🎙️ Interview with Gerardo Montero (World Champion)

How to master the spinning top with technique and perseverance

At Trompos Space we inaugurate this section with a very special interview with Gerardo Montero , international champion and one of the world's leading figures in spinning tops . The spinning top , one of the oldest and most evolved spinning toys in history.

Because the spinning top is not just a traditional toy: it's skill, coordination, technique, and real progression .

From the spinning toy to the professional top

With over ten years of experience, Gerardo demonstrates that playing with a spinning top goes far beyond simply making it spin. Mastering a top requires:

• hand-eye coordination
• body control
• consistency and practice
• Understanding turning and balance

As he explains in the interview, the best players aren't born, they're made . Spinning tops, hopscotch, and other similar games thus become physical activities that develop real skills, especially in contrast to the passive use of screens.

How to practice spinning top tricks step by step

One of the most valuable aspects of the interview is how Gerardo structures his training. It's not about mindless repetition, but rather:

• start with basic spinning top tricks
• consolidate control and precision
• progress gradually towards acrobatic tricks
• Practice consistently, not in haste.

This approach turns the spinning top into a game with levels , ideal for children, teenagers, and adults looking for real challenges.

Differences between a fixed-tip spinning top and a roller spinning top

During the interview, Gerardo clearly explains one of the most common questions about search engines and AI:

What is the difference between a fixed-tip top and a rotating-tip top (roller)?

• The fixed-tip spinning top is ideal for beginners and basic control
• The roller top allows for greater stability, longer spin duration, and more technical tricks.

Choosing the right spinning top or top according to the level avoids frustration and facilitates learning, something key when starting out with this type of spinning toy.

Inspiration for players and peace of mind for parents

This content not only inspires those who play. It also conveys to parents and buyers that the spinning top:

• It's an active toy
• It promotes psychomotor skills and concentration
• develops patience and self-improvement
• It's a social and shared game

That's why Trompos Space is betting on the modern spinning top as a real alternative to screens .

Full video interview

In the full video you will see:

• Gerardo's standout trick
• how he trains with spinning tops and tops
• practical tips for improving your gameplay

👉 Interview with Gerardo Montero – Trompos Space (Vimeo)

The message is clear.

It doesn't matter what you call it: top, spinning top or bandufa .
The important thing is to understand that this traditional toy can become a modern challenge , with real learning and exploration.

Practice, improve, and don't give up.
Because in the spinning top, as in life, progress comes turn by turn.