Even now (and perhaps into the future), string trick yo-yos use a similar “wing” shape - which is how it got it's 'Butterfly' name! Designed for beginners learning basic string tricks, the Butterfly features a wide string gap and steel axle that makes landing the yo-yo on the string much easier. The classic design makes it perfect for learning the basics of yo-yoing and it's a great toy for kids and adults alike. Whippet string is a high quality string made from 100% polyester for long spin times and string tricks, the string is type 6 so is slightly thinner than other strings on the market. It's durable plastic body and bright colors has made it a favorite toy for kids of all ages for over 60 years!

Since 1954, the Duncan® Butterfly's wide string gap has made it much easier to land the Yo-Yo back on the string. So classic is this Yo Yo, that butterfly has become the term to describe Yo Yo s that have an open shape making st. The shape takes a lot of design inspiration from the Imperial, but with a wider trapeze width to make string tricks easier. It was also licensed for Bandai's Hyper Yo-Yo line in 1997 as the Hyper Papillon (Japanese: ハイパーパピヨン).

A favorite for over 60 years, the Butterfly® offers a wide shape that makes landing the yo-yo on the string much easier. Since 1958, the Duncan Butterfly's wide string gap has made it much easier to land the Yo-Yo back on the string.

Use of these and any missed payments may affect your ability to obtain credit from Klarna and other lenders. So classic is this Yo Yo, that butterfly has become the term to describe Yo Yo s that have an open shape making string tricks much easier to perform!It is made especially for people to land and perform more complex string tricks with its wide inward-tapered shape and rim concentrated weight. The Butterfly is the best selling string trick yo-yo of all time, and although technology has moved on, this is still a great bettering yo-yo and collectible! A favorite for over 60 years, the Butterfly® yo-yo offers a wide shape that makes landing the yo-yo on the string much easier. As with the original wooden version, it featured a wide, flared shape that allows players to land string tricks easier.

With the out-wardly curving shape, similar to that of a butterfly extending its wings, this shape has also been known as hand drum shape or V-shape, but the term "butterfly" has taken root for 1A yo-yos, and now everyone knows what you mean when you use it. The new limited edition Butterfly Psychedelic features the classic cap art from the 1970s, giving it a retro and nostalgic feel.The new Butterfly mold is an instant classic, receiving the stamp of approval from fixed-axle connoisseurs and beginners alike. Just like the old days, it has a fixed axle, making sleeps incredibly short, but good enough for a simple trick or two. Hans Wong Jensen, the 2004 Singapore 1A Champion, used a modified version of this yo-yo in his 1A freestyle at the 2004 World Yo-Yo Contest. Unfortunately we cannot deliver to BFPO addresses and some large items are shipped directly from our suppliers who ship to the UK mainland only. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

Possibly the most popular yo-yos of all time, the Duncan Butterfly yo-yo was first released in the 1950’s.Butterfly® is the original, wide body/flared shape yo-yo and is the best-selling string trick yo-yo of all time! The additional weight and new starburst response made it so much easier for beginners to learn the most important basic tricks.