# Classic- Duncan 50ʼs Tournament Yo Yo -- Mod **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 4, 2022, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685 "2022-12-04T05:55:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/1 "2022-12-04T05:55:00Z")
Hello, I am new to the forum, not so much to Yo Yoʼs. My father got me started 35+ years ago with a wooden yo yo and shown me how to walk the dog. From there I kept on going back to the Yo Yo every time I wanted to try something new I saw on TV. I recently tried one with bearings and man like a lightening bolt with that snap my dad taught me. However, I donʼt really like the way the new Yo Yoʼs are shaped. I would love to be able to have a classic wooden Duncan tournament Yo Yo from the 50s kind of style and mod it out to my specs. like adding bearings to it. I donʼt plan to compete or anything, just looking to have fun. Any helpful suggestions for me to make this happen? ---
**Author:** ![Ardeus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ardeus/32/594405_2.png) [@Ardeus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardeus)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/2 "2022-12-04T06:15:23Z")
> **[Legend](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-legend-yoyo)** > > While they are having a blast pushing the boundaries of what the modern yo-yo is capable of, YoYoFactory wanted to pay homage to where the modern yo-yo started out. We introduce the Legend! YoYoFactory spent some serious time designing the prefect... Check out the Yoyofactory Legend. It has that classic imperial shape, it’s wooden, it’s readily available, and it’s very affordable. Should be perfect for mods, even though it’s not a take apart design. ---
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/3 "2022-12-04T06:18:10Z")
Yes, I thought of using one of these. It is a fixed axle, right? Any tutorials on how to mod these to make them rock some serious speeds? ---
**Author:** ![Ardeus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ardeus/32/594405_2.png) [@Ardeus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardeus)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/4 "2022-12-04T06:27:52Z")
Yes, it’s a fixie. There are a couple of tutorials on Youtube on how to make wood yoyos with bearings. Maybe you can get some ideas from those. Perhaps some of the very skilled yoyo makers around here can help as well. ---
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/5 "2022-12-04T06:34:35Z")
I been watching some of the YouTube videos however nothing on modding wooden classic style yo yo yet. However I am probably not searching for the right thing. If any of the Yo Yo makers on here have input on the subject I would be very grateful. I have some experience carving wood for NW Coast Style Tlingit art of my tribe. I would love to try my hand at making a custom yo yo with some of the non porous wood around my village. The bearings thing is a mystery to me so far on where to begin. I really like the feel of the classic imperial shape yo-yos, I owned a few Duncan Butterfly Yo-Yos over the years, they were alright. I am not sure if it is the nostalgia or the feel, either way the imperial style is definitely my favorite. ---
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/6 "2022-12-04T06:52:59Z")
Hmm, maybe a kit like this and make the bolt hidden such as the 3D printed yo yoʼs do. ![Looop2020-Extra2_b78247a4-1c61-40a1-96c0-4455b660ecf9_1024x1024](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/b/6/2b66b03133d039cb3782a6ecaed07e8a97dd8438.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Yosiah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yosiah/32/93688_2.png) [@Yosiah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yosiah)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/7 "2022-12-04T07:41:24Z")
Chevk out tom khun yoyos or art makes some cool wooden yoyos with bearings. As well as spinworthy. Chevk out this thread as well [Show some wooden yoyos you've made](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/show-some-wooden-yoyos-youve-made/84381) ---
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/8 "2022-12-04T08:06:24Z")
Thank You for the tips. Looks like others may had the same interest as I. Sooold Out 😁 I think I found the right one for arts however, I can not be sure. Nice looking wooden models. ---
**Author:** ![Yosiah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yosiah/32/93688_2.png) [@Yosiah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yosiah)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/9 "2022-12-04T08:08:01Z")
Peon, orphan, squib, and big boi if im not mistaken. All fun throws ---
**Author:** ![rizki\_yoist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rizki_yoist/32/7925_2.png) [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/10 "2022-12-04T09:13:36Z")
If you’re looking for classic wooden yoyos with bearings, check out Tom Kuhn. ---
**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/11 "2022-12-04T12:59:17Z")
You can still find NOS classic Duncan Jeweled Tournament (reissue) on the big auction site at reasonable prices. Duncan made quite a run of them back around 2000 or so. ---
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/12 "2022-12-04T13:30:46Z")
Thanks everyone 😁 Pocket Rockets and No Jive 😆🫥🫥 What a character. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/13 "2022-12-04T15:07:50Z")
There is one more of these left. The most precision in an Imperial shape you can buy. > **[Luftverk](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/luftverk)** > > Titanium Supply Company.  Unique and creative yo-yo designs from Jeffrey Pang. ---
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/14 "2022-12-04T15:15:21Z")
This is beautiful and amazing, would be a dream. I am so tempted to buy it and technically I could. Unfortunately, I have a few dependents right now that I would probably feel bad every time I used my 385.00 yo yo. However, what a beautiful and spectacular Yo Yo. What a dream. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/15 "2022-12-04T16:15:01Z")
So you want a modest comfortable throw? The Confusion is a good choice if you just want one. Once you start hunting for TK Sleep Machines, No Jives and Silver Bullets, you are getting into collector territory and that is more auction site hunting. There are more “Modern Responsive” options but they also will cost you more money. > **[YoYoFactory](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yoyofactory)** > > YoYoFactory was born in 2004 with a focus on functional technology to improve the playing experience. This has been a goal of the company which relies on the experience gathered from over 30 years of demonstrating yoyos around the planet. The end... ---
**Author:** ![yoyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e99b99/32.png) [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/16 "2022-12-04T16:18:20Z")
Duncan sells an upgrade kit for the freehand that would probably work pretty well for modifying a wood throw. ---
**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:** [December 4, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/17 "2022-12-04T17:44:22Z")
E Mijo is the closest thing I can think of to this ---
**Author:** ![AKYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyo/32/190630_2.png) [@AKYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/18 "2022-12-04T18:52:51Z")
I really like this one! Maybe, I need to get with the times. I know I was never planning to do the whole DNA trick, but maybe if I bend a little bit I could try to do that trick with this yo-yo? :thinking: That dreamboat 385.00 dollar yo yo is astonishing. Yet that my cause havoc on helping my father with his alzheimers care cost, I think I will give the Mi Jo ( My son :thinking:) a whirl. no pun intended. lol hmm Dad got me started, it almost makes complete sense here to give the MiJo a try. My son it is, thank you. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/19 "2022-12-04T19:00:12Z")
> [@AKYo](#): > > That dreamboat 385.00 dollar yo yo is astonishing You don’t have to spend that much on a yoyo. Check the BST. Classic imperial shapes are available from time to time. ---
**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685/20 "2022-12-04T23:57:12Z")
They had Duncan yoyos in the same bin as the bargain Butterflies at Target yesterday. Both were $3 each. They had quite a few. I bought one of each. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/classic-duncan-50-s-tournament-yo-yo-mod/366685.md?page=2)