# 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:** 66
**Author:** ![DaneMartin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danemartin/32/291735_2.png) [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1309 "2025-01-15T05:16:11Z")
I’m posting this here as my 2a Tuesday entry as well lol … ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1310 "2025-01-15T12:18:07Z")
It’s really nice to see how your journey has progressed since you started. 2 tops at the same time is such an impressive accomplishment. ---
**Author:** ![Luke\_Renner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/luke_renner/32/368_2.png) [@Luke\_Renner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luke_Renner)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1311 "2025-01-25T23:50:39Z")
Today isn’t Tuesday but in order to for tricks to get better it is 2A everyday - practicing 2A tricks in New Mexico using modded Yomega Fireballs [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/2/1/a2158b53c7031b93ce44be1d24607ee6bcb919d1.jpeg "🪀the desert is great for yo-yo tricks") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfIHobpfLKw) ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1312 "2025-02-19T00:03:00Z")
So I finally tried a thicker string on my looper, and hit 5 loops for the first time in less than 5 minutes. I had tried several other tweaks over the past couple of months, but thought I was just trash and needed to grind it out a lot more. So validating! I think my actual 2A journey starts now. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1313 "2025-02-19T00:20:59Z")
What are you throwing? ---
**Author:** ![DaneMartin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danemartin/32/291735_2.png) [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1314 "2025-02-19T01:08:51Z")
Happy 2a Tuesday everyone. I didn’t practice any specifics so how about the first easy thing that came to mind… 🤣 … ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1315 "2025-02-19T01:46:51Z")
This guy: [Anyone else have one of these?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-else-have-one-of-these/409577)? I started adjusting my setup with the basic double/triple twisting the loop around the transaxle, using vaseline on the axle, and experimenting with string length. All of that helped, but there was still a little lag in the response. Rubbing a small amount of pure shea butter onto the end of the string helped a bit more, and at this point I figured I just needed more practice. Ultimately, swapping my thin bulk poly string for a slightly thicker Zipline Exec Lite (which I had previously cut too short for my 1A throws) made a world of difference. I guess getting the set up just right really is crucial for 2A. > [@DaneMartin](#): > > so how about the first easy thing that came to mind I’m still waiting for the easy part. ---
**Author:** ![DaneMartin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danemartin/32/291735_2.png) [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1316 "2025-02-19T02:04:05Z")
I have one or two of those somewhere but I’d have to dig for it. So, yeah. A proper set up makes it feel a little more possible. I’d say a transaxle is going to be harder to learn with. May I send you a pm? ---
**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:** [February 19, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1317 "2025-02-19T02:34:20Z")
> [@DaneMartin](#): > > transaxle is going to be harder Hard agree. ---
**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:** [February 19, 2025, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1318 "2025-02-19T02:35:20Z")
Transaxle needs allot of help to be consistent. Specifically you need lubricant in a transaxle to loop it well. ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2025, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1319 "2025-02-19T06:54:47Z")
Yes sir, of course. ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2025, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1320 "2025-02-27T04:04:17Z")
I know it’s not Tuesday, but I couldn’t wait to share this fantastic mail day. After my last reply here, I had not one, but _two_ awesome people message me with offers to try a nicer set-up. I certainly wasn’t trying to beg for yoyos, but I continue to be absolutely blown away by the generosity of this community. ![20250226_223123](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/5/6/3566911f2024935d858092830ec191c059ae4391.jpeg) This set-up is SO much better for looping than my previous one. In only about five minutes, I hit 8 loops for the first time! These feel much lighter, I’d almost swear they feel smaller in dia (my eyes say otherwise), and they’re way snappier. I can basically hop the fence forever now, and around the worlds feel perfect. I feel like - with enough practice - I could be looping with two hands in just a few months. ---
**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:** [February 27, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1321 "2025-02-27T12:06:15Z")
What color spacers do you have in those? ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2025, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1322 "2025-02-28T04:19:56Z")
They look orange to me. Not sure what the usual colors are, but I’ve only heard of red and blue. If orange isn’t a thing, I can post a pic lol ---
**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 2, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1323 "2025-03-02T21:04:34Z")
Matt Szeto signature 720s go hard. @zeets ---
**Author:** ![zeets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/90db22/32.png) [@zeets](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeets)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1324 "2025-03-03T22:46:08Z")
Glad you’re having fun with them! Thanks for picking some up 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1325 "2025-03-04T23:44:23Z")
Happy 2A Tuesday! Most of my limited practice time went into the YYELove giveaway last week, but I have managed to go from 8 inside loops to 19 (_sloppy_) ones. Is it common for your loopers to become super aggressive when you put a fresh string on? ---
**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 5, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1326 "2025-03-05T01:54:09Z")
> [@SlacKing](#): > > Is it common for your loopers to become super aggressive when you put a fresh string on? Yes. Many 2A players stretch the string before play. Some people hold it over their head and stretch apart, but I prefer to stretch the open loop and do a small sawing motion back and forth as I seat the string on the bearing. ---
**Author:** ![DaneMartin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danemartin/32/291735_2.png) [@DaneMartin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DaneMartin)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1327 "2025-03-05T02:24:09Z")
Happy 2a Tuesday … ---
**Author:** ![Luke\_Renner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/luke_renner/32/368_2.png) [@Luke\_Renner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Luke_Renner)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-tuesdays-a-looping-thread/313632/1328 "2025-03-05T03:06:57Z")
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