I won’t hesitate to tell you what I know. But, I will readily admit what I don’t know. So, I need you guys to help me out. I read reviews and descriptions describing yo-yo shapes as “H,” “V,” Bell Shaped or Organic/Classic. Usually, I see them described as one of the four. I understand the Bell and Organic/Classic (I think), but not always sure if I’m seeing more of an H or a V.
Should I be looking at the area from the bearing to the rims, at the top of the yo-yo on both sides? I imagine so, but I decided to turn this into a game. I will post a photo, and you can tell me if it’s an H or a V. I’m hoping this will help me learn, or perhaps we will discover that not everyone agrees on shape anyway. Here’s the first photo. If we agree, we’ll move on to the next photo. I will not reveal what the yo-yo is until we agree, but if you recognize it…cool:
I love this throw, it’s so unique! One of my favorite throws, yet I don’t know the proper name for the shape! I’m not totally sure, but this looks like a V, but I feel an even better ID for it would be U shape.
Thanks Big Cat. Yeah, I stared at that one awhile. I was thinking H but, don’t know what it looks like. We’ll let a few others chime in…curious what they will say. :-\ I definitely see a “U” though
Definitely not as round of a “U” as the first one, but still not a sharp V either. Some version of a V I’d agree. :-\ I think what confused me initially was not realizing there was a “U” I could use to describe things. Sometimes an “H” or “V” didn’t fit.
Ah, I see now. It’s that little dip in the yo-yo where the horizontal line meets the vertical, that had been a point of confusion. Also, the fact that when looking at the yo-yo…you sort of have to draw the lines in your head. So, part of the H shape is determined by the perpendicular intersecting lines it seems. I’ll be looking for that! The graphic helped. Thanks. That last one was a Theory.
Ok I’ve always thought that there are 6 categories:
V: In this category there is a typically slope straight to the response and bearing seat. This can be curved or straight. In some cases it has two steps like the Rayoyo Chupacabra. The C3yoyodesign Yeah3 ha a “Double V”. In which there are 2 v shapes in one.
Ex. C3yoyodesign Yeah3
H: I’ve always thought about an h shape like this. There are two distinct parts. The outer (rim) and inner (catch zone). As you go from the outside of the yoyo you are on the outer there is a step after that step you have the inner. Ex. Yoyofactory Geneses
Bell: I think about as if you took a bell and put response and a bearing and attached to another one.
Ex. One Drop Cascade:
Organic: I’m not sure exactly how to explain this. The best I can do is a picture. Ex. Ilyy St. Eel
U: Pretty self explanatory. If you look at the yoyo while put together the top half of the shape will make a u.
Ex. Yoyojam Titan 3.
Imperial/Modified: Used for looping. Small catch zone. The exact opposite of organic. Ex. Yoyojam Unleashed
Wow! So many of you are up late/early. Keeping me company
Thanks DrAwesome…fix those links for us so we can have a look. Thanks for pointing it out ASL. Also, I like your written descriptions of the 6 types DrAwesome… I was focusing on wings, but no need to leave out the modified/loopers in this game. I guessed “H” for the Ranchero due to the lip…even though the lip is so high. I’m improving!
Awesome!! Take lots of pics while there. We wanna see! The internet is so cool cause you never lose touch on long trips like that. Wishing you a safe return. I guessed H on that because of the lip, but almost thought V because the rounded rims give it a softer look. The 4th was an Echo. Time to mix things up a bit:
That last one was a Theory.