# 2A Tuesdays ( a Looping Thread) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 14, 2020, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632 "2020-01-14T19:25:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 25
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/485 "2023-03-30T15:28:17Z")
Thank you! ---
**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:** [March 30, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/486 "2023-03-30T15:28:31Z")
This was the super helpful post about spacers (but maybe predated purples?). > [@2A Tuesdays ( a Looping Thread)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/51): > > Red are the thinnest, making a tighter gap and more response Blue are in the middle Green are thicker, making for a wider gap and longer sleep times. Blue and Red is what Shu Takada uses in one of his set up videos. Greens are what are in the USA 720 editions Reds are in the Japan 720 editions Blues you have to buy extra The same spacers also work in Raiders. ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/487 "2023-03-30T15:29:34Z")
Seeing that the same spacers work in Raiders makes me want to get a pair of them just for the nostalgia lol ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/488 "2023-03-30T16:19:21Z")
I’m going to throw a wrench in the spacer debate. Has anyone else measured their spacers. I have a bunch of red, blue, purple and green spacers. I have two blue ones that measure thinner than all the rest of my spacers including the other blue ones. I have even measured them as a sandwich of two spacers and a bearing. Can someone with a high quality measuring device (mine is not) prove me wrong? ---
**Author:** ![KorinaMcCarty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/korinamccarty/32/674591_2.png) [@KorinaMcCarty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KorinaMcCarty)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/489 "2023-03-30T17:17:07Z")
Dang it, now I want to do this. 😄 And good reason to buy a new tool 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/490 "2023-03-30T17:34:52Z")
I will be doing my best to document my progress here, and would love to see others do the same! I believe it was @Exmime original intent anyway haha. ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/491 "2023-03-30T19:42:16Z")
Realized I had a clear initiator collecting dust in a box. Watched one video and already up to like 20 loops on dominant, and 10 on non-dominant! All them fixie regens really paying off lol. Does everyone else’s dominant hand turn into a Mr. Burns/dinosaur arm while they’re doing off-hand loops? Or just me? ---
**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:** [March 30, 2023, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/492 "2023-03-30T23:28:32Z")
I have not noticed a dinosaur arm… If you can already do 10 or 20 loops that’s awesome! I developed a simple neutral tension progression I go through for practice based on @Exmime’s advice (I’ll find and link in a bit). My current routine is 10 hop the fence, 10 inside loops, 10 outside loops, 10 inside loops, and then repeat as desired. When I’m working specifically on stamina I just alternate an equal number of hop the fence and inner loop (like 20 and 20). I haven’t found a good routine for two handed practice, so right now I’ve just been counting reps and setting realistic goals (which is like 4 per hand) and trying to keep the whole thing clean. Edit: this was the post @Exmime shared with me that was super helpful. > [@Exmime](#): > > 120 consecutive loops between inside loops and hopping the fence left and right handed. I’m doing intervals of 30 fence hops to 60 inside loops and bringing tension back to neutral with another 30 fence hops. 2A is definitely a grind, and stamina is what requires the work. 4 reps for total of 960 loops for this exercise. ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/493 "2023-04-01T19:41:25Z")
They have arrived! super tight gap with the red spacers, but I think I’ll keep it like this while I first learn. I was able to alternate left right loops like 5 each side, which I was not expecting. ![PXL_20230401_192142116](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/7/4/37423131101d1818c9767ee36dde83b659edd8f2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/494 "2023-04-01T20:54:09Z")
If you have an extra set of 720s, or even if you don’t, I highly recommend giving this mod a try. Changes from a CBC Spec XS (corrected from A) to a B bearing. Very different feel. [SUNRiSE Spacer and Bearing Kit – YoYoExpert](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/sunrise-spacer-and-bearing-kit-by-iyoyo?variant=39250686607550) ---
**Author:** ![abellia](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abellia/32/627459_2.png) [@abellia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abellia)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/495 "2023-04-02T23:53:54Z")
Wait, 720s use A bearings? ---
**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:** [April 3, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/496 "2023-04-03T00:00:45Z")
I believe it’s a size K bearing. I don’t think they’re really used in anything else except the Mighty Flea. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/497 "2023-04-03T00:08:14Z")
Ohh yeah I grabbed the sunrise spacers and did just this. It feels great. ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/498 "2023-04-03T07:38:39Z")
For those who never tried a YYJ looping yoyo, would this be of any performance benefit, or is it just to recreate the feel mainly for nostalgia? ---
**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:** [April 3, 2023, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/499 "2023-04-03T10:43:33Z")
In his video introducing The Match, Adam claims that the B bearing provides a more reliable response. I agree that it feels a little more reliable but I personally don’t find the difference to be significant. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/500 "2023-04-03T12:17:14Z")
I find the match and loop 720 spacer and bearing difference noticeable. The match is much more responsive. It feels different and I can’t decide if it’s a good different at times. I often swap back snd fourth between the match snd loop and I can’t use them together for 2A ---
**Author:** ![TommyBwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tommybwell/32/304464_2.png) [@TommyBwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TommyBwell)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/501 "2023-04-03T12:26:31Z")
I didn’t even realize the Match had a B bearing until it was brought up here. I just knew that I liked the way it threw. I’m not sure I could pass a blind throw test though. ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/502 "2023-04-03T21:20:51Z")
When I got a pair of Matches, I only tried one out and it was cutting strings. I assumed it was a design flaw and not a fluke or user error, so asked them to swap for a pair of Oracles. ---
**Author:** ![adamantiumpops](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/adamantiumpops/32/198285_2.png) [@adamantiumpops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adamantiumpops)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/503 "2023-04-04T18:28:50Z")
Shortened my string just a touch and managed to get 30 loops on my right, and 20 on my left! Still only 3 each when I try to do them together lol. ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/504 "2023-04-04T18:30:26Z")
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