# Best performing monometal? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 6, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058 "2019-01-06T00:39:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/1 "2019-01-06T00:39:13Z")
What do you guys think is the best performing competition-oriented monometal? The best I’ve tried is probably the Sengoku Forge followed by the Kenshin and Sleipnir. I’m interested in trying a VTWO though. There’s a lot of talk for the Banshee as well and I bet it’s a great yoyo but I feel like it gets a little overhyped as a G2 but I haven’t tried it myself so I can’t say for certain. Any other big names I’m forgetting? ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/2 "2019-01-06T00:49:15Z")
Maybe not competition oriented because of the shape, but the boa by reticulated return tops is something you can’t go wrong with for $45. I would recommend others like the cadence and banshee, but I’ve never tried them. The boa I have tried which is why I put that. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/3 "2019-01-06T01:00:04Z")
I would rank the **VTWO** , **Kuntosh 5000QV** , and **Banshee** together at the top. The **Sleipnir** , **Top Deck** , and **Format:C** all come in a close second, IMO. From my experience, the Cadence doesn’t have the spin time or stability of the above throws, and so doesn’t go on my list. ---
**Author:** ![hotei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5fc32e/32.png) [@hotei](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotei)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/6 "2019-01-06T02:05:43Z")
My vote goes to the SLEIPNIR. I’ve been impressed by every yoyorecreation product. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/7 "2019-01-06T02:09:38Z")
Top Deck. That is one powerful yoyo ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/8 "2019-01-06T02:23:30Z")
Banshee 18, I know that no one likes the heavy feeling of it, but it is amazing. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/9 "2019-01-06T02:38:09Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > best performing But, like… how do you mean “best performing”? Max spin time, which essentially means “most rim weight”? ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/10 "2019-01-06T05:15:10Z")
Well he said competition oriented, so I assume he means judging by the typical competition yo-yo characteristics. Out of what I’ve tried: Rook, Kenshin, Kuntosh 5000QV. ---
**Author:** ![yomega\_fan\_335](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yomega_fan_335/32/14085_2.png) [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/11 "2019-01-06T08:58:53Z")
Out of what I tried and/or own: - Kenshin: 7068 + thin walls + extreme rim weight = a performance monster that slays on the string, just has quite a bit of inertia - Topdeck: Very powerful with very thin walls, but the more midship oriented weight distribution reduces inertia when moving - Cadence: 7068 + thin walls + extreme rim weight (again) + extreme width = slower and more chill performance machine that still slays on string - ND Ultra: 7068 + OD Gradient shape allows for more concentrated rim weight, spins with the power of a nuclear reactor and moves just right, not too fast nor slow. ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/12 "2019-01-06T10:55:32Z")
There are probably a dozen that would just about tie for first place… Just so many excellent yoyos available today. But, there is one yoyo that really stands out for me(monometal). I am only chiming in, because I was/am kinda surprised nobody mentioned it. A Co-lab from Ohyesyo and One Drop called the Eclipse. It’s like a Stock 55 Chevy with a Rat motor🙀 If you put it on a table with a few dozen other yoyos; to me it doesn’t really stand out. But when I throw it; It’s got the heat🤓 A very powerful spin. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/13 "2019-01-06T11:25:06Z")
> [@yoyodoc](#): > > There are probably a dozen that would just about tie for first place… This is my feeling as well. So many amazing monometals that it ends up being preference. And if you desire cuh-ray-zee outta this world 🚀 performance in the first place, _why_ would you limit yourself to monometals instead of bimetals or even more exotic stuff…? ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/14 "2019-01-06T14:16:28Z")
> [@yoyodoc](#): > > A Co-lab from Ohyesyo and One Drop called the Eclipse. > > It’s like a Stock 55 Chevy with a Rat motor🙀 > > If you put it on a table with a few dozen other yoyos; to me it doesn’t really stand out. > > But when I throw it; It’s got the heat🤓 A very powerful spin. Really? I didn’t think that was supposed to be the Eclipse’s thing… Looks like a great yo-yo, though. @codinghorror some people prefer monometals. Plus, he’s not necessarily limiting his choices overall by asking this question… ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/15 "2019-01-06T15:16:49Z")
Thank you for answering all of code’s questions for me 😁 Also almost forgot the Irony JP! That’s definitely in my top 5 ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/16 "2019-01-06T15:31:20Z")
Hehe 😳 ---
**Author:** ![Dalex](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dalex/32/43290_2.png) [@Dalex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dalex)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/17 "2019-01-06T16:51:58Z")
The best one I’ve tried (and have) is the K’edge. It’s such an amazing throw. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/18 "2019-01-06T17:38:02Z")
I have a simple practice combo chain that I use to gauge the spin time and stability of a yoyo. Outside of (nearly all) my One Drops, very few monometals make it through with enough spin left to make a good bind without resorting to something like a sky bind. The Cadence and Ko’Edge are among those that don’t, which is why I am surprised when I hear people describe either as “spins for days”. If that’s the case, then my One Drops “spin for weeks” by comparison. ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/19 "2019-01-06T17:51:54Z")
Could it be that your Cadence bearing needs cleaning? My Cadence spins equally as long as my VTWO, which are two my my most long spinning monometals. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/20 "2019-01-06T17:54:36Z")
I tried swapping the bearing and it didn’t make any noticeable difference. I also have a second Cadence that behaves the same. All I can say is that in my experience, the Cadence doesn’t come even close to the spin time and stability of my VTWOs. I don’t see how it could given how different its weight distribution is. ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/21 "2019-01-06T18:11:02Z")
You should share that combo! ---
**Author:** ![mrciurleo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@mrciurleo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrciurleo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2019, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-performing-monometal/297058/22 "2019-01-06T18:39:56Z")
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