# Best mono metal competition yoyo?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [May 24, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076 "2017-05-24T14:13:54Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2017, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/21 "2017-05-25T20:01:56Z")
^ Magic N12 are readily available…why just last week a little boy had one left under his pillow by the tooth fairy.
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### Author:  [@Dturtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dturtle)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/22 "2017-05-25T21:20:18Z")
> [@Eastfield](#):
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> I should probably add - i’m looking for something that’s readily available 🙂
Just another reason for the horizon :wink:
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### Author:  [@yoyonerd1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyonerd1)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2017, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/23 "2017-05-25T21:23:49Z")
Shutter
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### Author:  [@Dturtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dturtle)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/24 "2017-05-25T21:25:16Z")
> [@Eastfield](#):
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> As i said, it’s a good yoyo, but if you’ve ever played something like a Sleipnir (or anything else from YYR), Turning Point or a high end OD you’ll probably realise that the Horizon isn’t the top of the world.
Also I have had quite a few of the yoyos you stated but I still prefer the horizon. You can’t get much better
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### Author:  [@Eastfield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eastfield)
#### Post date: [May 25, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/25 "2017-05-25T21:30:47Z")
> [@Dturtle](#):
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> Just another reason for the horizon :wink:
I got a Horizon - and a Shutter…
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### Author:  [@Toby2345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toby2345)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/26 "2017-05-26T02:02:36Z")
How’s the horizon ultra?
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### Author:  [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2017, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/27 "2017-05-26T02:56:37Z")
> [@Toby2345](#):
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> How’s the horizon ultra?
I’m wondering the same thing!
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### Author:  [@Toby2345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toby2345)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/28 "2017-05-26T03:40:26Z")
Yeah it interests me because; 1. The regular horizon is slightly to heavy for me 2. I could never finger spin it no matter how hard I tried (yes I do know how to finger spin other yoyos) and the new one actually has a dimple to get a good locked in finger spin 3. The regular horizon has been known to strip a little easier than some yoyos but with the new fancy metal that shouldn’t be an issue. 4. I have never actually played a 7068 yoyo and I am very interested in trying one.
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### Author:  [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2017, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/29 "2017-05-26T07:33:47Z")
So while I don’t believe this to be the best ‘competition’ yoyo, I do claim and can argue that the Japan Technology FiReal is quite possibly the greatest monometal yoyo.
Why?
Its is a very conceptually interesting yoyo that realises it’s potential so clearly.
A-RT helped in one of their videos to identify the current trend of very competition driven designs (wide, wide gap, V-ish, rim weighted) and also pointed out that older yoyos required greater player accuracy and commitment to land tricks and perfect technique.
The FiReal is somewhat a marriage of the two, although admittedly it leans closer to the current trend.
While it is wide, large gapped and V-ish, but it has a weight distribution and play characteristics that encourage and reward accuracy. This means it’s really good for competition, but also somewhat helpful for improving you as a player. You’ll also have a hard time finding anything more accommodating for slow or fast play speeds. It also has that incredibly smooth feel in play that older yoyos have.
It will handle anything, but won’t allow you to be half asleep behind wheel (so to speak).
It is just so freakin’ rad to use.
To top it off, it’s made of Japan Technology’s mysterious A300 alloy. I can’t find a scrap of info on it and JT are pretty tight lipped about it, but what I can say is that it’s HARD. I’ve managed to put dings in my 7068 yoyos much more easily that this. I have no dings on my A300 yoyos and they have often hit my wedding ring hard.
It’s pretty expensive, but it is really worth it. Version 1 or 2 are both great in their own ways.
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### Author:  [@Dturtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dturtle)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2017, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/30 "2017-05-26T14:12:58Z")
> [@Toby2345](#):
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> Yeah it interests me because; 1. The regular horizon is slightly to heavy for me 2. I could never finger spin it no matter how hard I tried (yes I do know how to finger spin other yoyos) and the new one actually has a dimple to get a good locked in finger spin 3. The regular horizon has been known to strip a little easier than some yoyos but with the new fancy metal that shouldn’t be an issue. 4. I have never actually played a 7068 yoyo and I am very interested in trying one.
I just got one. It’s amazing. It’s light but still has so much power and the finish is super smooth
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### Author:  [@Toby2345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toby2345)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/31 "2017-05-26T14:34:27Z")
> [@Dturtle](#):
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> I just got one. It’s amazing. It’s light but still has so much power and the finish is super smooth
Sweet! I might just have to get one 😊
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### Author:  [@Toby2345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toby2345)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2017, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/32 "2017-05-26T16:28:52Z")
I don’t know if it’s the best, but it’s probably the best I have in my collection. Diplomat!
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### Author:  [@Eastfield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eastfield)
#### Post date: [May 27, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/33 "2017-05-27T19:35:17Z")
Thank you for your replies guys!
I was, however, expecting a lot more of you saying things like CLYW, OD, Sengoku, YYR etc etc.
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### Author:  [@irk721](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/irk721)
#### Post date: [May 27, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/34 "2017-05-27T20:27:21Z")
The compass by CLYW is great.
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### Author:  [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/35 "2017-05-28T21:58:54Z")
Oh if easy to find go ask for a chief or get a Kayak, or any CLYW.
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### Author:  [@Eastfield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eastfield)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/36 "2017-05-28T22:03:35Z")
[quote=“darkmagicII,post:35,topic:84076”]
Oh if easy to find go ask for a chief or get a Kayak, or any CLYW.
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I’ve had several Chiefs, all sold now. Not a bad yoyo in itsself, however not the best for competition IMO.
Aaaand i’m really not that into CLYW anymore
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### Author:  [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2017, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/37 "2017-05-28T22:04:46Z")
[quote=“Eastfield,post:36,topic:84076”]
> [@darkmagicII](#):
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> Oh if easy to find go ask for a chief or get a Kayak, or any CLYW.
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> [/quote
> I’ve had several Chiefs, all sold now. Not a bad yoyo in itsself, however not the best for competition IMO.
> Aaaand i’m really not that into CLYW anymore
He said “Easy to find.” READ, PLEASE.
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### Author:  [@GrindDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrindDude)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2017, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/38 "2017-05-28T23:38:13Z")
Just stop reading this thread and go buy a Kuntosh 5000qv
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### Author:  [@Eastfield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eastfield)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/39 "2017-05-28T23:47:41Z")
> [@darkmagicII](#):
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> He said “Easy to find.” READ, PLEASE.
So because i say “easy to find” all my previous requirements go out the window…?
> [@GrindDude](#):
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> Just stop reading this thread and go buy a Kuntosh 5000qv
I’m just trying to get as many inputs as possible my friend 🙂
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [May 29, 2017, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-mono-metal-competition-yoyo/84076/40 "2017-05-29T05:03:38Z")
CLYW Arctic Circle 2
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