How to choose a spinner

Megopopulyarnaya toy-antistress conquered the whole world. Today spinners can be seen both in children's palms, and in the hands of office workers, and schoolchildren and quite respectable uncles have fun with them. A small funny spinner really calms the nerves - both by the rotation process itself and by the hypnotizing sound. So if you are constantly on edge, be sure to try a new toy. Just choose a good model that does not fall apart on the second day and will not cause a painful injury.

The best spinner manufacturers - which company to choose

For any product, the well-known name on the packaging is a guarantee of quality, reliability and durability. Spinner as an invention is only 20 years old, and it did appear on the market only a year ago, therefore there is still no established hierarchy of manufacturers. But there are already clear favorites, who even managed to make a good quality toy of a simple top.

These include companies:

• CompLyfe;
• Asmodus;
• iJoy;
• ZeroGravity;
• EWR Products.

But if the model you like cannot be found on sale (after all, the coolest spinners are made to order), you can choose a toy from what is in your city. And our advice and understanding of how an anti-stress spinner is designed will help.

The principle of operation and the device spinner

Spinner is one of the top versions.

It has a fairly simple design and consists of only three parts:

1. Bearing, mounted on the axle;

2. Figured case with symmetrically located blades;

3. Weighting (optional).

Here the most important element is the bearing. It is he who rotates the spinner body around a fixed center. This happens due to the balls charged between the bearing rings (ceramic or metal).

The blades make the toy faster to pick up speed and spin longer. Partly this is facilitated by weighting compounds located at their ends, which are simultaneously responsible for balancing the turntables.

But this is all physics. And a person who plays with a spinner simply clamps his center between his fingers and spins around the axis with his second hand. Then you can watch the rotation of the top or learn various tricks, watching that the blades do not cease to spin.

Types of spinners

Singles

They have the most primitive design with only two “tails” and rather compact dimensions. This toy can be freely carried in pockets, purse or in a school pencil case. Despite its modest dimensions, in its speed of rotation and aerodynamic characteristics such spinner is not inferior to many serious models.

Pros:

• Compactness;
• Large selection of models from different materials;
• Wide range of colors;
• Rotation time from 1 to 6 minutes - depending on the quality of the bearing.

Minuses:

• Due to the small size it is easy to lose;
• Many cheap fakes on sale.

Three-spinners

The construction of a three-spinner is somewhat more complicated than that of the previous model, but it is considered almost a classic. Here the casing comes with three blades, which in most cases have weighting to accelerate the rotation of the toy.

The tails themselves come in different shapes - manufacturers still continue to experiment and improve their aerodynamic properties. Three-spinner is not only heavier, but larger than a single, but it looks much more impressive.

Pros:

• Develops a good rotational speed;
• Usually comes with weights for better balancing;
• Moderately compact;
• Able to rotate up to 6 minutes;
• Stability and smoothness is higher than the singles.

Minuses:

• A lot of fakes;
• Weighting increases the risk of injury.

Quad Spinners

These models have as many as 4 "tails", so that the smoothness of their rotation and stability increase. Accordingly, the size and weight of the toy increase, which sometimes makes it difficult to carry it. But the four-bladed top copes excellently with its main tasks.

Pros:

• The blades of the original form look very impressive;
• Maximum smoothness of the course;
• Perfect balancing;
• Rotation up to 5 minutes.

Minuses:

• High price;
• Because of the large weight considered traumatic.

Round spinners

This is an amateur model, more like wheels. They have an average rotational speed due to the lack of weighting, but rather large dimensions.

Pros:

• Original form;
• A wide selection of colors;
• Such a toy is hard to lose;
• Relatively safe.

Minuses:

• Not able to rotate for 3 minutes.

Designer Spinners

These are in their own way unique models, although by and large they differ from the options considered except by the number or shape of the blades. Among them are many rather dangerous spinners like ninja-shuriken or trefoil with crooked curved tails - you definitely shouldn't buy such children, and adults should be more careful with them.

However, in the design lines of spinners there are a lot of harmless and cool turntables with backlight, inlay and nice decor. Also, many manufacturing companies provide customers with the opportunity to design a toy for themselves.

Pros:

• Cool appearance;
• Good smoothness and balancing;
• There are weighting - often non-standard, but quite harmoniously fit into the design.

Minuses:

• Very high price, especially for exclusive items;
• You can not always get your favorite model.

Spinner selection options

Manufacturing material

The spinners are made from a variety of materials. Domestic masters are especially refined (there have been attempts to make tops from condensed milk, vegetable oil, milk and water, having frozen them with liquid nitrogen).

Standard models are quite affordable, it is easier to buy a toy by choosing something from traditional materials:

1. Plastic is one of the most affordable options. The body can be molded or printed on a 3D printer, that is, quickly and with minimal cost, which affects the cost of the toy. However, plastic gadgets are not very popular, as they have a small weight, minimal rotation time and, moreover, easily break.

2. Glass is a popular material from which fashionable and stylish spinners are made. Alas, these toys are also short-lived, besides a broken turntable can be cut.

3. Wood - often used for homemade and designer spinners, although there are toys and factory production. They have average weight, are rather durable and well hold speed of rotation.

4. Iron and cast iron are more expensive materials for the production of truly eternal devices. But as the saying goes: “An unkillable toy is one that can smash all other toys.” In our case, you can also add hands, face and furnishings. Metal spinners are expensive and heavy, but they spin better than any other anti-stress.

5. Aluminum, brass, titanium are just as reliable and durable, keep their speed well, but they are expensive.

Bearing

For the production of spinners use standard ABEC, having dimensions 8x22x7 mm (they are also 608th or 608ZZ-bearings).

The duration of their rotation and speed depend on the accuracy class, which is denoted by odd numbers from 1 to 9:

1. ABEC 1 - the most simple and roughly made bearings. They will not allow the spinner to pick up high speed. In addition, "edinichki" are short-lived, so they are installed on cheap plastic devices. Over time, their performance is still deteriorating.The problem could be solved with a lubricant, but getting to the central assembly without turning the case is almost impossible.

2. ABEC 3 - here the indicators of strength are already better. Such bearings allow the spinner to accelerate faster and spin longer, and they are not much more expensive than the "one". But with all their advantages, they have the same minus - the need for additional lubrication.

3. ABEC 5 - rotate even faster. The manufacturing error of 0.0035 mm is practically unnoticeable, so your spinner will spin for a very long time without losing speed.

4. ABEC 7 - are of high quality and reliability, but they have a more complex structure and are expensive. The error here is only 0.0025 mm, respectively, the speed and time of rotation is higher.

5. ABEC 9 - the most accurate and most expensive.

When choosing, consider that ceramic bearings are capable of high speeds than steel ones. They are resistant to corrosion, have less weight and are virtually silent. However, ceramics are short-lived and require careful handling.

Design features

The longer the tails of the spinner - the better, although too large blades can cause inconvenience. Choose a model that runs between your thumb and forefinger freely - then you can turn the turntable with one hand and perform various tricks with it.

Rotation time

The time parameter does not play a special role, since it is unlikely that you will be able to look at a spinning device for 7-8 minutes. However, determining how good your spinner is will help. Buy a spinning top that can rotate for at least a minute - you can't go wrong.

Availability of additional components

Rich equipment for a primitive spinner is also optional, but it will be nice if, along with the toy, you get:

1. Spare bearings;

2. “Drip” with oil;

3. Batteries for luminous models.

Which spinner to choose

1. For children, a light spinner is suitable - without sharp edges and with short blades. Kids love all bright, colorful and flashing, so look for a child colorful or even a luminous model. Bearing enough for the most simple - ABEC 1.

2. For the smallest children, lightweight round devices are recommended. Again, without sharp edges and with sealed bearings, so that the child could not pick out the case and gorge on small parts.

3. An adult fan of samurai traditions will love the metal spinner in the form of a shuriken. According to the characteristics, it is not inferior to ordinary turntables, but its design is very cool. The main thing - to keep such a top away from children and adolescents. Bearings here can be 3-5 grades of accuracy, especially if the top has sharp edges. "Seven" or "nine" already turn it into a weapon, dangerous primarily for the owner.

4. For fans of minimalism, the usual single is suitable - made of wood or shiny metal.

5. If you work at night and you need a psychological discharge, buy a spinner that glows in the dark. In addition to the chic design, this model can be very useful - for example, if you want to highlight the keyhole of the door.

6. Those who often drop everything, it is better to immediately take a heavy metal spinner. Of course, if you fall on the laminate, it will most likely scratch it, but it will remain unharmed. The main thing - do not work out tricks next to glass objects and expensive equipment.

7. Those who want to stand out among friends should take a closer look at the big turntables made of titanium, brass, or design models in general. Only in pursuit of external beauty and spectacularity, do not forget that the bearing here must be good - no less than the "five".

How much is a spinner

1. The cost of a plastic turntable starts from 30 rubles for a typical “Chinese” and reaches 2500 for a model from a proven brand.

2. Cast metal spinner of steel or cast iron will cost you from 140 to 1600 rubles. More expensive metals like titanium or aluminum will raise the price of a toy to 480-5000 rubles.

3. A nice wooden top can be purchased for 200-1500 rubles.

4. Luminous anti-stress toys have the largest price range - from 120 to 5000 thousand rubles.