U.F.YO

The UFYO looks like a flying saucer and plays like two toys in one. YoYoFactory built this beginner model with a simple shape and a plastic spool, and it’s a great first yo-yo for learning basics like the sleeper and the forward pass. Lightweight, moderate dimensions keep it quick on the string and easy on your hand through repetitive throws.

Then there’s the party trick. Throw it horizontally, set it gently on the floor, and it spins on the ground like a top, which makes ground DNA tricks surprisingly easy and gives beginners a style of play rarely found in other yo-yos. The body is also based on the Loop 720, so players can swap in the Loop 720’s axle and internal parts to turn it into a looping model!

If you want a first yo-yo that’s more fun than the usual starter, or a gift for someone who likes toys that do something unexpected, the UFYO fits. Take it for a spin, on the string or on the floor.