I’m currently doing a project about yo-yos, and when talking about the materials that can be used to make up the body of yo-yos, I can’t find anything about why one would use different woods to make yo-yos. So if anyone is experienced with wooden yo-yos, I was wondering if you could educate me about the advantages and differences that different kinds of woods grant the thrower.
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It’s all about weight and weight distribution.
Some woods have different densities that allow for them to be heavier or lighter. Some woods also vary in durability. I think oak is the most commonly used wood in yoyos, but I could be wrong. Im sure someone here can provide you with several wood examples and their pros and cons.
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Use the Forum search function. This is an established thread from @Glenacius_K who turns some great yoyos
There are a variety of reasons why different woods are chosen to make yoyos:
Price, weight, durability, workability, consistency, response characteristics, aesthetics, availability and sentimentality.