How much does yo-yoing cost?

$17 buys all 2 essentials.

2 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission

Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick

$17

2 items, nothing rented

Against 247 hobbies

Below median

Cheaper than 83% of them. Median hobby: $84.

What each thing costs

Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.

Beginner Yo-yo essential

mid $20top $35

$14

Yo-yo String essential

mid $5top $33

All 2 essentials

$17

What you need

$17

Everything you need to start yo-yoing. None of it is a big commitment.

Beginner Yo-yo

$14

The yo-yo is your primary tool. For beginners, a responsive, fixed-axle model is crucial for learning fundamental throws and binds.

MAGICYOYO K2 Responsive Yoyo

mid $20top $35

Yo-yo String

Strings wear out and affect yo-yo play. Having a variety of types and plenty of spares is crucial for uninterrupted practice.

YoYoFactory 100% Polyester String 10 Pack (Assorted Colors)

mid $5top $33

Later, if you stay

Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.

Yo-yo Bearing

The bearing is the heart of your yo-yo, dictating spin time and responsiveness. Having spares is essential for maintenance.

MAGICYOYO Responsive Yoyo Ball Bearings

mid $8top $10

Bearing Removal Tool

Essential for safely and easily removing and installing yo-yo bearings for maintenance and upgrades.

YoYoFactory Multi-Tool

mid $8top $12

Yo-yo Lubricant

Used to 'play' a bearing, making a unresponsive yo-yo responsive, or to adjust the responsiveness of other yo-yos.

YoYoFactory Thin Lube

mid $8top $14

Gloves for Yo-yoing

Protects your hands from string burn and provides a better grip, especially important for longer practice sessions.

Zeekio Yo-Yo Glove - Extra Large Red

mid $4top $13

Startup cost · all 247 hobbieslog scale

$1Blogging

$84median

$1245Kite Surfing

$31

Yo-yoing costs more to start than 17% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.

Cost questions

How much does Yo-yoing cost to start?

About $17 for the 2 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.

What does each thing cost for Yo-yoing?

Beginner Yo-yo: from $14. Yo-yo String: from $3.

Is Yo-yoing an expensive hobby?

Yo-yoing costs about $31 to start, dearer than 17% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the cheaper ones to get into.

What should I buy first for Yo-yoing?

beginner yo-yo, yo-yo string — $17 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.

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The 6 nearest to yo-yoing by startup cost, out of 247.

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