The Sipsey precision spinning top is another pocket-sized powerhouse from Scovie Precision Turning. This top will spin for over 10 minutes on a smooth, hard surface. You have your choice of either stainless steel or brass (or get both as a set!), which are identical in size. The Sipsey top is as a small as Scovie’s previous line, the Washburn top, but with a fresh new design and a lower center of gravity that allows for an even longer spin time.
This is a take-it-with-you kind of top. It is small enough to keep in your pocket, your book bag, or your glove compartment for whenever a spinning opportunity arises.
This is a keep-it-forever kind of top. It is made to last, with high-quality materials and produced on a precision lathe. The spinning tip is made from one of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating.
Check out this video of a 22-minute spin by a customer from Germany!
Specifications
- Dimensions: 1.1″ (27.94 mm) in diameter and 0.975″ (24.765 mm) tall
- Weight: 1 oz (30 grams)
- Spin time: 10+ minutes (I’ve clocked 14 minutes)
- Material: aluminum core with a stainless steel or brass body
- Spinning tip: Rockwell C-60 hardened and ground 440C stainless steel ball bearing tip
- Grip: diamond knurl spin grip
Your top will be sent to you in a drawstring pouch for safe keeping and easy transportation.
The Name The Sipsey Wilderness is Alabama’s first national wilderness area. It is dubbed “The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls” and it doesn’t disappoint. Its endless trails, mesmerizing falls, and beautiful rock formations are perfect for de-stressing and inviting peace into your life. Similarly, the Sipsey spinning top (aka, “The Top of a Thousand Spins”) will calm you down and offer you a chance to decompress with every spin break that you take throughout your busy day.
Todd B. –
I must disagree with the previous review stating you should get two of these and give one as a gift.
I would suggest getting more than 2 if you’re going to be gifting, get yourself each of them so you have some color variety.
These are greats tops. I haven’t done any spin time calculations and determined which one of the two is the better, they both are great.
Very nice feel to the grip and easy to launch. Spins like a finely tuned machine. For this price, I consider it a gift.
Top notch!
Chris Holenstein –
OK, so the Dauphins are so good, I had to give the Sipseys a try, so I got the pair. These again proved to be top shelf, top quality tops, with expert craftsmanship, great little spinners. Easy to launch, slightly lighter weight than the Dauphin, fun tops to have. Good price for a top quality top, plus free shipping, with service second to none. The only question is which Scovie top do I want next? If you are thinking of buying a top, go for a Sipsey, you will not be disappointed. Better yet, buy two, give one as a gift, and make both of you happy. Seriously, a great top. Spin it.
Tom Spinner –
The Sipsey spin top is amazing. I already bought quite a bunch of tops from all over the world and I can tell you can’t find anything better at this price. It’s perfectly crafted and easy to spin because of its light weight. Even with a steel ball bearing tip it spins longer than my Vorso MK1. Thinking about buying one? Well you should go for the set of two trust me.
LEN SCHUSSLER –
THE SIPSEY IS ANOTHER INCREDIBLE TOP FROM SCOVIE AND VERY REASONABLY PRICED TO FOR A PRECISION EDC TOP.. IT’S VERY WELL BALANCED, IT LAUNCHES WITH EASE AND SPINS FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. I HAVE NO PROBLEM GETTING 8 TO 10 MINUTE SPINS!!!! THIS IS MY 5th TOP AND PLAN TO PURCHASE MORE. MAN FOR $37 BUCKS YOU CAN’T LOOSE AND FREE SHIPPING — WHAT A BARGAIN — BUY ONE AND YOU’LL THANK ME IN YOUR PRAYERS!!!
Zach C. –
The Sipsey (stainless steel) is my third top from Scovie. As always, the build quality and finish are top notch. The Sipsey just might be the new favorite amongst my Scovie spinners (with the Dauphin being a close second). The Sipsey is super easy to launch, very smooth spinning, and can go for a while. I also like the size – big enough for some fun but small enough to carry around.