# Best yoyos of 2021 **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Exhibition\ **Created:** [November 17, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781 "2021-11-17T19:45:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![BadWolfeCo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/badwolfeco/32/99733_2.png) [@BadWolfeCo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BadWolfeCo)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/61 "2021-11-22T15:08:01Z")
It was an instant favorite as soon as I got it, honestly if I was going to design a yoyo the Guitarist is very much like what I’d design myself. When I got my Daredevil, my first thought was that it feels a lot like the Guitarist but smaller. So if you like the Daredevil, you’ll probably like the Guitarist too. Both have a similar profile, which is very comfortable in the hand. The Guitarist is only about 1mm bigger in diameter and maybe 2-3mm wider, but that small size difference makes the yoyos feel very different. They’re both in my top 5 favorites I’ve ever played. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/7/4/27499723c853f0ecb2402edde90ac81d32839865.jpeg) Besides the size, the other main difference is the cup: the Daredevil has that matador spike, while the Guitarist has a flatter cup that reminds me of the Metalhead, but flattened out and widened. The Guitarist is a little more rim-weighted than the Daredevil. The way I’d describe them is the Guitarist is a little more floaty/casual, while the Daredevil is a little more zippy and compact. They’re really about on par for me, I don’t know if I like one or the other more because they’re both absolutely fantastic. They might as well have been made for me lol. Edited to add the side-by-side photo because I’m dumb and forgot to put it in. Whoops. ---
**Author:** ![LX\_Emergency](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lx_emergency/32/149227_2.png) [@LX\_Emergency](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LX_Emergency)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/62 "2021-11-22T15:11:03Z")
Very cool. Thanks a lot. I think I’ll have to get a Guitarist as well… ---
**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:** [November 22, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/63 "2021-11-22T16:51:14Z")
Man, this year really was a blur. I had to look back on when I got all my yo-yos this year and I can’t believe I got my Recess Komodo right at the end of 2020. It feels like I’ve had it forever. The only one I got that was actually released this year was the Daredevil, which has become one of my favorites. However, the best that I got this year is the Legendary Terrarian. I got it in February and it’s been my most thrown since by a large margin. There’s just something magical about it :yo-yo: :heart: ---
**Author:** ![SlowYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowyo/32/162943_2.png) [@SlowYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowYo)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/64 "2021-11-22T17:52:34Z")
Well I just started this year but my favorite releases so far are the Thesis Da Capo and the Mod44 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/b/b/5bba98f36060f860758dc2e5294f1231c0c80bfc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Xymantix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xymantix/32/194595_2.png) [@Xymantix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xymantix)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/65 "2021-11-22T18:19:26Z")
> [@Shapapy](#): > > However, the best that I got this year is the Legendary Terrarian. I know exactly how you feel. The Legendary Terrarian was the first yo-yo that totally ’clicked’ for me. A few others have done that since then, but the LT will always be a favorite of mine based on how much time I’ve spent with it. ---
**Author:** ![commnsnse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/commnsnse/32/108061_2.png) [@commnsnse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/commnsnse)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2021, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/66 "2021-11-29T08:02:09Z")
An underrated throw, and my personal favourite, the Goji! ![6251EE6C-B2CE-4709-83C4-8DC3D725900B](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/a/9/3a952b0c51cec474387f6de83a81d5f5b4000fc9.jpeg) A unique feeling to any other organics I own. Atmos doesn’t miss. ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/67 "2021-12-26T03:07:38Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/e/c/eec8e15d60fe2459769651528831d627e37e808e.jpeg) I’m not sure if these all came out this year but, mcmo, burnside 20/20, pockeht, pv44, and day tripper. ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/68 "2021-12-26T03:17:47Z")
I forgot the vow and aitch! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/c/0/7c080a92c33042f452a3c096f998095a0c849aa6.jpeg) I like every yo-yo that works though. It’s hard for me to not like a yo-yo. The only thing that makes me not like or want to buy one is the name or artwork. ---
**Author:** ![hieuyoer123](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hieuyoer123/32/699506_2.png) [@hieuyoer123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hieuyoer123)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/69 "2021-12-26T03:31:02Z")
1st: recog 2nd: overdrive draupnir ---
**Author:** ![Demontedsaregone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/demontedsaregone/32/147133_2.png) [@Demontedsaregone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Demontedsaregone)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/70 "2021-12-26T08:13:42Z")
From the ones I bought this year: shooting star, otter, Backstage Pass, panorama, mcmo ![IMG20211226080016](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/1/e/f1e51d2957d418a11fb71247df754d06b29053ac.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![piano\_man19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/piano_man19/32/127975_2.png) [@piano\_man19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piano_man19)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/71 "2021-12-26T12:35:37Z")
My favorite has to be the Assassin. It practically lives in my jacket pocket. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/b/d/8bd0352e13f06b0c434cc957aa6c951ac85702bb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lumanasty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lumanasty/32/80550_2.png) [@lumanasty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lumanasty)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/72 "2021-12-26T14:48:33Z")
For me I am torn between two. Both undersized due to my undersized yoyo love and obsession. The goji and the 138 are both getting an obscene amount of pocket time from me. @fatguysnacks247 and @rnsy both knocked it out of the park again with these throws. Best throws I let go this year would hands down be a chief and a draupnir. And the two throws I regret missing are the panorama and a stormberry (I know there are some left but the funds just aren’t there for me with the holidays) ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/73 "2021-12-26T15:35:51Z")
Mod 44 ---
**Author:** ![rajones19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rajones19/32/146452_2.png) [@rajones19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rajones19)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/74 "2021-12-26T16:03:44Z")
I am seriously lovin’ the GWAY Daredevil. ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/75 "2021-12-26T16:14:01Z")
thank you bro, shout out to the cats repping FTY pieces, it’s humbling and appreciated ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/76 "2021-12-26T16:44:04Z")
I have two favorites from this year. (In no particular order) Both of these yoyos are part of a small group of yoyos that I have taken the time to review. The first is the Redacted by yoyoworkshop. This yo-yo and I go way back, and it can handle pretty much anything with ease. A real all around performer. It does this better than the vast majority of yoyos that try to do the same thing. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/e/e/6eea2bb9b60ae5902c106b99bea6c7761a6ec75d.jpeg) The second is the Sengoku Shinobi. This was a little controversial due to its odd trimetal design, and an M shape, so I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got it. I was quite surprised to find that it’s the most powerful yo-yo I own, that it excels at horizontal, and refuses to die on speed combos. An exceptionally good competition throw, accomplished in an unusual way. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/8/3/3836bf1fcaa12de4930a148032aba375ca853932.jpeg) Here are my reviews: REDEACTED: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/3/c/43c7a7be8509a115ef0bcabee8cf788f0c4aabdf.jpeg "YoYoWorkshop REDACTED Review! (Plus Some Tricks)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QImt4rftN_4) SHINOBI: [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VK-HvvG\_9F8&t=35s](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VK-HvvG_9F8&t=35s) ---
**Author:** ![Evertonian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/evertonian/32/54790_2.png) [@Evertonian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Evertonian)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/77 "2021-12-26T17:16:58Z")
Gonna put in another vote for the Assassin. It’s price point, Ability, size, and fun level make it so good. ---
**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:** [December 26, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/78 "2021-12-26T17:31:09Z")
I think I voted already but I appreciate all the love for the assassin and 5050!! Besides those 2 probably the daredevil, 138, or hybrid! ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/79 "2021-12-26T17:38:26Z")
I haven’t tried everything, but the one I’ve enjoyed the most unresponsive wise, is the End 2. It’s everything I wanted the Eetsit to be perfected. ![PXL_20211126_172204618](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/7/8/a7801d92b48d31dfb546b6eda8bf3cd04c1b4eea.jpeg) ![PXL_20211126_164209669](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/4/d/44d73df7f2a51a758807ca68f216ea81c081e860.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![FourCorner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fourcorner/32/122296_2.png) [@FourCorner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FourCorner)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781/80 "2021-12-26T18:26:19Z")
I vote for the Spinworthy x MK1 RBC. For me it’s a game changer in metal responsive yoyos. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyos-of-2021/347781.md?page=5)