Spinstar vs. ONE: Which YoYoFactory Yoyo Is Right for You?
What is the best beginner yoyo to start with? The YoYoFactory Spinstar vs ONE? Both are designed with learning the basics in mind, but they each offer a slightly different experience.
So which one is better? The answer depends on who you are, how you learn, and what kind of yoyo play you are interested in
Here’s a breakdown to help you decide Spinster vs ONE:
Type: Very Responsive
Play Style: Basic beginner tricks & Looping
Best for: Absolute beginners, young kids, or anyone who wants a maintenance-free experience.
Why we love it:
The Spinstar is the ultimate beginner yoyo. There’s no ball bearing to clean or switch out, no string adjusting—it plays straight out of the packaging. Its plastic bearing system is built to last if any mistakes or dings occur. Ideal for: Sleeper, Around the World, Loop the Loop.
Features:
- Extremely durable
- No bearing maintenance required
- Perfect for young kids and very beginners
- Excellent spin time for a plastic axle yoyo
Type: Responsive and Unresponsive (includes additional ball bearing in packaging)
Play Style: Beginner and Intermediate
Best for: Beginners who want to grow into professional tricks
Why we love it:
The ONE is designed to evolve with you. Out of the box, it’s a responsive yoyo perfect for beginners. But when you’re ready for more difficult tricks, you can swap the bearing for an unresponsive one and start learning tricks that require Bind such as slack tricks and advanced combos.
Features:
- Lightweight and comfortable to hold
- Comes with two bearings (beginner to professional)
- Durable and shatter-proof
- Great price for what it includes
