Went to World Fest in Louisville, KY today. [
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/worldfest ] As usual, I was carrying a top. But, I forgot to bring give-away tops with me. Anyway, I was disappointed not to see any spinning tops. But, finally at the Japanese booth, there were koma! I got my TG out and mentioned that I spin tops. The person running the booth, was not a spinner. But, her helper was keen to try. So, he took a couple of throws but was unsuccessful. It didn't help that it was tight quarters with mobs of people all around, and the drop off to the Ohio River just 5 feet away. While I was giving the young man some tips, a fellow from the adjoining booth approached and said he had played with them as a child in Spain. Thanks to this forum, I knew he would have called it a peonza. He was excited to see the top, and asked to give it a try. He said the method of throwing was different, more overhand. I said, of course you were probably throwing wooden tops and trying to smash the others. He smiled and tried an overhand throw, without success. He didn't seem to care, and thanked me. I think he will probably be recalling fond memories.
I purchased one of the little koma's for $3. It's wood, with a straight spindle, and 2" diameter.