Yo-Yo is a toy consisting of an axle and two disks that are connected to a string. The player holds one end of the string and flicks the Yo-Yo to make it spin and then performs tricks by manipulating the string while the toy spins.
The origin of the yo-yo dates back to ancient Greece, where it was used as a weapon.
In the early 20th century, Pedro Flores began to manufacture and sell the yo-yo in the United States.
In 1929, Donald F. Duncan Sr. bought the Flores Yo-Yo Corporation and turned the yo-yo into a mainstream toy.
The yo-yo gained popularity throughout the 20th century and has remained a popular toy to this day.
Duncan Toys is a American yo-yo company that was founded in the 1920s by Donald F. Duncan Sr. It is one of the oldest and largest yo-yo manufacturers in the world.
Yomega is an American yo-yo company that was founded in 1984 by a team of yo-yo professionals. It is known for its high-performance yo-yos and creative designs.
YoYoFactory is a yo-yo company based in Arizona that was founded in 2003 by Ben McPhee and Hans Van Dan Elzen. It is known for its innovative designs and professional-grade yo-yos.
The Butterfly XT is a classic yo-yo design that is great for beginners. It features a wide string gap and a plastic body that is durable and lightweight.
The Pro Yo is a classic yo-yo design that is great for intermediate players. It features a wooden body and a fixed gap that allows for more control and precision.
The Shutter is a high-performance yo-yo that is designed for professional players. It features a bi-metal body that provides a fast and stable spin.
The Butterfly XT or the Pro Yo are both great options for beginners.
There are many resources online that can teach you yo-yo tricks, including tutorial videos and forums. It takes practice and patience to master yo-yo tricks.
A responsive yo-yo returns to your hand automatically when you tug the string. An unresponsive yo-yo requires you to perform a bind trick in order to return it to your hand.
Plastic yo-yos are typically less expensive and more durable, while metal yo-yos are more expensive and offer more performance and customization options.
Yes, yo-yoing is recognized as a competitive sport by the International Yo-Yo Federation (IYYF) and is included in the World Yo-Yo Contest.