# best beginner counterwieght yoyo **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 12, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145 "2009-06-12T14:25:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Fr3w](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/77aa72/32.png) [@Fr3w](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fr3w)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/1 "2009-06-12T14:25:13Z")
hi my brother wants to start on counterweight play what would be a good yo yo for him to start with? ---
**Author:** ![DYonch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bc79bd/32.png) [@DYonch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DYonch)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/2 "2009-06-12T14:30:43Z")
Almost any yoyo used for 1A is a great choice for 5A. However, if you need counterweights, the FHZ is for you… [http://yoyoexpert.com/product/duncan/freehand-zero/](http://yoyoexpert.com/product/duncan/freehand-zero/) ---
**Author:** ![Lacko](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lacko/32/58_2.png) [@Lacko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lacko)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/3 "2009-06-12T14:31:34Z")
If he can bind then PGM is great choice for 5a. If he can’t then he can use lyn fury + thick lube, FHZ or any 1a yoyo will be good. ---
**Author:** ![rh888king](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rh888king/32/20_2.png) [@rh888king](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rh888king)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/4 "2009-06-12T14:37:15Z")
almost anything would do but for starters i say using plastics first so i recommened the FHZ or not Lyn fury or not PGM if you can bind… ---
**Author:** ![Fr3w](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/77aa72/32.png) [@Fr3w](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fr3w)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/5 "2009-06-12T14:38:22Z")
ok thnks he wants to get a flying squirrel but i dont think that is a very good yoyo ---
**Author:** ![Pheenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pheenix/32/65_2.png) [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/6 "2009-06-12T15:03:14Z")
He can bind right? The Lyn Fury is always a good choice. It has enough weight and a siliconable dual o-ring response. The Kickside is also known to deliver failry good 5a play. Some people prefer double silicone so they buy two of them and have a lefover dual starburst Kickside. And the FH0 is also a good choice. Some dif-pads or a silicone recess will make a good FH0. The Takeshi modded ones are a possibility as well. Another possibility that hasn’t been named yet is the Phantom by Shinwoo. It is economic and plays fairly good. I happen to know a certain someone who’s really into Shinwoo yoyos. If you want any info, it is better to contact him than me. Addment: Most plastics with a litlle weight to them will work for 5a, you don’t need a “special” 5a yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/7 "2009-06-12T15:36:27Z")
> [@Fr3w](#): > > ok thnks he wants to get a flying squirrel but i dont think that is a very good yoyo I would reccomend the Flying Squirrel! I love mine, especcially for the price. ---
**Author:** ![Samad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samad/32/19_2.png) [@Samad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Samad)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/8 "2009-06-12T18:40:23Z")
> [@gm user](#): > > > [@Fr3w](#): > > > > ok thnks he wants to get a flying squirrel but i dont think that is a very good yoyo > > I would reccomend the Flying Squirrel! > I love mine, especially for the price. Fixed. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Paolo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Paolo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paolo)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/9 "2009-06-12T18:42:51Z")
> [@Samad](#): > > > [@gm user](#): > > > > > [@Fr3w](#): > > > > > > ok thnks he wants to get a flying squirrel but i dont think that is a very good yoyo > > > > I would reccomend the Flying Squirrel! > > I love mine, especially for the price. > > Fixed. :wink: Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![james](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/james/32/149_2.png) [@james](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/james)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-beginner-counterwieght-yoyo/3145/10 "2009-06-12T23:20:59Z")
the duncan mg… just kidding. the flying squirrel is great for counter weight and beginer 1a tricks.