# Busted Knuckles **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [February 19, 2015, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783 "2015-02-19T04:58:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GarrettMfnMoody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@GarrettMfnMoody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GarrettMfnMoody)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/1 "2015-02-19T04:58:35Z")
So I have been playing alot of 5A lately. I am pretty new the style but really enjoy it. So for you guys that play a lot of 5A, is busting my knuckles often on my returns a effect of bad form, or is this just something that comes with 5A? I even use thinner strings for my counterweight setup and don’t run fresh responce pads to keep my binds a little loose. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Even if it’s just “suck it up and stop whining” lol ---
**Author:** ![DKiminator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DKiminator](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DKiminator)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/2 "2015-02-19T05:01:06Z")
Happens to me too. I find that different yoyo shapes help in not hurting your hand. I also used a glove for a while and that helped too. ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/3 "2015-02-19T16:12:34Z")
The best thing you can probably do is get a Yo-Yo with Rubber Rims, or wait until your Knuckles “toughen up” so to speak. They will eventually but it is a slower process than say, growing a callus where work has been done. ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/4 "2015-02-19T18:56:18Z")
You will never fully get over being wailed in the knuckles, but over time it just takes a harder hit to get the corners of your eyes watery. ---
**Author:** ![forge55b](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/90db22/32.png) [@forge55b](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/forge55b)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2015, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/5 "2015-02-19T19:19:59Z")
Noticed yesterday that I had a bruise on my knuckle thing how the heck did that happen, then I remembered that wonderful yoyo “ping” bouncing off my finger the day before. I think its a combination of bad form, old or thick string, over responsive pads. FUN TIMES! ---
**Author:** ![Eli\_Flops](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90db22/32.png) [@Eli\_Flops](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eli_Flops)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/6 "2015-02-20T03:35:33Z")
I think I’m in a similar boat, though I may have been at 5a for a little bit longer. You will probably get a light callous but I think mostly you just get used to catching and it starts to not bother at all. It will still hurt more on a bad catch than it will with 1a but yeah, you’ll get used to it. Also, organic shaped yoyos will be much easier on the hand ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/7 "2015-02-20T05:15:01Z")
Try using a celcon or delrin yoyo, such as the Kickside. The soft plastic will be much easier on your knuckles. ---
**Author:** ![GarrettMfnMoody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@GarrettMfnMoody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GarrettMfnMoody)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/8 "2015-02-20T05:17:07Z")
> [@yoyospirit](#): > > Try using a celcon or delrin yoyo, such as the Kickside. The soft plastic will be much easier on your knuckles. Yeah I have been using plastics. Still hurts but not nearly as bad as a metal, ---
**Author:** ![Jake\_Elliott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/9 "2015-02-20T05:57:34Z")
Very rarely happens to me anymore. You get more used to holding the counterweight in your hand and catching the yoyo as you advance. One tip is to catch with your thumb. Really stick your thumb up, like you’re doing a “thumbs up”. Let the yoyo come to your hand and hit your thumb, then grab the yoyo with your other fingers. I find this works the best. ---
**Author:** ![GarrettMfnMoody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@GarrettMfnMoody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GarrettMfnMoody)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/10 "2015-02-20T06:18:21Z")
> [@Jake Elliott](#): > > Very rarely happens to me anymore. You get more used to holding the counterweight in your hand and catching the yoyo as you advance. > > One tip is to catch with your thumb. Really stick your thumb up, like you’re doing a “thumbs up”. Let the yoyo come to your hand and hit your thumb, then grab the yoyo with your other fingers. I find this works the best. Thanks a lot for your input Jake! I defaintly need to work in better form ---
**Author:** ![GarrettMfnMoody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@GarrettMfnMoody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GarrettMfnMoody)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/busted-knuckles/72783/11 "2015-02-20T21:55:50Z")
I just want to say to anyone else having this problem to take Jake’s advice to heart! It took a little getting used to but within one day my knuckle busting occurrences have been more than cut in half! -“but even without my testimony you should always take Jake’s advice and suggestions ;)” _Dude is a mad man with a counterweight!_