# Top throwers, where are you? **URL:** \ **Category:** Spin Tops\ **Created:** [July 5, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061 "2013-07-05T00:24:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yoyojohn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojohn/32/7911_2.png) [@yoyojohn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojohn)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/1 "2013-07-05T00:24:09Z")
It seems nobody throws tops anymore since the Kendama takeover. Where is everyone? ---
**Author:** ![Neff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neff/32/359_2.png) [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/2 "2013-07-05T02:15:22Z")
Oh, we are here, waiting for something incredible… like John Wolfe throwing tops! I’m a huge fan, I was a judge at Indy last year when you had your epic comeback 4A freestyle. Also impressed how yoy entered so many divisions. So, how shall we inspire you to become a world class top spinner, Mr. Wolfe? ---
**Author:** ![yoyojohn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojohn/32/7911_2.png) [@yoyojohn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojohn)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/3 "2013-07-05T02:30:14Z")
> [@yophosis](#): > > Oh, we are here, waiting for something incredible… like John Wolfe throwing tops! > I’m a huge fan, I was a judge at Indy last year when you had your epic comeback 4A freestyle. Also impressed how yoy entered so many divisions. > > So, how shall we inspire you to become a world class top spinner, Mr. Wolfe? Having a top contest near PA. 😃 Thank you for the compliment! I’m glad some people noticed me. I’m just waiting for tops to get popular again with the forum members here. This place is like a desert! :wink: ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2013, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/4 "2013-07-05T05:25:20Z")
Ehh, I’m persevering. More people would be nice but it’s not gonna stop me from doing it. ---
**Author:** ![yoyojohn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojohn/32/7911_2.png) [@yoyojohn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojohn)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2013, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/5 "2013-07-05T07:11:29Z")
Same, I just want more companies to make tops. I think me and you are enough for young top throwers. XD ---
**Author:** ![kevinm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kevinm/32/697_2.png) [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2013, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/6 "2013-07-06T00:12:18Z")
I’m hiding until I can get drum beat down. ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/7 "2013-07-06T01:51:22Z")
I have tried I have one I just can’t get the throw down. ---
**Author:** ![yoyojohn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojohn/32/7911_2.png) [@yoyojohn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojohn)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2013, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/8 "2013-07-06T04:31:36Z")
> [@DrAwesome](#): > > I have tried I have one I just can’t get the throw down. Throw is the hardest part of learning it. It just takes practice. ---
**Author:** ![Neff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neff/32/359_2.png) [@Neff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neff)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2013, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/9 "2013-07-07T11:49:43Z")
> [@DrAwesome](#): > > I have tried I have one I just can’t get the throw down. Post a video of your throw and I guarantee we can help. Unless you are unteachable like Blake Freeman. ---
**Author:** ![kevinm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kevinm/32/697_2.png) [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2013, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/10 "2013-07-07T17:29:50Z")
> [@yophosis](#): > > > [@DrAwesome](#): > > > > I have tried I have one I just can’t get the throw down. > > Post a video of your throw and I guarantee we can help. Unless you are unteachable like Blake Freeman. we all have our own El Guapo. I actually have two or three. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/11 "2013-07-27T05:35:31Z")
> [@johnthejwolfe](#): > > It seems nobody throws tops anymore since the Kendama takeover. Where is everyone? I’m still trying to be a top thrower. It’s hard!! ---
**Author:** ![Jdrabik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jdrabik/32/1110_2.png) [@Jdrabik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdrabik)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2013, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/12 "2013-07-27T13:09:30Z")
I just started. ---
**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:** [July 28, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/13 "2013-07-28T13:21:58Z")
> [@johnthejwolfe](#): > > It seems nobody throws tops anymore since the Kendama takeover. Where is everyone? Well . . . :wink: This year at worlds in Orlando we will have some extraordinary freestyles from the US (Tyler Young), Mexico and Colombia. Look forward to watching the videos if you cannot come. Spintops will get popular in the US eventually . . . just be patient and be prepared :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Jdrabik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jdrabik/32/1110_2.png) [@Jdrabik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdrabik)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2013, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/14 "2013-07-28T14:06:19Z")
> [@ta0](#): > > > [@johnthejwolfe](#): > > > > It seems nobody throws tops anymore since the Kendama takeover. Where is everyone? > > Well . . . :wink: > > This year at worlds in Orlando we will have some extraordinary freestyles from the US (Tyler Young), Mexico and Colombia. Look forward to watching the videos if you cannot come. > > Spintops will get popular in the US eventually . . . just be patient and be prepared :wink: You’re planning something, aren’t you… ---
**Author:** ![Aracnoctambulo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dbc845/32.png) [@Aracnoctambulo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aracnoctambulo)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/15 "2014-02-02T23:24:28Z")
ha! Trompo players now are all around the world, and every day its number increases a lot! ---
**Author:** ![Sergio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sergio/32/70931_2.png) [@Sergio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sergio)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2014, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/16 "2014-03-31T02:29:28Z")
I spin tops 😃 ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/17 "2014-04-06T20:11:46Z")
Oh man, I just got a new STB 2.0 and I’m on that new-toy-high that makes me learn like crazy. I’m back in the game yo. ---
**Author:** ![Link45116](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/link45116/32/1300_2.png) [@Link45116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Link45116)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/18 "2014-04-08T02:45:59Z")
I do! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![jrodriguez](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jrodriguez/32/7914_2.png) [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/19 "2014-04-08T03:16:03Z")
Those STBs are ridiculously awesome. Nice score, Pat! ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2014, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061/20 "2014-04-08T13:35:20Z")
Yeah, I’m really really liking it so far. I’ve just been getting the feel for it with the bearing, and will probably make it a fixed tip when I go back home for the weekend. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/top-throwers-where-are-you/56061.md?page=2)