# Best plastic responsive beginner yoyo's for 2021? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 19, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300 "2021-10-19T19:39:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RABid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rabid/32/71864_2.png) [@RABid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RABid)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/1 "2021-10-19T19:39:06Z")
It is time to start shopping for Christmas and this year I am giving yoyo’s to a lot of people. I ordered a few YYF One’s and a First Base, but now I am wondering, is there something else that should be on my radar for beginner yoyo? Anything new that is a better choice? Or maybe you just have a favorite cheap responsive yoyo that you would like to mention. I plan to buy maybe a dozen more over the next month so the cheaper the better. However, I have played some cheap yoyo’s that had short spin times that made them frustrating for learning. I want to avoid those. A bad yoyo is not a good deal at any price. ---
**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:** [October 19, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/2 "2021-10-19T19:48:26Z")
My recommendations would be: Under $10: Duncan Butterfly XT, YYF Whip Under $15: YoTricks Sage, YYF Arrow Under $20: Recess First Base I also really like the $6 YYF Spinstar, but only after upgrading the plastic transaxle with the axle, bearing, and (green) spacers from a YYF Loop720. Of course, this upgrade adds significantly to its cost unless you already happen to have a Loop720 laying around that you don’t mind harvesting for parts. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyogeek15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeek15/32/187634_2.png) [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/3 "2021-10-19T19:49:11Z")
There are A LOT of cheap responsive and unresponsive yo-yos out there but if you are planning on buying the cheapest ‘ best yo-yo under 10 bucks I would recommend the yoyofactory whip it’s only 5.99 !!! I have given some away to some friends of mine and the feedback is great they carry their yo-yo wherever they go and it is easily switchable to unresponsive by simply just changing the bearing barely any maintenance and believe me once you do you will not find a better yo-yo for just 5.99 and you will be surprised by the feeling of it when you play it unresponsive it doesn’t even feel like a cheap yo-yo at all it’s crazy !!! You can’t go wrong with it trust me :+1:t2::wink: ---
**Author:** ![yomeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f04885/32.png) [@yomeister](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomeister)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/4 "2021-10-19T20:06:04Z")
I used to recommend the whip, but now it’s either the Spinstar or the Arrow depending on the age and coordination of the person. If I were to buy bulk again, it’d be the Spinstar (or one of it’s many other names) for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Grunt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grunt/32/679117_2.png) [@Grunt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grunt)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/5 "2021-10-19T20:33:12Z")
Yeah I’m a fan of the Spinstar for a beginner throw as well. Low maintenance, very few parts and you can get bulk pricing on them. ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/6 "2021-10-19T21:05:14Z")
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: YYF Whip. The best choice for a low priced, responsive yoyo: > **[Whip](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yyf-whip-yoyo?variant=26937483592)** > > The YoYoFactory Whip fuses modern performance with classic responsive play. It comes fitted with a slim bearing and silicone pad response for tight binds, consistent throws, and long spins. It has a comfortable shape, a textured grinding surface, and... OTOH, I’ve never tried a Spinstar, but I much prefer pad response to starburst generally. And the wider gap on the Whip makes me think it’s better for string tricks. Particularly the gateway trick to yoyo addiction: Trapeze. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyogeek15](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogeek15/32/187634_2.png) [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/7 "2021-10-19T21:12:19Z")
I agree with you there pal :+1:t2::wink: I personally have been giving these out to my friends and one of them came up to me after I gave them the yo-yo for about 10 minutes and said “ I want to start yo-yoing…” so it works it really does work this yo-yo is spectacular for basic tricks like rock the baby to trapeze and beyond you won’t regret it 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/8 "2021-10-19T21:14:43Z")
I also gave them as gifts to a bunch of people (and some Butterfly XTs and One’s and Arrows), but my favorite is the Whip. ---
**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:** [October 19, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/9 "2021-10-19T21:20:57Z")
I was also going to say Whip. The pad response puts it above anything with a starburst in my book and it really is great for responsive play and short string tricks. I think it’s the best for a beginner and to going from beginner to intermediate at the lowest price too. First Base would be my choice for going unresponsive, I don’t particularly like it with a responsive setup. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/10 "2021-10-19T21:57:08Z")
It depends who the beginner is really. If you’re teaching a teenager or adult who has some level of coordination then you can go with something like the Arrow, Responsive Freehand, or First Base. On the other hand - If you’re teaching a child who has only been operating their little uncoordinated arms for a few years then you’ll be better off with a Spinstar, 100% of the time. Spinstars respond very easily on weak throws and operate very well with a short string. And super minimal maintenance and trouble shooting. ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/11 "2021-10-19T23:44:20Z")
In addition to the arrow, I think the arrow pro is also a great choice! ---
**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2021, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/12 "2021-10-20T00:24:00Z")
Thank you for this thread. I have a 7 year old grand daughter that needs some coordination. ---
**Author:** ![Joethepoothrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/joethepoothrows/32/76905_2.png) [@Joethepoothrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joethepoothrows)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2021, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/13 "2021-10-21T19:32:45Z")
i really like the speedaholic, idk if it would be good for a beginner though. ---
**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/14 "2021-10-21T19:47:46Z")
I like the feel of the regular Speedaholic, but when I was first going through the responsive section of the trick ladder, I found it too responsive for my skills. I could never land a complete braintwister even (with a loop at the end). I don’t remember if I tried thinner string or anything. At that point I probably just used whatever it came with. I haven’t picked it up in a while to see how it works for me now, but my memory was that the Whip worked much better. The unresponsive XX version is a fine yo-yo though. My cry for help went unanswered when I got to Ripcord: > [@Can anyone pull off Ripcord on responsive Speedaholic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-anyone-pull-off-ripcord-on-responsive-speedaholic/338457): > > I’ve been working my way through the trick list. Usually I’ll try on an unresponsive yoyo until I get the hang of it and then try it on a responsive one (usually the YYF Whip, Speedaholic or First Base). I just got the ripcord going on the First Base, but when I try it on the responsive Speedaholic, it just grabs string and fails. Anyone get it to work on that yoyo? ---
**Author:** ![fos1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fos1/32/150706_2.png) [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/15 "2021-10-21T20:25:44Z")
I’m partial to the Yomega Raider for a beginner. ---
**Author:** ![Joethepoothrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/joethepoothrows/32/76905_2.png) [@Joethepoothrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joethepoothrows)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/16 "2021-10-22T15:29:54Z")
oof that sucks ---
**Author:** ![yojem](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yojem/32/115442_2.png) [@yojem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yojem)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/17 "2021-10-22T16:19:35Z")
+1 for the Whip. Hard to beat at the price. ---
**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:** [October 22, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-plastic-responsive-beginner-yoyos-for-2021/346300/18 "2021-10-22T16:53:54Z")
> [@YoYoExpertGarrett](#): > > It depends who the beginner is really. If you’re teaching a teenager or adult who has some level of coordination then you can go with something like the Arrow, Responsive Freehand, or First Base. > > On the other hand - If you’re teaching a child who has only been operating their little uncoordinated arms for a few years then you’ll be better off with a Spinstar, 100% of the time. Spinstars respond very easily on weak throws and operate very well with a short string. And super minimal maintenance and trouble shooting. This. It depends on the beginner, not one throw would be ideal for everyone to learn on. And I bet this advice is from experience.