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What are Unresponsive Yoyos? 

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What are unresponsive yoyos? Unresponsive yoyos represent the evolution of modern yoyoing today as it gives players the ability to perform complex tricks that would be difficult with traditional automatic (responsive) yoyos. The top players use unresponsive yoyos to compete at the highest level.

What Makes a Yoyo Unresponsive?

An unresponsive yoyo does not automatically return to your hand when tugged, unlike traditional automatic (responsive) yoyos. This is typically due to:

  • Larger ball bearing: Center Trac C ball bearing.
  • Larger Gap Width: Features a wider gap between the two halves of the yoyo.
  • Thin Response Pads: Utilizes silicone thin response pads that grip the string when a specific trick called Bind is performed.

Why Top Players Choose Unresponsive Yoyos

Professional and advanced players prefer these yoyos because they offer:

  • Longer Spin Time: The ball bearing inside and the reduced friction between the gap allows for complex and advanced trick combinations.
  • Greater Control: Players can choose when to return the yoyo back to their hand by doing the trick called Bind.
  • Customized Performance: More options to customize preferences in responsiveness with the variety of response pads.

Yoyo Trick You Need to Do: Bind

Unresponsive yoyos requires players to know how to do the trick Bind. This allows players to perform more complex tricks without the yoyo snapping back unexpectedly compared to automatic yoyos. 

Here is a tutorial from SkillAddicts on how to perform a Bind:

Youtube video

Recommended Yoyos:

YoYoFactory offers several excellent options for different skill levels:

For Beginners

Arrow and Axolotl: These yoyos come responsive, however, an additional larger call bearing is included in the packaging to switch into when you are ready to change to unresponsive play.

YoyoFactory Yoyo Arrow - Starter Yoyo for Fingerspin Tricks

For Intermediate Players

Shutter: A competition level, full metal yoyo designed by World Champion Gentry Stein.

Bimetal: Offers enhanced rim weight for longer spin time but at a more affordable price.

Yoyo Bimetal - Professional Fingerspin Yoyo for Advanced Tricks

For Advanced Players

Miracle: Premium bimetal design used by current back-to-back World Champion Mir Kim.

Yoyo Miracle – Mir & Miri Kim Signature Bimetal Yoyo
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