# Better than the Protostar **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 18, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238 "2013-06-18T01:20:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/1 "2013-06-18T01:20:45Z")
So back when the Protostar came out it was pretty much the best playing Plastic yoyo you could possibly get for the price. But now-a-days, you can get some phenomenal throws for the price. -YYJ Trigger -YYJ Legacy 2 -YYJ Chaser -YYF Onestar -Duncan Raptor -Yomega Maverick or Dash with C bearing Anyone feel the same way I do? The protostar is great, but I feel there are many better options. Feel free to disagree! ---
**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/2 "2013-06-18T01:24:54Z")
I still think that the protostar is very very good. But the classic is evennbetter(for the value). ---
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/3 "2013-06-18T01:26:00Z")
> [@xmotoby](#): > > I still think that the protostar is very very good. But the classic is evennbetter(for the value). Yeah. I had the classic. It wasn’t my favorite but it played great ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/4 "2013-06-18T01:40:16Z")
> [@xmotoby](#): > > I still think that the protostar is very very good. But the classic is evennbetter(for the value). the classic is good (one of my favorite throws) but I think it lacks that solid that the Surge has ---
**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/5 "2013-06-18T01:40:42Z")
Hmmmm, I’ll have to try the surge. ---
**Author:** ![Xore237](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ac8455/32.png) [@Xore237](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xore237)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/6 "2013-06-18T01:59:06Z")
To be honest, I’m not too fond of my protostar. It’s extremely loud, it vibes, and grinds are hard on it. Other than that it handles anout anything. The onestar is a lot more fun to me, only downside is the weight. The spin times on it aren’t the best. ---
**Author:** ![aznnboyaZ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aznnboyaz/32/651830_2.png) [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/7 "2013-06-18T02:00:44Z")
Better than the protostar? Northstar 🙂 My all time favorite plastic. Period ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/8 "2013-06-18T02:07:17Z")
> [@aznnboyaZ](#): > > Better than the protostar? > Northstar 🙂 > My all time favorite plastic. Period yeah I like the northstar better too because of the Midwall 🙂 that’s what it basically is Jensen wanted a Proto with a Midwall (my thoughts) ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/9 "2013-06-18T02:09:10Z")
I’ve really been enjoying the alpha crash more ---
**Author:** ![aznnboyaZ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aznnboyaz/32/651830_2.png) [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/10 "2013-06-18T02:10:21Z")
> [@MYNAMEISZen](#): > > > [@aznnboyaZ](#): > > > > Better than the protostar? > > Northstar 🙂 > > My all time favorite plastic. Period > > yeah I like the northstar better too because of the Midwall 🙂 that’s what it basically is Jensen wanted a Proto with a Midwall (my thoughts) And Thats why I also adore the Summit 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/11 "2013-06-18T02:11:15Z")
Or ya know… You can like… Get a delrin. ---
**Author:** ![jeffreypang911](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeffreypang911/32/192496_2.png) [@jeffreypang911](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jeffreypang911)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/12 "2013-06-18T02:16:40Z")
I really enjoyed the Classic, excited to try the Surge. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/13 "2013-06-18T02:23:32Z")
> [@Noonar](#): > > So back when the Protostar came out it was pretty much the best playing Plastic yoyo you could possibly get for the price. > > But now-a-days, you can get some phenomenal throws for the price. > > -YYJ Trigger > -YYJ Legacy 2 > -YYJ Chaser > > -YYF Onestar > > -Duncan Raptor > > -Yomega Maverick or Dash with C bearing > > Anyone feel the same way I do? > > The protostar is great, but I feel there are many better options. > > Feel free to disagree! I don’t disagree completely. I agree the Protostar is great. What’s even better now is that there are now so many more affordable yoyos that are also great. ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/14 "2013-06-18T02:25:27Z")
> [@aznnboyaZ](#): > > > [@MYNAMEISZen](#): > > > > > [@aznnboyaZ](#): > > > > > > Better than the protostar? > > > Northstar 🙂 > > > My all time favorite plastic. Period > > > > yeah I like the northstar better too because of the Midwall 🙂 that’s what it basically is Jensen wanted a Proto with a Midwall (my thoughts) > > And Thats why I also adore the Summit 🙂 finally someone else that likes midwalled yoyos! ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 3:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/15 "2013-06-18T03:08:35Z")
The alpha crash, yoyoofficer fit, magic yoyo n12 and some others come to mind. ---
**Author:** ![theTopo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thetopo/32/1065_2.png) [@theTopo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theTopo)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/16 "2013-06-18T03:27:26Z")
I still think the ProtoStar is worthy at that price-point, unlike say the DMII and DV888 which I feel are inferior. But it’s great that are now so many reasonably priced great playing yoyos to choose from. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/17 "2013-06-18T04:28:48Z")
I’m waiting for someone to mention a unanimous victor to wear the crown. Protostar is 4 years old this August. It has certainly stood the test of time. It wasn’t made to be mistreated, beaten on or abused. It is a precision performer and still holds its own in any discussion. Real players recognized. For that, we thank you. That being said, 4 years is a long time in yoyos. Few other performance yoyos stay at the top for that long and we don’t see this reign being broken. Look for a refresh coming to the protostar this fall. ---
**Author:** ![chrisbeatsyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9c0ed/32.png) [@chrisbeatsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chrisbeatsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/18 "2013-06-18T04:54:51Z")
> [@MYNAMEISZen](#): > > > [@aznnboyaZ](#): > > > > > [@MYNAMEISZen](#): > > > > > > > [@aznnboyaZ](#): > > > > > > > > Better than the protostar? > > > > Northstar 🙂 > > > > My all time favorite plastic. Period > > > > > > yeah I like the northstar better too because of the Midwall 🙂 that’s what it basically is Jensen wanted a Proto with a Midwall (my thoughts) > > > > And Thats why I also adore the Summit 🙂 > > finally someone else that likes midwalled yoyos! Lol, and I thought I was THE only one… It feels great to never be a lonely thrower… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SaltySalvador](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saltysalvador/32/1187_2.png) [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/19 "2013-06-18T05:06:33Z")
Yeah, I am still a Protostar fan. The only other plastic yo-yo that I own that beats it is my V. That sounds wrong, but yeah… ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238/20 "2013-06-18T05:37:44Z")
> [@yoyofactoryben](#): > > I’m waiting for someone to mention a unanimous victor to wear the crown. > > Protostar is 4 years old this August. It has certainly stood the test of time. It wasn’t made to be mistreated, beaten on or abused. It is a precision performer and still holds its own in any discussion. Real players recognized. For that, we thank you. > > That being said, 4 years is a long time in yoyos. Few other performance yoyos stay at the top for that long and we don’t see this reign being broken. Look for a refresh coming to the protostar this fall. What do you mean by unanimous victor? Anyways I’m looking forward to this “refresh” [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-than-the-protostar/55238.md?page=2)