# Optical / holographic stickers on yo-yos **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [February 2, 2019, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409 "2019-02-02T10:22:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/1 "2019-02-02T10:22:30Z")
One thing I see some loopers doing, and some 4A players, is putting holographic / optical stickers on their yo-yos so they catch the light better, like so: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/0/a/90a5052a50d623c59fc28444220c88611b2ab723.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/b/d/bbdc7c9d2f333fb8ae61b213cfcc83cbfdaf09d4.jpeg) And then some designs are fundamentally “optical” without being holographic or shiny, as you can see ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/6/c/16cc131f6e3c00730525a977e7cee3ee59ead955.jpeg) And then speaking of the above image… my man … MY MAIN MAN … the yo-yo master who performed with Cirque … _BLACK_ ⚫ … also uses holographic stickers on his yo-yos! Check it: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/7/d/37da01d389e5e303435e72607c588e0e3555f69b.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/4/3f4a80686eefc6a1164aec2fb2e96d39969455dd.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/f/f/9ff9d1653f549f6f55463a1d33cf9d8f0d30ca23.jpeg) You may remember that Pro-Yo II had holographic pogs which started me thinking about this: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/a/b/2ab9c1cf99d7cbd90d8dceb5d43592f150f6437d.jpeg) I guess in an era of predominantly metal yo-yos, when we’ve given up “put your own circular stuff in here to decorate your yo-yo!” pog designs, it’s not cool to put shiny stickers on your yo-yos any more? ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/2 "2019-02-02T13:52:53Z")
_Daaaaaad, you’re embarrassing me_ ---
**Author:** ![gregoryfromearth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregoryfromearth/32/46140_2.png) [@gregoryfromearth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gregoryfromearth)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/3 "2019-02-02T14:43:11Z")
I’ve always been surprised I don’t see more yo-yos with optically interesting patterns, like these: [https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/illusions/colorwheel.html](https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/illusions/colorwheel.html) Maybe they’re out there and I just don’t see them. (The linked page is old enough to give download times on a 28.8K modem.) ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/4 "2019-02-02T15:25:16Z")
These 720s came out recently: ![Loop720-Clear-Sparkle_1024x1024](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/4/f/14fbd43e5051a0087d963f92d84640efdf827a5a.jpeg) > **[Loop 720 - Japan Edition](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/loop-720-japan-edition-yoyofactory-yoyo?variant=15846169083978)** > > YoYoFactory has been working hard to redefine their 2A looping yo-yo lineup. The new Loop 720 is quickly becoming a staple among 2A players around the world! The new Loop720 is the 2A yo-yo that will help you progress to advanced tricks. Built around... ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/5 "2019-02-03T02:40:06Z")
Also this from Ye Olde Dale Oliver ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/d/7/6d79caf89d5ffd008c855ab6b88226bab965eb25.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/7/0/d70286c77bc04de4d9efc6dce9e6391b65f8153c.jpeg) ---
**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:** [February 3, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/6 "2019-02-03T15:30:24Z")
If memory serves, I got this from an ad in the Yo-Yo Times in the late 80s. From an Italian company? I can’t remember the details. ![hol3](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/8/e/a8e2447f5d8603e41632bcdc67291122e9cdc566.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/7 "2019-02-04T07:08:49Z")
I put some holographic stickers on the pogs in that Turbo Bumble Bee as an experiment. [https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/uploads/short-url/hMsmGuDZCb7auE1OLZKDtVNEkSE.mp4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/uploads/short-url/hMsmGuDZCb7auE1OLZKDtVNEkSE.mp4) ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/8 "2019-02-04T07:41:46Z")
I’ve tried to shrink wrap with holographic plastic. It didn’t go well but I plan to try it again because I think it could work with more practice and the right plastic. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/9 "2019-02-05T03:02:28Z")
> [@codinghorror](#): > > my man … MY MAIN MAN … the yo-yo master who performed with Cirque … _BLACK_ ⚫ … also uses holographic stickers on his yo-yos! Well well look what I found in my photos today ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/f/1/bf11799a20c875d906ec374e17040951062673a0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/10 "2019-02-07T20:23:36Z")
World Champion Dale Oliver’s signature Spintastics Tiger Shark with halographic caps ![20190207_112759](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/f/e/7feeaa5d1e01c268d0e607203c339fe8fb095727.jpeg) ![20190207_112823](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/1/6/616daf398be50fd344b7bda4e020c4623819d8ac.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Yoyosampler](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyosampler/32/50693_2.png) [@Yoyosampler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyosampler)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2019, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/11 "2019-02-08T12:16:04Z")
When I bought a lot with this Capurro Faktor by YoyoJam, it had the holographic caps you see on either side in it. Anybody know anything about them? I found some info about the person they’re commemorating, but not much beyond that. ![20190208_071035](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/4/e/54e92428f1f3ad92baea8a812cf21a754e85f6ae.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2019, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/12 "2019-03-21T12:12:19Z")
Another one ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/e/c/1ec0840daf5aed6852215fe0643f093993c5ce7a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2019, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/13 "2019-05-05T02:04:19Z")
That [color wheel page](https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/illusions/colorwheel.html) is quite cool, here’s a quick animated GIF I made so people can get a taste of it: ![color-wheel-example](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/3/b/63b56de0d99b5649852726760e5471824fb34845.gif) Spinning stuff can look nifty! ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2019, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/14 "2019-06-30T09:59:49Z")
I know, I am maybe the only person who cares about this stuff. But I like it… so sue me! 😜 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/9/5/895159906434ea7eca845fab35aa49677f299461.jpeg) ---
**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:** [June 30, 2019, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/15 "2019-06-30T17:27:09Z")
But what does that look like at \> 6000 rpm? Most patterns just become solid concentric bands of colors at play speeds, often times unattractive (blends of) colors. ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/16 "2019-06-30T17:38:23Z")
I think this is the reasoning behind Gentry’s polished shutters (a.k.a bi-metal styling). Even with the OG shutter, he would sometimes perform with one that had polished edges inside the cup. I’ve heard him state he came up with it so that it pops more under the stage lights. I know people poke fun at the new WA polished yoyo (I don’t have one) because it is a ‘fake-bimetal’ but honestly, it accomplishes a similar goal to these metallic stickers. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2019, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/17 "2019-07-01T03:48:02Z")
Well maybe … why not just go full alu polished if stage pop is needed? ---
**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2019, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/18 "2019-07-01T04:00:18Z")
But… Grinds…? ---
**Author:** ![noodles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noodles/32/36467_2.png) [@noodles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noodles)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2019, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/optical-holographic-stickers-on-yo-yos/298409/19 "2019-09-26T06:18:10Z")
according to evan nagao, blasted yoyos slide on the string better (in edge beyond vid) the polished area on the WA doesn’t come in contact with the string, yet is still flashy the WA is genius