# Spin Tops **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Kentoppa (new video on page 2)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kentoppa-new-video-on-page-2/53410)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kentoppa-new-video-on-page-2/53410 "2013-07-03T00:31:05Z")
So I had an idea today. I tried it once in my room, and immediately told my roommate that we had to get the camera and go outside that very moment. This is what I stumbled upon: I want to try… --- ## [What SpinTop Should I Get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spintop-should-i-get/53987)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2013, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-spintop-should-i-get/53987 "2013-06-21T23:16:32Z")
Saw what Mr. PatCondon was doin in his Kentoopa Vid and I got inspired to start spin topping. What Spintop should I get? Remember, YoYoJam Spintops only! :stuck\_out\_tongue: lol any brand, just looking for a good top to s… --- ## [So, now I have my Bearing King...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-now-i-have-my-bearing-king/54756)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-now-i-have-my-bearing-king/54756 "2013-06-12T03:25:17Z")
And now I tape it, learn to catch it in the hand, then balance it? --- ## [So i got a gladiotor... HELP!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-got-a-gladiotor-help/54894)
**Author:** [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-i-got-a-gladiotor-help/54894 "2013-06-11T22:21:59Z")
I just cant throw it straight! --- ## [Need Help with Yoyo Problem! ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-yoyo-problem/54242)
**Author:** [@emandupe15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/emandupe15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2013, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-yoyo-problem/54242 "2013-06-03T00:27:59Z")
I just got a used Phenomizm and when I throw it, it makes a loud noise. How do I make my yoyo have no noise? Do I need a new ball bearing? It’s not a 10-ball bering either. Its a normal one. What do I do??? Please post h… --- ## [Yo-yo contests and Spin Tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-contests-and-spin-tops/51329)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-contests-and-spin-tops/51329 "2013-05-16T22:30:20Z")
Two upcoming state contests are going to feature spin top competitions. MOYO 13 and the Kansas State Yoyo contests will both have spin top divisions. If any body is interested in competing or even just getting to meet… --- ## [Bearing king diameter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-king-diameter/53289)
**Author:** [@Squaktopus13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Squaktopus13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-king-diameter/53289 "2013-05-08T01:09:41Z")
Can some one tell me what the diameter of the screw portion of the bearing king top is ? Like when you take off the top of the top to get to the bearing and such. --- ## [just starting...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-starting/53241)
**Author:** [@JeffreyKnox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeffreyKnox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/just-starting/53241 "2013-05-07T20:42:25Z")
Hey guys! I just started spin top. I was given one by Joel Norris at Kansas States. I’m having a lot of trouble just throwing. Not sure how to throw it. I know how to hold it. Just not throw it. Any help will be greatly… --- ## [Does throwing tops make you Yo better?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-throwing-tops-make-you-yo-better/52843)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-throwing-tops-make-you-yo-better/52843 "2013-04-30T14:31:07Z")
I believe it does. Lately I have been trying to learn some fixed tip re-gen tricks with spin tops, and when i take a yo-yo break, I feel a bit smoother and the tricks flow a little better. --- ## [Strummol8 tip maintenance video!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-tip-maintenance-video/51625)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2013, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strummol8-tip-maintenance-video/51625 "2013-04-01T17:00:41Z")
How to take the bearings out of your Strommol8 top, convert to fixed tip, or set up the one way bearing. --- ## [My ventures into spin tops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-ventures-into-spin-tops/51063)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2013, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-ventures-into-spin-tops/51063 "2013-03-20T06:24:30Z")
No video. That’s how I roll. Spin. Whatever. Been frustrated with the Duncan Bearing King. Why? String too short. Yeah, that makes a bit difference. So, I’m a spin top noob throwing a Sophia. Andre sold this magnificent… --- ## [I want a spin top, what is my best choice?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896)
**Author:** [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896 "2013-03-17T23:45:09Z")
I was looking at a Bearing tip, around 10-15 long spin. I see the Duncan Bearing King, is that a good choice? Any others? --- ## [Newb Top Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/newb-top-question/50718)
**Author:** [@pacer105](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pacer105)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/newb-top-question/50718 "2013-03-15T00:52:46Z")
I bought a Duncan Imperial top 20+ years ago and never got it to spin on it’s tip until this weekend when I watched a YouTube instructional video. I have a question about one of the parts that came with it. There’s a wh… --- ## [Trade yoyo for spin top? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trade-yoyo-for-spin-top/49304)
**Author:** [@Nivo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nivo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trade-yoyo-for-spin-top/49304 "2013-02-10T18:23:10Z")
I just went through the thread and found the answer to my question … but I have some yo-yos I would trade for a Strummol8 or something else if anyone is interested. Spyy Spyder and I also have a c3 H5 --- ## [Beginner spin top videos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-spin-top-videos/48840)
**Author:** [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2013, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-spin-top-videos/48840 "2013-02-01T18:47:38Z")
In the next few days I will be updating the Getting Started with Spin Tops section with some simple videos I’ve done. Here’s the first: --- ## [trouble with my trombo grande bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trouble-with-my-trombo-grande-bearing/47475)
**Author:** [@titanofterror619](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanofterror619)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trouble-with-my-trombo-grande-bearing/47475 "2013-01-22T04:25:04Z")
I’ve been having trouble with my top. I wind it up tightly but the string still seems to get stuck on the tip often. I thought about filing down the elbow on the tip but my cousin seems to throw it fine so it must be my … --- ## [Bearing king problems](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-king-problems/47548)
**Author:** [@Devenda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Devenda)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-king-problems/47548 "2013-01-10T04:23:34Z")
Hi all! I just received my new Bearing King from YoYoExpert. Now I (sadly) do have some problems… My Bearing King didn’t come with a fixed tip. I also don’t know if there needs to be an extra bearing inside the top. … --- ## [Trying to get started in tops! Some Advice?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-get-started-in-tops-some-advice/46887)
**Author:** [@offstring-stewart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/offstring-stewart)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-get-started-in-tops-some-advice/46887 "2012-12-26T04:48:32Z")
So, yesterday I kept watching Tao at our juggling/skill toys meet, And I kept feeling mesmerized as I am when I watch Bryan Figueroa in 4A. Tao is darn good, and living in the same town makes me feel like I should try g… --- ## [Which Strummol8 to get?....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-strummol8-to-get/46964)
**Author:** [@Yobiker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yobiker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-strummol8-to-get/46964 "2012-12-23T02:12:36Z")
So for years I have been spinning a Bearing Kings. But I decided to invest in a new spin top preferably a Strummol8. I was wondering if I could get some suggestions on which Strummol8 models to look into for my next purc… --- ## [Longer string, overhead throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/longer-string-overhead-throw/46456)
**Author:** [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/longer-string-overhead-throw/46456 "2012-12-20T07:44:02Z")
Apparently you can throw a spin top from overhead, downward like a baseball follow-through, and it will land on its point. Looks like you need a longer string; I got a couple sidewinders for my kids and they came with l… --- ## [Saturno Standard Size](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/saturno-standard-size/45916)
**Author:** [@YodaGuy5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YodaGuy5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/saturno-standard-size/45916 "2012-12-04T14:24:19Z")
Some Trompo Space Tops showed up at my door today… I had a question on the default string size and the ring that comes with it. On the Saturno and Roller it feels a little short to me, is this because of the ring? If … --- ## [Beginning spin top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginning-spin-top/42635)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginning-spin-top/42635 "2012-11-24T22:02:34Z")
I’m trying to learn spin top and I don’t know any thing. So can you tell me the basics and websites to learn? --- ## [love spin top ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/love-spin-top/45587)
**Author:** [@Yoyomasterjr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomasterjr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/love-spin-top/45587 "2012-11-23T15:17:47Z")
i haven’t had luck on the bst so does anyone have one for sale or trade --- ## [need a top](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-top/45466)
**Author:** [@jett241](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jett241)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-top/45466 "2012-11-21T22:06:36Z")
hey guys i really want a spin top i have things i could give you for it like a yoyoor ds games and stuff like that pm me offers --- ## [fyrflyz?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fyrflyz/44319)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fyrflyz/44319 "2012-11-12T06:53:26Z")
I got a nine dollar toy that is really fun to mess around with called fyrflyz. Have you guys seen these too? --- ## [top tips](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-tips/44646)
**Author:** [@Coffin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coffin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-tips/44646 "2012-11-01T20:42:59Z")
Does anyone have two of the yoyofactory top tips that look like hubstacks i would dearly appreciate the donation Coffin. --- ## [starting to take tops seriously...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-to-take-tops-seriously/44457)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Brewster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Adam_Brewster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-to-take-tops-seriously/44457 "2012-10-26T00:03:04Z")
Over the past 2-3 months I’ve been throwing tops a LOT on breaks at work. I have a bearing king and a Trompo just nailed wirewalker this morning on the trompo (which I got in the mail yesterday) but… now the tip poppe… --- ## [Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw/43881)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw/43881 "2012-10-13T11:56:57Z")
When I throw my top people said I have to throw backwards. But when I do that my top rolls sideways. What’s the problem? --- ## [Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings/43865)
**Author:** [@junkim100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junkim100)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings/43865 "2012-10-12T01:59:25Z")
I found that yoyo string is made out of 2string and top string is made out of 3strings. Is there any more difference? Can I use yoyo string for the top? --- ## [I think I'm okay enough to start linking videos here. ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-think-im-okay-enough-to-start-linking-videos-here/40211)
**Author:** [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-think-im-okay-enough-to-start-linking-videos-here/40211 "2012-10-03T03:55:45Z")
(I was so frustrated with getting this on camera. I was working on it for like 15 minutes. Hehe!) How am I doing so far? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/spin-tops/16.md?page=8)