# oversized spin top string

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**Category:** Spin Tops\
**Created:** [December 23, 2011, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964 "2011-12-23T06:25:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![lizardman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lizardman/32/708_2.png) [@lizardman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lizardman)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964/1 "2011-12-23T06:25:34Z")

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I am making a big top and i was wondering what kind of string/rope should i use for it or if I make some string, what should i make it out of?  
It’s about 7 1/2" at the widest part and once its done it will be about 11"-11 1/2" tall with the tip and everything.

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**Author:** ![ta0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ta0/32/702_2.png) [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964/2 "2011-12-23T14:58:26Z")

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That is a pretty big top!  
You will need a rope, somewhat skinny but still a true rope. If you use something thinner, like a cord for hanging clothes, it will end up too long, specially for boomerang. Look for something not too sleek or rigid, ideally with some cotton. On my 10" wide top I use a half inch diameter diamond braided rope.  
So design a tip big enough to take it.

Is it hollowed? I hope so 😃 Will you put a bearing tip?

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**Author:** ![lizardman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lizardman/32/708_2.png) [@lizardman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lizardman)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964/3 "2011-12-23T17:26:03Z")

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yes it’s hollow and im putting one way bearings in it. I was also wondering how long should the rope be?

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**Author:** ![ta0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ta0/32/702_2.png) [@ta0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ta0)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964/4 "2011-12-23T20:11:19Z")

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The length depends on the thickness of the rope and the style of throw. The wrap should go about 1/3 of the top up, no more. For very large tops the way of throwing them is like a bowling bowl and you need a shorter rope.

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**Author:** ![lizardman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lizardman/32/708_2.png) [@lizardman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lizardman)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2011, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964/5 "2011-12-24T22:25:33Z")

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thanks i’ll make sure i post a picture once it’s done. ;D

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**Author:** ![Justin77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/justin77/32/950_2.png) [@Justin77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justin77)\
**Post date:** [December 27, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964/6 "2011-12-27T15:36:14Z")

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> [@ta0](#):
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> That is a pretty big top!  
> You will need a rope, somewhat skinny but still a true rope. If you use something thinner, like a cord for hanging clothes, it will end up too long, specially for boomerang. Look for something not too sleek or rigid, ideally with some cotton. On my 10" wide top I use a half inch diameter diamond braided rope.  
> So design a tip big enough to take it.
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> Is it hollowed? I hope so 😃 Will you put a bearing tip?

that’s an understatment

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**Author:** ![Justin77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/justin77/32/950_2.png) [@Justin77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justin77)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oversized-spin-top-string/32964/7 "2011-12-30T22:49:26Z")

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That is a pretty big