# Best Bi-metal? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [April 26, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542 "2026-04-26T20:22:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/41 "2026-04-28T18:28:05Z")
I was saying that although the difference can definitely be felt, chances are you’re not at a point where you’re pushing yourself or the yo to need anything more than a decent monometal. ---
**Author:** ![Yoboe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoboe/32/675118_2.png) [@Yoboe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoboe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/42 "2026-04-28T18:30:07Z")
I like the Halcyon a lot. It’s pretty powerful, and for how wide it is it’s also pretty smooth and stable. It definitely feels on the large size for me, but that might be exactly what you like so it’s worth trying! Here’s the halcyon on the right compared to a yyr tricklab standard in the middle and a clyw leaf on the left for reference: ![IMG_7973](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/f/3/8f3a7d5ec1cd451fb06f6b6a8334c74ec3ad224d.jpeg) To add even more opinions to the thread :joy:, my favorite bimetal is an unparalleled novalis, the asteria looks kinda similar on paper but I haven’t played it. But their monometals are worth checking out as well as they seem to check a lot of your boxes. The domination is an amazing bang for your buck throw imo. Good luck and let us know what you go with! ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/43 "2026-04-28T18:31:44Z")
Halcyon and wilderness 7075 are both so nice but I give the edge to halcyon as well. More power imo and also more comfortable. Cheaper for some reason too. ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/44 "2026-04-28T18:32:35Z")
I think that is true as far as need, but the extra power/stability can be a learning aid. E.g. if someone is frustrated trying to complete Black Hops and the reason is execution (not bearing condition), something like the Nucleon could help bulldoze through and build familiarity with the trick needed to get through it clean with less raw power. ---
**Author:** ![KirbyRobot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kirbyrobot/32/608292_2.png) [@KirbyRobot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KirbyRobot)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/45 "2026-04-28T18:51:40Z")
Not to go off topic, but this is actually a great use case for bimetals. People say all the time you _should_ get a slimline/organic/undersized/mini yoyo to get better, but genuinely, if you’re learning harder and harder tricks, these yoyos are active hindrances that just make the learning process frustrating. Like learning how to do trig with one of those slidy things. Learning harder tricks and just playing are what help you improve. Everything else is consumerist slop. ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/46 "2026-04-28T19:57:38Z")
I think there is value in using worse yoyos to improve the execution of tricks you already know, which is still a way to be getting better at yoyoing. ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/47 "2026-04-28T20:04:49Z")
I feel you should have both at your disposal. I like a solid throw for initially learning tricks but a less forgiving throw for honing it in and working on technique/style. ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/48 "2026-04-28T20:41:52Z")
Unless you’re an absolute imbecile most bimetals aren’t much less durable than monometals are, especially inner-rim designs where the steel is protected. I get that there’s an extra failure point given the joining of 2 pieces together but I have yet to be able to be able to separate rings from body, using raw strength or just abusing tf out of a bimetal. That being said I have _seen_ it happen but in the grand scheme of things design is what matters more to durability than whether it’s a bimetal or not. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_abyss/32/704667_2.png) [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/49 "2026-04-28T21:23:53Z")
I feel the piece of mind more than anything will get someone practicing more, and more dangerous tricks. The fear of dislodging a rim may set someone off. This is why I feel a good middle ground for those who are afraid are inner rimmed bimetals, but honestly, why not just go play with a mono if you’re able to first? It feels like extra steps as they are rather not as common, and finding something that speaks to you will motivate you more. I love the longer spintime and all, but most of my absolute favourites are monos. This isn’t to discredit bimetals, I just feel most times I can preform everything on anything regardless, Bimetals just help teach me more by being more patient when I’m learning a new trick. I prefer the middleground of playing Monometals more, and my daily driver is a Bimetal (It was what looked the best to me at the time) Figure out what works for you first before getting a bimetal. They cost more, and you may be stuck with something that doesn’t suit you. For me, aesthetics come first, my bimetal I drive is actually undersized too. It’s not best, and pretty much against what you should be playing with on stage. But.. isn’t that what’s neat about the hobby? We all have things we like and play better with. Yoyoing isn’t linear, it’s an art form. What I like is not the norm, but I feel a lot of us don’t play the norm, we play what we like. G2 is popular for that reason. ---
**Author:** ![Lex](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lex/32/1599_2.png) [@Lex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lex)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/50 "2026-04-28T21:36:18Z")
Yeah, main reason I suggested monos first is they’re cheaper so it’s easier to experiment with multiple designs and find your preferences. The durability is also definitely a factor with bimetals; you have some like Turning Points that are durable AF and you have others that will get noticeable vibe from bouncing off the floor once or twice. ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/51 "2026-04-29T13:14:32Z")
Yes. Once again…the amount of wins is just not a great argument for it being the best. Gentry won US nationals with a replay. We going to argue that it’s a better yoyo than his competitors used that year? Of course not. Gentry is just THAT good. Just like Mir and Miri. They’re just THAT good. ---
**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:** [April 29, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/52 "2026-04-29T16:42:46Z")
> [@LX\_Emergency](#): > > Gentry won US nationals with a replay. We going to argue that it’s a better yoyo than his competitors used that year? Of course not. Gentry is just THAT good. Just like Mir and Miri. They’re just THAT good. Just another case that the Yo-Yo really doesn’t matter, Mono, Bi, Tri or Plastic Imperialism was a thing… > [@Why won't my yo-yo sleep?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-wont-my-yo-yo-sleep/399433/43): > > Imperialism is a Thing, even in 1 Take [[imperialism] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bg2BN6oBnI)[[imperialism 2] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUdu0-Nl51E)@edhaponik @edhaponik ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/53 "2026-04-29T18:53:30Z")
Haha I should do a 3rd using stall tricks exclusively. I love a good imperial shape. Todays throw: ![IMG_5196](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/d/2/5d213bef6ecea6df5c716fde976dd5f7f47f5fdc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AtomicChessGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/atomicchessguy/32/606394_2.png) [@AtomicChessGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AtomicChessGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/54 "2026-04-30T04:14:08Z")
You know, I always wondered that with the shutter elite. ![IMG6399](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/c/4/6c4119479985da3604a59076fbf0086e20d1c90a.jpeg) Seeing photos like this always made me think the press fit wasn’t very good. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyofroyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/fbc32d/32.png) [@Yoyofroyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyofroyo)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/55 "2026-05-26T16:43:08Z")
I went with the Halcyon and I’m kind of disappointed. It vibed strait out of the box. Would you recommend cleaning the bearing? Other wise it fills way better than my Magic yo-yos and think it would be the perfect fit for me if I could stop the vibe. Any recommendations? ---
**Author:** ![mikeydoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mikeydoe/32/301589_2.png) [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/56 "2026-05-26T17:20:43Z")
it’s not the bearing. did you take it apart? make sure the axle is screwed in all the way on both halves. inspect the rims and see if they’re not seated. where’d you get it? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_abyss/32/704667_2.png) [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/57 "2026-05-26T17:21:05Z")
The Halcyon should not vibe out of box. I would try to tune it if it isn’t properly screwed in all the way ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/58 "2026-05-26T17:37:54Z")
> [@Yoyofroyo](#): > > It vibed strait out of the box. can you be a tad more specific? like do you mean you laced it up and threw it into a mount and you can feel it pulsing through the string? or more like you threw it and put your fingernail against it and felt a little vibration? ---
**Author:** ![Yoyofroyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/fbc32d/32.png) [@Yoyofroyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyofroyo)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/59 "2026-05-26T20:48:24Z")
It is screwed on has close as I can get it to the original tension and vibes both on the sting and on my finger. I ordered it strait from Wi1d and can find no dings or dents. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_abyss/32/704667_2.png) [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542/60 "2026-05-26T21:31:42Z")
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