Object of desire: Silver executive yo-yo

Yo-yo fans from across the globe were glued to the ups and downs of the 3rd Annual International Yo-Yo Open in New York last month. If you know someone with that level of interest in the circular toy then you’ve just found the perfect gift.


Yo-yo fans from across the globe were glued to the ups and downs of the 3rd Annual International Yo-Yo Open in New York last month. If you know someone with that level of interest in the circular toy then you’ve just found the perfect gift.

Yo-yo fans from across the globe were glued to the ups and downs of the 3rd Annual International Yo-Yo Open in New York last month. If you know someone with that level of interest in the circular toy then you’ve just found the perfect gift.

This silver yo-yo measures 58mm in diameter and costs £15 – peanuts for the keen yo-yo fan who might expect to part with more than £50 for a top-of-the-range spinner. What’s more, its ability to bounce back again and again is a cheering metaphor for any entrepreneur in these difficult times.

Once you’ve mastered simple tricks like the Sleeper, you’ll be able to progress through more complex manoeuvres such as Rock the Baby, Cold Fusion and Kamikaze. You may even be able to organise your own office yo-yo showdown.

Make no mistake, this is no playground toy but a sleek and sophisticated executive plaything. Or, being silver, a really left-field 25th wedding anniversary present. 

Nick Britton

Nick Britton

Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary...

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