# 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:** 26
**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, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/505 "2023-04-04T18:31:05Z")
cant decide between evan blast and enyo glitter, or one of each. leaning more towards evan blast because baja blast \>\>\> ---
**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, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/506 "2023-04-04T19:00:36Z")
Thanks! I’d go blast just because I hate gold, lol. Took me a minute to find a pair I’d like in stock though. Colors at each store are kind of all over the place, and I didn’t want to split the shipment. Almost went with green and purple Initiators until I remembered the last store I didn’t check. ---
**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 4, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/507 "2023-04-04T19:40:06Z")
The Sochi Loop Spinner comes with the string they used to test drive it. It is a little shorter than their normal Loop String that I had previously thought was perfect. The shorter string is awesome. It is my go-to now. ---
**Author:** ![Hojo-YoYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hojo-yoyo/32/275876_2.png) [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/508 "2023-04-04T19:48:43Z")
Do you know the length? I’ve been using 30-31inchs tip to tip on my Loop720 ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/509 "2023-04-04T19:59:36Z")
I’ve decided to join the looping club. Got some Loop 720s and C3 Initiators and using 75cm string. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/0/a/70a2c0eb61c8ca4b7c26344e4cd3777dfdb256fc.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 4, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/510 "2023-04-04T20:17:40Z")
We’re proud to have you. We’re a small dedicated group of borderline competent throwers and a World Champion getting a little better every day. Or at least every Tuesday. ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/511 "2023-04-04T20:21:09Z")
I never even process when it’s Tuesday but I feel like I’ve been playing a good amount of 2A this year, at least enough to be slowly improving. I’ve got clean simultaneous/alternating basic inside/outside loops down with both hands. But other than warp drive and the most basic forearm wrap (only with my right hand lol) I have like no 2A tricks oops. I should watch some 2A tutorials. ![IMG_9659](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/8/3/283aff39ea23c690bc5e0449b5ea5faa6213261d.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 4, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/512 "2023-04-04T20:35:39Z")
It is 28.75" (73cm) to the knot and 30" OAL. I got a C3 Initiator on the same day as the Loop Spinner. I wasn’t sure which box the string came out of but in the description of the Initiator it says they are assembled and tested by “C3’s team of champions including Ryo Yamashita & Yamato Fujiwara” so I figured it was them. When I saw it was shorter I thought I had discovered something special. That may influence my opinion but that is what I play. ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2023, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/513 "2023-04-05T00:23:15Z")
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**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 5, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/514 "2023-04-05T01:42:52Z")
One of us! One of us! ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper80](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sleeper80/32/257936_2.png) [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/515 "2023-04-05T14:04:29Z")
I really gotta start working on my off hand. got inside outside alternating loops pretty well on my left, a bit sloppy form but can get past 50 loops and occasionally can warpdrive . Was able to get maybe 15 inside loops offhand the last time i tried…but that was months ago. ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/516 "2023-04-08T23:52:10Z")
Hello…I know it’s not yet Tuesday, but I have been very loop curious lately and would like to start working on my basic loops. I haven’t done any regens since before I could trapeze, besides the single ones in 1a that come naturally but this seems like a different beast. I have a butterfly xt , a yyf confusion that looks half swapped, a yomega fireball, and a yyf legend oval guy. Which of these 4 will be easiest to learn on? I’ve been hesitant to cut the strings short but I’m ready…I got this Duncan basics book that’s got some good info in it, but I’m also interested in hearing if anyone has any things to watch out for when getting started. Thanks Edit:also when should I start trying both hands I have literally zero loops with either hand so I figure one at a time would be best to start. ---
**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 9, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/517 "2023-04-09T00:07:45Z")
Fireball is your best bet, but if you prefer fixed axle you could do the Imperial shaped Legend. The Imperial style shape is better for looping than the Butterfly shape. That said, I’d be afraid to attempt looping with a Confusion as I’m sure I’d knock out a tooth or give myself a concussion. The short string helps **a lot**. I would highly recommend doing it. Get a bunch of cheaper string for looping. Most bulk poly works. It’s best to get a trick consistent with both hands individually before trying the two handed variation. There’s lots of 2a practice that is just one handed with either hand. If you want to jump right into two handed, it’s best to have two of the same throw (two Fireballs would do) and just start out simple with two handed forward passes or around the worlds, both synchronized and not. Tips: for me, 2A has been a grind. I’ve progressed, but the path is slow and filled with **many** repetitive things. I find it rewarding, but you do need to stick with it to get better. I’m on a break from 2A while I’ve been on vacation this week (it would drive my wife nuts in our hotel room) and can’t wait to get back to it. ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/518 "2023-04-09T00:21:11Z")
Okay cool thanks because I started trying this with the confusion first and I don’t want to mess up my smile. Phew no damage done yet. I’ll probably get a pair soon because I’m kind of getting it and It seems fun. Is there anything I should think about when I do get a pair or just grab some they all seem around the same price do you have a recommendation ---
**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 9, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/519 "2023-04-09T00:24:16Z")
I throw Loop 720s with the Sunrise bearing kit as my primaries. I have a pair of hornets that are currently out of action and my Loop 720s came stock with red spacers. They all work and work well. If you want the Loop 720 with Sunrise bearing kit, it’s cheaper to buy the Match. If you don’t care, the Loop 720 is great as is. There are a bunch of options but, like 1A throws, you need to get a feel for looping and see what you like. I’d recommend just getting whatever you like the look of most, or just get a second Fireball to round out your existing set and save a little $$$. ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper80](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sleeper80/32/257936_2.png) [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/520 "2023-04-09T00:24:52Z")
Ive been looping duncan butterflies but im weird. I got a pair of loop 720s to dabble with 2a looping. My off hand is terrible. ---
**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 9, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/521 "2023-04-09T00:27:16Z")
I **can** and do loop Butterflies with my dominant hand, but I find the Imperial shape significantly easier to turn over reliably when I loop. ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/522 "2023-04-09T00:36:57Z")
Awesome I’m going to just get a pair here to support yye and because I also want to buy some dirt cheap plastic responsive yo-yos and string and need to hit that 50$ free delivery lol The fireball feels weird to me like it sleeps too long or I can’t figure out the response. I also haven’t spent much time with that one and I’m into the grandpa vibes with this legend…probably going to use this one for a while…Thanks y’all! Be back Tuesday ---
**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 9, 2023, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/523 "2023-04-09T00:42:06Z")
2A can be a bit maintenance heavy. Here’s a good tutorial on setup: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/2/f/72f5f1ee36f9f31f3985de7c064cf8946531f90f.jpeg "Making the Perfect Yoyo - 2A Looping") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgo9XKALV40) I think the Fireball can be a bit temperamental as far as response goes, but here’s a little Fireball inspo I saw recently on IG anyway: [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CpiRxfjsy8x](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CpiRxfjsy8x) ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/524 "2023-04-09T01:14:19Z")
Bah this was long but necessary thank you I’ll try some fatter strings and see if the fireball feels better…it has such a cool name [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632.md?page=25) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632.md?page=27)