If you’ve read the comics, played the games or watched the movies, then this item will instantly conjure images of the Batarang in your cerebellum. It’s one of many weapons tucked away in Batman’s utility belt. We don’t recommend you throw this Bat-Spinner at a super-villain’s head, however. Best used for fiddling while Gotham City burns.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Jay Minion.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

This elegant little number is made from CNC milled copper, with a hybrid bearing of ceramic and stainless steel sitting at the center. It spins for positively ages, thanks to the combination of the quality bearings and the weight of the metal. It might be considered a little too pricey, however.

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This EDC (everyday carry) has knurled edges to make it even more tactile, though it might induce callouses on your fingers and thumbs after prolonged use. The designers have also added a peg cap so it can be spun in a pinch grip, or spun on a flat surface like a top. Recommended for the spinner mechanism are four standard 608 skateboard bearings.

Who made this best fidget spinner: 3D Central.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

This spinner toy is made from copper and brass metal, it’s ultra compact, and it uses only a single bearing. If we weren’t so devoted to the art of 3D printing, we’d be sorely tempted by a ready-made number like this.

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Here we have a tri-spinner where the three spokes are different lengths, but the center of gravity is such that it rotates perfectly. It certainly deserves the Newton moniker. Of all the creative variations on the fidget spinner phenomenon, this is the smartest.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Patrick.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

This is a beautiful hand spinner that uses planetary gears. That means a spin from the center will also cause the cogs on the outer spokes to rotate as well. You’ll need a few extra bits and bobs to make it work properly; namely, three pairs of 16mm M6 screws and bolts.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Vladimir Lapin.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

This curvy hand spinner has scope for a neat two-tone design if you have the patience to pause printing and switch filaments a couple of times. It’s printed at 200 microns with 20% infill, and takes standard size skateboard bearings.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

With the right materials, this hand spinner can look very impressive. That’s because it has circular grooves on the topmost surface, so it can catch the light when rotating. The pattern only appears on the one side, however.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Pants Seller.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

The Axle by Destroyer Brands is unique in the world of hand spinner toys because of the two-tier design. It spins from the center, as you’d expect, but it also employs planetary gears within the open face frame so the outer bearings will spin too. This little beauty is not 3D printed, but injection moulded plastic.

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This design has multiple tactile elements, with ridges, knobs and curves to make it into an all-round sensory sensation. It may look basic, but it ticks all the right boxes for the perfect hand spinner.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Dan Porter.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

This is an aesthetically appealing model where the three spokes come together to form a six-pointed star. The designer is also selling the Triplex for fabrication via Shapeways in selectively laser sintered (SLS) nylon in a variety of colors. Recommended ball bearings are 22mm OD, 8mm ID, 7mm wide.

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The Dual Wave is a simple and minimalist hand spinner for folks who prefer to keep their fidgeting subtly concealed. It’s a two spoke design with some smooth curves, and requires only three bearings to operate. The smaller size should also add some variety to your spinning style.

Files to 3D Print this Best Fidget Spinner are on Thingiverse.

To specifically advertise your spinner as a cure for anxiety takes some big cojones. The fact is, any and all hand spinners can be soothing to the soul (so long as they function as designed). But this particular model seems to have found a following at Amazon, based on the sheer volume of reviews by verified purchase customers. It seems to hit that sweet spot between price and quality, and that’s plenty anxiety relieving in itself.

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This is a very tactile hand spinner with groves on the outside spokes. It’s also very tough and solid. Having printed and used one for several weeks, we can confirm that this spinner can withstand repeated abuse and it will not break.

Files to 3D Print this Best Fidget Spinner are on Thingiverse.

This is a compact and discreet hand spinner, with knurls on the insides of the spokes for better grip. Nice if you have smaller hands, but still want a three spoke spinner as opposed to a duo.

Files to 3D Print this Best Fidget Spinner are on Thingiverse.

This hand spinner can be printed in one of two ways; one with space for counterweights embedded in the spokes, or one without. Fabricating without the counterweights means spins won’t last as long, but the need to fidget is still satisfied. The version pictured is printed at 200 microns with 100% infill, with glow-in-the-dark filament, and it looks the business.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

These hand spinners have a simple, clean design, and can be printed in tri, duo and uno versions. Print settings are 100% infill at 200 microns. The designer recommends that you use 608 ball bearings (8mm core, a 22mm outer diameter, and a 7mm width) commonly used in skateboards.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Diogo Sergio.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

The Holisouse Tri-Spinner is injection molded from ABS plastic, which makes it strong and durable. It also features a high performance ZrO2 hybrid ceramic bearing in the center, which allows for spins lasting up to to 3 minutes long. The 3 additional bearings in the outer spokes are slightly heavier to provide additional inertia. All four bearings are removable and replaceable.

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This chunky fidget spinner is suitable for folks with big hands. It’s also got fangs on the spokes to give it a neat speed trail effect when in motion.

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As far as we can make out, this is the very first 3D printed fidget spinner to have surfaced on the magical electronic interwebs. It appeared online at the tail-end of September 2016, and we can’t find any designs shared before that point. Does that mean this is the original source of the craze? It’s a big mmmmmmaybe.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Colin Maykish.

Where to download: Thingiverse.

Flit through the shadows like a Ninja. And then twiddle away in stealth. Because this item ain’t no shuriken, it’s a fidget spinner. As with the batarang, it’s not advised to throw these at someone’s head.

Files to 3D Print this Fidget Spinner are on Thingiverse.

This is a clever variation on the hand spinner design which uses only one 608 skateboard bearing at the center. What makes it clever? Because the centrifugal weight for prolonged spins are provided by M14 hex nuts, the rationale being that the outer bearings on the spokes are not strictly necessary. This is also a good opportunity to test out the method of adding metal screw threads to a 3D printed part using a soldering iron.

Files to 3D Print this Fidget Spinner are on Thingiverse.

This hand spinner features a groove on the outer perimeter. So while it make look like a fidget sandwich, it’s actually a tactile design element. It’s also got an inner lip for the bearings on one side, so with a bit of tinkering of the design files it can accommodate alternative weights like coins on the outer spokes.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

Again, there are some schools of thought that adding skateboard bearings to the outer spokes is a waste of time and money. The one bearing in the center is perfectly adequate; all that’s needed for the arms of the spinner are counterweights. This design uses a stack of 15 pennies for that exact purpose. Whether the coins stay snug and secure during a frenzied bout of twiddling is for you to find out…

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

If you’re looking for a no-frills, no-fuss entry level spinner, then this could be the right model for you. It’s modestly priced, and constructed from brightly colored, injection-molded plastic. A good model to test and play with, before upgrading to a more sophisticated model.

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Spins not fast enough for your satisfaction? Here’s an iterative design on the classic hand spinner, with notches at the center so it can be spun super fast like a beyblade! You only need to fabricate four or five additional parts. Hands down, this Beyblade Fidget Toy is our favorite model yet.

Who made this best fidget spinner: PENTLANDDESIGNS

Where to find it: Cults3D.

Diving deep into B-movie obscurity, we have this hand spinner inspired by the fantasy film Krull. The Glaive isn’t encrusted with gold and jewels like the original. Nor does it have sharpened blades to slay hordes of alien invaders. But what it does have is embedded magnets to activate the (blunt) pointy bits when it spins. Also, you don’t have to dip your arm into a lake of lava to retrieve it.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Pinshape.

This is the classic hand spinner design, made with sturdy injection molded plastic. The benefits here is that the frame is smooth to the touch and (supposedly) resistant to dirt. The bearings supplied are high-quality ABEC-9, plus an optional bearing cap, so you’ll be getting some looong spin cycles out of this item.

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The ever-popular Adafruit has a unique take on the hand spinner craze, devising an elegant model based around their company logo. They’ve also concealed the unsightly ball-bearing underneath an indented hub-cab, so you won’t get greasy fingers. Full instructions for fabrication and assembly can be found on their site.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Adafruit

Where to get it: Pinshape.

From the same designer who brought us The Triplex, this hand spinner dispenses with the spoke motif for something more organic and… uh… swirly. You can either download the STL file from Thingiverse, or you can head on over to Shapeways and have The Swirl fabricated in a variety of materials, colors, and finishes. You still have to add your own ball bearings, though.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

This is a single bearing hand spinner that pays tribute to the Naruto anime series. Although the cap looks like it was made from carbon fiber, in actual fact it’s a vinyl wrap that provides the same effect.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

The X6 is a small, lightweight fidget spinner with a diameter of just 65mm. The compact size makes it easier to spin and hold for smaller hands — or fit more discreetly in larger mitts. Regardless, the X6 is silent and balanced, and built around a silky smooth Si3N4 bearing.

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This spinner is useful for smaller hands, and with a cute kitty motif that features ears and whiskers. It only requires one skateboard bearing to work, with the weights on the outer spokes provided by hex bolts. I can haz fidget spinner?

Who made this best fidget spinner: Frank Panta

Where to get it: Thingiverse.

It’s remarkable how so many variations are possible with such a simple gizmo. Case in point in the Glowing Hand Spinner, which offers the standard hand spinner design in a glow-in-the-dark material. Spin one of these in a darkened room and you’ll be the life and soul of the party. Maybe.

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The Maxboost Tri-Spinner forgoes all the bells and whistles of other spinners for a stealth black design with a subtle matte “8” on the central bearing cap. It’s got a hybrid ceramic bearing which will spin for a veritable eternity while you ponder the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

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This spinner doesn’t have any distinctive features like a hybrid ceramic bearing. It’s just a solidly made design available for a very low price. This is a good choice for testing the waters if you’re not sure whether fidget spinners are really for you.

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This is a metal fidget spinner made from brass. It’s economical with the bearings, requiring only one at the center, whereas the counterweights are provided by solid metal. This discrete spinner runs smooth and silent for up to 3 minutes long.

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The Fidgeteer is a preeminent brand in the hand spinner world, with an emphasis on build quality and long spin times. All of the gold bearings are hybrid ceramic, and the black frame is made from POM non-toxic plastic. They’re so confident in their products that they offer a one year warranty on their bearings.

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Using a handy dandy 3D printer, you can fabricate a fidget toy with “print-in-place” plastic bearings. It may take a bit of work to loosen them after the print has finished, and your machine needs to be finely calibrated for the tolerances, but makers report that this is a pretty solid effort.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

Teachers are reportedly banning hand spinners from the classroom. If you absolutely positively cannot live without one for even a few hours, then 3D print this micro single spinner so you can better conceal your habit from the authorities.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

Merging two pop culture phenomena into a single package, this hand spinner design attaches weighted pokeballs to the end of each spoke. With one of these in your arsenal, your fellow Pokemon trainers will be burning with jealousy. Some additional assembly is required, however.

Files to 3D Print this Hand Spinner are on Thingiverse.

There are several things to like about this spinner design. Firstly, you can economize on those precious skateboard bearings. Secondly, it’s super easy to attach the hex nuts (though some gluing is required). Finally, it’s customizable; you can test out several variations before finding the one that’s right for you.

Who made this best fidget spinner: Ron Papst

Where to get it: Thingiverse.

The Goldtime Tri-Spinner is a beautifully engineered fidget toy. It’s made from CNC milled aluminum with an open frame containing 9 stainless steel ball bearings. It’s also absolutely tiny, with a miniscule bearing at its heart which spins for at least 2 minutes. The only drawback is that the Goldtime Tri-Spinner is not silent; the ball bearings have a tendency to rattle.

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A destinctive cog design in gold-tinted aluminum, with glossy accents on each spoke. Funnily enough, despite being made from metal, this spinner doesn’t feel too heavy or clunky in the hand. And it’s super silent, too. A premium model for premium fidgeteers.

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This is an elegant spinner in the shape of a swirly wheel. No weights on the outside to lengthen the spin time, but the spokes make an eye-catching pattern while in motion.

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Here’s a retro vintage design inspired by those old plastic spacers folks used for playing 45rpm vinyl singles.

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Here’s a clever idea; instead of smacking the side of the hand spinner to make it turn, you can use the power of wind. Simply blow along the spokes (or use a hair dryer), and watch that sucker glide.

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Okay, a hand spinner toy in the shape of a T-bone steak is a little bizarre. Not to mention offensive for vegetarians. But inside this best fidget spinner model is a cavity where you can stash some coins, providing some centrifugal weight to the spinner. Just don’t try to eat it.

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A nice remix of the print-in-place hand spinner we featured earlier, now you can print a Triforce fidget spinner without needing any bearings. Fans of the Legend of Zelda will certainly get a Breath of the Wild from this one.

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This is a mockup of the Nokia 3310 mobile phone, which was legendary for its rock-solid durability. This fidget spinner toy is striving for those same sturdy vibes by emulating the form factor. You need four bearings for this design, and two of them have to be embedded during fabrication. There’s a handy message in this best fidget spinner model that tells you when to drop them in.

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Here’s a very nice refinement of the traditional hand spinner design; embedded LEDs to provide some visual flair when spinning. You’ll need to do a little jiggery-pokery with the technicals, adding in a pair of button cell batteries to power the disco lights, but the final effect of this best fidget spinner is mesmerizing.

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This is an official LulzBot spinner based on the LulzBot logo, featuring a captive moving core with the LulzBot octopus mascot. The captive center allows the outer triangle to spin for several seconds, and shows how 3D printing can create moving parts without the need for assembly or support material. It should be noted, however, that this best fidget spinner is bearing-free and not designed for extended spin times.

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This best spinner model is inspired by look of a radial engine (or rotary engine, according to the designer). It’s chunky and tactile, just like all the best fidget spinner toys should be, but also economical. You only need one bearing to provide the spin, while a set of hex bolts provide the weight.

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This is not the first hand spinner design to take inspiration from Star Wars. Search and you can find tri-spinner models with the heads of Boba Fett or Yoda impaled on each spoke. But dang if this isn’t the most elegant or the prettiest. And if you pause the print at the right moment to swap the filament, you can also add a nice contrasting detail.

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