# The Ultimate Counterweight Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 1, 2019, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194 "2019-08-01T05:18:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![d42kn355](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d42kn355/32/829_2.png) [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/1 "2019-08-01T05:18:30Z")
So I put together a comprehensive list of all of the best and currently available Counterweight’s. Take a look [HERE](https://www.reddit.com/r/Throwers/comments/ckhdtk/the_counterweight_thread_different_types_where_to/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app) I didn’t want to post the thread content here as there are links to other online storefronts. New Forum Version added! First and foremost - [Duncan’s Patent Expiration Countdown Timer](http://5ayoyo.com) And now onto the good stuff! -The Counterweight Thread- —————————————————————————————————————————— ::::::::::Basic Counterweights:::::::::: —————————————————————————————————————————— - Duncan Counterweight Set ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/5/5/2550eb9d0ada28aa423c906674184b8cd921f727.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/1/3/f137d926eb87d4f40c6fdbf97b4eec18ee352031.jpeg) A basic all around Starter Set that includes 1x Red Ball, 1x Red Die, and 1x Yellow Die. This set is available in a multitude of color variations depending on where it is purchased. —————————————————————————————————————————— - Duncan Rapid Ball Counterweight ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/5/1/e51cb654f20399c35cf9df896eaad5eae0f0a920.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/c/0/fc05c67f2da22518e16fe623587cf2ca1b9706fe.jpeg) The Duncan Rapid Ball CW weighs 10.7g —————————————————————————————————————————— - Duncan Candy Dice Counterweight ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/2/b/82b198267468ae71af1aa61888dfe4ff062a597e.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/f/9/af91b77728207eacf6ebf7e4bacb3c8183f30ed6.jpeg) Similar to the original Duncan Dice, the Candy Dice has rounded edges and a groove around the entire weight to keep the string centered. —————————————————————————————————————————— - ChinaYu POM Counterweight ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/9/6/096d344ff6b80a7822bca28187bb44522d1a6942.jpeg) This is a basic non bearing POM Ball w/ Plug that weighs in at 11g. —————————————————————————————————————————— - YoYoFactory Spin Top Button Set ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/0/3/a0386d2cff504229b0202f63d2da40330036c550.jpeg) While not actually made to be a Counterweight, these work perfectly for 5A. —————————————————————————————————————————— - iYoYo Counterweight ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/c/a/8ca961d92168b5b1e038e2de432136b5133e5766.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/e/c/0ecc608423c4be82423af36090790dc6966f172f.jpeg) This round CW has a groove running around the circumference and keeps the string centered at all times. This CW is very similar to Duncan’s Rapid Ball Counterweight. —————————————————————————————————————————— —————————————————————————————————————————— ::::::::::Advanced Counterweights (Bearingized, Astro, etc.):::::::::: —————————————————————————————————————————— - Duncan Delta Adjustable Counterweight ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/f/3/4f310f6a42e3a44e6322ff5b2b0cb2aac2b1cf06.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/6/1/a6196e6fd570dad6b2c7285ae06bbde19d393b0f.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/e/6/9e631dd11fb23db60c64993e37359f04a7ba393e.jpeg) Duncan’s take on a customizable CW with removable weights and spacers. —————————————————————————————————————————— - YoYoJam Takeshi Dice ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/2/8/428dc2742adfd73d5ac72752a227bfa1174ec46c.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/e/9/8e906699cf16f227826d5fa922297885affe76b6.jpeg) This is the “one” that seems to have started the “bearingized” Die concept for rapid String Tension adjustment during play. —————————————————————————————————————————— - Ultraweight by Jake Elliott ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/c/5/ec5a3fb08063ee81ed697d29198e90be56703750.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/a/4/8a48a65ea2b47f5a72a8ad8f9a98ff5d87529010.jpeg) Designed by Jake Elliott, and seemingly modeled after the Takeshi Die, this machined Delrin CW is perfectly weighted at 11.3g and has a great feel. The UltraWeight is officially licensed by Duncan Toys Company, Patent 6,371,824. —————————————————————————————————————————— - Porykon Counterweight ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/5/f/15f8dd2e34ab468d43367868c4a30f03ee800f00.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/0/6/306d4952a57c0b9392d9320baf05a7e89d760c79.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/7/d/37d208471dedb80f7020fbe76a3ff95c0d4efb86.jpeg) Porykon POM CW’s went through a lot of R and D before the final product was released. The final rendition is “Bearingized” and weigh 10.4g —————————————————————————————————————————— - GT-Infinity Kepler-1 1 CW ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/e/3/fe34dc2ee617832eedd778f8bfa0ac98c7c594a5.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/a/2/8a25bea931e177f350bdad0c580d13dc80f52697.jpeg) Adjustable CW that includes 6 different weighted beads for customization. 10g CW + 0.5g ~ 3.0g (Beads) —————————————————————————————————————————— - Duncan Double Dice Counterweight ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/f/9/6f9cd676093a13976517a5d9b947af73e1973ea5.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/7/6/b76dd24d5ad40e5e2ac01e54d06a068af706f5f3.jpeg) The Double Dice Counterweight allows for an entirely new realm of tricks by adding an additional sliding Die. —————————————————————————————————————————— Bonus: - [Super Duper Counterweight](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2305607) 3D Printer File! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/1/d31d05cd90267c9ed354f41e3a2f46023d8b0628.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![pep65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pep65/32/54510_2.png) [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/3 "2019-08-01T08:48:17Z")
wow! comprehensive list there. Good job. I made my own from olive wood with internal lead discs to get the weight up. ---
**Author:** ![Legyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legyoyo/32/995_2.png) [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/4 "2019-08-01T15:11:35Z")
I made one for poops and giggles last week, I called it “barrel of fun” ![67187805_2544681082220483_9213406819374858240_n](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/images/transparent.png) ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/5 "2019-08-01T15:32:44Z")
Awesome list! I have a cool little buddha head counterweight I got with my higby888. It’s really odd :joy: I’ll post a pic when I get home. ---
**Author:** ![pep65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pep65/32/54510_2.png) [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/6 "2019-08-02T14:41:01Z")
Pic of the Olive wood ones i’ve made. Don’t think you can make it out in the photo, but i cut the cubes in half and inserted lead discs to get different weights, while maintaining the same size of cube. Which is why one of the cubes is larger, just messing with ideal size / weight. ![P8020554](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/5/0/2506ef05b5727f3c70f5485f8e89810225ff91f9.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:** [August 2, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/7 "2019-08-02T17:10:43Z")
Very nice! I would want to stain them and give them a nice protective satin finish. ---
**Author:** ![RyoCanCan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryocancan/32/163437_2.png) [@RyoCanCan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RyoCanCan)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/8 "2019-08-02T18:42:21Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/8/0/080e24daf19e5b17f29b03a48f989a66febbf8fa.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/c/4/1c43233ca7516f006709226533fe7881bc050e05.jpeg) Something old and something new. Old Duncan (2nd gen. freehand?) cw and some drilled dice. ---
**Author:** ![pep65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pep65/32/54510_2.png) [@pep65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pep65)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/9 "2019-08-02T21:33:12Z")
your absolutely right, but i’m torn between plain wax and polish which can come out really nice, or as you suggest a stain but then clear or colour, or even a varnish, or maybe my fave at the minute which is just Danish Oil, choices abound 😃 ---
**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:** [August 2, 2019, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/10 "2019-08-02T21:37:01Z")
I think you have (or can make) enough samples to try _all_ those options and see what you like best. ---
**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:** [August 5, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/11 "2019-08-05T15:00:07Z")
I made a few laser cut designs with the intent of licensing them to sell, but the price Duncan asks just to sell a counterweight is completely absurd. Once that countdown strikes zero I’ll have a few different (and well tested) designs to share with everyone. This one of the first I made and my favorite, same dimensions as standard Duncan dice and weighs in at 10g. ![IMG_0396](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/6/1/f6112becc303010c9781977994b786522afab174.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Legyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legyoyo/32/995_2.png) [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2019, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/12 "2019-08-05T15:05:55Z")
@YoYoExpertGarrett, Good stuff! It looks kind of like a puzzle cube of somekind. Looking forward to the countdown hitting 0 and the market flooding with them. ---
**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:** [August 5, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/13 "2019-08-05T15:07:44Z")
Yeah it is like a little puzzle cube. It holds together pretty tightly, but if it loosens up over time the string holds all the pieces in place so it won’t come apart. ---
**Author:** ![d42kn355](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d42kn355/32/829_2.png) [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/14 "2019-08-05T15:11:36Z")
Yay! flatpack stuff is neat! ---
**Author:** ![Legyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legyoyo/32/995_2.png) [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2019, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/15 "2019-08-05T15:17:36Z")
Not sure if this is how it works, but it’d be cool if it came in a kit where you could basically build the counterweight with different slats that fit together. Adds some customize-ability to it. Unless that’d mess up how it looks, I think the look is excellent ---
**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:** [August 5, 2019, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/16 "2019-08-05T15:29:55Z")
Yeah, it would be easy enough to offer it as a kit (in 266 days of course). I could make holes in the center 3 panels or use different woods or even plastic to make the weight more customizable. ---
**Author:** ![RyoCanCan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryocancan/32/163437_2.png) [@RyoCanCan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RyoCanCan)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/17 "2019-08-05T15:42:02Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/e/f/aefca46100c7c3255ab016f6ddced7773dcc4402.jpeg) Wonders of 3d printing ---
**Author:** ![d42kn355](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/d42kn355/32/829_2.png) [@d42kn355](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d42kn355)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/18 "2019-08-05T22:17:25Z")
Ryocancan is yours based on the link to the 3D printed file I posted? ---
**Author:** ![RyoCanCan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryocancan/32/163437_2.png) [@RyoCanCan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RyoCanCan)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2019, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/19 "2019-08-06T05:49:00Z")
It is yeah. ---
**Author:** ![RyoCanCan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryocancan/32/163437_2.png) [@RyoCanCan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RyoCanCan)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2019, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/20 "2019-08-06T08:38:51Z")
Printed my own design ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/5/e/65e86dfa1f6237aa5399bcc35b2234c8a42425aa.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/c/4/1c43c4fc28ee776f8719358f4be262dc49554c12.jpeg) 11g PLA ---
**Author:** ![RyoCanCan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ryocancan/32/163437_2.png) [@RyoCanCan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RyoCanCan)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194/21 "2019-08-06T18:37:00Z")
One more Easy little dual ball design. Started with this first print printed at .2 layer height, 40% infill with natural PLA ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/9/c/e9c87059cde36013e2d67fc5063474d8f69c106e.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/b/2/eb242bf8194faaf0f464ff085e32734325d006f3.jpeg) I like how it looks, but the hole wasn’t big enough. A little modification to the files and at a .1 layer height, I got this. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/3/2/a322822af92e2a075364d922e155cee2450d114f.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/0/e/40e9d8d1630c287dee79f8765931a22e392f6c17.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/5/7/e57eb8d861ef20a59944e82984b052c85c364b2e.jpeg) Ain’t it cool. 11g last weight. The supports were a pain, but that’s my settings. Maybe I could do without them though. If you have a CW idea, I could print it and make a post about it. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ultimate-counterweight-thread/306194.md?page=2)