# DUNCAN Bi-Metals! Barracuda X, Grasshopper GTX, Exit 8, & Haymaker X! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [August 27, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493 "2019-08-27T20:37:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/1 "2019-08-27T20:37:53Z")
![Duncan-BarracudaX-Extra](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/a/5/1a55e112762b419cf727392cd3d028114c7b3703.jpeg) ![Duncan-BarracudaX-Extra2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/3/b/53b0ba9ae2b359b3fa035e86e4e549765048cf02.jpeg) > **[Duncan](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/Duncan)** > > Duncan is the most widely recognized yo-yo name in the entire world. Since 1929, the name "Duncan" has been synonymous with "yo-yo" across the United States, and for good reason! Their yo-yos represent the top-of-the-line for beginners or... * * * ![Duncan-GrasshopperGTX-Extra](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/a/3/ca30ff109d14cb65dcbdc12291269d2976f421c0.jpeg) > **[Grasshopper GTX](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/grasshopper-gtx-yoyo-by-duncan)** > > From Duncan: We didn’t plan on revising the Grasshopper... Until János needed a new one. But why alter an already outstanding product? World Champion János Karancz has been playing yo-yo for a long time, and throughout the years his tricks have... * * * ![Duncan-Exit8-Extra](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/f/e/7fe03a0ba6a19e56c5840a7fa26fe3646dec46b7.jpeg) > **[Exit 8](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/exit-8-yoyo-by-duncan)** > > From Duncan: The new eXit 8 is here! Designed by Takeshi Kamisato, a Duncan legend and world-renowned skill toy master! Our focus here was to update the Exit 8 design to fit the current meta of yo-yoing. The final result is a masterpiece! It’s just... * * * ![Duncan-HaymakerX-Extra](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/1/a/21a9aa77024ca3d5a0d5d311da35ab3742fbbe58.jpeg) > **[Haymaker X](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/haymaker-x-yoyo-by-duncan)** > > The latest edition to the Duncan bi-metal lineup is the amazing new Haymaker X! The engineering and design process for the Haymaker X was Duncan's most difficult to-date. Their design team spent countless hours tuning the body and press fitting the... ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/2 "2019-08-27T20:43:06Z")
Haymaker X is my favorite yoyo RN. ---
**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:** [August 27, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/3 "2019-08-27T20:46:21Z")
That silver and gold Haymaker X is awful purdy. Just like my Grasshopper GTX. If I didn’t already have a red and gold Haymaker X, I’d be sorely tempted to get it. ---
**Author:** ![Z\_Car](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/z_car/32/72879_2.png) [@Z\_Car](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Z_Car)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/4 "2019-08-27T20:54:45Z")
I noticed they were listed as butterfly packs. Does that mean they come with a Al Butterfly? ---
**Author:** ![Genki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/genki/32/78683_2.png) [@Genki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Genki)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/5 "2019-08-27T20:57:20Z")
I’m interested in getting this 90th Anniv. HaymakerX. How do you like this yoyo? I appreciate any comment you can give on how it plays, if it is stable, or feels heavy, or narrow, etc. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/6 "2019-08-27T21:18:45Z")
> [@Z\_Car](#): > > Does that mean they come with a Al Butterfly? No, they come with the new plastic Butterfly XT. You can see them in the pictures on each page. ![Duncan-BarracudaX-BlueBlack2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/5/f/f5f79afede257e0784f8e346efec615c21af7dd3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Z\_Car](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/z_car/32/72879_2.png) [@Z\_Car](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Z_Car)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/7 "2019-08-27T21:32:49Z")
Thank you for the reply. I even looked at those but didnt notice. How air headed of me. 😋 That makes a lot more sense price wise. ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/8 "2019-08-27T21:40:35Z")
Haymaker X feels big and powerful, very catchable but not too wide, very long spinning but doesn’t have a thud in the hand, I like how big it is but some people may consider 57mm diameter as oversized, this is my comp yoyo, don’t sleep on it. ---
**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:** [August 27, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/9 "2019-08-27T22:34:50Z")
I agree with @JWaugh’s description. I would further add, however, that IMO the Haymaker X is not substantially more performant than the Grasshopper GTX, and so I sorta feel that the 'Hopper is a better value (at $45 less than the 'Maker). I just don’t feel that the Haymaker X is $45 “better” than the Grasshopper GTX. But if you really want that extra 2% additional performance, or if you _really_ love that engraving/colorway, then maybe the extra $45 would be worth it to you. ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/10 "2019-08-27T23:32:14Z")
Dang haha…just one of the green/gold Barracudas in stock. I want this thing so bad, but I have zero hope of it being in stock all the way till monday when I get paid! _/is a very sad._ ![Eybamm4](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/3/7/937c040df33b42f4aba69118f0ba2e394d4b1d74.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/11 "2019-08-27T23:41:32Z")
I don’t really like Duncan. Only two of their yo-yos I can actually see myself some what using. But I will not lie, I would not mind having that gold and silver haymaker x 👀 ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/12 "2019-08-27T23:47:01Z")
Duncan gives me a ton of nostalgia and I think it is the biggest reason I love them so much. But a lot of them look and play great too imo. Duncan just has a way of bringing my inner kid out like very few other yo companies do. ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/13 "2019-08-27T23:47:46Z")
> [@Marm](#): > > Only two of their yo-yos I can actually see myself some what using. Which 2 are those out of curiosity? ---
**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/14 "2019-08-28T00:09:35Z")
Haymaker x and Duncan grasshopper gtx @TheYoyoer27 knows the color 👀 ---
**Author:** ![Genki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/genki/32/78683_2.png) [@Genki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Genki)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/15 "2019-08-28T00:53:28Z")
Thanks @JWaugh / @zslane. I do like the colorway of the 90th Anniversary Ed. of the Haymaker X. This may also be for collection purpose in my part so I might as well hit the button. Thanks again! ---
**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:** [August 29, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/16 "2019-08-29T00:59:52Z")
Duncan’s possibly my favorite brand for bimetals rn. I totally get why some people might not like their bimetals as they have a very specific feel to them (on the heavier/more presence side IMO) but that’s right up my alley. So far, I’ve collected the Haymaker X, Grasshopper GTX, Barracuda X, Orbital GTX, and eXit 8. Hoping to add the Yoshicuda X and Grasshopper X to my collection by the end of the year. ---
**Author:** ![Imdavid122](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/imdavid122/32/87913_2.png) [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/17 "2019-08-29T02:32:33Z")
Real facts Grasshopper gtx is So good ---
**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:** [August 29, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/19 "2019-08-29T02:59:00Z")
GTX version just came out so reviewers probably haven’t gotten their hands on it yet. Unfortunately I don’t own an Orbital so I can’t compare 😔. ---
**Author:** ![Boy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Boy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Boy)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/20 "2019-08-29T08:24:18Z")
How is the orbital gtx different from grasshopper gtx? ---
**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:** [August 29, 2019, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/21 "2019-08-29T15:15:50Z")
Will throw them around after work and get back to you. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493.md?page=2)