The Turnaround Top is an amazing top. It flips upside - down when spinning. Patented on October 7, 1891 by H. Sperl, it's made of wood with various designs. Mader rates the spinning difficulty of these tops on a 1 - 5 scale, with 5 being the hardest. This specific top (item no. 248.3) has a 32 - mm diameter, is made of ash, has stripes, and has a difficulty rating of 3.
Using this top is easy. Just give it a good spin on a flat surface. It will start spinning and then turn upside - down, which is really cool to watch. When spinning, make sure the surface is smooth to get the best performance. As for maintenance, keep it away from water to prevent the wood from warping. If it gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a dry cloth. Don't use any harsh chemicals on it as it may damage the wood. Have fun playing with your top!
