Responsive-or an unresponsive yoyo?

If you want to get started with yoyos, it’s important to know the difference between a responsive and an unresponsive yoyo. Both types have their own advantages and unique properties, making them perfect for different purposes. There are also several yo-yos on the market that you can make both responsive, and unresponsive.

RESPONSIVE YOYO
In fact, we all know this yoyo from the old days. A responsive yoyo is easy to use and returns to the hand with a simple tug. This makes it perfect for beginners just starting out in yoyoing. Yet you can also perform many advanced tricks with this yoyo, such as slack, hop-the-fence and hop-the-top.

UNRESPONSIVE YOYO
An unresponsive yoyo, on the other hand, does not return to the user’s hand with a tug (tug). This allows this yoyo to perform more advanced tricks, such as 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A. It is an excellent choice for experienced yoyo players because these tricks require a lot of precision and experience. Would you like to know more about the tricks you can do? Below you can read which tricks are possible with which yoyo.

Tricks with a responsive yoyo

If you use a responsive yoyo, there are some tricks you can try. Here we are going to discuss three popular tricks so you can get a better idea of what you can do with a responsive yoyo.

• TRICK 1 > THE SLACK
  The Slack is a trick where you let the yoyo “hang” from the loop. This trick requires precision and timing to execute, but it is one of the most popular tricks for responsive yoyos.
• TRICK 2 > HOP-THE-FENCE
  This trick requires you to make the yoyo “jump” over the loop. This trick is easier to perform than the Slack, but still requires a lot of precision.
• TRICK 3 > HOP-THE-TOP
  This trick requires you to make the yoyo “jump” over the top of the loop. This is one of the more difficult tricks to perform, but it is a great trick for people who already have some experience with yo-yoing.

Tricks with an unresponsive yoyo

Are you ready to get started with your unresponsive yoyo? There are a number of tricks you can try if you want to take your yoyo skills to the next level. Here we are going to discuss some tricks you can use to take your yoyo experience to the next level.

• TRICK 1 – 1A
  In the 1A trick, the yoyo rotates around your finger. This trick requires a lot of precision and practice, but the result is worth it.
• TRICK 2 – 2A:
  In the 2A trick, the yoyo and the loop rotate around each other. This trick is a lot harder than the other tricks, but it’s a great trick for experienced yoyo’ers!

Top 5

If you are still not sure which yoyo to buy, here is our top 5 best yoyos to choose from. These yoyos are suitable for both beginners and experienced yoyo players, making them a good choice for everyone.

1. YoYoFactory Shutter Yoyo (unresponsive)
2. YoYoFactory One (responsive)
3. Duncan Pulse (responsive)
4. Henrys Yoyo Lizard (responsive)
5. YoYo Factory Spin Star (responsive)