Walking the Dog...Get It?
In ancient Greece, the toy was made from wood, metal, and terra cotta, and the two halves were decorated with pictures of the gods. In the early 1920s, a young Phillipine immigrant named Pedro Flores brought along a homemade toy which he called the “Yo-Yo”, or Tagalog for “Come-Come”. Soon after, the rights and name were purchased by entrepreneur Donald Duncan and the Yo-yo officially entered Pop Culture, where it is immediately recognizable as a toy that anyone can get the hang of, but the construction allows room for innumerable complicated tricks that only a few experts are able to perform. For over 90 years, we have been in love with the yo-yo. And today is National Yo-Yo Day! So pick up your old childhood habit, or introduce a new one to your little ones, and exercise eye-hand coordination while having a blast!
3 Models to Choose From
Regardless of your yo-yo skill level, Marbles has you covered! For beginners, we recommend the Triple Action Crystal, with 3 speeds to help you learn how the yo-yo moves. The auto-return helps when you’re just getting started, and then as you master the movements, you can switch over to fixed-axle or free spin mode to help you begin to learn the basic tricks.
More advanced practitioners need a yo-yo that will allow them to master all the complicated tricks and moves, so for advanced yo-yo aficionados, we recommend the Flex Gap. Inherent in the name, the Flex Gap allows the user to adjust the width setting for moves off string or freestyle.
Half Yo-Yo....Half Top
Need a greater challenge than the Flex Gap? For yo-yo masters, we recommend the Delta. Combining a traditional yo-yo with a top, this device allows the user to launch horizontally off of table tops, making for some rather impressive moves indeed.
An Expert’s Opinion
Marbles spoke with professional yo-yo champion Seth Peterson last July, and his interview is a fantastic showcase for a professional’s moves. Check it out! And pick up your own yo-yo today to get started! Happy Yo-yo Day!
