# $180 to spend, looking to pick up 2 to 3 good throws... make some recommendations please! **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [March 5, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652 "2022-03-05T18:00:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MEJBelloz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mejbelloz/32/183342_2.png) [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/1 "2022-03-05T18:00:39Z")
I’ve luckily had some money back from upgrading my phone contract, so looking to treat myself to 2-3 new throws. Currently have around $180 including UK delivery. I’m not a competitive player, but a reasonably ok amateur… current favourite throws are my POM Draupnir, Chopstick Gorilla and my Peregrine… But open to any good yoyo suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyoium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoium/32/157626_2.png) [@Yoyoium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyoium)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/2 "2022-03-05T18:01:19Z")
Shawn exploder? @PendingThrows24 ---
**Author:** ![PendingThrows24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendingthrows24/32/131160_2.png) [@PendingThrows24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PendingThrows24)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/3 "2022-03-05T18:14:34Z")
Would definitely agree!! ---
**Author:** ![YoyoGeezer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeezer/32/755_2.png) [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/4 "2022-03-05T18:24:05Z")
Instead of three so-so yo-yo’s; why not get one awesome throw? Yoyorecreation: OD Draupnir Chopsticks Gorilla ---
**Author:** ![MEJBelloz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mejbelloz/32/183342_2.png) [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/5 "2022-03-05T18:34:13Z")
I already own a Chopstick Gorilla, but would like a OD Draupnir ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/6 "2022-03-05T18:39:58Z")
For the money, I’d steer you towards a Duncan Grasshopper GTX instead of an OD Draupnir. Don’t get me wrong, the OD Draupnir is an excellent yoyo, but I think that the Grasshopper GTX is just as good for a lot less money. I’d also recommend a couple of relatively inexpensive monometals as recommendations as well: - C3 Bastet II - C3 Cyber Crash ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yo-yo/32/140700_2.png) [@Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_Yo-Yo)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/7 "2022-03-05T18:47:01Z")
I agree! Even though I believe that @YoyoGeezer the OD Draupnir is so good, It’s so nerve-racking to play with as well. I am always concerned and scared playing with it so even though I believe it’s so good, I would not get it if I only had 180 to spend. (I actually already dinged it sadly. It was scary) The Grasshopper GTX is so good for the price. It has far less vibe than an Edge Beyond and it feels kind of floaty but also insanely powerful and stable at the same time. The specs are very normal and the yo-yo itself fits very nice in my hand due to those normal specs and its organic-ish shape. The binds are tight and it feels really comfortable with this set up: (imo) YYSL Plutonium String CBC YYF Red pads 19 mm Center Trac Bearing ---
**Author:** ![Yoyogeek15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeek15/32/187634_2.png) [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/8 "2022-03-05T19:04:07Z")
i totally agree on this. the grasshopper gtx is and will always be on my top 5 throws !!! btw i also found out that if you keep the yoyo with stock parts and put on some YYSL kapow string it will play beautifully !!! binds are nice and snappy and it doesn’t really snag at all so its a really nice setup im enjoying at the moment. and one last thing sry 😅 in a bit more detail what pads did you mention in your setup ?? ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yo-yo/32/140700_2.png) [@Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_Yo-Yo)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/9 "2022-03-05T19:51:27Z")
They are right here: > **[YoYoFactory Response Pads](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-yoyo-response?variant=18870491972)** > > These are YoYoFactory made response by the Central Bearing Company (CBC) built to fit the majority of yo-yos available today from a wide array of manufacturers. CBC "Slim Pad" Size 19mm OD are now available in different versions: White Pads:The... I actually just got 5 pairs of the pro red today! Will try the Kapow eventually, but I usually get strings when I’m in severe need of them. I just got some strings today, but will try someday! :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/10 "2022-03-05T22:21:39Z")
Check out OneDrop Intro! Might be just enough different than what you have. Such a good little organic. And…. It can take a good beating. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/11 "2022-03-06T08:33:59Z")
Based on the yoyos that you’ve enjoyed, I would recommend the OneDrop Aitch and a YoYoFriends Hummingbird. Other yoyos that you may like but I have not played with are the Mowl Vigilancia, the YYWS Redacted, YoYoFriends Sunbird and the iYoYo Iceberg Classic (V1 not V2). If you can find one, the 7075 Mowl Surveillance is also a great addition to your collection. ---
**Author:** ![Elyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@Elyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elyoyo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/12 "2022-03-06T18:58:40Z")
Do you have an outlier 2 yet? ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/13 "2022-03-06T19:26:11Z")
> [@Sold please close](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mib-blue-od-freesolo/353706): > > Mib Onedrop Saturday Market Freesolo 85.00 shipped priority f and f [image] [image] ---
**Author:** ![MEJBelloz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mejbelloz/32/183342_2.png) [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/14 "2022-03-06T19:33:11Z")
Nope… worth it? ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/15 "2022-03-06T19:40:05Z")
If I had $180 to spend on yoyos, right this minute, I would add a couple of One Drops to my collection and call it a day. That’s just me though :wink: ---
**Author:** ![MEJBelloz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mejbelloz/32/183342_2.png) [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/16 "2022-03-06T19:41:15Z")
Any specifically? Never thrown a One Drop ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/17 "2022-03-06T20:09:06Z")
Oh man… never… thrown… a… 😬 Depends on what you can find, really. I haven’t tried one yet that I didn’t love. I have a Top Deck, Legendary Terrarian, Dang 2, and a Rev 1. All of which are amazing and have their own personalities, but may not be easily found. I suggest just finding one you like the looks and specs of and going for it. YYE has a few different models in stock and there are more out there in other stores or the BST if you’re willing to hunt. The Terrarian or Legendary Terrarian is a good choice and they just restocked those in a few places. There are still some Rebirths out there and that has been getting a lot of hype around here lately. Personally, I’d probably grab a Rebirth and an Aitch since they’re both a little different from what I already have. ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/18 "2022-03-06T20:57:00Z")
There’s a thread or two about “which OD is best”. Lots of opinions in there, but mine: Lunar Eclipse and Free Solo. ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/19 "2022-03-06T21:08:15Z")
Second the Free Solo recommendation! Best price to performance ratio yoyo period IMO… If I were you OP, I’d grab @Mhoodlum’s Free Solo that @Lido posted up above before it’s gone. It’s so good I have three! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/8/0/f808f61b36220366ea00c9ca7633c3d0aa0ec531.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ed-C](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ed-c/32/132116_2.png) [@Ed-C](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ed-C)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652/20 "2022-03-06T21:24:52Z")
Im not always a fan of Saturday Market, but that Free Solo rocks! [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/180-to-spend-looking-to-pick-up-2-to-3-good-throws-make-some-recommendations-please/353652.md?page=2)