# Help! I am a New Yoyo Player and I need some pro tips!
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
**Created:** [September 18, 2016, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899 "2016-09-18T04:20:30Z")
**Posts on this page:** 10
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### Author:  [@LeftHandedYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftHandedYoyoer)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2016, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/1 "2016-09-18T04:20:30Z")
Hello! I purchased a YoyoFactory Replay Pro (unresponsive) and it is a first TRUE yoyo (I had the YYF Velocity which had all these cracks). And now, I ordered the yoyo, 10 Normal Kitty String (White and because it was recommended), and ordered this:
> **[Amazon.com: Ultra-Pure Oils UPO-VALVE Professional Valve Oil : Automotive](https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pure-Oils-UPO-VALVE-Professional-Valve/dp/B00IE3EZYW)**
>
> Ultra-Pure Professional Valve Oil has a fast, light, and silky-smooth feel that players love.
It says that it is:
-Odorless
-Non-Toxic
-Synthetic
-Non-Flammable,
Which are what the Yoyojam lubes are (synthetic/non toxic). I also know that it has the water like characteristics (water density-like). I have heard that Trumpet oil works perfectly for Thin/Unresponsive lube. I was wondering if this is true (since some Wiki.Answers say that it will melt the plastic!)
Also, how do I put the oil on the bearing? Do I need to open the bearing guards and put it in there?
Thanks and nice to meet you!
PS. I am LEFT HANDED T\_T (Wish I could be normal) but will I be limited a lot with the tricks due to my left handedness?
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### Author:  [@LeftHandedYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftHandedYoyoer)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2016, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/2 "2016-09-18T04:27:42Z")
Also, I bought the Replay Pro because it seems very nice in design (got the Yellow Rim with Purple Caps!) and someone WON with it. đ
I also really wanted to do the Boingy Boing đ
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### Author:  [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2016, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/3 "2016-09-18T06:00:40Z")
You probably wonât need to lube your bearing for a while, just play with it as is. When the bearing starts becoming louder and gritty, thatâs when you need the lube, and trumpet valve oil will work fine, and no, it wonât harm the plastic. Also, since youâre ordering online, why didnât ya just pick up some yoyo bearing specific oil? Such as YYF Thin Lube or OD Bearing and Taper Lube?
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### Author:  [@LeftHandedYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftHandedYoyoer)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/4 "2016-09-18T13:40:28Z")
It was because I had a $25 giftcard and buying strings + oil was over the $25âŚany I needed to buy trumpet oil anyway! I got the Normal Kitty Strings (heard it was good.)
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### Author:  [@Coco4304](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coco4304)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2016, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/5 "2016-09-18T13:45:27Z")
> [@LeftHandedYoyoer](#):
>
> Also, I bought the Replay Pro because it seems very nice in design (got the Yellow Rim with Purple Caps!) and someone WON with it. đ
>
> I also really wanted to do the Boingy Boing đ
Be warned, Boingy Boing is notoriously hard to learn. Some pros canât even do it right.
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### Author:  [@Coco4304](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coco4304)
#### Post date: [September 18, 2016, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/6 "2016-09-18T13:47:10Z")
> [@LeftHandedYoyoer](#):
>
> Hello! I purchased a YoyoFactory Replay Pro (unresponsive) and it is a first TRUE yoyo (I had the YYF Velocity which had all these cracks). And now, I ordered the yoyo, 10 Normal Kitty String (White and because it was recommended), and ordered this:
>
> [Amazon.com: Ultra-Pure Oils UPO-VALVE Professional Valve Oil : Automotive](https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pure-Oils-UPO-VALVE-Professional-Valve/dp/B00IE3EZYW/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1474172236&sr=1-5&keywords=valve+oil)
>
> It says that it is:
> -Odorless
> -Non-Toxic
> -Synthetic
> -Non-Flammable,
>
> Which are what the Yoyojam lubes are (synthetic/non toxic). I also know that it has the water like characteristics (water density-like). I have heard that Trumpet oil works perfectly for Thin/Unresponsive lube. I was wondering if this is true (since some Wiki.Answers say that it will melt the plastic!)
>
> Also, how do I put the oil on the bearing? Do I need to open the bearing guards and put it in there?
> Thanks and nice to meet you!
>
> PS. I am LEFT HANDED T\_T (Wish I could be normal) but will I be limited a lot with the tricks due to my left handedness?
You being left handed will not effect how you play. Just reverse the hands on trick tutorials like they were in a mirror. I am pretty sure all tricks work if you are a lefty.
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### Author:  [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)
#### Post date: [September 19, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/7 "2016-09-19T02:18:06Z")
> [@Coco4304](#):
>
> You being left handed will not effect how you play. Just reverse the hands on trick tutorials like they were in a mirror. I am pretty sure all tricks work if you are a lefty.
My son is a lefty as well, he actually thinks learning the tricks is easier since he can watch a right handed throwerâs video and mirror it. I believe the tricks he had the most challenge learning were âExperiment 626â and âRise of the Titanâ because Tylor McCallumore is also a lefty (not to mention both of those tricks are crazy).
French
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### Author:  [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)
#### Post date: [September 19, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/8 "2016-09-19T14:18:39Z")
Donât bother oiling the bearing.
Itâs not that serious.
You will probably have to sell your soul to learn boing y boing. Itâs not a real trick, itâs just fancy camera work.
Also, lefthandedness is awesome!
But, this site does help:
> **[MirrorTube](https://concreteage.blogspot.com/p/youtubevimeourl-function-youtube-this.html)**
>
> monochrome normalize -Sample URL- Â http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d-7zKXm32E Â http:...
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### Author:  [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)
#### Post date: [September 25, 2016, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/9 "2016-09-25T12:17:12Z")
Iâm just here to point out that the Velocity is no less âtrue yoyoâ than any yoyo out there even the ones upwards $200.
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### Author:  [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)
#### Post date: [September 26, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-i-am-a-new-yoyo-player-and-i-need-some-pro-tips/81899/10 "2016-09-26T00:43:25Z")
> [@rizkiyoist](#):
>
> Iâm just here to point out that the Velocity is no less âtrue yoyoâ than any yoyo out there even the ones upwards $200.
Heck, a Duncan Imperial or Butterfly are true yoyos (just fixed axle ones).