# Beater recommendations? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [April 8, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865 "2021-04-08T01:27:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MediocreThrower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@MediocreThrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MediocreThrower)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/1 "2021-04-08T01:27:40Z")
I’m hooked on the form factor of my Invaders Must Die, and I’d like to get a beater that’s similar in size and shape. I’m not looking for anything exact, a ballpark is fine, especially for weight. Preferably plastic and not too expensive. I’ve added a side profile picture and the dimensions for reference. Thanks in advance! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/5/8/158348fd916e7c7c36aba0ab965d708c63e31a65.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/8/8/c88ff0b3d0d644b1f30c28a55d879b6799fcf262.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yo-yo/32/140700_2.png) [@Legit\_Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_Yo-Yo)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/2 "2021-04-08T01:44:07Z")
I’m really big on a yoyo that I can play with that I feel is really solid. These options are not plastic, but I think metal yoyos have a better weight distribution. - CLYW Boy-if you can find one - Duncan Haymaker Beta-Pretty solid - YYF Alta-Really nice throw but rare - YYF Ko’olau Edge-Really fun - Any metal duncan over $40 ---
**Author:** ![MediocreThrower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@MediocreThrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MediocreThrower)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/3 "2021-04-08T04:36:22Z")
Those are all really great options! They’re a bit outside my price range for something I know I’ll end up dinging though. I might go with the YYF Arrow; it’s pretty darn close in terms of specs and shape. Edit: on second thought, most of the reviews are saying that it’s not very reliable. Maybe a Replay would be better ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/4 "2021-04-08T05:06:57Z")
Try the Arrow Pro! ---
**Author:** ![Biased\_Opinion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Biased\_Opinion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Biased_Opinion)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/5 "2021-04-08T05:20:20Z")
How about this? [https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/top-yo/products/colossus-v-yoyo-by-topyo?variant=31127428431946](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/top-yo/products/colossus-v-yoyo-by-topyo?variant=31127428431946) Or maybe this [https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/top-yo/products/impulse-2020-yoyo-by-topyo?variant=32453497847882](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/top-yo/products/impulse-2020-yoyo-by-topyo?variant=32453497847882) ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/6 "2021-04-08T12:39:37Z")
> [@Legit\_Yo-Yo](#): > > YYF Alta-Really nice throw but rare Akita, not a beata 🤣🤣🤣 edit: totally misread that… ---
**Author:** ![Raindog3030](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raindog3030/32/131635_2.png) [@Raindog3030](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raindog3030)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/7 "2021-04-08T13:13:45Z")
My .02, just play what you like…once you get past the first ding you’ll be set free! Unless you intend to resell, just beat up what you actually enjoy playing. ---
**Author:** ![luiplken001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/luiplken001/32/116026_2.png) [@luiplken001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/luiplken001)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/8 "2021-04-08T13:19:26Z")
Plastic throws normally go heavier than 64.1g to give extra stability Topyo Mojo, C3 speedaholic XX, Skyva are all good plastic yoyos, quite affordable too ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/9 "2021-04-08T18:05:51Z")
Here is a good beater option that has similar shape and specs. I just don’t know what it is??? 😁 24$ Shipped for an unresponsive metal!!! > [@Good Throws for Cheap!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-throws-for-cheap/336785): > > Prices Include Shipping and Fees! Offers considered. US only. YYF Wide Angle (SOLD) - World Champion 5 Star edition. I see no damage except maybe a fine line or two in the cup engraving. Pretty darn smooth. YYF Aviator 2 (SOLD)- Strong stable throw. One minor scuff and minor vibe. Duncan AL Freehand One 42$ - Fingerspin caps installed and they feel great! Also Includes original caps. Minor to moderate vibe. No damage. One Drop Chik (PENDING) - Has some kinda cool textured silver f… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/d/a/1daf1a9a8bb9fc5a7c8bf1bbbcc9021c2d7827eb.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/f/c/7fc59960c7cadf64627b80fb2c3cff7416150c2b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Chriscatastrophe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chriscatastrophe/32/111769_2.png) [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/10 "2021-04-08T23:37:47Z")
The antidote plastic yo-yo has a very similar shape not sure how specs match up though ---
**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:** [April 9, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/11 "2021-04-09T21:37:32Z")
Magic yoyo node is a V shape. Cheap and effective beater IMO. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/12 "2021-04-09T21:52:39Z")
Magicyoyo Hertz. $16 plays like a $50. ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/13 "2021-04-09T22:30:55Z")
Arrow is such a solid yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![MediocreThrower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@MediocreThrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MediocreThrower)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2021, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/14 "2021-04-19T02:59:35Z")
Thank you for your input everyone! I found and bought an Arrow Pro which should be here soon, but if I’m not happy with it I’ll check out some of the other recommendations. ---
**Author:** ![AudiWolf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audiwolf/32/276378_2.png) [@AudiWolf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudiWolf)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/15 "2021-04-24T15:54:36Z")
Antidote by UNPRLD is $20 and has very similar specs ---
**Author:** ![AudiWolf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audiwolf/32/276378_2.png) [@AudiWolf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudiWolf)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beater-recommendations/336865/16 "2021-04-24T15:54:56Z")
also plastic