I got some great tips for 0A so I thought I’d ask for some looping advice too. I’m just trying to get consistent looping with my dominant hand. I find that the Yoyo rotates (the position of the Yoyo at the end of the loop) and it eventually rotates too far killing the looping motion. Maybe after 3 loops. Can you offer any advice or resources to help with this? I don’t want to create muscle memory for incorrect technique. I am using a default Loop 720 (red spacers) with short string.
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Watch a tutorial and pay very close attention to how their hand and finger moves for the loop, and the timing (where the yoyo is when they begin the looping motion). Practice the motion a bit without the yoyo until you really think you’re doing it correctly, then practice with the yoyo and really focus on the motion and also the timing. If you start messing up, stop and start over.
Other than that, it’s just brute force, practice a little bit everyday for a month and pay attention to progress. See how many you can do in a row each day, how many consecutive times can you get 3/5/10+ consecutive loops in a row.
If you are actively thinking about proper technique while practicing, that is enough. No need to stress about developing muscle memory or ingraining bad technique, you will naturally just figure it out over time. 2a fundamentals really is just a time thing, don’t be lazy with it but also, genuinely, don’t overthink it.
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I watched the Yoyo tricks video which helped a lot. I think I identified what is happening. I am loosing tension on the string and the loops fall apart. Keeping the tension allows me to keep the momentum going. I’m up to about 6-8 reps consistently now.
What are your thoughts on 2A yoyos? I know the Loop 720 is sufficient, but I’ve been curious about other options.
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Yeah you’ll have to fix tension regularly for sure. As for 2a yoyos, 720 is def a great option and would honestly take you as far as you want. It was used to win worlds in 2021. Only reason I’d “upgrade” is if you want more customization options which I wouldn’t really worry about at this point.
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720s are great and there are lots of different setups you can do with different spacers, strings, lube, and even bearings.
My current faves are the Seekers. I like the matte finish cap. They are not as adjustable; you can just do different strings and lube.
I’m also really into Fireballs with the mod kits, but they are a pain to source unless @YoYoExpertEric has more (which I think he doesn’t).
I’ve been enjoying a slightly less responsive looper recently, and a slightly longer string, but it’s all personal preference.
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What does the Sunrise bearing spacer kit do?
Sunrise kit swaps a 720 to a B bearing. It’s used in the Sunrise and the Match IIRC. It’s also the bearing used on the YYJ Loopers.
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My question was poorly worded… Is there a benefit to changing the bearing? I understand how spacers affect response, but what does a different sized bearing do?
Changing from a k to a b bearing changes rpm resulting in snappier response. Generally b bearings are more responsive
Honestly I don’t feel a ton of difference 
i don’t think it’s a massive difference, i have a set of 720s with sunrise and about 5 pairs of regular redblue spacer 720s, feels pretty similar imo.
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I’ll go in order of the ones i like to the ones i like the least -
JPLS Loopup - Best flagship loopers you can get, highly customisable, great response, good loop feel and performance that feels “full” but still really fast. Tons of modding options with extra parts but you can choose to keep it stock and just tune the nuts (which is what i do). There’s a metal spacer version that doesn’t allow for tuning but it’s competiton ready right out of the gate.
720 - Great all rounder, nothing wrong with it at all, decent spin, great response, kinda hollow feeling, but not to a bad extent. my only complaint is that it needs a extra pair of blue spacers to play to it’s full potential, but not a bad choice to start off with at all. To me sunrise and match feel the same as a 720.
Spingear vortex - Dense, stable, solid, heavy. Fatiguing to use, but really good loopers overall, feels like a raider almost, but the shape gives it a distinct feel.
c3 Seeker - a slightly lighter weight initiator, a little more agressive in it’s stock config, but overall still a great yoyo.
c3 initiator - closest equivalent i have played to a modded raider, heavier than a 720. loops feel solid and precise, spins forever.
Something LP - Similar to initiators, a touch lighter and less responsive, very prone to unscrewing itself.
Duncan hornet - DENSE, feels really heavy on the string, yet somehow crazy fast, at my skill level i can’t really control these very well in wrap combos, but for loops and hops, this thing makes those really satisfying.
Blitzball 1 and 2 - speed, pure aggressive hollow speed, it feels thin and light, not much weight to them at the end of the string, a little too uncontrollably light on loops, fun to play with, but not great for learning.
Spingear starburst - Overall not a bad yoyo, but just get a 720, they’re not worth it. Maybe as a souveniur if you visit spingear.
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