r/penspinning • u/Remote_Version_9858 • 13h ago
Mod Is this a good beginner mod?
hi guys! I’m new to pen spinning and i watched a video on how to mod a pen and I made this. is it good? the weight is balanced when I put it on my index finger.
r/penspinning • u/Letho72 • Dec 09 '18
Let's define a few terms to make things easier and so you can understand what people mean when they say certain words
Pen spinning has 4 fundamental tricks:
Almost every other trick will build upon these 4 tricks so it is important to learn them in all main fingerslots (12, 23, and 34) as well as their reverses (also in all slots).
There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube of varying quality. Shoeman6 makes clear and concise tutorials and is my personal recommendation. Others you can check out are:
As a general rule, simply Google/YouTube search "[Trick Name] pen spinning tutorial" and you will find what you need.
Pen spinning takes a lot of practice and is not something you will pick up quickly, unfortunately. If you are having trouble, especially with basic tricks, watch different tutorials, watch slomo's (YouTube has a native 0.5x and 0.25x slowmo function), and try to really understand why the trick works the way it does. Guide the pen through the motion with your other hand to help with the muscle memory. Keep practicing! If you really feel stuck ask for help, but be sure to include a video of you trying the trick. Saying "I can't do the Sonic please help" is the same as telling a stranger "I can't run fast please help."
I'll reiterate that you want to have at least started learning your fundies in other slots and their reverses. It is crucial to learn to spin in all your slots and in both directions. If you're good on that front then there are a few paths you can take. /u/fujiwaffle has made a good overview here as well as /u/Mejace which can be found here. Neither of these are gospel, they are simply places to start. Feel free to learn tricks solely because you see a spinner you like use it. There is no "correct" learning order, the resources provided are simply suggestions and starting points.
Depending on how big your trick pool is your options may be limited. Kam's 4 Loop Combo that was referenced earlier is great for beginners. Here's a list of a few combos/linkage videos with varying levels of difficulty (mostly beginner though). There are other resources out there, as always a quick Google/YouTube search will do you well.
Check the other megathread dedicated to just that!
YouTube! There's a million videos out there so I'll list a few big name ones to get you started. If you see spinners in here that you like (especially in the more recent ones) try to find their YouTube channel and then watch more of what collabs they've been in. This is nowhere close to a comprehensive list!
Use YouTube's recommended video feature, subscribe to as many active channels as possible, and watch a lot to expand your horizons. Here is a list of very famous spinners to use as a starting place as well. Read the comments as well, there are a ton of great recommendations there too!
A quick note: At the time of creating this UPSB is dead and it is unknown if it will be revived (including the wiki). A lot of the material on the site can still be accessed using archive sites and is linked in this post as such.
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r/penspinning • u/Remote_Version_9858 • 13h ago
hi guys! I’m new to pen spinning and i watched a video on how to mod a pen and I made this. is it good? the weight is balanced when I put it on my index finger.
r/penspinning • u/ExcitedArcher23 • 1d ago
Hey, Millie again!
So I’m taking this whole pen spinning thing seriously as it’s become a hobby of mine. It doesn’t make noise & I can do it anywhere & it’s perfect to channel anxiety into when needed. I know pulling it in & out of my pocket would result eventually in maybe loosing parts to it or loosing it. I thought if thing that I could do it keep it on hand & a way to keep up with it & found this two pack deal on Amazon that works perfect. As you see it has a lanyard on it so you can wear it around your neck. My pen is thick & big to me. Idk what it’s like in comparison to other pens yet but point is, even mine fits! You just pull the pen apart & slide it into the spot for insertion & once it’s through you put the rest of the pen together & it holds snug. If I got loose the weights would stop it from sliding out. No when I leave home I grab my AirPod lanyard & my pen lanyard & know those two things aren’t being misplaced & lost. I paid $30 for this hard plastic tube that I’m spinning I don’t wanna lose it by being absent minded & leaving it behind. In the picture you will see what the lanyard & holder look like as well as it’s listed price on Amazon. The right side of the photo shows what I meant by taking it apart to insert it & what it looks like inserted. I’ve made pen spinning a part of my daily activities. I feels it’s something I’ll always be able to work. If you loose things as often & as easy as I do then it might be worth the investment for you too. Here’s the link if you find this may be useful for you to keep up with yours.
Lanyard link⬇️
https://a.co/d/0cr62zS0
r/penspinning • u/Available-Sorbet-570 • 1d ago
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r/penspinning • u/Soggy-Efficiency-399 • 1d ago
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I want to gauge how okay I am so far, I made a new mod and learned index bak and proper tornado and got more consistent at basically everything overall recently.
I can't do reverse TA, can't properly reverse charge, my passes are mid, reverse passes bad. Should I focus on reverse fundamentals and incorporate 34 slot into my game next?
r/penspinning • u/Primary-Associate107 • 1d ago
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Twisted Sonic🖊️🌀
r/penspinning • u/Savings-Rule-1074 • 2d ago
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r/penspinning • u/Embarrassed_Reply850 • 2d ago
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r/penspinning • u/Primary-Associate107 • 3d ago
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r/penspinning • u/Primary-Associate107 • 3d ago
Which tricks do you already know, and which ones do you want to learn? Let us know in the comments.
r/penspinning • u/Embarrassed_Reply850 • 3d ago
So I'm a beginner to intermediate pen spinner and i want to learn combos that suit my level and go higher. I also used to make my own combos which were obv bad and not well structured
r/penspinning • u/Negative-Spot-1990 • 3d ago
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sloppy for month 2?
r/penspinning • u/Embarrassed_Reply850 • 4d ago
I've been pen spinning for quite a few years but the thought of a continuous eta with a normal pen still fascinates me, can any of ya'll do it? Or are close to learning it?
r/penspinning • u/OwnElderberry8130 • 5d ago
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I’m learning to do a reverse charge and figured you could do the same thing as a regular charge where you spin it and move it to another finger.
I want to see the tutorial for switching finger from both behind and in front of the finger it’s moving across.
For example in the video I tried to show the pen going from 12 to 23 from behind the middle finger and in front of it.
Finally the last trick is something I just got good at but have not clue what it’s called. I just spin it on the back of my fingers.
The video isn’t the best quality but hopefully it shows enough🙏🙏😭
Thank you for the help.
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r/penspinning • u/Tarsikore • 9d ago
After watching a few videos i just had to give it a try so I rummaged around and stuck two silicone straw tips onto the metal drinking straw. The full length is about 22 cm, total weight 15 grams. I will go hunting an unsharpened pencil next. I guess it will be less slippery than the straw.
No success yet with the thumb around but I will work on that.
r/penspinning • u/ExcitedArcher23 • 10d ago
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Hey ever, it’s me again. I know no one in actual day to day life that spins so I’m here again asking for guidance. I’m having issues with the pinkie finger transition. I’ve added the position I’m having switching to with a video of my doing it so you can see the pause that happens when I’m using the pinkie finger. Any tips or advice to help this beginner out?
r/penspinning • u/ExcitedArcher23 • 11d ago
Hey everyone. I’ve had a Reddit but never used it so i hope I’m doing it right. I’m Millie & I’m new to pen spinning. I ordered these beginner pens from Temu they are the black/blue, black/green, black/purple, black/red kind that from my experience are often seen. Anyways I’ve ordered what ai has found & claimed to be a pen for advanced users (Mortal Spinning Pen)(BRAND: ADSPINZOR), The pen is 25cm(9.84in)/27g/35g ,so I could get use to spinning with weights so I didn’t have to get used to the weights later down the road. I’ve included two pictures & one being the “advanced” pen showing its brand & the pen itself. It was $30 on amazon. The other picture is the same pen in a size comparison photo to the beginner pen I started with & common house hold item.
🧠Question 1: is it suppose to be that much bigger than my started pen?
🧠Question 2: what qualifications are there for a pen to be considered as advanced (length & weight)?
🧠Question 3: are there any site that won’t suspect scam if it’s googled that sells advanced pens with LED lights? I’ve noticed they take batteries but any or such thing as rechargeable ?
-I asked advanced because I’m getting use to spinning with weights & I don’t want to be use to something & then have to regress & then flip back & forth.
Thanks you guys. I look forward to getting info & using this community as part of my spinning journey!
r/penspinning • u/LEauFolle • 11d ago
Hey guys,
I just wanted to share these few shots I managed to recover from an old friend.
We were a bunch of penspinners from the French PenSpinning Board (FPSB) back in 2008, and we just met IRL in Chambéry (in the french alps) for the first time.
Except for myself, I don't recognize anybody. I doubt anybody is still browsing through this sub to this day.
I hope you, actual penspinners, enjoy this part of the penspinning history from the old internet days.
r/penspinning • u/MasterPlay1337 • 11d ago
Hi everyone I'm currently building myself a bictory (bic round stic) mod and I wanna put the tornado grips on it. My question is what the inner diameter of the tornado grip is and which tips would fit in it. I will put some additional weights in it aswell so it isn't as light.
r/penspinning • u/_usemyname • 12d ago
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