# starting looping **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [January 1, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391 "2011-01-01T03:24:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/1 "2011-01-01T03:24:08Z")
I want to try doing looping tricks for a bit, whats a good (and cheap) yoyo to buy for beginner looping tricks? just curious, does different yoyos matter for looping. As in does it make a huge difference? or is it mostly preference? ---
**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 1, 2011, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/2 "2011-01-01T03:31:15Z")
Raiders work pretty good. Imperial or modified shapes work best. Butterfly shape does not loop well. ---
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/3 "2011-01-01T04:20:03Z")
why are some more expensive than others? i understand for butterfly shapes we have different materials and bearings for spin time and feel while spinning but what are the difference between one modified shaped yoyo and another? ---
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/4 "2011-01-02T01:47:20Z")
can i buy looping yoyos are local stores like walmart or target? ---
**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 2, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/5 "2011-01-02T01:53:30Z")
Maybe. Try toys-r-us, maybe a hobby shop. ---
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/6 "2011-01-02T07:45:00Z")
whats good to start? sunset trajectory bumble bee firedog loop 720? or anything else? ---
**Author:** ![Batryn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/batryn/32/78_2.png) [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/7 "2011-01-02T16:29:19Z")
I think the most popular ones are sunset, loop 720, and modded raiders. ---
**Author:** ![Robin\_Hood0999](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/robin_hood0999/32/693_2.png) [@Robin\_Hood0999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robin_Hood0999)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/8 "2011-01-02T18:50:07Z")
For looping, I am just using a Duncan Proyo and a Yomega Fireball, and they work fine. For doing loops I prefer my Proyo, and I don’t know why, maybe because of its shape? (Similar to a Sunset Trajectory). Proyo is also cheap. 🙂 I’ve heard Sunsets are really good, though, and Andre uses them in the looping tuturial videos. (So they must be good!) ---
**Author:** ![circusmonkey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/90ced4/32.png) [@circusmonkey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/circusmonkey888)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/9 "2011-01-02T18:54:09Z")
I started out with Duncan Proyos. Speed Beetles aren’t bad either. Oh and Loop720 would be pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![yoyomatt2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@yoyomatt2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomatt2)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/10 "2011-01-02T19:17:10Z")
sunsets are discontinued cuz of the unleashed yoyo (joseph harris signature looper) ---
**Author:** ![brandoide1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brandoide1/32/662_2.png) [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/11 "2011-01-02T19:18:48Z")
> [@yoyomatt2](#): > > sunsets are discontinued cuz of the unleashed yoyo (joseph harris signature looper) ## They WILL be. They aren’t yet… I started with (and still use) 2 [YoYoJam Sunset Trajectory NXGs](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/80/YYJ-Sunset-Trajectory). They are very cheap and very good looping yoyos. P.S. As stated above: YoYoJam will also soon be releasing a “YYJ Unleashed” looping yoyo. Just wanted to point that out if you wanted to wait until they are released, or get a sunset trajectory NXG(s) now. The “Unleashed” will replace the NXGs. ---
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/12 "2011-01-02T19:20:36Z")
fireball on the yoyoexpert? i couldnt find it do i need to mod any of them? cuz i dont know how XD ---
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/13 "2011-01-02T19:22:27Z")
estimate of when they will be out? months? weeks? since we’re on release dates, anyone know revised x convict release date? ;D ---
**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 2, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/14 "2011-01-02T19:27:26Z")
> [@eric94306](#): > > fireball on the yoyoexpert? i couldnt find it > do i need to mod any of them? cuz i dont know how XD I don’t think yoyoexpert stocks yomega. You don’t need to mod those or the raider to get in to looping etc. If you get serious about 2A then maybe. And frankly, for starting out I would recommend those over a sunset nxg or the newer version coming out. The sunset and unleashed are more geared to the advanced player. ---
**Author:** ![brandoide1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brandoide1/32/662_2.png) [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/15 "2011-01-02T19:28:10Z")
- The “YYJ Unleashed” will come out on April 24, 2011. - The new “YYJ X Convict” will come out on June 3, 2011. Please note: The sources I got these from may NOT be 100% accurate due to the fact that I got them from another forum. But I do know they will be around these dates… ---
**Author:** ![Robin\_Hood0999](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/robin_hood0999/32/693_2.png) [@Robin\_Hood0999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robin_Hood0999)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/16 "2011-01-02T19:38:21Z")
> [@eric94306](#): > > fireball on the yoyoexpert? i couldnt find it > do i need to mod any of them? cuz i dont know how XD YYE does not carry Yomegas. But… bla bla bla… I hope I am not breaking any rules by posting a URL or suggesting other yoyo sites. Sorry if I am. I have not modded my fireballs at all, I don’t find it neccessary. Hope this helps. :wink: Mod edit: You were. Please refrain in the future. ---
**Author:** ![brandoide1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brandoide1/32/662_2.png) [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/17 "2011-01-02T19:40:09Z")
^^^^^ You should not post links directly to other online stores. It is sort of a rule. ---
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/18 "2011-01-02T20:24:39Z")
what would be the best (instock) yoyo to buy from yoyoexpert since im ordering other things already, i want to throw a few more things in or if possible, are there any stores that would sell yoyos for looping? fireball? ---
**Author:** ![brandoide1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brandoide1/32/662_2.png) [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/19 "2011-01-02T20:46:55Z")
As I’d said before: I’d highly recommend picking up a [YYJ Sunset Trajectory NXG](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/80/YYJ-Sunset-Trajectory). It is a great looping yoyo for all levels. ---
**Author:** ![eric94306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e56c9b/32.png) [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391/20 "2011-01-02T20:52:30Z")
theres not really anything in stock right now (unless i missed something) except for a firedog…no bearing? how does that play for looping? [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-looping/22391.md?page=2)