# I want a spin top, what is my best choice? **URL:** \ **Category:** Spin Tops\ **Created:** [March 16, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896 "2013-03-16T18:02:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [March 16, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896/1 "2013-03-16T18:02:44Z")
I was looking at a Bearing tip, around 10-15 long spin. I see the Duncan Bearing King, is that a good choice? Any others? ---
**Author:** ![Schnayke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@Schnayke](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schnayke)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896/2 "2013-03-16T18:33:30Z")
Its what I use and learned on. They are fine, but you need to tape the top on or they crack. spintastic makes some good ones as well. I would just choose one or the other and learn with those. Good luck bud. ---
**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:** [March 16, 2013, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896/3 "2013-03-16T18:47:15Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![kevinm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kevinm/32/697_2.png) [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896/4 "2013-03-17T00:25:24Z")
Most of the inexpensive tops are okay, all of them can have issues with quality control. They are kind of like yo-yos though, in that they do have a different feel between the different models and brands. I like the Duncan tops for the money because I find them comfortable to throw and fun to modify, but you will need to test drive the different ones to see which works best for you. It’s a little harder to get started with tops if you don’t have other players around to help you with some of the common issues people have trying to learn the basics. Check out the begginer’s videos that Yophosis posted, get a top, and start bouncing it off the floor. You may go through a few before you get the hang of it, but they sure are cheaper than most of the yo-yos these days. ---
**Author:** ![Neff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neff/32/359_2.png) [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896/5 "2013-03-17T04:31:28Z")
These guys gave good advice. Spintastics’ Trompo Bearing or Duncan’s Bearing King are decent for getting started. If you get one and have any problems, hop on this board and let us know what’s going on. I have collected a bunch of “getting started” information here: > **[yophosis - Spin Tops 101](https://sites.google.com/site/yophosis/spin-tops-101)** > > SPIN TOPS 101 > Almost everything about learning how to spin tops defies logic, is counter-intuitive, or is otherwise generally frustrating. It’s all backwards, I tell ya! The following bits of advice should help move things forward again. > Types of... ---
**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:** [March 17, 2013, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-want-a-spin-top-what-is-my-best-choice/50896/6 "2013-03-17T23:45:09Z")
Thanks guys! My dad used to do spin tips back I the days and he will teach me the throw and I will learn tricks. I’m advanced with the sideways throw in 4a, and the Spin top throw looks similar.