# best one drop yoyo under $80
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [May 9, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392 "2016-05-09T16:29:21Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/1 "2016-05-09T16:29:21Z")
my birthday is coming up and i really want a new yoyo. i don’t own any onedrop yoyos so i was hoping to get one. which one would you reccomend?? $80 is my price limit so… any help deciding is greatly appreciated. thanks!!!
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### Author:  [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/2 "2016-05-09T17:39:14Z")
I don’t have one YET, but the Top Deck looks REALLY good. If you can squeak out an extra $5, get a Kuntosh when they release!
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### Author:  [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/3 "2016-05-09T17:50:22Z")
> [@AaronW](#):
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> I don’t have one YET, but the Top Deck looks REALLY good. If you can squeak out an extra $5, get a Kuntosh when they release!
+1 I also don’t own one yet, but, have played it and it PLAYS really good. Slippery slope though, squeaking out an extra $5, because, then I could say, if you can squeak out an extra $10 after you get to $85, then you can get a Markmont. Classic…eventually we wind up telling you 'for just a little more you can get a Daupnir ;D
In all seriousness, the Top Deck is pretty amazing.
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### Author:  [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/4 "2016-05-09T17:55:07Z")
Easy choice: Top Deck.
Depending on your tastes, you could have a serious look at the Gauntlet as well.
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### Author:  [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/5 "2016-05-09T18:38:15Z")
> [@French](#):
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> +1 I also don’t own one yet, but, have played it and it PLAYS really good. Slippery slope though, squeaking out an extra $5, because, then I could say, if you can squeak out an extra $10 after you get to $85, then you can get a Markmont. Classic…eventually we wind up telling you 'for just a little more you can get a Daupnir ;D
>
> In all seriousness, the Top Deck is pretty amazing.
Markmont Classic would’ve been my first suggestion. It’s such a great yoyo, it’s in my “All Time Favorite” category. Didn’t want to bump him up that much though ;D Figured $5 was reasonable, if possible.
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### Author:  [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/6 "2016-05-09T18:49:14Z")
Top Deck
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### Author:  [@Cory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cory)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/7 "2016-05-09T18:50:43Z")
They might still have some NQP mmc left lol! I have been playing them back to back and they are pretty similar, but I like to play my mmc with the aluminum side effects that’s where the play will separate a bit.
Top deck gives you a little more spin and stability.
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### Author:  [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/8 "2016-05-09T19:05:16Z")
Top Deck, I can’t put mine down.
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### Author:  [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/9 "2016-05-09T20:52:55Z")
> [@AaronW](#):
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> Markmont Classic would’ve been my first suggestion. It’s such a great yoyo, it’s in my “All Time Favorite” category. Didn’t want to bump him up that much though ;D Figured $5 was reasonable, if possible.
I agree, after all, I’m the one who bumped him the extra $10.
It does sound like the Top Deck has really caught people’s attention, and for good reason, it is a very fun throw.
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### Author:  [@Steve\_o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steve_o)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/10 "2016-05-09T21:07:18Z")
A slippery slope indeed… I can’t speak for the newer releases (yet), but I have a Gradient, a Downbeat, and a T-1. All are under $80; and all kick some serious ■■■. But in different ways…
I guess I could say this - If you are gonna spend $80, you’ll get an amazing throw no matter what.
Can I borrow $80? 😃
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### Author:  [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/11 "2016-05-09T22:05:03Z")
Vanguard all the way.
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### Author:  [@TripleOne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TripleOne)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/12 "2016-05-09T23:09:57Z")
Top Deck!
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### Author:  [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/13 "2016-05-10T01:55:27Z")
i think i am going to get a markmont classic. is the not quite perfect yoyoexpert edition ok? i dont care if the paint job is a little messed up but is the yoyo going to vibe or something? It doesn’t specify on the page so i was just wondering. Thanks!!!
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### Author:  [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2016, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/14 "2016-05-10T02:15:30Z")
> [@joshxz](#):
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> i think i am going to get a markmont classic. is the not quite perfect yoyoexpert edition ok? i dont care if the paint job is a little messed up but is the yoyo going to vibe or something? It doesn’t specify on the page so i was just wondering. Thanks!!!
It doesn’t say on the page because they are not supposed to vibe.
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### Author:  [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2016, 2:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/15 "2016-05-10T02:19:04Z")
There is a thread where David (One Drop owner) specifies the NQP is ano flaw and not vibe. I’m sure if you sent a message or email to yoyo expert they can confirm this.
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### Author:  [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)
#### Post date: [May 10, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/16 "2016-05-10T13:29:04Z")
> [@joshxz](#):
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> i think i am going to get a markmont classic. is the not quite perfect yoyoexpert edition ok? i dont care if the paint job is a little messed up but is the yoyo going to vibe or something? It doesn’t specify on the page so i was just wondering. Thanks!!!
Just checked a few, no vibe. NQP is just for ano flaws.
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### Author:  [@Nathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathan)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/17 "2016-05-11T00:16:12Z")
A rare question like this with an answer, Top Deck!
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### Author:  [@da5id](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/da5id)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/18 "2016-05-11T02:26:58Z")
> [@YoYoExpert Garrett](#):
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> Just checked a few, no vibe. NQP is just for ano flaws.
Correct. We only NQP for visual flaws - never performance.
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### Author:  [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/19 "2016-05-11T03:04:00Z")
Joshxz… I got a deal for you\>
Your budget limit is $80?
Ok, this is what I will do for you. I think you should go for the Kuntosh. The solid colors are gonna be $85; I have heard.
If you go for the Kuntosh, I will pay the extra $5 and… I will pay for $5.50 or so for the shipping cost.
That way you don’t go over $80 but you still end up with a Monster😳
After all, it’s your Birthday, right.
I will give Garrett the heads up tomorrow to let them know I will pay the difference.
PS… You can’t go wrong with whatever One Drop you get, actually. A Gauntlet, a Classic, a Topdeck, etc…
They are All Excellent yoyos.
The Kuntosh was something that was eventually gonna have to happen. I think this is such a great opportunity to find out why the first proto run of the Kuntosh has been out for several years and I have never heard anybody say they didn’t like it.
Step up and open a can of Whoop…!
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### Author:  [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)
#### Post date: [May 11, 2016, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-one-drop-yoyo-under-80/80392/20 "2016-05-11T07:33:28Z")
> [@yoyodoc](#):
>
> Joshxz… I got a deal for you\>
>
> Your budget limit is $80?
>
> Ok, this is what I will do for you. I think you should go for the Kuntosh. The solid colors are gonna be $85; I have heard.
>
> If you go for the Kuntosh, I will pay the extra $5 and… I will pay for $5.50 or so for the shipping cost.
>
> That way you don’t go over $80 but you still end up with a Monster😳
>
> After all, it’s your Birthday, right.
>
> I will give Garrett the heads up tomorrow to let them know I will pay the difference.
>
> PS… You can go wrong with whatever One Drop you get, actually. A Gauntlet, a Classic, a Topdeck, etc…
>
> They are All Excellent yoyos.
>
> The Kuntosh was something that was eventually gonna have to happen. I think this is such a great opportunity to find out why the first proto run of the Kuntosh has been out for several years and I have never heard anybody say they didn’t like it.
>
> Step up and open a can of Whoop…!
If you were wise, I’d would take this mans deal in a heart beat. YoyoDoc is such an amazing guy. Joshxz take the offer. do it… doooo it.
Hope your doing well yoyodoc. Give me a call sometimes. Would be great to hear from you every once in awhile. Your always in my prayers.
anyways. back to the topic on hand. If I had the chance to get a kuntosh I would go for it. You can also wait for the cabal to drop as well…
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