The Turnaround Top is a physically special top that turns upside down while spinning. Patented October, 7, 1891 by H. Sperl. Wood, in various designs.Mader rates their tops as to how difficult they are to spin, using a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the hardest.Turnaround Top stripes, item no. 248.3, diameter 32 mm, ash, stripes, severity 3.