# 5 Star vs Magnum

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-star-vs-magnum/30677>\
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [October 14, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-star-vs-magnum/30677 "2011-10-14T03:00:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Firecore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f1d935/32.png) [@Firecore](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Firecore)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-star-vs-magnum/30677/1 "2011-10-14T03:00:11Z")

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I’m wondering which one to get (I use b/s/t). The specs are both fine with me, but which one do you think is better play-wise and why?

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**Author:** ![Big\_cat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/big_cat/32/877_2.png) [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-star-vs-magnum/30677/2 "2011-10-14T12:00:09Z")

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Well, I have never used a Magnum, but I own a 5 star. The 5 star plays light and fast, and it can take a serious beating. I persinally love mine. 🙂

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**Author:** ![dynikus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dynikus/32/812_2.png) [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-star-vs-magnum/30677/3 "2011-10-14T22:35:47Z")

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the magnum was a magnesium yoyo by general yo.  
never played either though…

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**Author:** ![stephosh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stephosh/32/770_2.png) [@stephosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stephosh)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5-star-vs-magnum/30677/4 "2011-10-15T20:46:54Z")

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You can’t go wrong with any General-Yo yo yo!