energia-big-shock/81985 "2016-09-27T09:41:38Z")
Does anyone know where I can get a Big Shock in the US? New account name: kookookachu --- ## [Inspirational Spin Top Videos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspirational-spin-top-videos/43766)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2016, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inspirational-spin-top-videos/43766 "2016-08-30T20:57:16Z")
So the idea behind this thread is to list videos that inspired me to learn how to spin tops, along with the videos that continue to inspire me. I hope to post another video every other day or so, and by the time it is d… --- ## [Chris Neff rocks Cleveland!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chris-neff-rocks-cleveland/81431)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chris-neff-rocks-cleveland/81431 "2016-08-12T03:42:21Z")
I took a break at work today and had the good fortune to catch Chris Neff at Worlds. Great freestyle! Looking good dude, even barefoot with a piece of rope for a belt, you knocked it out of the park! Good luck, I’m anx… --- ## [NEW. YoyoFactory tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyofactory-tops/80235)
**Author:** [@phrawg2001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phrawg2001)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyofactory-tops/80235 "2016-08-11T04:38:31Z")
I just have to say the new yoyofactory tops are amazing. I hope they sell them here soon! I definitely recommend these tops. I can’t put mine down. --- ## [YYF Elec-Trick Spin Top Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-elec-trick-spin-top-review/80970)
**Author:** [@yoyojoseph16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoseph16)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-elec-trick-spin-top-review/80970 "2016-07-28T21:32:21Z")
Opening: I have truly enjoyed being a yo-yo player of almost 6 years. Yo-yo’s have always been my stress reliever and study break throughout the years. While looking for a new skill toy to practice with, I decided to giv… --- ## [National Yo-Yo Contest (tops)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/national-yo-yo-contest-tops/81185)
**Author:** [@jmadrigal2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jmadrigal2)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/national-yo-yo-contest-tops/81185 "2016-07-20T11:48:12Z")
I lived in Chico when the contest was held there and remember there was a top competition. Is this still the case now that they moved down to southern Ca? I went to the website but see no info on tops. --- ## [Help with small top throw!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-small-top-throw/65341)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-small-top-throw/65341 "2016-03-26T03:17:23Z")
I made a little top and I can’t get it to work. :frowning: My problem is that every time I throw it it never stands up and instead wants to land sideways with the tip pointed left perpendicular to me. http://img.tapata… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=5)