# Counterweight set up? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 13, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947 "2014-01-13T01:51:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/1 "2014-01-13T01:51:15Z")
I have tried different counterweights while yoyoing I was wondering which setup/ counterweights you prefer Here is what I have tried so far: 2 dice with hole drilled in them Duncan dice Takeshi dice Duncan bounce ball Various Duncan heads My favorite so far is the takeshi dice what have you tried and what works best to you? ---
**Author:** ![J-Spinn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/j-spinn/32/108_2.png) [@J-Spinn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J-Spinn)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/2 "2014-01-13T13:10:57Z")
Duncan die the neon yellow ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/3 "2014-01-13T17:46:33Z")
I only have the skull counterweight that comes with the Metal Drifter. I want a rubber ball though. ---
**Author:** ![genji](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/genji/32/1027_2.png) [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/4 "2014-01-13T19:58:48Z")
I have only tried 5a a few times, but when I tried it, I know that dice and duncan heads hurt flying at your knuckles. For a beginner, I’d recommend the rubber ball, but for overall comfort, I liked the dice. ---
**Author:** ![Mofoya](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mofoya/32/7946_2.png) [@Mofoya](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mofoya)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/5 "2014-01-13T20:32:11Z")
I have a related question… What’s the typical weight of the CW? I have absolutely no knowledge about 5A and was thinking about experimenting with it. This would involve improvising a CW to save money… How does the weight of the CW compare to the weight of the yoyo? ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/6 "2014-01-13T21:25:37Z")
I use a wasp net counterweight I made it because I have a ton of sting just not counterweights. ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/7 "2014-01-13T22:11:55Z")
> [@Mofoya](#): > > I have a related question… > > What’s the typical weight of the CW? I have absolutely no knowledge about 5A and was thinking about experimenting with it. This would involve improvising a CW to save money… > > How does the weight of the CW compare to the weight of the yoyo? I think I heard someone say 1/6 the weight of a normal yoyo. I’m prolly wrong though. ---
**Author:** ![Mofoya](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mofoya/32/7946_2.png) [@Mofoya](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mofoya)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/8 "2014-01-14T02:27:57Z")
I have some metal dice that weigh in at 17g before drilling a hole that might work. I’m a little concerned about hitting myself with a small metal cube though! 💥😵 I’m thinking I may hold out until I can find something a little softer! ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/9 "2014-01-14T03:27:00Z")
I heard 1/10 the weight. Lol ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/10 "2014-01-14T03:53:26Z")
> [@J-Spinn](#): > > Duncan die the neon yellow Exactly, color spot on! ---
**Author:** ![J-Spinn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/j-spinn/32/108_2.png) [@J-Spinn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/J-Spinn)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/11 "2014-01-14T05:08:01Z")
Not gonna drop names, but I was told 1/7 of the yoyo. Duncan dice weigh 10.4 - 11 grams. I measured. ---
**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:** [January 14, 2014, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/12 "2014-01-14T05:55:37Z")
From yoyowiki… > [@](#): > > In this article Steve Brown is quoted as regarding 7 to 1 as the best weight ratio between yo-yo and counterweight. (The actual article referenced requires a subscription to the site it is on) ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/13 "2014-01-14T10:07:41Z")
> [@Mofoya](#): > > I have a related question… > > What’s the typical weight of the CW? I have absolutely no knowledge about 5A and was thinking about experimenting with it. This would involve improvising a CW to save money… > > How does the weight of the CW compare to the weight of the yoyo? Answered in part.  This might be a decent read for you: > **[The Weight of a Counterweight....Hmmm?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,38988.msg376847.html)** > > Hi, I’m fairly new to yoyoing, so I definitely haven’t explored using counterweights yet, but I bought several Duncan yoyos that came with them. For the heck of it, I placed each one on a small scale I bought for weighing jewelry, and it was... ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/14 "2014-01-14T12:06:32Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > From yoyowiki… > > (The actual article referenced requires a subscription to the site it is on) I was close. I just use a dice. ---
**Author:** ![Zort\_Commander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/0ea827/32.png) [@Zort\_Commander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zort_Commander)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/15 "2014-01-14T12:24:23Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > Answered in part.  This might be a descent read for you: > > [The Weight of a Counterweight....Hmmm? - Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance - YoYoExpert](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,38988.msg376847.html#msg376847) Pfff… Fairly new. Not anymore! ---
**Author:** ![Mofoya](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mofoya/32/7946_2.png) [@Mofoya](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mofoya)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2014, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/16 "2014-01-14T14:46:14Z")
Interesting. I weighed some of my throws last night and they range from 63-73 grams. Going with a 1:6 ratio, the CW would be in the 10.5-12 gram range. That is consistent with the findings in the link TotalArtist posted. So, 1/6 it is… At least as a starting point. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/17 "2014-01-15T01:21:41Z")
> [@Zort\_Commander](#): > > Pfff… Fairly new. Not anymore! Well, an experienced newbie (2 years) :D. That was a vintage T.A. post @Mofoya, I have several more counterweights now, different sizes and types. I’m going to update the weights including the new counterweights I acquired since then. I’m anxious to weigh a few skulls. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Mofoya](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mofoya/32/7946_2.png) [@Mofoya](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mofoya)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/18 "2014-01-15T05:03:07Z")
I’ve got a wasp nest drying right now. Looks like it’ll end up just over 12g. I’ll try it out tomorrow. If it goes well I’ll have some new tricks to learn! ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/counterweight-set-up/62947/19 "2014-01-15T06:28:04Z")
I use two DD12 dice and they play just fine.