Beginner Responsive Yoyos

Beginner yoyos are easy to use and durable. They spin on a ball bearing and are responsive, so they return simply with a tug of your hand. Learn the difference between responsive and unresponsive yoyos below and shop the best yoyos for beginners to start your yoyo journey.

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What is the best responsive yoyo?

The best responsive yoyos in our store are both bestsellers and popular with beginners.

Yoyo ONE - smaller size. Recommended for younger players and kids.
Yoyo Arrow - full size. Recommended for beginner players aged 12 and up.

How to choose yoyo for beginners?

A good beginner yoyo is responsive - comes back automatically to your hand with a simple tug on the string. All yoyos in this section are responsive, making them a good choice for beginners.

Difference Between Responsive and Unresponsive Yoyos

One common question beginners ask is what’s the difference between responsive and unresponsive yoyos?

A responsive yoyo returns easily with tug of your hand.
An unresponsive yoyo requires a trick called Bind to return.

Beginners should start with responsive yoyos before advancing to unresponsive play—it’s the foundation for smooth progression.

Why Start With a Responsive Yoyo?

The most crucial trick to start with is to throw the yoyo correctly and return the yo-yo back to your hand. And while some beginner yo-yos can easily turn into a non-responsive yo-yo by changing the ball bearing, you need to master a more advanced trick to get it back in your hand.

Beginner tricks are also much easier to master with a yo-yo designed specifically for that, and if you progress gradually, you can learn a few new yo-yo tricks every day.

Walk, don’t run. Starting with an advanced yoyo at the beginning will make it much more difficult to properly learn tricks.

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Which Yoyo Should I Choose? Try Starter Pack!

Which best starter yoyo should you choose? Want an easy yoyo to play right out of the packaging?

With so many options, try one of our yoyo starter sets which include everything you need to start yoyoing. Or one of our yoyo bundles which can include multiple yoyos and accessories you need to begin.

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Beginner Yoyo Tricks Made Easy

Starting with a good beginner yoyo lets you master essential skills like Sleeper, Rock the Baby, Elevator, and Trapeze. Learn all the beginner yoyo tricks and more on SkillAddicts.

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How to start with a good beginner yoyo?

If you are looking for the best starter yoyos perfect for the top beginner yoyo tricks you are in the right place.

The responsive return makes it easier to practice core tricks like Sleeper, Walk the Dog, and Rock the Baby.