# 5a decisions... **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [April 6, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864 "2013-04-06T05:47:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![XxTrollinhardxX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d2c977/32.png) [@XxTrollinhardxX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxTrollinhardxX)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/1 "2013-04-06T05:47:06Z")
so, i left my metal drifter at my grandmas when i went, and i left the counterweight at my house. i just found my counterweight today, and wanted to try some more 5a. but all that was there at my house was my grind machine, protostar, and my dv888. knowing i would drop the yoyo alot, i didnt choose the dv888, and my grind machine… is retired; long story short. so i used my protostar, and i think it was a good choice. so is a protostar good for 5a based on yalls opinion? ? ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/2 "2013-04-06T05:55:34Z")
The protostar has a nice weight for 5a. I liked using mine for 5a when I had it. ---
**Author:** ![XxTrollinhardxX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d2c977/32.png) [@XxTrollinhardxX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxTrollinhardxX)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/3 "2013-04-06T05:59:09Z")
what is you guys’ favorite 5a throw? and would a hubstacked yoyo work good for 5a? ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/4 "2013-04-06T06:05:55Z")
Let’s see, 5A = Freehand, thus maybe the Duncan FH series, FH FH2, FHZ??? ---
**Author:** ![supbreh1234](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supbreh1234/32/1131_2.png) [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/5 "2013-04-06T06:55:56Z")
> [@M.DeV1](#): > > The protostar has a nice weight for 5a. I liked using mine for 5a when I had it. And to add to that, is very comfortable and natural to hold when thrown 5A. ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/6 "2013-04-06T11:48:44Z")
Yyf severe is what I use and c3 dark sonic is my must have 5a yoyo Also hubstacks + 5a = so much fun ---
**Author:** ![Nivo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nivo/32/321_2.png) [@Nivo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nivo)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/7 "2013-04-06T12:46:24Z")
Yyj classic is great… Specially if you are learning and then just add a regular C bearing and You are set 4 life. I even use it for 4a lol ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/8 "2013-04-06T13:19:53Z")
I use. A stackless GM because its practically indestructible when I use it. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/9 "2013-04-06T13:53:08Z")
> [@augmentedloyalty](#): > > Also hubstacks + 5a = so much fun PGM w/ a dice. Perfect Wieght and shape for 5a. ---
**Author:** ![Codyoyo33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Codyoyo33](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Codyoyo33)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/10 "2013-04-06T13:57:21Z")
YYJ lyn fury or speed maker ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/11 "2013-04-06T14:11:30Z")
PGM all the way, you might crack your Protostar. I have used my PGM to learn all the 5a I know. The PGM is more durable. ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/12 "2013-04-06T14:29:29Z")
Or buy a onestar since it has the same shape as the protostar but made of celclon(inject mold delrin) and only 14$ if you want to order But a protostar is good for 5a since it more natrual to hold and low walled ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/13 "2013-04-06T16:37:55Z")
> [@augmentedloyalty](#): > > Or buy a onestar since it has the same shape as the protostar but made of celclon(inject mold delrin) and only 14$ if you want to order > > But a protostar is good for 5a since it more natrual to hold and low walled Hes not buying just asking if everyone here thinks the Protostar is a good 5a since he only has that and the PGM he can do 5a with. I think you should use the PGM cause you might crack your Protostar. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/14 "2013-04-06T16:40:24Z")
> [@Codyoyo33](#): > > YYJ lyn fury or speed maker Not really, the Speed Maker is a 1a throw designed to be fast enough for “Micky” to use. If you want to know a few of the best 5a? Any Free hand yoyo. The YYJ Atmosphere The YYJ Vigilante The YYJ kick side The YYJ DM2 Just about any Bi Metal YYJ ---
**Author:** ![pudge34](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pudge34/32/1084_2.png) [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/15 "2013-04-06T17:14:09Z")
C3 Alpha Crash ---
**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/16 "2013-04-06T17:41:09Z")
I personally prefer the protostar over the pgm, but could just be me. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/17 "2013-04-06T17:44:05Z")
> [@xmotoby](#): > > I personally prefer the protostar over the pgm, but could just be me. I know everyone likes a protostar better, but the PGM is more durable. I have seen Cracked Protostars with CW’s attached. ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/18 "2013-04-06T17:45:09Z")
Why are there two topics by the same person basically on the same thing? ---
**Author:** ![xxjohnsonxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/b782af/32.png) [@xxjohnsonxx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xxjohnsonxx)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-decisions/51864/19 "2013-04-06T18:42:11Z")
Well they merged them I’m assuming. I do want to get into 5A just need to get CW’s and too lazy to make a wasp nest because I use my string for a string ball