# best throw for around $70 to $100? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [September 29, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763 "2014-09-29T08:42:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2014, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/1 "2014-09-29T08:42:13Z")
I want to get my first high end yoyo but I’m not to sure. Id like a yoyo that’s not yyf because that’s what most of my collection consists of. I’ve been really thinking about the gradient or benchmark but I’m open to any suggestions ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/2 "2014-09-29T14:08:47Z")
Gradient is nice Either of these as well: > **[2SickYoYos](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/2sickyoyos)** > > 2SickYoYos is a new American yo-yo company started by Joey Serrano. Joey has been yo-yoing for a long time and when he decided to pursue his dream and start a yo-yo company he brought his idea to the amazing members of the YoYoExpert Forums for... > **[C3yoyodesign](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/c3yoyodesign)** > > C3yoyodesign has made it their mission to deliver some of the highest quality and built for performance yo-yos you can get your hands on. Being based in Hong Kong with an extremely competitive yo-yo culture they know what it takes to empower a... ---
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2014, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/3 "2014-09-29T16:49:01Z")
how does the gradient stack up to a superstar or a genesis? ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2014, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/4 "2014-09-29T19:29:59Z")
> [@Insiiight](#): > > how does the gradient stack up to a superstar or a genesis? Depends on the Genesis. 7075 or Pulsar genesis would win against the 3 but the others would lose in my opinion. I love the overall width of the new 2013 superstar a lot and really enjoy the H shape. The shape of the gradient doesn’t fit my preferences but it’s a nice yoyo in terms of performance and a bit more stable. ---
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2014, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/5 "2014-09-30T00:30:23Z")
I’m really torn on which to get there are so many great options ---
**Author:** ![StringSamurai](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stringsamurai/32/1463_2.png) [@StringSamurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StringSamurai)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/6 "2014-10-03T01:51:46Z")
Do have a preferred shape? Would help narrow it down. Just throwing out some of my favorites within that price range. Code 2 = awesomeness > **[One Drop Yo-Yos](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/one-drop-yoyos)** > > We design and build the world's finest yo-yos in our workshop in Eugene, Oregon, USA.That's right. In a world full of outsourcing, we are 100% committed our maker roots. It is no doubt the more challenging way to go and for sure a path less traveled.... Yelets - Have two since I love it that much. > **[One Drop Yo-Yos](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/one-drop-yoyos)** > > We design and build the world's finest yo-yos in our workshop in Eugene, Oregon, USA.That's right. In a world full of outsourcing, we are 100% committed our maker roots. It is no doubt the more challenging way to go and for sure a path less traveled.... 86400 hours of fun! > **[Werrd](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/werrd)** > > Out of Adelaide, South Australia, one of the driest places in the world, emerges Werrd, an innovative and fresh high-end yo-yo company.  If you like the Heart song try the Barracuda > **[Duncan](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/Duncan)** > > Duncan is the most widely recognized yo-yo name in the entire world. Since 1929, the name "Duncan" has been synonymous with "yo-yo" across the United States, and for good reason! Their yo-yos represent the top-of-the-line for beginners or... You could get two YYO throws for the money and feel like you spent more. [http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/1197/YOYOFFICER-Lava](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/1197/YOYOFFICER-Lava) > **[YoYoExpert - Yo-Yo Store - Buy & Shop Modern Yo-Yos!](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/)** > > At YoYoExpert we deliver the best yoyo shopping experience and an amazing selection you can't find anywhere else. Shop YoYoFactory, Duncan, Yomega & many more! ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/7 "2014-10-03T02:14:24Z")
YoyoTrap Helium. Its just capable of anything and everything Also you can find the irony jpx for $90 at some other billybobs ---
**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:** [October 3, 2014, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/8 "2014-10-03T02:16:37Z")
For pure performance get the Code 2, if you want a throw with more character that still plays well get the Cascade ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/9 "2014-10-03T02:22:29Z")
The Gradient is wonderful. The two you want to compare it to are in a different category, being fairly solid H shapes (superstar kind of a V/H hybrid, but with those thick rims it’s an H in my books). The Gradient (especially if you fit it out with UL side effects, but even with the stock spikes) has a more nimble feel to it. I think almost any of the Genesis runs will edge it out a bit in terms of stability, but it’s not like the Gradient is shy on stability, it’s just that the Genesis is legendary for it. For my money, the Gradient is one of the best yoyos available at its price point. ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/10 "2014-10-03T02:26:05Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > The Gradient is wonderful. The two you want to compare it to are in a different category, being fairly solid H shapes (superstar kind of a V/H hybrid, but with those thick rims it’s an H in my books). > > The Gradient (especially if you fit it out with UL side effects, but even with the stock spikes) has a more nimble feel to it. I think almost any of the Genesis runs will edge it out a bit in terms of stability, but it’s not like the Gradient is shy on stability, it’s just that the Genesis is legendary for it. > > For my money, the Gradient is one of the best yoyos available at its price point. I am one of those derps who with the gradient cant find a balance point between stability, float and speed. I find it always hard to control at high speed, just in different ways with different side effects / ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/11 "2014-10-03T03:03:40Z")
Who needs to balance all those things? :wink: That would be hecka boring. I do not play at high speed, except the Jason Lee Sling. That’s my only speed move. So there’s that to factor into my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![Insiiight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/insiiight/32/44522_2.png) [@Insiiight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Insiiight)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2014, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-for-around-70-to-100/69763/12 "2014-10-03T04:34:45Z")
Think I’m gonna go with a yyo yoyo for now but thank you all for the great options I really appreciate it