# Duncan Barracuda X vs. Tourney **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [April 23, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783 "2020-04-23T17:29:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/1 "2020-04-23T17:29:39Z")
The **Barracuda X** and the **Tourney** have nearly identical specs, though they have different shapes and gap widths. For those of you who have both, which do you prefer and why? ---
**Author:** ![Nocompromise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nocompromise/32/177371_2.png) [@Nocompromise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nocompromise)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/2 "2020-04-23T20:39:22Z")
I had a Tourney and I borrowed a friend’s Barracuda X for a while. From what I know of your preferences, I would definitely recommend the Barracuda X. It plays very solid, stable and powerful. It’s a little narrower than many modern throws, but I know you don’t care for wider throws. It’s not the fastest, and carries a lot of momentum. The Tourney plays more like a modernized old school throw. It’s kind of like a ‘super monometal’ in that it keeps the sweet feeling and agility of a monometal, but adds a little extra performance. It’s definitely not the most stable or powerful throw, but it has great feel and flow. ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/3 "2020-04-24T02:37:51Z")
Definitely agree with @Nocompromise on the Tourney feeling like a suped-up monometal (in a good way). The Barracuda X is pretty similar to the Dominator if a little lighter maybe; it’s definitely Duncan’s take on the same shape. So if you want something similar to one of your favorite throws, go Barracuda X, but if you want something different, go Tourney. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/b/4/ab4ec8233c48f1073f0dc8f5af861855b8a7510e.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/3/4/a3413f0a34c512004a1dfa210393995db4857164.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/4 "2020-04-24T14:27:40Z")
I’ll give these guys some love today/tomorrow and share my story after.🕶 ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/5 "2020-04-25T21:04:59Z")
Both are excellent throws. Each have great spin times and stability( tough I feel I get a more stable pitch from the 'cuda and longer from the Tourney). ![20200425_153735](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/c/9/8c9ded0cb811bc3d107a49b502ac4c64f5b6518c.jpeg) The ring placement of the Tourney causes it to play like a undersized yoyo, that kind of agile punchiness. The slightly narrower gap gives it a snappy comeback, good thing it’s got that soft rounded profile😉. The 6061 aluminum also gives it a softer feel to the hand. Has a touch of floatiness, but not like the Duncan GTX’s. BarracudaX has an “on rails” feel to it, as it’s steel rings are at the edges. A beefier feeling on this throw, it fills the hand (but not too much). More of a tank, not a rock on a string or anything, but it’s definitely not a floater. Both are great for 1a and 5a. I play the hell out of my 'cuda’s though. I have a whole school of them. ![15878484579436325969764936887104](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/3/6/c36e9202550057fd68185eda29202091fbf1d99b.jpeg) Throw Duncan all day! ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/6 "2020-04-25T21:36:17Z")
Thanks guys! I’m going to be on the lookout for one of those red Barracuda Xs. ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/7 "2020-04-25T21:45:18Z")
Keep those eyes peeled then. I think they only made 35 or so as it was the preproduction model. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/8 "2020-04-25T21:47:44Z")
You mean there is no red production model? Just my luck. 😖 ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-barracuda-x-vs-tourney/318783/9 "2020-04-25T21:50:01Z")
I saw one of the black “Whip” edition on the yye shop. It’s my favorite. I love the yoyo sunset on the ocean.