Wicked Little Spinner!
This top is great! It shines and gleams while spinning. It's more challenging to give it a stable spin than a top with a stem, which I appreciate. The knurled edge provides a solid grip. As my muscle memory improves, the spins get better and better. I've found that a large concave mirror is an easier surface to use than a glass lens because this top rides so low. I haven't timed the action much but my best result so far was a little over 11 minutes. A weak spin usually lasts more like 7 minutes. I can feel the potential for longer times as I get to know this heavy little chunk of metal better so it keeps me wanting to use it over and over. If you get this top or another one like it and you are having trouble with it, I suggest focusing on getting in some slow practice spins before you try to get it going fast and long. I've seen similar tops all over the internet that are more expensive so I'm glad I found this wicked little spinner!
Rating: 5 stars