In the world of yo-yoing, the term "responsive" refers to a yo-yo's ability to return to the player's hand when the string is tugged, typically after performing a "sleeping" trick where the yo-yo spins at the end of the string. This feature is important for beginners as it allows for easier play and recovery of the yo-yo. Unresponsive, on the other hand, describes a yo-yo that does not automatically return to the player's hand when the string is tugged. With an unresponsive yo-yo, a player must perform a specific trick called a bind to retrieve the yo-yo. This type of yo-yo is often preferred by more advanced players because it allows for a greater range of tricks and styles that are not possible with responsive yo-yos. For someone who is just getting into yo-yoing, it is generally recommended to start with a responsive yo-yo to learn the basics and build up the necessary skills before moving on to an unresponsive yo-yo. read more >>

Responsive means that when you tug the string of a sleeping yoyo, it will return to your hand. Unresponsive means that when you tug the string, it won't come back, and to make it come back you need a bind. If you're just starting out, you'll want to buy a responsive yoyo.read more >>