Sweetle

Size:

For years, Spin Tops have been manufactured as a pocket toy like a yo-yo. From a distance, performers appear to have only a small ball in the hand and the effect of a teardrop standing upside down is lost. The bigger the better, however when I was a new player I remember being intimidated by bigger hand-made spin tops, even 4" diameter seemed huge compared to the common size. The Sweetle is 3.25" diameter and 4.25" tall, and bridges the size gap perfectly. 

Versatility:

Converting bearing play to fixed-tip play is super simple with the Fixie Nut; you can change modes in just a few seconds. Just put a finger on the wing of the nut and turn the tip by hand until it is snug, it doesn't have to be gorilla tight for fixed tip play. You may need to use the tip grabber to help tighten or loosen. Loosen it up until the nut doesn't contact the floor and you're ready for bearing play.

Durability:

A few customers were able to break the old PETG Sweetle, usually in the crown area. If yours broke, let me know. The NEW Sweetle is made with a firm but slightly flexible TPU and cracking / breaking is no longer a concern. TPU is also UV stable.

The 304 stainless steel tip assembly employs an o-ring below the bottom bearing to cushion hard landings and prolong the life of the bearings.

Full Disclosure:

TPU is tough to print perfectly, there will be imperfections when you look closely. The 3D printed layers create tiny grooves which pick up stains that can be difficult to remove. Use solvents at your own risk. A small amount of soapy water and a brush or scrubber may do the job. Dry it off before you put it away if it gets wet, take the bearings out and get them dry. 

These prints are dimensionally accurate and spin true to the axis, but I still use a little balancing putty on the inside to make them spin as smooth as I desire. It won’t bother you if you don’t bother it. Extreme heat, like the dash of a hot car for an extended period of time, may make the putty ooze out of place.

Specs / Features

• Diameter: 3.25” (83mm), Height: 4.25" (108mm).

• Weight: 4.75 oz (150g).

• Body: TPU 3D printed filament. Thick walls with variable infill to put the mass where it counts.

• Tip: 304 stainless steel.

• Tip neck: 0.25" (6mm).

• Bearings:  R188 (size C)

• Suspension O-ring: 70A durometer silicone.

• Nut: 1/4-20 thread nylock,  7/16" hex.

• String: 4x4 twist, 7/64” (2.5mm) thickness, 72” (183 cm) long, includes button.

• Accessories: Fixie Nut and Tip Grabber

Tip Grabber:

The square-ish thing in the box is a tip grabber. If you need to adjust the metal nut or remove it for maintenance, use the tip grabber and some channel lock pliers to grab the tip and use a 7/16" socket wrench to remove the metal hex nut. When assembled, leave the hex nut slightly loose, a tiny click if you pull it back and forth yields the best spin.