What It's Like: Yo-yoing With a Yoyo That Is Smaller Than a Quarter

I recently got a yoyo that is smaller than a quarter from my sister for my birthday. First off, I want to clarify that the yoyos that I am speaking about are full metal and have ball bearings on which the string rests; these are no child's toys. In addition, my usual yoyo is about the diameter of a tennis ball, is made of aluminum, and weighs about 66 grams. This yoyo, the Mighty Flea, might have a diameter less than that of a quarter, yet it still weighs 67 grams because it is made of stainless steel. Below is a picture of the two next to each other for comparison: 

While to someone who has never or barely yoyoed, this difference may not seem very significant; however, this change is detrimental to how well I am able to yoyo with the Mighty Flea. 

For this reason, yoyoing with the Mighty Flea is like trying to play pingpong with a spoon. Especially when you first try, it seems impossible. The amount of precision that is necessary in both cases is near impossible. In the case of yoyoing with the Mighty Flea, this precision is needed in order to land and thread the yoyo onto multiple strings in rapid succession. On the other hand, when trying to play pingpong with a spoon, the curved surface of the spoon causes the ball to bounce at often obscure angles that restrict the ball from landing on the table. However, in both cases, it is possible to achieve proficiency despite the increased precision; all that is needed is large amounts of extra practice. 

In case you have never tried playing pingpong with a spoon here is a link to a quick video:

http://youtu.be/pB7JSo7WYk8

Also, below is a link to a video of a promo that shows someone who has, in fact, mastered the Mighty Flea:

http://youtu.be/LO1Tkp4ALME

Finally, here is a picture of the Mighty Flea next to a quarter: