It has an adjustable gap that adjusts in very fine clicks. You can order your own Mondial here. They spin fast, sleep long, and make it easier to do string tricks. The problem is that transaxles have axle systems with low friction, which tend to slip when you re learning loops and other aerial tricks. It s hard to learn to do these tricks right when your equipment gives you problems.
Wood has less friction, and is easier to control when learning loops, shoot the moon, etc.
Once you ve mastered these tricks with wood, your skills are easily transferred to your transaxle play. Take a look at it for demonstration of proper form. Get to know how your yo-yo feels, when the string needs changing, or when the axle needs lubrication. Some people change their strings after every 10 - 20 minutes of hard play. Don t wait for the string to get ugly and break.