# The golden rule. **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 14, 2014, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607 "2014-08-14T08:57:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Grinch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grinch/32/1515_2.png) [@Grinch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grinch)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/1 "2014-08-14T08:57:58Z")
the golden rule of yoyo production, at least towards weight. Always seems that it is 66.7 66.4 66.6 66.7 is the true mack daddy of weight. which i love it. cuz it is what i look for. Is this a desired weight by most companies, or a preferred weight by most professional throwers? Or is it just a production curb. Just due to material. is it more Simple to use a CAD and buff out this weight with most designs?..i dunno i just notice that my beloved weight shows up in alot of throws. Enlighten my brain pls, or just throw in you fav weight. i dunno just needed to state this \>:( \>:( \>:( \>:( ;D ;D ;D ;D 😃 😃 😃 :-\* ??? ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/2 "2014-08-14T10:23:49Z")
I think it’s just the fact that it’s such an inoffensive weight. It’s pretty much middle of the road in terms of weight so it’s more likely to appeal to a wider audience. Some people prefer lighter throws and some people prefer heavier, but either are more likely to pick up a middle-weight than something further on the other side of their preference spectrum. ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/3 "2014-08-14T12:06:20Z")
It’s the lightest weight that will give yoyos enough spin time to do a decent length of combos. The reason you would want a light yoyo instead of a heavier one is that you can move it faster and it is less tiring to play with it. If you don’t care about either of those factors, you might as well get an 80g yoyo. They spin longer(generally), and they are more exercise to play with. ---
**Author:** ![rizki\_yoist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rizki_yoist/32/7925_2.png) [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/4 "2014-08-14T13:29:14Z")
I personally tend to favor 64-65g full size within the middle between full rim weight and even weight. Yoyos used to be like 65ish in the past IIRC and 67g seemed rather heavy back then, still is. However, weight distribution plays a huge role on how we perceive “weight”, less rim weight usually feels somewhat lighter than full rim weight, because there is less resistance upon throw. ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/5 "2014-08-14T14:16:27Z")
> [@rizki\_yoist](#): > > However, weight distribution plays a huge role on how we perceive “weight”, less rim weight usually feels somewhat lighter than full rim weight, because there is less resistance upon throw. I agree with this. However, once the yoyo is spinning, all only the mass affects how heavy it feels. That’s why I don’t really mind having a yoyo with a lot of rim weight. There is more resistence in the throw, but I will gladly trade that for extra spin time. I think a common misconception is that weight distribution affects speed. It doesn’t. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/6 "2014-08-14T14:47:59Z")
> 65g throws are the only ones that spin long? lol ---
**Author:** ![Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pineapple_jumpsuit/32/1431_2.png) [@Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pineapple_Jumpsuit)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/7 "2014-08-14T14:51:23Z")
> [@Yoyo](#): > > > 65g throws are the only ones that spin long? lol yeah lol that’s not really true at all. Anyone heard of the Draupnir? ---
**Author:** ![nolangherity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d6d6ee/32.png) [@nolangherity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nolangherity)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/8 "2014-08-14T15:12:10Z")
if i ever get a signature throw its going to be 66.6 grams. Thats all i know. ---
**Author:** ![GoCrazyForYoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gocrazyforyoyo/32/7941_2.png) [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/9 "2014-08-14T15:26:20Z")
I enjoy all yo-yos (I’ve tried) despite mass. ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/10 "2014-08-14T17:17:59Z")
> [@Philip](#): > > I agree with this. However, once the yoyo is spinning, all only the mass affects how heavy it feels. That’s why I don’t really mind having a yoyo with a lot of rim weight. There is more resistence in the throw, but I will gladly trade that for extra spin time. I think a common misconception is that weight distribution affects speed. It doesn’t. Phenom /topic Siriusly, a yoyo does not move in a straight linear trajectory. The same mechanics apply on a yoyo spinning and a yoyo orbiting your finger because of parallel axis theorem. For the same reason a rim weighted yoyo stores more energy than a evenly distributed one when spinning at the same speed, it also requires more energy/force input to orbit your finger at the same speed. ---
**Author:** ![ginny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ginny/32/1536_2.png) [@ginny](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ginny)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/11 "2014-08-14T17:25:30Z")
I do not believe there is a golden rule. throwing a yoyo is a very personal thing. all weights are good a far a I am concerned. after starting to teach/reteach older folks at the senior center to throw again most are drawn toward the 62 grams and up throws. most like the “average” to heavier yoyo. -g ---
**Author:** ![Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pineapple_jumpsuit/32/1431_2.png) [@Pineapple\_Jumpsuit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pineapple_Jumpsuit)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/12 "2014-08-14T18:34:33Z")
I like yoyos 61-64 grams the best. ---
**Author:** ![doodads341](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/df705f/32.png) [@doodads341](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/doodads341)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/13 "2014-08-14T18:41:48Z")
Yeah, there is no golden rule about yoyo pmanufacture. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Zort\_Commander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/0ea827/32.png) [@Zort\_Commander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zort_Commander)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/14 "2014-08-14T18:51:53Z")
Lots of Manufacturers’ Golden Rule: Make something that isn’t terrible ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/15 "2014-08-14T19:00:21Z")
Pretty boring weight imo. Love the 60g-64g area. ---
**Author:** ![doodads341](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/df705f/32.png) [@doodads341](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/doodads341)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/16 "2014-08-14T19:38:33Z")
> [@NathanC](#): > > Pretty boring weight imo. Love the 60g-64g area. Probably right there. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a88e57/32.png) [@wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wishiwasayoyoexpert)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/17 "2014-08-14T19:40:13Z")
I thought the golden rule was “treat your yoyos the way you want them to treat you”… ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2014, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/18 "2014-08-15T00:51:08Z")
> [@wishiwasayoyoexpert](#): > > I thought the golden rule was “treat your yoyos the way you want them to treat you”… In other words, don’t ding your yoyos, and when they snag and hit you in the face, they won’t be as sharp and won’t hurt as much. ---
**Author:** ![FullthrottleFRS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fullthrottlefrs/32/1551_2.png) [@FullthrottleFRS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FullthrottleFRS)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/19 "2014-08-15T03:13:43Z")
> [@Philip](#): > > In other words, don’t ding your yoyos, and when they snag and hit you in the face, they won’t be as sharp and won’t hurt as much. You know, I’ve only dinged one throw, and it’s the only one I’ve hit myself in the head with. There might be something to this idea of yoyo karma… ---
**Author:** ![Mazdarx7FD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mazdarx7fd/32/43086_2.png) [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2014, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-golden-rule/68607/20 "2014-08-15T05:04:03Z")
My favorite yoyos are 68 grams plus. My Magnum weights 70 grams 😃