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Best quality spinner.
« on: April 13, 2020, 05:54:13 am »
Hi all I am just starting my build and was wanting to know which is the best spinner to buy that has a nice weight to it and good build quality.

What are you all using and where did you buy BTW I am in the UK so would like UK suppliers.

Cheers Paul
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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2020, 06:26:01 am »
Quote from: Pablouk on April 13, 2020, 05:54:13 am
I am in the UK so would like UK suppliers.
Check out Ultimarc's SpinTrak.   ;D


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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2020, 10:30:55 am »
SpinTrak here too! Very good quality and high precision...
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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2020, 04:02:19 am »
3rd vote for a Spintrak here.
I tried it with no weight on it for a few months and it was good.
Added the small spin weight to it recently and now it is excellent.
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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2020, 01:17:00 pm »
What about Turbo Twist with Energy Storage Cylinder?
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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2020, 02:18:34 pm »
Quote from: Rockstead on April 16, 2020, 01:17:00 pm
What about Turbo Twist with Energy Storage Cylinder?
The TT2 is the default choice from a U.S. company and the SpinTrak is the default choice from a UK company.

Both are excellent.   ;D


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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2020, 03:43:26 pm »
I've got both and they're both great spinners but prefer the spintrak. Not sure why but it feels just a little better.
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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2020, 12:19:19 pm »
I went the Cadillac and bought the Push Pull Turbo Twist from Groovy. I discovered there was a game called Zwackery that uses the push pull, but I really wanted it for Discs of Tron. The knob is really nice and the performance is perfect. I dont think you can go wrong with anything out there though. Let us know what you get!

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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2020, 04:25:25 pm »
All thanks for the feedback I have gone for the Ultimarc Spintrac should be here tomorrow.

Really appreciate the feedback. Now onto my flight stick for Tron mini or full size is the question?

Cheers All
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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2020, 05:38:12 pm »
Quote from: NuclearWarren on April 17, 2020, 12:19:19 pm
I went the Cadillac and bought the Push Pull Turbo Twist from Groovy. I discovered there was a game called Zwackery that uses the push pull, but I really wanted it for Discs of Tron. The knob is really nice and the performance is perfect. I dont think you can go wrong with anything out there though. Let us know what you get!

I got that spinner for the same reason...and I've never gotten high enough on Discs of Tron to get where you need it.  :)  Oh well.  It is a nice spinner.
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Re: Best quality spinner.
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2020, 01:00:26 pm »
I have 2 Turbo Twist 2's. They are amazing. I have the premium aluminum knobs. I got an energy storage cylinder, but I don't use it. It doesn't feel right to me. If I could change anything, I would like to have a larger diameter knob, at least scaled up 150%. Seems like every spinner in the arcades has had a considerably wider diameter spinner and I think it makes playing games like Breakout, Forgotten Worlds, or Puzz Loop a lot easier to control.
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