# A throw for a 6 year old? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [January 22, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022 "2011-01-22T14:49:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hoggwild89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/57b2e6/32.png) [@hoggwild89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hoggwild89)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/1 "2011-01-22T14:49:00Z")
He has been playing with my DMII . I put the small bearing in and some thicklube to make it responsive. He is trying real hard at sleepers and brain twister mounts. I want to buy him something nice for his 6th birthday and I am just not sure. The DMII is a bit big in his hand. On the other hand, he isint going to stay 6. Any recomendations? ---
**Author:** ![pinhead](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pinhead/32/123421_2.png) [@pinhead](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pinhead)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/2 "2011-01-22T15:20:35Z")
have you asked him what he wants? does he want a metal, bimetal, is he fine with a celcon yoyo? as for the size if it is a small yoyo he needs then you could get him a yuuksta for metal, x-convict, mini-motu _if they still sell them_ or a simple but effective Lyn fury. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/3 "2011-01-22T16:13:52Z")
The question here is how much do you want to spend. Seeing how he is turning 6 I think a full plastic is in order. I have a 9 year old so I understand these things. The lynn is almost as big as the dm2. I suggest something smaller. If you can find a shinwoo phantom I would go with that. It does come with a vibe but its not going to affect him. I can do all my tricks on one so… There are many other choices. Just make sure the size is small enough but not too.small. ---
**Author:** ![pinhead](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pinhead/32/123421_2.png) [@pinhead](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pinhead)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/4 "2011-01-22T16:51:31Z")
> [@Icthus](#): > > The question here is how much do you want to spend. Seeing how he is turning 6 I think a full plastic is in order. I have a 9 year old so I understand these things. The lynn is almost as big as the dm2. I suggest something smaller. If you can find a shinwoo phantom I would go with that. It does come with a vibe but its not going to affect him. I can do all my tricks on one so… There are many other choices. Just make sure the size is small enough but not too.small. well why not get a fhz so he can avoid the possibility of getting one with a lot of vibe, plus later he can mod it for him when he gets better. ---
**Author:** ![Java](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/java/32/15_2.png) [@Java](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Java)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/5 "2011-01-22T17:03:12Z")
How is he doing with the DM? I would think it’s too big and too heavy for a 6 year old. Without knowing him, I’d say; Kickside - bullet proof, response lasts forever (almost), no spacers to fall out. (I get a chuckle from 18 year olds that complain about this, but for a 6 year old…) Almost as big as a DM though, and you’ll have to oil it once in a while to keep it responsive. Dragonfly - almost bullet proof, response lasts almost forever, big but light. Available at Toys R Us!But it does leap into a bunch of pieces when you open it. Freehand2 - same as Dragonfly, but heavier, and sticker response to replace. Also at Toys R Us’ Mosquito - 6 year old size and weight. Cheap! Available at WalMart! BUT polycarb (fragile for a 6 year old) stickers to replace and spacers to lose. Have Fun, Java ---
**Author:** ![thrower121](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b4bc9f/32.png) [@thrower121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thrower121)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/6 "2011-01-22T17:09:01Z")
a velocity might work so he doesn’t have to mod it for unresponsive play either ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/7 "2011-01-22T17:13:51Z")
> [@pinhead](#): > > > [@Icthus](#): > > > > The question here is how much do you want to spend. Seeing how he is turning 6 I think a full plastic is in order. I have a 9 year old so I understand these things. The lynn is almost as big as the dm2. I suggest something smaller. If you can find a shinwoo phantom I would go with that. It does come with a vibe but its not going to affect him. I can do all my tricks on one so… There are many other choices. Just make sure the size is small enough but not too.small. > > well why not get a fhz so he can avoid the possibility of getting one with a lot of vibe, plus later he can mod it for him when he gets better. Well he’s 6 for one and the phantom is much smaller than a FHZ. The FHZ is about the same size as the DM so… ---
**Author:** ![pinhead](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pinhead/32/123421_2.png) [@pinhead](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pinhead)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/8 "2011-01-22T18:18:32Z")
> [@Icthus](#): > > > [@pinhead](#): > > > > > [@Icthus](#): > > > > > > The question here is how much do you want to spend. Seeing how he is turning 6 I think a full plastic is in order. I have a 9 year old so I understand these things. The lynn is almost as big as the dm2. I suggest something smaller. If you can find a shinwoo phantom I would go with that. It does come with a vibe but its not going to affect him. I can do all my tricks on one so… There are many other choices. Just make sure the size is small enough but not too.small. > > > > well why not get a fhz so he can avoid the possibility of getting one with a lot of vibe, plus later he can mod it for him when he gets better. > > Well he’s 6 for one and the phantom is much smaller than a FHZ. The FHZ is about the same size as the DM so… lol I kept thinking that the lyn an fhz were smaller then the DM2 sorry 🙂 my mistake. ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_oyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/troy_oyo/32/340_2.png) [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/9 "2011-01-22T23:47:58Z")
I would definitely go for a Peterfish Luminator. Found at Walgreens. Cheap. Great bearing/response. The one I have is indestructible basically. (Played 4a over concrete) Can’t go wrong. Its basically the same size as a FH2 so may be slightly too big. But weight wise it’ll be great. ---
**Author:** ![Ley](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ley/32/769_2.png) [@Ley](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ley)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2011, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/10 "2011-01-23T00:17:02Z")
I would suggest the Lyn Fury also, man that thing is awesome. Celcon is very durable as well. ---
**Author:** ![singdreamyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/singdreamyo/32/732_2.png) [@singdreamyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/singdreamyo)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/11 "2011-01-23T02:12:42Z")
If you’re looking at plastics I think Duncan Throw Monkeys are great for kids because of it’s durability (it has nice rubber rims) and you can make more or less responsive somewhat. I have used mine to entertain many a kid/baby. :wink: It is kinda big though. If you’re looking for a metal a Duncan Drifter is a nice yo-yo that can grow with him and it’s a little smaller. I have seen a 5 year old with one of these doing pretty well. 🙂 They both cost about the same. A Yo-Yo Jam Kickside is a little cheaper and plastic and it’s a nice yo-yo as well. ---
**Author:** ![Camjameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/camjameron/32/775_2.png) [@Camjameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Camjameron)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2011, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/12 "2011-01-23T02:23:36Z")
> [@Troy\_oyo](#): > > I would definitely go for a Peterfish Luminator. Found at Walgreens. Cheap. Great bearing/response. The one I have is indestructible basically. (Played 4a over concrete) > > Can’t go wrong. Its basically the same size as a FH2 so may be slightly too big. But weight wise it’ll be great. he said very nice yoyo not crappy 10$ walgreens yoyo ---
**Author:** ![yoyofoot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyofoot/32/602_2.png) [@yoyofoot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofoot)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2011, 3:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/13 "2011-01-23T03:19:17Z")
> [@CAMJAMERON](#): > > > [@Troy\_oyo](#): > > > > I would definitely go for a Peterfish Luminator. Found at Walgreens. Cheap. Great bearing/response. The one I have is indestructible basically. (Played 4a over concrete) > > > > Can’t go wrong. Its basically the same size as a FH2 so may be slightly too big. But weight wise it’ll be great. > > he said very nice yoyo not crappy 10$ walgreens yoyo ok… A Peterfish Luminator with a bid of modding can play just as well as a Free hand zero. ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_oyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/troy_oyo/32/340_2.png) [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2011, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/14 "2011-01-23T04:14:41Z")
It is by no means a crappy yoyo. Even stock I can land Plan D and Ladder Escape. Just because a yoyo is cheap does NOT mean that it plays bad. ---
**Author:** ![ledbetter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a87d85/32.png) [@ledbetter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ledbetter)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2011, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/15 "2011-01-23T04:29:43Z")
> [@Ley](#): > > I would suggest the Lyn Fury also, man that thing is awesome. Celcon is very durable as well. I totally agree. I love my Lyn and it’s not much money and a reasonable size for someone of that age plus it’s something he can use for a very long time as his skill progress. ---
**Author:** ![Yojo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yojo/32/448_2.png) [@Yojo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yojo)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2011, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/16 "2011-01-23T05:52:47Z")
My seven year old does really well with a Duncan Drifter- but at six he started out with a mosquito that I weighted so it slept a good minute with a hard sleeper. A cheap alternative to start him with. That being said- if your boy is an even tempered youngster who isn’t prone to whipping things around I would say that a drifter would be an excellent choice. Stock its very responsive but still sleeps a while. And if he hates it you can pull one sticker off and beefcake it and it plays reeeeally nice for a twenty dollar metal. Win win I’d say. ---
**Author:** ![hoggwild89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/57b2e6/32.png) [@hoggwild89](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hoggwild89)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2011, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-throw-for-a-6-year-old/23022/17 "2011-01-24T10:31:22Z")
I think I am going with a DMII. He seems to do well with it. My Yuuki fits a bit better but The DMII will take him from beginner and up. He is a big kid for 6 and maybe thats why the DMII isnt too big for him.