# Any counterweight recommendations? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [August 8, 2022, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027 "2022-08-08T11:14:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![T-dogthrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/t-dogthrows/32/216993_2.png) [@T-dogthrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T-dogthrows)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027/1 "2022-08-08T11:14:40Z")
If you know any cool counterweights I would like to see them because I am looking into freehand. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyogeek15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeek15/32/187634_2.png) [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027/2 "2022-08-08T12:21:05Z")
As a newbie myself in 5a I’m still constantly trying to learn new tricks and getting over the fear that the counterweight still smacks me all over the place 😅. But here are some recommendations that you should definitely take a look at !!! I think that first you should go check out the yotricks chainmail counterweight !!! This counterweight encouraged me to try 5a freely without the worry of damaging (me 😆) and my yo-yos. Since it’s made out of chainmail it will collapse on impact and it won’t hurt you AT ALL trust me :wink: I definitely encourage you to check one out. The Porykon V-dash counterweight is definitely a good option as well. The machined plastic gives it a solid feel in play and it has a great amount of control in the air. It’s definitely a solid counterweight and is worth taking a look. Recently @DedHed (whose here on the forums) just made another batch of incredible looking counterweights and I gotta say that you should TOTALLY check one out !!! Definitely talk to him if your interested in picking one up !!! If you need any more recommendations or tips just let me know I’ll be happy to help 😁 ---
**Author:** ![T-dogthrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/t-dogthrows/32/216993_2.png) [@T-dogthrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T-dogthrows)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027/3 "2022-08-08T12:21:33Z")
Can you link those? ---
**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:** [August 8, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027/4 "2022-08-08T13:18:19Z")
The Log works pretty good > **[Log Counterweight](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/log-counterweight-by-clyw?_pos=2&_sid=6cd685960&_ss=r&variant=39542292807870)** > > From CLYW: When it came time to finally produce our own counterweight, we knew we wanted it to be made of wood. Because it looks good, it feels good, and it’s just exactly the sort of counterweight we wanted. The Log is not for competing, although... the Lil’ Beeb is fun > **[Lil Beeb Counterweight](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/lil-beeb-counterweight-by-doc-pop?_pos=9&_sid=6cd685960&_ss=r&variant=41073400217790)** > > Lil’ Beebs are small wooden counterweights in the shape of a yoyo. They are great for new freehand players and really easy to attach/unattached from the string. Simply open up your fingerloop and slide it over the axle of the Lil’ Beeb, then tighten... And the Duncan Set is a 5A classic > **[Duncan Counterweights](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/duncan-counterweight-set?_pos=19&_sid=6cd685960&_ss=r&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"... ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027/5 "2022-08-08T13:39:46Z")
For square shaped I like the Unknown Square. It has a novel design where you don’t need to remove the string from the throw to put it on. > **[Unknown Square Counterweight](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/unknown-square-counterweight-by-unknown)** > > Unknown designed this beautiful 3D printed counterweight with a familiar 5A friendly cube shape and innovative new \[Lock and Key\] Technology. Designed for easy and consistent 5A set up, the Unknown Square easily fits to any string without having to... ---
**Author:** ![DawgYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dawgyo/32/171730_2.png) [@DawgYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DawgYo)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027/6 "2022-08-08T16:10:40Z")
Thank you for sharing about the chainmail counterweight. I purposely steered clear of this one because it looked like it would hurt. I didn’t realize it would collapse on impact, that is awesome! I may have to pick one up at some point. ---
**Author:** ![DedHed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dedhed/32/243095_2.png) [@DedHed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DedHed)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-counterweight-recommendations/361027/7 "2022-08-08T16:31:31Z")
## Thank you so much for the shout out. I am absolutely thrilled to see the Dedweights out in the wild and starting to hear more feedback on them. This year has been a big year for Dedhed Designs and is about to get even bigger. I got a couple of suprise collaborations Im going to announce here soon :wink: and another set of new colors coming up this week. Feel free to check out [www.instagram.com/dedheddesigns](http://www.instagram.com/dedheddesigns) for more upcoming products. You can also check out the latest batch available now at [New Ghoul Counterweight Colors](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-ghoul-counterweight-colors/360900) Thank you again for all the support. And remember, if you ever want custom colors, just let me know, custom colors only take me a couple days to put together and its always nice to match a favorite throw with a counterweight. Cheers everyone