# Akita vs exia (ss or brass) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [July 20, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974 "2024-07-20T22:39:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BearingGoBRRR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bearinggobrrr/32/677790_2.png) [@BearingGoBRRR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BearingGoBRRR)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974/1 "2024-07-20T22:39:11Z")
How do these two differ in play and feel? Just curious how they compare. The specs and profile seem VERY similar. I wanted an exia for a while, but ended up getting an akita before I noticed how similar they were. ![1000015028](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/6/3/c63cfa9a21dfa78098815cc42e4825a87503bbf8.jpeg) ![1000015030](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/2/7/c27569fc26bd9288d28004b1f06cb85269e2da7b.jpeg) ![1000015029](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/2/b/f2bdbb7038898f4f0321ec265fed150e1499d1c5.jpeg) Exia (ss): Diameter: 55.62 mm / 2.19 inches Width: 47.31 mm / 1.86 inches Weight: 63.67 grams Exia (brass): Diameter: 55.60 mm / 2.19 inches Width: 47.30 mm / 1.86 inches Weight: 66.3 grams Akita: Diameter: 55.10 mm / 2.17 inches Width: 48.10 mm / 1.89 inches Weight: 64.8 grams ---
**Author:** ![sammy\_j](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sammy_j/32/292565_2.png) [@sammy\_j](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sammy_j)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974/2 "2024-07-20T22:46:13Z")
For me, the ss exia seemed to have more umph in play than the akita. I have yet to try the brass exia but I imagine it would feel even more powerful. My best guess is that the akita naturally has more center weight due to its design, but I also have no idea if that is true or not! You honestly can’t go wrong with any of these throws tho!! ---
**Author:** ![Bobparty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobparty/32/302913_2.png) [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974/3 "2024-07-20T22:50:18Z")
Honestly they are both very good and can’t go wrong with either. I do find myself going back to the Akita more though for what it’s worth ---
**Author:** ![Siggy-06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/siggy-06/32/182279_2.png) [@Siggy-06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siggy-06)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974/4 "2024-07-20T23:11:28Z")
I have both, with the SS rim Exia. The Exia was one of my first bimetals, no regrets buying it. However, once I got the Akita, I began throwing that more often, it just played better for me. You’ll be happy with either one for sure. ---
**Author:** ![BearingGoBRRR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bearinggobrrr/32/677790_2.png) [@BearingGoBRRR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BearingGoBRRR)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974/5 "2024-07-20T23:14:32Z")
Thanks for the responses! :+1: I should have been clearer in the initial post, but I already have an akita. Just wanted to know if they were different enough to justify having both. ---
**Author:** ![Jdah611](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@Jdah611](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdah611)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/akita-vs-exia-ss-or-brass/405974/6 "2024-07-20T23:43:36Z")
The brass Exia is a powerhouse, it spins forever and is stable as can be, I dont miss with this yoyo. Akita is nice and very close to the Exia but it just doesnt last for me, ai always run out of spin but its still a great yoyo. I would go with the Brass Exia.