# New yoyo, new issue **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 25, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972 "2021-01-25T22:59:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jayz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f4b2a3/32.png) [@jayz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jayz)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/1 "2021-01-25T22:59:55Z")
ok so I dont really yoyo just started up. of course I have done it in the past. I was using a wooden yoyo but I need one for tricks now so I got this one Professional Magic Yoyo M001 Aluminum Alloy Yo-yo. now I just tried to string it, and I used the loop end and opened the loop and put it over the yoyo and onto the bearing. now when I go to stall my yoyo it doesn’t come back up ever it just spins. how am I supposed to fix this? ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/2 "2021-01-25T23:09:37Z")
You have an unresponsive yoyo that was not made to come back with a tug. Here’s some tips from a forum member. Unresponsive yoyos have a wide bearing and are for longer tricks. You have a great yoyo, you just have to learn to use it like all of us here had to. You’ll get it! [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/4/7/447db4474af39657a475591e011995e81af039bb.jpeg "Simple bind returns") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kePWodqEZk) Welcome to the Forums! ---
**Author:** ![KiLbUcK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kilbuck/32/794_2.png) [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/3 "2021-01-25T23:09:53Z")
This may help [YoYoExpert.com - Intermediate - Bind Returns](https://yoyoexpert.com/learn/030-intermediate-bind-returns.php) ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/4 "2021-01-25T23:32:26Z")
@AKYOYOMIKE has a couple great tutorials as well… here’s a some quickies for winding up unresponsive yoyos, but his ‘point’ and ‘glare’ techniques are applicable across a variety of tricks… and help me regularly :wink::heart: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/2/9/c29762bfdf946acdd2953deddd07a38968fc3c25.jpeg "Element-a-Week #8 Winding up a dead yoyo. Yoyo tutorial") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_aPEvpvbJE) ---
**Author:** ![jayz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f4b2a3/32.png) [@jayz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jayz)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/5 "2021-01-25T23:57:46Z")
ah dang, I thought it’d be like the yoyo in this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5D0qKWhhV0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5D0qKWhhV0) I suppose I’ll have to try and learn a new way though so thanks for the advice. and in the future if I want a yoyo like in this video ^ what type of yoyo is it? can I just get any plastic one from walmart? ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/6 "2021-01-26T00:02:06Z")
There are quite a few really good responsive plastic yoyos out there. Here’s one of them: > **[Arrow](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/arrow-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=12124349333578)** > > With the sights set on the future of yoyo, YoYoFactory is creating the next generation of beginner yo-yos! This is the Arrow! The Arrow will form the foundation of the new YoYoFactory beginner line of affordable high performance yo-yos. It's light... ---
**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 26, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/7 "2021-01-26T00:05:18Z")
Try lubing the bearing and double loop the string. That will make it a bit more responsive. Use 3-in-1 or sewing machine oil. ---
**Author:** ![c0dy46](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/c0dy46/32/47755_2.png) [@c0dy46](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/c0dy46)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/8 "2021-01-26T00:24:41Z")
If you can’t purchase from YYE for any reason and go the retail store route, I would look for a Duncan butterfly XT, super cheap, solid, responsive which means it returns with a tug. Fortunately there are plenty of good quality responsive play yoyos readily available and inexpensive. Hope you have fun! ---
**Author:** ![French](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/french/32/70748_2.png) [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/9 "2021-01-26T00:43:30Z")
Welcome. Many others have already posted links to how to bind your yoyo. It may seem a little daunting at first, but, if all of us were able to figure it out, you will get it too. Try not to get frustrated, remember we all learn at our own pace. This is a friendly forum, please don’t hesitate to ask any questions you have. ---
**Author:** ![maathimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@maathimself](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maathimself)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/10 "2021-01-26T01:21:15Z")
I’m not sure if Walmart carries them in-store, but I know that Target sells the Butterfly XT for $5. The only problem is that they don’t sell strings. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/11 "2021-01-26T01:40:44Z")
You could…I’d try to get the Duncan Butterfly XT at Target or just order one or the other suggestions. The regular Butterfly you can get at Walmart was the first yoyo of a lot of people here and you can learn basics on it but you will need replacement strings pretty quickly because they wear out. ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/12 "2021-01-26T17:46:29Z")
Welcome to the forums, I believe now you have all the information needed, I just want to share that when I started I had this same issue, but I never played a good responsive yoyo, shame on me. I just forced myself to learn the bind. ---
**Author:** ![jayz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f4b2a3/32.png) [@jayz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jayz)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/13 "2021-02-02T21:00:52Z")
appreciate all the responses. now i’ve been using my yoyo a bunch (not too much…) and my yoyo is now sounding really loud and really grindy. It even became responsive as of today… which is weird it was just being loud but now its loud and responsive. I kinda learned to bind so Im not too happy about the responsiveness. if I lightly pull the string around the bearing i can hear grinding… how did this happen? are my barrings really shot i’ve played for like 10 mins a day. ---
**Author:** ![KiLbUcK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kilbuck/32/794_2.png) [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/14 "2021-02-02T21:34:42Z")
> [@How to Clean Your YoYo Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-to-clean-your-yoyo-bearing/867): > > How to Clean Your YoYo Bearing! warning WARNING: THE CHEMICALS USED IN THIS PROCESS ARE DANGEROUS. EXPOSURE HAS BEEN LINKED TO SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. USE THEM ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. THESE CHEMICALS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 PARENT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED. IF YOU ARE OVER 18, DON’T BE AN IDIOT. WEAR GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION, AVOID SKIN CONTACT, AVOID IGNITION SOURCES, AND CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL GUIDELINES. USE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN WELL V… Try this! ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/15 "2021-02-02T22:18:57Z")
Sounds like something went really, really wrong with the bearing. In 5 years I’ve never gotten a bad bearing or had one go bad. I can understand the frustration since it’s your first yoyo. Most yoyos stay problem-free until they are damaged by the user. ---
**Author:** ![kangusmangus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kangusmangus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kangusmangus)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/16 "2021-02-02T23:22:18Z")
If only… @ChrisFrancz I must be cursed when it comes to YoYos. I have bearings go bad all the time and I barely ever hit the floor…prob 25% of the time they come to me broken or locked up ---
**Author:** ![kangusmangus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kangusmangus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kangusmangus)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/17 "2021-02-02T23:23:16Z")
I started buying cheap magic yoyo bearings to have extra replacements my luck is so bad with em ---
**Author:** ![c0dy46](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/c0dy46/32/47755_2.png) [@c0dy46](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/c0dy46)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/18 "2021-02-03T02:55:07Z")
Nearly every bearing I’ve ever had that came like that was was fixed with a quick 100 % acetone bath after popping the shields off, dry it, lube or not depending on your preference and done. ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yo-yo/32/140700_2.png) [@Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_Yo-Yo)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/19 "2021-02-03T03:14:05Z")
Hey man, It takes a day or two to get the the hang of it. It’s extremely frustrating at first, but it opens up a whole new world of yoyoing! I’ve only been yoyoing for a year year and a half, but yoyoing will beb awesome and fun when you learn how to bind! ---
**Author:** ![kangusmangus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kangusmangus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kangusmangus)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2021, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972/20 "2021-02-03T03:18:11Z")
I have some citrus bearing cleaner and have tried but some of them are legit just busted it seems. But yeah I’ll look into that stuff and try it instead I guess before I toss my bag of duds [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-new-issue/332972.md?page=2)