Mader Kreiselmanufaktur Rainbow Thunderbolt Wooden Spinning Top

The Mader Rainbow Thunderbolt Spinning Top is a challenging wooden spinning top for experienced spinners, rated Level 6 on the Mader difficulty scale.

Slim, fast, and beautifully balanced, the Thunderbolt is one of Mader’s more technical spinning tops. Its tall shape, narrow body, and metal tip make it harder to master than a beginner top, but once the technique clicks, it rewards patience and precision with a fast, satisfying spin. This is a brilliant choice for children and adults who enjoy skill-based toys, tricky challenges, and traditional wooden spinning tops that take practice to control.

To use the Thunderbolt, hold the stem between your fingers, twist firmly, and release onto a smooth surface. The inset metal tip helps protect the base and supports a clean spin, especially when used on a Mader spinning plate.

Mader spinning tops are handmade in Austria using sustainably sourced native hardwoods. Each top is hand-turned, shaped, and painted using non-toxic colours, with skilled workshop processes that give every piece its own traditional character. The Rainbow Thunderbolt is made from solid European maple wood, with a tactile feel, natural grain, and bright rainbow stripe design. Babipur is proud to be an official UK stockist of Mader, bringing these traditional Austrian wooden toys to families who value natural materials, skill-based play, and long-lasting design.

Size: diameter 3cm, height 9cm
Mader Difficulty Level: 6, difficult
Age: 3 years+. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts