# New to spin tops **URL:** \ **Category:** Spin Tops\ **Created:** [April 19, 2024, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957 "2024-04-19T04:10:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/21 "2024-04-21T18:15:19Z")
Definitely agree with @kevinm for starting out the Short Circuit is amazing. It works great and can withstand major punishment. That’s what you need. 😁:+1: ---
**Author:** ![dsousa707](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a587f6/32.png) [@dsousa707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dsousa707)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/22 "2024-04-21T19:13:53Z")
Have fun and have patience, it took me about six months of frustration and persistence to get to the point where I can throw all my tops with ease. My favorite tops Strommol8 Augusta and the Sweetle. A little pricey but great to learn on. They spin a very long time. You will mess up the trick long before you run out of spin that’s why they are great to learn on. ---
**Author:** ![dsousa707](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a587f6/32.png) [@dsousa707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dsousa707)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/23 "2024-04-21T19:49:58Z")
Strummol8 spelled it wrong. You can purchase them at YoYo sam. ---
**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:** [April 21, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/24 "2024-04-21T20:05:25Z")
They are totally on sale here at YYE. > **[Augusta](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/augusta-spin-top-by-strummol8?variant=41072656416958)** > > The Augusta is the latest in the line of high-end spin top made by Italian company Strummol8. The Augusta is designed as a successor to Giulia and is the most classic shape in the series. It features a plump shape machined from two different... ---
**Author:** ![Gabca](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gabca/32/278637_2.png) [@Gabca](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gabca)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/25 "2024-04-21T22:25:49Z")
Better start with ball bearing top, easier to learn basics on. YYF elec trick or something like that is a good beginner friendly choice. ---
**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:** [April 21, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/26 "2024-04-21T23:21:22Z")
While some people find bearing tips to be friendlier, they do add a few other issues to the mix. Of course the answer would be to get both, as the fixed tip is only 5 bucks🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/27 "2024-04-21T23:27:31Z")
I feel like a bearing will surely help with tricks at first but I think the Short Circuit for learning the basic throw is great. So of course I agree with getting both. The Short Circuit and the Elek-trick both are pretty darn good. I bought the bearing upgrade kit and turned one of my SCs into a plastic bearing tip and one of my ETs into a metal bearing tip and another into metal fixed tip. All are great mods with great results. ---
**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:** [April 21, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/28 "2024-04-21T23:39:53Z")
Fixed tip tricks are way more fun and challenging, in general. There are some cool bearing tricks, but the fixed tips feel way more alive on the string than bearing tips. ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/29 "2024-04-24T19:37:24Z")
The Spingear Komas that YYE sells are worth a look for anyone into spin tops who hasn’t tried one. IMO they are a bit more beginner friendly. The throwing mechanic is simpler which makes it easy to build consistency and understand how to adjust. Boomerangs were much easier to learn, partly because of the throw but they are also smaller, lighter (the non metal ring versions anyway) and less intimidating to whip back towards you. A potential downside is that if you want to branch out into other types of tops, you will still have to tackle their learning curves. They are also a bit higher priced than a basic spin top, but they seem pretty durable. > **[Koma Spin Top - No Weight Ring](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/spin-tops/products/koma-spin-top-by-spingear-version-5)** > > This is a traditional Japanese Koma Spin Top was developed by our friends at SpinGear! The body is machined from durable Delrin plastic and fitted with a steel tip. The unique tip shape offers superior string manipulation and with a weight of 36g it... > **[Koma Spin Top - Outer Weight Ring](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/spin-tops/products/koma-spin-top-version-5-outer-ring)** > > This is a traditional Japanese Koma Spin Top was developed by our friends at SpinGear! The body is machined from durable Delrin plastic and fitted with a steel tip and an inner cup weight ring. The unique tip shape offers superior string manipulation... ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/30 "2024-04-25T00:41:57Z")
I have been eyeballing these. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/31 "2024-04-25T20:40:24Z")
First day throwing the top! This thing is pretty fun! Can’t wait to learn more and get better! (Pardon the dirty floor, in the process of repairing sections and re-carpeting) ![IMG_5914](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/a/7/8a7943c937d8a18c88a9d19314c9bb5b55717848.jpeg) ![IMG_5915](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/0/e/70e431688e9524f68252bfae5275e6d91c8e4a65.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/32 "2024-04-25T22:03:23Z")
It looks like you got it spinning. That’s a big step. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/33 "2024-04-25T22:08:09Z")
Definitely a big step, it was interesting learning how to throw it properly :joy: ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/34 "2024-04-25T22:32:48Z")
Hells yeah! Thats one of the 2 biggest hurdles. Next is the Boomerang. After that the gateways are easier to pass through. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/35 "2024-04-25T22:33:29Z")
Haven’t tried that yet, I’m afraid to break stuff inside lol ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/36 "2024-04-25T22:34:19Z")
Outside for sure. And maybe a light weight or plastic top if possibe. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/37 "2024-04-25T22:36:06Z")
Yeah this one’s a solid chunk of maple, kinda heavy, I’m probably going to order a short circuit on here when I have spending money again or maybe the led one from yyf that I can’t remember the name of at the moment ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/38 "2024-04-25T22:43:20Z")
Short circuit is solid, i think the other is called Elec-tric. Its a bearing top, still good- but i reach for mine wayless than the SC. Get both,it wont break the bank, and you can experience two different trick sets & top shapes. ---
**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:** [April 26, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957/39 "2024-04-26T19:00:16Z")
It is hard to get comfortable throwing inside unless you have a room that you can trompo proof. I tried for a long time to learn certain tricks and it just didn’t happen until I began practicing outside. It’s kind of inconvenient, but it allows you to experiment without worrying about taking a chunk out of furniture, walls, tv’s, etc. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-to-spin-tops/398957.md?page=1)