Top 5 Premium Fidget Spinners
I decided to splurge and buy a bunch of fidget spinners, focusing on metal ones. My goal was to find the ultimate fidget spinner. After extensive research, I came up with these top 5 contenders.
The Need for a High-End Fidget Spinner
I spend a lot of time at my desk at work and am a natural fidgeter. I already had a fidget cube and a Rubik's cube, but I wanted a high-end fidget spinner. The classic plastic fidget spinners were okay, but they lacked the character I was looking for. I wanted something truly special.
Meet the Contestants
All of these spinners are available online through various outlets. Some are imported and you might come across counterfeits, but it's not too hard to find the genuine ones. Here are the spinners: Stainless Steel Silent Bearing Fidget Spinner by FREELOVE, Viking Fidget Spinner by Asgard Gifts, Fidget Spinner by INNÔPLUS, Fidget Spinner by INNÔPLUS, and Brass Premium Fidget Spinner by Fidget Gear.
Ranking System
There's no definitive ranking system for fidget spinners, but several elements are important. Cost is a factor, especially for Canadians who have to deal with shipping and currency conversion. Shipping time varies, with some arriving faster than others. Weight is crucial, as you don't want something too light or too heavy. The spin and balance of the bearing play a huge role, as does the feel in your hand. Size can be deceptive online, and coolness or aesthetics also matter.
The Winning Lineup
First Place: Viking Fidget Spinner. It's the cheapest on the list after tax and shipping and arrived quickly. It has an excellent weight, an incredible spin and balance, a great feel with engraved graphics, a perfect size, and is extremely cool. The customer service from Asgard Gifts was also excellent.
Second Place: Stainless Steel Fidget Spinner. It's moderately priced and had average shipping time. It's a good weight despite being the smallest. The spin is great, the feel is chunky but nice, and it's unique in its own way. It's not as cool as the Viking one but still a solid choice.
Third & Fourth Place: INNÔPLUS Fidget Spinners. These two have similar pros and cons. The blue one spins smoothly but almost too perfectly, while the dark one is heavy and clunky. The feel of the blue one is smooth but can be boring, and the dark one is too sharp. The size of the blue one is good, but the dark one is too big. Both have some coolness but are not as impressive as they look in ads.
Fifth Place: Brass Fidget Spinner. It's the second most expensive but the most disappointing. The shipping was very slow. It's the lightest and the spin and balance are poor due to the two-wing design. The machined edges are nice, but the size and coolness don't make up for its flaws.
Conclusion
Remember, all of this is highly subjective. Your preferences might differ based on what you want from a fidget spinner. Whether it's portability, spin duration, or aesthetics, each of these spinners has its own charm. If you were to buy just one of them, you'd likely be happy. It's only when comparing them side by side that the differences become more obvious. So, which one would you choose?
