# Iron whip trouble **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Tricks\ **Created:** [January 4, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666 "2013-01-04T23:29:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hemisphere97](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hemisphere97/32/1167_2.png) [@hemisphere97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hemisphere97)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/1 "2013-01-04T23:29:35Z")
I can’t toss the whip around the yoyo right in iron whip. It never has enough power to make it all the way around. ---
**Author:** ![yoyomaniac123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyomaniac123/32/1240_2.png) [@yoyomaniac123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaniac123)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/2 "2013-01-06T02:21:37Z")
hey, you have to use iron to whip it ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/3 "2013-01-06T04:15:53Z")
Try learning Jade Whip first. ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/4 "2013-01-06T08:05:35Z")
> [@Waylon](#): > > Try learning Jade Whip first. I have jade whip down. (I can like 9 out of 10 times) and i still have the same problem with iron whip. Haha ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/5 "2013-01-06T11:26:35Z")
> [@Jagmcool](#): > > > [@Waylon](#): > > > > Try learning Jade Whip first. > > I have jade whip down. (I can like 9 out of 10 times) and i still have the same problem with iron whip. Haha Hmmm. It’s a similar motion, just more compact. I also find it helps to turn your wrist like you’re pouring a pitcher of water into a cup that’s sitting on your lap. If that makes any sense. ---
**Author:** ![yoyomaniac123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyomaniac123/32/1240_2.png) [@yoyomaniac123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaniac123)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/6 "2013-01-06T17:48:12Z")
no it doesn’t ---
**Author:** ![Shadowz143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shadowz143/32/952_2.png) [@Shadowz143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowz143)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/7 "2013-01-06T18:50:32Z")
> [@yoyomaniac123](#): > > no it doesn’t Okay… Have you guys seen this video? [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/2/f/b2f5b51588ef9f5d4f7f193d0d9c061b7144df20.jpeg "Iron Whip High Speed") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTNKoa9mw48) ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/8 "2013-01-06T19:59:36Z")
I have the motion down, the problem I have is that I can pop up and whip around fast enough to catch it ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/9 "2013-01-07T00:12:05Z")
> [@yoyomaniac123](#): > > no it doesn’t Good thing I wasn’t talking to you. ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2013, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/10 "2013-01-07T00:14:58Z")
> [@Jagmcool](#): > > I have the motion down, the problem I have is that I can pop up and whip around fast enough to catch it Ah. Well then, it sounds like you just need to practice it lots. Iron Whip is one of those tricks that can take time to get down cold. If you can do Jade Whip, you’ll get Iron Whip. Just keep at it :wink: ---
**Author:** ![mabulrub](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@mabulrub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mabulrub)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/11 "2013-01-11T18:57:03Z")
I have just started learning this trick… i have a thought after trying this that such a whip trick won’t work with any type of strings…i think it requires polyester strings… Please correct me if i’m wrong with some details please. ---
**Author:** ![FiveIronBrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fiveironbrian/32/451_2.png) [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/12 "2013-01-11T19:36:41Z")
> [@Jagmcool](#): > > I have the motion down, the problem I have is that I can pop up and whip around fast enough to catch it I recommend using your NTH to assist in getting the initial momentum of loop. Then use your TH to whip the loop the rest of the way. ---
**Author:** ![jasonwongzero](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jasonwongzero/32/725_2.png) [@jasonwongzero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jasonwongzero)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/13 "2013-01-11T20:11:59Z")
> [@mabulrub](#): > > I have just started learning this trick… i have a thought after trying this that such a whip trick won’t work with any type of strings…i think it requires polyester strings… Please correct me if i’m wrong with some details please. You can definitely perform iron whip with non polyester strings. However, I do agree that string type… Especially string weight and density have a large impact on how whips are executed. Some strings are very fast, while others are much slower. Sent from mobile. ---
**Author:** ![mabulrub](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@mabulrub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mabulrub)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/14 "2013-01-11T20:42:09Z")
> [@jasonwongzero](#): > > > [@mabulrub](#): > > > > I have just started learning this trick… i have a thought after trying this that such a whip trick won’t work with any type of strings…i think it requires polyester strings… Please correct me if i’m wrong with some details please. > > You can definitely perform iron whip with non polyester strings. However, I do agree that string type… Especially string weight and density have a large impact on how whips are executed. > > Some strings are very fast, while others are much slower. > > Sent from mobile. Any recommendations? or favorites? if you have any ---
**Author:** ![jasonwongzero](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jasonwongzero/32/725_2.png) [@jasonwongzero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jasonwongzero)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/15 "2013-01-11T21:03:33Z")
> [@mabulrub](#): > > > [@jasonwongzero](#): > > > > > [@mabulrub](#): > > > > > > I have just started learning this trick… i have a thought after trying this that such a whip trick won’t work with any type of strings…i think it requires polyester strings… Please correct me if i’m wrong with some details please. > > > > You can definitely perform iron whip with non polyester strings. However, I do agree that string type… Especially string weight and density have a large impact on how whips are executed. > > > > Some strings are very fast, while others are much slower. > > > > Sent from mobile. > > Any recommendations? or favorites? if you have any I really like Kitty String. It’s cheap and works great. I also like the more premium strings as well, but I generally go for Kitty because I never feel bad throwing it out and using a new one. ---
**Author:** ![Jagmcool](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jagmcool/32/1203_2.png) [@Jagmcool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jagmcool)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/16 "2013-01-11T21:16:18Z")
> [@jasonwongzero](#): > > > [@mabulrub](#): > > > > > [@jasonwongzero](#): > > > > > > > [@mabulrub](#): > > > > > > > > I have just started learning this trick… i have a thought after trying this that such a whip trick won’t work with any type of strings…i think it requires polyester strings… Please correct me if i’m wrong with some details please. > > > > > > You can definitely perform iron whip with non polyester strings. However, I do agree that string type… Especially string weight and density have a large impact on how whips are executed. > > > > > > Some strings are very fast, while others are much slower. > > > > > > Sent from mobile. > > > > Any recommendations? or favorites? if you have any > > I really like Kitty String. It’s cheap and works great. I also like the more premium strings as well, but I generally go for Kitty because I never feel bad throwing it out and using a new one. I agree. It’s much cheaper for me to have 500 kitty strings off all different sorts than it it to have 100 of premium string. Kitty string is a bit thinner but its really holds its shape well. Especially the nylon. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/17 "2013-01-11T21:16:37Z")
Apparently I’m not the only one who finds Jade Whip a bucketload easier than Iron Whip! (whereas some tutorials would have you learn Iron Whip as an entry point into Jade Whip). I just can’t get the momentum going for a nice whip around. All I can think to do is practice, but it’s not even as fun as Jade Whip so I’m not feeling the practicing motivation on this one. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/18 "2013-01-11T21:18:52Z")
One tip that helped me learn. When you’re about to do it, pop it out of the strings and begin to swing it similarly to a jade whip. It’s hard to explain so I’ll make a vid in a day or so and post it here! ---
**Author:** ![FiveIronBrian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fiveironbrian/32/451_2.png) [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/19 "2013-01-11T21:57:20Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > I just can’t get the momentum going for a nice whip around. In case you missed this post: > [@FiveIronBrian](#): > > > [@Jagmcool](#): > > > > I have the motion down, the problem I have is that I can pop up and whip around fast enough to catch it > > I recommend using your NTH to assist in getting the initial momentum of loop. Then use your TH to whip the loop the rest of the way. The NTH really helps get the momentum going. After the pop, throw the loop toward your TH side. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2013, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666/20 "2013-01-12T03:44:15Z")
> [@FiveIronBrian](#): > > The NTH really helps get the momentum going. After the pop, throw the loop toward your TH side. Thanks, Brian! Just to be sure I’m understanding: you’re saying to literally grab the string with the NTH and throw it in such a way that it will give momentum to the whip? (in other words, you’re not just popping differently with the NTH, you are taking hold of it?) Have to give that a try. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iron-whip-trouble/47666.md?page=2)