{"id":12721,"date":"2026-04-16T08:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/?page_id=12721"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:23:32","slug":"how-to-use-the-upgrade-kit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/upgradekit","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the Upgrade Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This page explains how to use the <strong>Upgrade Kit<\/strong>, which converts select beginner models into bind-return yo-yos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Compatible models:<\/strong> One Star, Arrow, Hubstack, DV888, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Master the Prerequisite Trick \u2014 &#8220;Throw &amp; Catch&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before upgrading, make sure you can throw a solid Sleeper for at least 10 seconds. Focus on throwing with power and catching cleanly \u2014 master the basics of &#8220;Throw &amp; Catch&#8221; first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u3010\u6614\u306e\u6295\u3052\u65b9\u3092\u5352\u696d\u3011\u30b9\u30ed\u30fc\uff06\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c1\u89e3\u8aac\u3002\u30e8\u30fc\u30e8\u30fc\u3092\u3061\u3083\u3093\u3068\u6295\u3052\u3066\u53d6\u308b\u3060\u3051\u3001\u3060\u3051\u3069\u3084\u308a\u65b9\u9593\u9055\u3048\u308b\u4eba\u591a\u6570\uff01\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eaPYzD9qcjo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, aim to be able to do the Elevator before moving on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Replace the Bearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Swap out the narrow bearing that comes pre-installed for a wider (full-sized) bearing!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yoyorewind.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Narrow bearing to replace\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Replace this narrow bearing with a wider one!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yoyorewind.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1.png?resize=700%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bearing replacement step 1\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yoyorewind.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-2.png?resize=700%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bearing replacement step 2\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If the bearing is too tight to remove by hand, refer to the page below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button is-style-more_btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/maintenance\/bearingremove\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Learn More: How to Remove a Bearing<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the wider bearing installed, the yo-yo may still return with a strong tug, but it is now set up for bind returns. Spin time will also increase dramatically \u2014 several times longer than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start challenging yourself to bind with this new setup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u30d0\u30a4\u30f3\u30c9\u3067\u304d\u306a\u3044\u4eba\u96c6\u307e\u308c\uff01\uff01\uff01\u8d85\u9577\u6642\u9593\u56de\u308b &quot;\u30d0\u30a4\u30f3\u30c9\u30e8\u30fc\u30e8\u30fc&quot; \u3092\u4f7f\u3044\u3053\u306a\u305d\u3046\u3010\u771f\u30fb\u30d0\u30a4\u30f3\u30c9\u8b1b\u5ea7\u3011\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T-Wu3acQ9fI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button is-style-more_btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/video\/trick\/basic2\/bind\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Learn More: Introduction to Bind<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if it feels impossible at first \u2014 try at least 10 times! You&#8217;ll gradually start to feel like you&#8217;re getting it.<br>Once you succeed, try practicing tricks that benefit from a longer spin time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If binding still feels too difficult, you can swap the bearing back to the narrow one so the yo-yo returns with a tug. Use that setup to practice your throw and the beginner tricks on the page below, and once you feel more confident, switch to the wider bearing and try binding again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button is-style-more_btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/start-right-away-how-to-prepare-easy-tricks\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Learn More: Yo-Yo Basics &#8220;5. Let&#8217;s Play!&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tricks like Brain Twister are much easier to learn after you&#8217;ve mastered the bind \u2014 we strongly recommend getting your bind down before moving on to those tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Replace the Pads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, your yo-yo is not yet in its &#8220;full bind setup&#8221; \u2014 it still has more potential waiting to be unlocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re comfortable with binding, try replacing the <strong>pads<\/strong> as well!<br>At this stage, one of the pads is likely protruding slightly above the groove.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yoyorewind.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pad protruding from groove\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this state, binds are easy to land, but when attempting more advanced tricks, the protruding pad can catch the string and slow down the spin.<br>By switching both pads to thinner ones, your yo-yo can perform at its full potential as a true bind yo-yo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve gotten to the point where you can bind confidently, go ahead and replace the pads too!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yoyorewind.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/onestarpad.jpg?resize=700%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pad replacement\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button is-style-more_btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yoyorewind.com\/en\/maintenance\/changepad\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>Learn More: How to Replace Pads<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u203b If you&#8217;ve been practicing this whole time, both pads should be worn down a little. Go ahead and replace the thinner pad at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Note: If the yo-yo won&#8217;t return (or is hard to return) after replacing the pads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up until now, you were practicing with a yo-yo that returned more easily, so even light binds were enough. If you find that it&#8217;s harder to return now, focus on performing a <strong>firm, solid bind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Point 1: Start the bind with both hands at roughly the same height.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yoyorewind.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.gif?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bind hand position\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Starting the bind with your dominant hand higher than the other weakens the catch. Try to begin the bind with both hands at the same level.<br>If it still won&#8217;t return, try starting with your dominant hand slightly higher instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Point 2: Pinch the string.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/yoyorewind.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-1.gif?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pinch the string for bind\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2192 Use the fingers of your non-dominant hand to firmly pinch the string as you perform the bind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;re Now a Bind Master!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve reached this point, you can use a bind yo-yo with full confidence!<br>Mastering the bind opens up dozens \u2014 even hundreds \u2014 of new tricks to learn.<br>Keep pushing forward and take on even more advanced challenges!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s yo-yo scene, virtually all yo-yos designed for string tricks are built to be used with a bind return.<br>Master the bind and unlock the full potential of high-performance yo-yos!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page explains how to use the Upgrade Kit, which converts select beginner models into bind-return yo-yos. Compatible models: One Star, Arrow, Hubstack, DV888, and more. Step 1: Master the Prerequisite Trick \u2014 &#8220;Throw &amp; Catch&#8221; Before upgrading, make sure you can throw a solid Sleeper for at least 10 seconds. 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