# 5A May/5A talk **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 5, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536 "2020-05-05T13:26:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/1 "2020-05-05T13:26:18Z")
so it’s 5A May so that means its time to whip out the counter wights, drop some throws, and bust our knuckles. feel free to post videos for beginners and/or 5A videos to hype others up. (i think that this is the first 5a thread that has been made recently but if it is not then it can be moved to another thread) the Duncan freehand pro is the best beginner throw for 5A [https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/5a-freehand-yo-yos/products/freehand-pro-yoyo-by-duncan?variant=12069962973258](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/5a-freehand-yo-yos/products/freehand-pro-yoyo-by-duncan?variant=12069962973258) counter wights available at YoYoExpert > **[Duncan Candy Dice Counterweight](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/5a-freehand-yo-yos/products/candy-dice-counterweight-by-duncan?variant=12133012439114)** > > Candy Dice are a brand new Duncan Counterweight designed by World Yo-Yo Champion Shingo Terrada! These unique counterweights are solid with a string groove around the cube. You don't have to thread your string through, just take it off your finger,... > **[Double Dice Counterweight](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/5a-freehand-yo-yos/products/double-dice-yoyo-counterweight-by-duncan?variant=12105097347146)** > > Ready to learn a new style of play?! Counterweight, also known as Freehand, also known as 5A, uses a dice or ball attached to the end of your yo-yo string instead of attaching the string to your finger. This cool style allows you to "let go"... > **[Rapid Ball Counterweight](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/5a-freehand-yo-yos/products/rapid-ball-yoyo-counterweight-by-duncan?variant=12105096921162)** > > Ready to learn a new style of play?! Counterweight, also known as Freehand, also known as 5A, uses a dice or ball attached to the end of your yo-yo string instead of attaching the string to your finger. This cool style allows you to "let go"... > **[Duncan Counterweights](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/5a-freehand-yo-yos/products/duncan-counterweight-set?variant=18870503172)** > > Ready to learn a new style of play?! Counterweight, also known as Freehand, also known as 5A, uses a dice or ball attached to the end of your yo-yo string instead of attaching the string to your finger. This cool style allows you to "let go"... > **[Delta Adjustable Counterweight](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/5a-freehand-yo-yos/products/delta-adjustable-counterweight-by-duncan-toys?variant=28100450123850)** > > Introducing the latest innovation in 5A play from Duncan - The Delta Adjustable Counterweight! The Delta Counterweight features innovative technology that allows you to fine-tune the weight of the counterweight. The adjustable weight is perfect to... ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/2 "2020-05-05T15:38:19Z")
Dylan makes some really cool 5A videos [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/e/b/3ebd132703126eca4a53e4831ec78e1deb93d258.jpeg "5A Basics. How to get started with Freehand YoYo. 5A May") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNZizRsrPNw) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/e/f/eef71b34ab206b2d427d12991cf803e48a7994e4.jpeg "$5 - $50 5A YoYo Buyers Guide 2020") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es_3xVYahFM) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/0/f/70fa2bcb7693732aed1c38d77996e2abefff4d66.jpeg "Freehand Counterweight Patent Expired Today!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygs7fNA6Hys) ---
**Author:** ![mynameisjoey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mynameisjoey/32/86921_2.png) [@mynameisjoey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mynameisjoey)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/3 "2020-05-05T17:01:12Z")
my current 5a set up ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/6/2/16284ea0f05dabcb00543417159989ecd8a522e4.jpeg) favorite 5a freestyle of all time [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/d/4/8d443a9e5880b8d633cf1814f936a5726e42c7cd.jpeg "2010 BAC - 5A Jacob Jensen") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPUKryxin1E) ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/4 "2020-05-05T18:33:52Z")
Now that is playing with the counterweight ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/5 "2020-05-05T18:37:50Z")
lol the freehand pro is definitely not the best beginner 5A yoyo, I would say Variant or Speedaholic bc they are wider ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/6 "2020-05-05T18:48:49Z")
There’s these going on too: > [@Every 5A tutorial source on the internet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/every-5a-tutorial-source-on-the-internet/319313/2): > > Just wanted to thank you for this. I’m on a half-hearted journey to improve my freehand play and stumbled across this wonderful topic. [https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-trick-thread/319215/6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-trick-thread/319215/6) ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/7 "2020-05-05T19:07:40Z")
> [@JWaugh](#): > > I would say Variant or Speedaholic bc they are wider I never tried ether of these throws but I don’t disagree with you, but I really like the free hand pro because one it comes with a CW 2nd the CW is perfect with the freehand pro ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/8 "2020-05-05T20:44:33Z")
Jon rob has the best 5a style, and once i learn some more tricks im gonna try and emulate that. Heres a video for reference. [https://youtu.be/16GgQP-OoKY](https://youtu.be/16GgQP-OoKY) TRIGGER WARNING: 400$ yoyo being used over paved roads lol. ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/9 "2020-05-05T21:12:43Z")
He’s got a great style. That throw looks outrageous! It needs James Bond music😎 ---
**Author:** ![therealcans](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/therealcans/32/14014_2.png) [@therealcans](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/therealcans)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/10 "2020-05-06T02:53:28Z")
What 5a setups are people experimenting with? ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/11 "2020-05-06T05:29:29Z")
Waist-high string, YYF Airwave, Dunk box, (string attached to wire handles) ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/12 "2020-05-06T06:13:19Z")
Played with my Hotdiggity and yotricks counterweight over brick for like a half hour yesterday. Missed a few catches and got some battle damage. Still smooth fortunately. I forgot how fun 5A is, and now that im a lot better at 1A since i last played, im experimenting with tricks i never would’ve thought of. I might look into tutorials soon to see what the standard tricks actually consist of instead of just making stuff up, lol ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/13 "2020-05-06T13:03:14Z")
I found that the PSLTC and the candy dice work very well together, also the silenus and the ultra wight work great ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/14 "2020-05-06T13:12:48Z")
Got this in a trade Saturday night. My 2nd OneDrop. Yelets with a concave bearing, green spike SE’s, Duncan rapidball, and my own brand of strings in size12(fats) ![15887706285827592685645112507733](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/4/6/946bbc6a2fa0adb61472e8ca566d25c1cbb28352.jpeg) This little dragons gonna help me with my precision this month. Narrow catch zone with high walls, my new 5a friend. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2020, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/15 "2020-05-06T14:10:41Z")
Ive been using a reticulated atra and a duncan monkey lol. The atra is very good for someone newer to 5a like me because of its stability and weight. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/16 "2020-05-09T00:45:31Z")
So does the (metal) axle in a Freehand NextGen screw into the (plastic) body? ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/17 "2020-05-09T01:20:27Z")
I’ll give a good look in a bit. Not near one now. I thought I read that part of the redesign for it was aimed at the axle system to help prevent damaging it by overtightening. ---
**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/18 "2020-05-09T02:06:41Z")
A wedge, a molded hot glue counterweight, and random string ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/19 "2020-05-09T02:08:10Z")
Yes it does. The nut and bolt system has been replaced with a standard axle that screws into metal fixtures in embedded in the plastic body. I’m not wanton to pop my caps off but they are transparent enough to see the inside. ![15889899827446319238994464729221](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/7/1/7711e36d627e7316cd517480f347541da81ecb8b.jpeg) ![15889900199488084235788434209972](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/8/1/681491e5f76c273075a7a32e73e0eb0cd20414ed.jpeg) Gotta look beyond the logos. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536/20 "2020-05-09T02:19:06Z")
I took the caps off mine but can’t see anything inside that looks unambiguously like metal. But I’ll take your word for it. How does this system prevent over-tightening? [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-may-5a-talk/319536.md?page=2)