Top spinning is considered by many to be one of the oldest toys in history. There are many examples of early references to tops. More information about top history can be found here.
In recent years there have been many developments with the technology of the top. Bearing tops, with a tip that spins, have been one of the biggest changes. Fixed tip tops and bearing tops are featured in National Championships in Chico, California and in the World Championships in Orlando, Florida. Below are results from the most recent World Championship:
2007 World Championships Final Results
- Matt Ritter from Tallahassee, Florida
- Takeshi Kamisato from Indianapolis, Indiana
- Jorge Alcoz (a.k.a. ta0) from Montevideo, Uruguay and San Antonio, Texas www.ta0.com
- David Buhrmester from Kansas City, Missouri
- Mike Hout from Miamisburg, Ohio
- Boyd Seth from Portland, Oregon
- Hamilton Yokota from Brazil
African Blackwood throw-top
Osage Orange & dyed Boxelder burl throw-top with stand
Cocobolo throw-top with glow-in-the-dark features
Hawiian Koa throw-top with Boxelder burl button
Maple burl throw-top with Boxelder burl button
Dyed/laminated hardwood throw-top with stand
Throw-tops by YoYoSpin
Walnut throw-top with Yellowheart button
African Wenge & American Holly throw-top
Australian Eucalyptus Burl throw-top
Dyed/laminated hardwood throw-top
Jewelled/dyed/laminated hardwood throw-top
Large Maple throw-top with Amboyna burl button
African Padauk wood throw-top
Large Hawiian Koa wood throw-top
New England Holly wood throw-top
East Texas Osage Orange throw-top
Dyed/laminated hardwood throw-top with poker chip button
Dyed/laminated hardwood throw-top with poker chip button
Poker chip button covering cord storage compartment
Batman colors throw-top
Brazilwood throw-top
American Walnut throw-top
Jewelled Osage Orange throw-top
Large Maple Throw Top w/guitar fingerboard dots
Large Maple Throw Top w/guitar fingerboard dots
Large Maple Throw Top w/guitar fingerboard dots