# What is the difference in size between the Bearing King and the Imperial? **URL:** \ **Category:** Spin Tops\ **Created:** [August 7, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536 "2018-08-07T03:28:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![xkfngs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/5e9695/32.png) [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/1 "2018-08-07T03:28:31Z")
I picked up a Duncan Imperial a couple days ago and I’ve been using it to learn how to throw, but I already feel like I want to move to something with more weight and maybe a bearing tip. I’ve been looking at the Bearing King, but I’m curious about what the size difference is between the two. Also I’m interested in any suggestions on a good top for a beginner other than the Bearing King. Thanks ---
**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:** [August 8, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/2 "2018-08-08T00:13:38Z")
The BK is substantially bigger and more solid feeling than the imperial. I really like the BK’s, but they need to be modified some to be playable. Hard for me to say, as a big Duncan fanboy, but I would suggest you go to the YYF section here and get an elec-trick, they are great tops for the money and ready to rock right out of the box. ---
**Author:** ![xkfngs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/5e9695/32.png) [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/3 "2018-08-08T00:19:04Z")
Thank you for the reply! That’s good to know about the BK as the light weight of the Imperial has definitely been the source of a lot of frustration for me. I was eyeing those YYF tops and will take your suggestion as I looked into some of the modifications you’re talking about and I think that would probably be a better starter for me. EDIT: I’ve gotten to the point of being able to throw into a target and sky rocket onto my palm. Still working on the scoop and the boomerang but I get the feeling I’ll have a better go at those with a bit of a bigger and heavier top. I think I like tops more than yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![joslstap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/94ad74/32.png) [@joslstap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joslstap)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/4 "2018-08-09T02:45:08Z")
As said, bearing king is bigger and heavier, and plays a ton better than the imperial, but I think the yoyofactory tops are better overall. If you really want a good big top look into the spintastics trompo grande bearing. Very big top and super fun. It’s only like 5 more bucks than the bearing king. ---
**Author:** ![xkfngs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/5e9695/32.png) [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/5 "2018-08-09T17:06:32Z")
Thanks for that spintastics recommendation. I wasn’t even looking closely at those and didn’t realize the Grande was so much bigger. I will definitely be picking that up at some point. Daggum spin tops own. ---
**Author:** ![joslstap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/94ad74/32.png) [@joslstap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joslstap)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/6 "2018-08-09T17:40:14Z")
Yep, I usually forget how big it is until I go back to the bearing king or the ripcord. I also love the short circuit (small and easy to carry). ---
**Author:** ![xkfngs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/5e9695/32.png) [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/7 "2018-08-09T18:10:18Z")
I’m currently just waiting until I’ve got some extra money so I can pick up the Elec-Trick and start learning bearing tricks. I’ve shattered one Imperial and the other one’s tip is nearly flat from playing on concrete so probably should buy a new top sooner than later, lol. ---
**Author:** ![joslstap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/94ad74/32.png) [@joslstap](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joslstap)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/8 "2018-08-09T22:02:15Z")
If you do decide to get the bearing king make sure to tape it. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/2/9/d29fddf54990dc1e5c0eab641670eaffb2e112df.jpeg "How to tape a Duncan Spin Top") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KO0uqfEjwA) ---
**Author:** ![xkfngs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/5e9695/32.png) [@xkfngs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xkfngs)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-difference-in-size-between-the-bearing-king-and-the-imperial/291536/9 "2018-08-10T05:57:23Z")
Decided to go ahead and treat myself since my birthday is coming up and bought both the yyf tops. I have been digging fixed tip even with the imperial so now I will have two different size tops that can do both.