Yoyo Blog

Read and learn all about yoyos and world of modern yoyoing.

Show column
Accessories, Top Picks

Accessories EVERY Top YoYo Player Has

ACCESSORIES EVERY TOP YOYO PLAYER HAS COVER

If you’re a beginner or an advanced player, having the right accessories can make a significant difference in how you progress in your yoyo journey. Here’s a list of some of the must-have accessories that every top yoyo player has:

1. YoYo String

The most essential accessory for any yoyo player are extra string ready on hand.

  • Mix 10 pcs – Great to choose from a variety of colors.
  • 100 pcs –  Better deal and will last for a long time.

2. Bearing Maintenance

Keep your yoyo spinning smoothly with these maintenance essentials:

  • Bearing cleaning solution – Use lighter fluid to properrly clean your bearing. Find out more a more detailed explanation in this article on “How to Fix My Ball Bearing”.
  • Thin bearing lubricant – Long Spin Oil can help maintain a ball bearing’s longevity. 
  • Bearing removal tool – Multitool is handy to help you properly remove the ball bearing from the yoyo without breaking it.

3. Response Pads

Your Yoyofactory yoyo may already come with pads, however, having spare response pads is crucial as they wear out over time:

 

  • Response Pads are thin silicone pads placed inside of the yoyo
  • Different colors offer various levels of response

You can find out more on each response pad color’s characteristics here on “Response Pads Guide for Yoyos”.

4. Storage

Protect your yoyos with proper storage when traveling, especially to yoyo contests. These are some of the most common storage options:

  • Yoyo Holder for easy, on-the-go carrying
  • A protective Yoyo Pouch, made of a soft fabric, helps to prevent dings on your metal yoyos
  • Hard Case is the best storage to carry multiple yoyos and other accessories.

Final Tip

Although while having these accessories is important, it is not necessary to purchase everything all at once. Start with strings and gradually build your collection as you progress in your yoyo journey. Good luck!

Related posts

    Ann Bubák – Yoyo Blog Author

    Ann Bubák, formerly Ann Connolly, brings years of yoyo contest experience and community work to every article. She focuses on yoyo tricks instruction, yoyo equipment reviews and news from the world of modern yoyoing.

    Her goal is simple, help you enjoy yo-yo more!