# Cheap Alternative to the Steel Shutter? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 23, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668 "2023-02-23T00:15:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![NotThatGreat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/notthatgreat/32/201315_2.png) [@NotThatGreat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NotThatGreat)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/1 "2023-02-23T00:15:51Z")
I’m looking for a cheaper, unresponsive, alternative to the $120 Steel Shutter because I am too poor to afford the actual one. (as close to the Steel Shutter as possible while also being less than $50) p.s please put links, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Benthrowsyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/benthrowsyoyo/32/300522_2.png) [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/2 "2023-02-23T00:24:02Z")
Not to be sarcastic here but… the normal Shutter? Edit:upon seeing your profile saying that your favorite throw is the Shutter, look at the people below me. I’m a dingus for not researching enough ---
**Author:** ![yoyojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e99b99/32.png) [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/3 "2023-02-23T00:26:14Z")
Maybe a YYF heist. Not really the same shape but a good mini steel yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/4 "2023-02-23T00:26:38Z")
I second this. Heist is it. ---
**Author:** ![Yooo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yooo/32/196320_2.png) [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/5 "2023-02-23T00:29:22Z")
The recess snack is a little bigger but 1/4 the price. ---
**Author:** ![MarioMaker17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@MarioMaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarioMaker17)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/6 "2023-02-23T01:04:25Z")
I second the Recess Snack. Really good pocket sized throw. ---
**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:** [February 23, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/7 "2023-02-23T01:22:57Z")
I would say look for a lowerKase on the BST, but you’ll be looking for a while. So definitely a Heist. It is such a powerful yoyo for it’s size. ---
**Author:** ![djinni\_cake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/djinni_cake/32/113245_2.png) [@djinni\_cake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djinni_cake)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/8 "2023-02-23T01:54:17Z")
RCS Ducc V1 is usually preferred, though I’m a big fan of the V2 YYF GenXS ZipLine Ist ---
**Author:** ![erebus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erebus/32/156121_2.png) [@erebus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/erebus)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/9 "2023-02-23T02:09:53Z")
i third this, the heist is even better for practicing accuracy an it’s the size of an air-pod case ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/10 "2023-02-23T02:35:45Z")
Euphonius by Anomoly YOYO is were you want to be! Zero idea how to get one. Sorry. Mine was an incredible gift from @Evertonian while I was purchasing their ATMOS Khuno. I thought it was a mistake that it was in my package… why is this incredible SS yoyo in with the yoyo I purchased?? Euphonius is no joke!!! Best expressed by two of my favorite reviewers. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/8/0/880e4b68934b2542e364a5cc2f8d307d96e3498c.jpeg "Anomaly YoYos Euphonious Unboxing and Review. Stainless Steel YoYo") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkTUQEOJPYQ) [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/4/6/44653c842dfd06ee8b8d2fdaec1049312681547a.jpeg "Anomaly Yoyos Euphonious - Honest YoYo Review") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx0MLAWCB6M) ![Euphonious Def](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/9/d/e9deb09215719138ba9b181ef09df957048162f7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![tropical\_vibes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tropical_vibes/32/189325_2.png) [@tropical\_vibes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tropical_vibes)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/11 "2023-02-23T04:35:46Z")
@sloegoe should still have a black Euphonious with C bearing. This is a great, great yoyo. ---
**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:** [February 23, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/12 "2023-02-23T11:00:10Z")
A mini yoyo under $50? That’s a tough ask. You won’t find anything like the steel shutter at that price point. Heck you won’t even find a lot of mini yoyos at that price point. Most of them are above $50. I would echo the others in the thread and recommend the Heist, but it’s $60. My recommendation for you would be the C3yoyodesign Token. If you don’t like the look of that and want something much lighter, then the Yoyo King Dr Smalls should do alright, but it’s far from the best. ---
**Author:** ![Thruwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thruwell/32/194240_2.png) [@Thruwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thruwell)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/13 "2023-02-23T11:09:59Z")
I‘d say the Yoyo Zeekio Alpha Steel would be a great alternativ. Not quite under $50 ($69) and organic shaped but a very capable undersized D-size bearing steel throw. ---
**Author:** ![Bdumas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bdumas/32/610330_2.png) [@Bdumas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bdumas)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/14 "2023-02-23T13:11:47Z")
If you check the bst you might be able to find a g2 mini banshee or mini covey for around that price or a little more. ---
**Author:** ![NotThatGreat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/notthatgreat/32/201315_2.png) [@NotThatGreat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NotThatGreat)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/15 "2023-02-23T22:10:13Z")
Thank you the information ---
**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:** [February 27, 2023, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/16 "2023-02-27T09:01:24Z")
> [@erebus](#): > > i third this, the heist is even better for practicing accuracy an it’s the size of an air-pod case I would seriously recommend ‘not’’ buying a Heist. First of all it is small. It is heavy. If you put it in your pocket, you end up with a little heavy looking lump which will tilt your spine and make you walk down the sidewalk at an angle😳 I would recommend buying 2 Heist yo-yos. That way you can put one in each front pocket and the perfect balance will allow you to walk straight ahead. Trust me…. I’ve tested my theory. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/e/e/8ee88fa04cece6d5ac923fc4d3b9aac186134fd2.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/2/1/1212688c4af29a3e67e20818adddb50f7efe9e7c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![p44company](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p44company/32/253678_2.png) [@p44company](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p44company)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2023, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/17 "2023-02-27T09:16:49Z")
dunno if there’s a yyf popstar available on the market since its also a budget friendly pocket yoyo. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-alternative-to-the-steel-shutter/370668/18 "2023-03-02T02:54:45Z")
This is the way. @p44company it’s basically impossible to find a YYF Popstar nowadays. The last of them were released as B-grades, but that was like 3 years ago so yeah.