How to Yo-Yo for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide by a 2× World Champion
Learn how to yo-yo with 2× World Champion Gentry Stein. Follow six simple steps to set up, wind, hold, throw, return and catch your first yo-yo, then fix common beginner...
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Why Does My Yo-Yo String Keep Twisting and Tangling? How to Fix String Tension
Does your yo-yo string keep twisting, tangling, or getting in the way of your tricks? In this guide, 2× World Yo-Yo Champion Gentry Stein explains why string tension changes, how...
Responsive vs. Unresponsive DNA: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between a responsive and unresponsive DNA? Learn how each version of the DNA yo-yo trick works, which is easier for beginners, and how to progress from your...
20 Easy Yo-Yo Tricks for Beginners – Step-by-Step Tutorials by a World Champion
Learn 20 easy yo-yo tricks for beginners in the order I recommend learning them. Start with the Sleeper, Walk the Dog, and Around the World, then progress into beginner string...
The Best Plastic Yo-Yos: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Plastic Yo-Yo (2026)
Plastic yo-yos have evolved from simple toys into some of the highest-performing competition yo-yos ever created. In this complete guide, 2× World Yo-Yo Champion Gentry Stein explains how to choose...
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Best Beginner Metal Yo-Yo (2026): When to Upgrade and How to Choose Your First Metal Yo-Yo
Buying your first metal yo-yo can feel overwhelming. Should it be plastic or metal? Responsive or unresponsive? How wide should it be? In this complete guide, 2x World Yo-Yo Champion...
