# 2a starter yoyos for beginners **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [June 11, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-starter-yoyos-for-beginners/427140 "2025-06-11T23:27:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a698b9/32.png) [@Ler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ler)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-starter-yoyos-for-beginners/427140/1 "2025-06-11T23:27:23Z")
As im training myself in ambidexterity i am also trying to learn looping tricks. I saw the oracle was sold out, and i was wondering what other 2a/ looping yoyos are on the market? Especially somethin that holds up today and is decently beginner friendly tuning and trick wise. Considering the c3 seeker, heard that was good but any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-starter-yoyos-for-beginners/427140/2 "2025-06-11T23:53:50Z")
I have been really enjoying the Seeker, but my mainstay is still the Loop 720. They are relatively cheap, reasonably customizable, and tend to always be available. Right now there are Matt Szeto and ToyToyToy versions available on YYE and both are :fire::fire::fire: and support amazing players. > **[Loop 720 - Japan Edition](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/loop-720-japan-edition-yoyofactory-yoyo)** > > YoYoFactory has been working hard to redefine their 2A looping yo-yo lineup. The new Loop 720 is quickly becoming a staple among 2A players around the world! The new Loop720 is the 2A yo-yo that will help you progress to advanced tricks. Built around... ---
**Author:** ![Ler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a698b9/32.png) [@Ler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ler)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-starter-yoyos-for-beginners/427140/3 "2025-06-12T05:51:44Z")
Cool cool, i bought 2 of em. They should be in soon. What stuff should i buy for tuning and maintenance ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-starter-yoyos-for-beginners/427140/4 "2025-06-12T12:22:29Z")
The most important thing is string. Looping is hard on string. Players who are competition training might change string multiple times per day. As a casual player, I tend to play the same set of strings for 1 day, sometimes 2 if I’m feeling lazy. My preferred string is OTS slim. > **[Original Throw String](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/original-throw-string)** > > Shuyun Tang, founder of Original Throw, and his friends have worked with factories to make the “perfect” yo-yo strings which could handle all styles. They sent sample strings to over 100 players all over China and after 9 prototypes they believe... A lot of folks like Kitty Normal (and I also like it just fine). > **[Kitty String First Class - 100 Count](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/first-class-100-count-by-kitty-string)** > > Introducing the new First Class premium string from Kitty String. First Class string is a contest-ready string made in Japan with some new features and improvements in material for even more optimal performance! Kitty String has now switched to... Lube is highly preference based. Some people swear by running them dry, many people prefer thick lube, some people use thin, and some do a combination. I would recommend maybe picking up a thick lube as a beginner as more response is usually better for basics. I would play them dry first to see if it works for you. If you think you would benefit from more response, then lube. With loopers (and lube in general) a little goes a long way; I usually just do two small dots on the shields of each side of the bearing then reassemble and throw a few hard around the worlds to get it to sink in. While customizable, I kind of feel playing too much with setup as a beginner is overwhelming, but some people love to tinker. All of the following is optional, and I’d recommend getting a feel for looping before going too deep (or not, I’m just some rando on the internet). If you want you could pick up the spacers here. > **[YoYoFactory Spacers](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yyf-yoyo-spacers)** > > These are replacement spacers for your YoYoFactory yo-yos.Note: These are sold in 'pairs'. Comes with two spacers.Size 1: Grind Machine Spacer:Fits Plastic Grind Machine, ProtoStar, NorthStar, Die-Nasty, and CounterAttack.Size 2: Fast 201Fits the... The Sunrise kit is also an option. It changes the bearing size. > **[SUNRiSE Spacer and Bearing Kit](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/sunrise-spacer-and-bearing-kit-by-iyoyo)** > > The iYoYo SUNRiSE Spacer and Bearing kit features custom machined metal spacers for the classic YoYoJam Looping Small Bearing that fits right into a YoYoFactory Loop 720 body. Each pack comes with 4 spacers and 2 bearings to give your looping setup a... Finally, you can get a full set of spacers plus Sunrise kit directly from YYF for $15, but I can’t link it here because it’s another store.