# cheap yo-yos for 5a **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 1, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214 "2011-11-01T23:22:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Moise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moise/32/955_2.png) [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/1 "2011-11-01T23:22:53Z")
anyone else try using a yyf whip or some cheap dun cans for 5a? its so fun. my whip is so unstable its fun trying to see how many tangles i can do. way r ur favorite cheap 5a throws? try putting a cw on each and every one of ur yo-yos. ---
**Author:** ![BrodiemanAXT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ad7895/32.png) [@BrodiemanAXT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BrodiemanAXT)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2011, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/2 "2011-11-01T23:46:15Z")
really can’t go wrong with a FHZ in my opinion. I’m about to order my second one here soon! ---
**Author:** ![Moise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moise/32/955_2.png) [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/3 "2011-11-02T00:12:33Z")
Naw I’m sayin, get wat u might consider to be a horrible/beginner yoyo from ur collection, and put a cw on it. I’ve been doin that, and it’s so fun. ---
**Author:** ![BrodiemanAXT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ad7895/32.png) [@BrodiemanAXT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BrodiemanAXT)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/4 "2011-11-02T01:14:19Z")
> [@Moise](#): > > Naw I’m sayin, get wat u might consider to be a horrible/beginner yoyo from ur collection, and put a cw on it. I’ve been doin that, and it’s so fun. OOOOOO ok…well in that case i guess i should try putting it on my yomega dash! ---
**Author:** ![hadoq](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hadoq/32/688_2.png) [@hadoq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hadoq)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/5 "2011-11-02T01:20:21Z")
depending on what you would call “cheap”, but the YYJ destiny is where it’s at for 5A practice ---
**Author:** ![turtleyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/6 "2011-11-02T01:43:22Z")
Duncan Imperial is sooooo boss. ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/7 "2011-11-02T02:48:47Z")
YYJ unleashed. ---
**Author:** ![dty00](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dty00/32/390_2.png) [@dty00](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dty00)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/8 "2011-11-02T22:34:00Z")
So far, YYF Die-Nasty. ---
**Author:** ![zerrubabbel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zerrubabbel/32/592_2.png) [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/9 "2011-11-03T01:13:16Z")
IMO the proto star is perfect for 5a, inexpensive, plastic and high Performing… Only problem is you really need 2 because it’s such a good yoyo, you’ll want one for 5a and 1a ---
**Author:** ![Filledwithfire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/filledwithfire/32/671_2.png) [@Filledwithfire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Filledwithfire)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/10 "2011-11-03T01:31:30Z")
Lyn Fury. Hands down ---
**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/11 "2011-11-03T01:59:17Z")
> [@koenigseggfire](#): > > siliconed kickside. Hands down fixed. ---
**Author:** ![Elephark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/elephark/32/496_2.png) [@Elephark](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elephark)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/12 "2011-11-03T17:02:31Z")
Word. Dual-siliconed Kicksides are absolutely where it’s at. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/2/1/f21bc8d480da5955abcedc3b3985503d4280f4db.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![I6ify](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/i6ify/32/531_2.png) [@I6ify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/I6ify)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/13 "2011-11-03T18:39:54Z")
> [@Elephark](#): > > Word. Dual-siliconed Kicksides are absolutely where it’s at. > > [picturrr] I’ma have to get me one of those, heard a lot of good things about them. Throwing a painted Northstar and an 09 Severe right now. ---
**Author:** ![toastedyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/toastedyoyos/32/959_2.png) [@toastedyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/toastedyoyos)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/14 "2011-11-04T13:56:39Z")
the flying squerrel is a great cheap for 5A, but throw monkey is what I started on for all yoyoing. but now i use a northstar FTW ---
**Author:** ![Java](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/java/32/15_2.png) [@Java](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Java)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/15 "2011-11-04T14:40:18Z")
Siliconed Kickside, or siliconed FHZ. Stock, right out of the box Die-Nasty. To me the Whip is a little small for 5A, but I don’t understand why people talk it down. I mean OK, it’s not rare, or expensive. Owning one will not impress anyone, or make anyone like you. But to me, saying that they “tilt” or are unstable, or don’t spin long enough just tells me the poster needs to work on their throw. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![maxthrows1998](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3ab097/32.png) [@maxthrows1998](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maxthrows1998)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/16 "2011-11-08T15:33:55Z")
siliconed fhzs paper maches lyn furys kicksides whips… ---
**Author:** ![hadoq](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hadoq/32/688_2.png) [@hadoq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hadoq)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/17 "2011-11-08T22:46:55Z")
> [@Moise](#): > > anyone else try using a yyf whip or some cheap dun cans for 5a? its so fun. my whip is so unstable its fun trying to see how many tangles i can do. way r ur favorite cheap 5a throws? try putting a cw on each and every one of ur yo-yos. I realized I didn’t properly read your post I used to have fun with a YYF One on double dice setup, didn’t like the whip in 5A tho ---
**Author:** ![aeroboi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aeroboi/32/219204_2.png) [@aeroboi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aeroboi)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/18 "2023-05-31T17:35:11Z")
I just bought a counterweight and was going to put it on my Duncan Imperial. The counterweight costed more than the Imperial lol. I note some people have said they have tried it but I’m curious to hear more details. ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/19 "2023-05-31T18:09:37Z")
I play counterweighted Butterflies and Butterfly XTs for responsive 5A. They are not my favorite but they work. I vastly prefer the XT at the same cost. I own a pair of Imperials that I use for looping. I would presume that the same thing that’s frustrating about Imperials for 0A, the rather narrow catch zone, would have a similar impact for responsive 5A. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214/20 "2023-05-31T18:19:27Z")
imperial for 5A… That sounds really rough. honestly fixed for 5a sounds hard. I can barely keep from launching my freehand across the room when doing 5a. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cheap-yo-yos-for-5a/31214.md?page=2)