What Are Each Yoyo Style?
1A: String Tricks
String tricks, also known as 1A, are the most common style of yoyo play. This involve a single yoyo on a string to perform intricate string combinations.
The ideal shape of yoyos to use are butterfly shaped yoyos. This includes Arrow, Axolotl, DV888, Shutter. This shape allows the player to better land tricks for more complex string combinations between the gap.
You can learn 5 essential yoyo string tricks that every player should know HERE.
2A: Two-Handed Looping
Two-handed looping, or 2A, involves using two yoyos simultaneously, one in each hand. Players perform loop style tricks in a continuous and rhythmic motion.
The ideal shape of yoyo to use are more narrow between the gap and slim. This allows players to gain a better control when doing looping style tricks. Best yoyos for this style includes Loop 360, Loop 720, LOOP Classic.
3A: Two-Handed String Tricks
3A style, two-handed string tricks, utilize 1A style yoyo string tricks on both hands. Players are able to create similar complex tricks as 1A, but simultaneously with two yoyos in each hand.
The ideal yoyos to use are UNRESPONSIVE. These yoyos include Shutter, Bimetal, Bullseye, Axolotl Metal.
4A: Offstring Yoyo Style
Offstring style, or 4A, has the yoyo not attached to the string. Players throw the yoyo differently than 1A and catch it on the string, performing aerial tricks and whips.
Ideal yoyo to use is not made from metal, but plastic or delrin material. This allows the yoyo to easily bounce on the ground and back on the string without shattering. The yoyo we reccomend using is the Flight.
5A: Freehand Yoyo Style
Freehand, or 5A, involves a yoyo with a counterweight attached to the end of the string instead of being tied to the player’s finger. This allows for unique trick and high arial playing to toss the yoyo into the air.
Any UNRESPONSIVE 1A yoyo can be ideal to use for this style.
