# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [WTF am I doing wrong - a Diabolo story](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wtf-am-i-doing-wrong-a-diabolo-story/75195)
**Author:** [@theAfanc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theAfanc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wtf-am-i-doing-wrong-a-diabolo-story/75195 "2016-03-02T20:20:05Z")
Ok… So what am I doing wrong? Every video I watch says to put the diabolo on the floor in front of your right foot and move it from right to left and lift it int he air to get it spinning. Mine doesn’t spin, it just si… --- ## [Spin top Gladietor ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-gladietor/76463)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-gladietor/76463 "2015-12-16T18:19:25Z")
does anyone know if this is a good first choice for a spin top any recommendations? --- ## [Thinking to make a wooden spin top, any design recommendation?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-to-make-a-wooden-spin-top-any-design-recommendation/76468)
**Author:** [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thinking-to-make-a-wooden-spin-top-any-design-recommendation/76468 "2015-12-16T18:18:15Z")
I’m thinking to make myself a spin top or two out of wood, specifically mahogany. Anyone had a base design/pictures/measurements as a starting point? I have no experience with spin tops but I’m willing to learn, maybe ma… --- ## [New LingDong Space Spin Top!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-lingdong-space-spin-top/77524)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-lingdong-space-spin-top/77524 "2015-12-16T18:16:02Z")
We just got in a pretty cool new spin top: --- ## [what's a good beginner spin top for an experienced yoyoer?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-good-beginner-spin-top-for-an-experienced-yoyoer/78394)
**Author:** [@LilyRose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LilyRose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-a-good-beginner-spin-top-for-an-experienced-yoyoer/78394 "2015-12-16T18:12:39Z")
I’ve been yoyoing for years and I do a lot of other skill toys but I’ve never tried a spin top yet. Looking for something good around $20 to start with. And should I go with a fixed or a bearing tip? --- ## [gladiator spin top.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gladiator-spin-top/76483)
**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gladiator-spin-top/76483 "2015-08-21T20:20:49Z")
Does the spin to gadiaor come with a bearing in it? or no is it a good first spin top to get or what others would be good? --- ## [What should I get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/74902)
**Author:** [@Sergio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sergio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/74902 "2015-06-08T04:51:36Z")
I’m thinking about starting spin topping again. I already know a few tricks like boomerang and stuff. I’m looking for a top that is under $20 and would prefer a fixed axle. What are your suggestions and why? --- ## [After a couple days...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-a-couple-days/74547)
**Author:** [@jay1956423](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jay1956423)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2015, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/after-a-couple-days/74547 "2015-05-17T13:11:22Z")
sitting here at times wondering why in the hell i can’t get decent throws with my neptuno top, I finally am throwing pretty consistent!! I can pop it up into my hand,now comes the balance pratice. I have watched many vid… --- ## [Spintop European Contest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintop-european-contest/72663)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintop-european-contest/72663 "2015-03-28T23:14:14Z")
There will be a spintop contest at the European yo-yo contest in Cracow, Poland in March to determine the European Spintop Champion. More info at http://eyyc15.com/ The spintop rules are: FORMAT The European Spintop C… --- ## [strummol8 love help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-love-help/70311)
**Author:** [@OracleGlassArts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OracleGlassArts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-love-help/70311 "2015-03-12T04:08:18Z")
Hey yall, i need some help throwing the love top. i have gotten throws down on the bearing king well, but the love doesnt want to land on its tip no matter what it seems. the best i can do is with a very unconventional… --- ## [;\_;](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/71912)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/71912 "2015-01-27T17:17:34Z")
--- ## [I can't throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cant-throw/71409)
**Author:** [@JustYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustYoYo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-cant-throw/71409 "2015-01-03T05:04:09Z")
No matter which hand I throw with or how I wind it it end up spinning on the crown! Please help… (Just got them in the mail today) --- ## [Best spin tops for a beginner?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-spin-tops-for-a-beginner/71317)
**Author:** [@JustYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustYoYo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-spin-tops-for-a-beginner/71317 "2014-12-18T05:02:03Z")
I really like the gladiator, imperial, and the side wonder, are they good for a beginner? Also fixed or bearing tip? --- ## [Where can I get tops?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-tops/71309)
**Author:** [@JustYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustYoYo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-can-i-get-tops/71309 "2014-12-18T04:58:11Z")
Yye doesn’t have a large selection of tops, any other site that does? --- ## [Fixed or bearing (poll)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-or-bearing-poll/71307)
**Author:** [@JustYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustYoYo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fixed-or-bearing-poll/71307 "2014-12-18T04:56:54Z")
If there is a SPECIFIC Top I should get let me know --- ## [International spintop association](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-spintop-association/70739)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/international-spintop-association/70739 "2014-11-14T16:20:23Z")
We are currently discussing on the iTopSpin.com forum the formation of a non-profit international spintop association. The board to discuss this is here: link. In particular, we are voting right now on a name and the dis… --- ## [What do I use?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-i-use/64419)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-i-use/64419 "2014-10-28T19:22:34Z")
What would be a good spintop for a beginner? and Where can I learn some things? --- ## [Goofing around more with Kentoppa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/goofing-around-more-with-kentoppa/68062)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2014, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/goofing-around-more-with-kentoppa/68062 "2014-10-23T06:19:46Z")
Shot quick, edited quick. --- ## [Neffy spin top routine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/neffy-spin-top-routine/69642)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/neffy-spin-top-routine/69642 "2014-09-29T16:26:37Z")
--- ## [Spin top landing sideways](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-landing-sideways/69381)
**Author:** [@synic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/synic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-top-landing-sideways/69381 "2014-09-12T20:00:26Z")
I have a Duncan ripcord that I’ve been playing with the last few weeks. Able to do boomerang, and a few other things. I ordered a Spintastics Trompo Grande, and every time I throw it it lands on its side with the tip fa… --- ## [New to spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/68639)
**Author:** [@hammy98](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hammy98)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2014, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/68639 "2014-09-12T00:54:39Z")
I’ve been throwing yoyos for about a year, and wanted to get into spintops. I bought a spintastics trompo grande, and I would love to get some tips and tricks from some experienced players. I am still getting the hang of… --- ## [Excellent POV Spin Top Video by Daniel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/excellent-pov-spin-top-video-by-daniel/68982)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/excellent-pov-spin-top-video-by-daniel/68982 "2014-09-03T18:16:13Z")
So, so, so good. --- ## [Worlds 2014](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-2014/67911)
**Author:** [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/worlds-2014/67911 "2014-08-20T00:00:55Z")
The World Spintop Contest will take place together with the WYYC in Prague, just 3 weeks from now. The spintop finals are scheduled for Friday 8/8 after the yo-yo prelims end. Tyler Young and the Czech brothers (Jakub … --- ## [Spintastics Quicksilver](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintastics-quicksilver/68166)
**Author:** [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2014, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spintastics-quicksilver/68166 "2014-07-30T16:52:34Z")
Hi, I’m new to spin tops and i was just wondering if spintops come with a string. I’m sure they do, i just don’t want to get it and not have a string. Also, is the Spintastics Quicksilver a good spin top? I know it is fo… --- ## [Help with Duncan tips?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-duncan-tips/67407)
**Author:** [@mailman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mailman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-duncan-tips/67407 "2014-07-05T20:13:40Z")
Hi, folks! New user, here. New top spinner, too. I bought myself a BK, and have been having a great time with it. Today, however, I caused a hard “landing”, and broke the fixed tip. I have since installed one of the… --- ## [Homemade top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-top/65283)
**Author:** [@jon\_walker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_walker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/homemade-top/65283 "2014-06-30T22:58:00Z")
This is a picture if a top I made. It is made from 3 alloys of titanium that are welded and press fit together. Probably not what you guys are used to in this forum. It has… --- ## [Trick List- Fixed vs Bearing Tip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-list-fixed-vs-bearing-tip/66810)
**Author:** [@Sabaspin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sabaspin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-list-fixed-vs-bearing-tip/66810 "2014-06-10T02:22:34Z")
I am new to the forum and first want to say thanks to all who help and share their knowledge so that we can learn. About a month ago I bought a trompo space saturn roller for my 9 year old son and about two days later I… --- ## [New trick.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-trick/66121)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2014, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-trick/66121 "2014-05-20T16:21:57Z")
Birrrd GO!!!: http://youtu.be/75z1IlkA42A --- ## [TOP CAKE (spintop video)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-cake-spintop-video/66210)
**Author:** [@yoyojohn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojohn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-cake-spintop-video/66210 "2014-05-16T21:09:20Z")
--- ## [Top throwers, where are you?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061)
**Author:** [@yoyojohn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojohn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061 "2014-04-18T03:34:48Z")
It seems nobody throws tops anymore since the Kendama takeover. Where is everyone? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=6)