# First Expensive Yo-Yo **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [July 19, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193 "2011-07-19T00:26:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/1 "2011-07-19T00:26:16Z")
First off, i know: a)you dont have to have an expensive yo-yo b)picking a yo-yo is personal preferance. With that said, I would like some some advice on witch one to get. Parameters: All metal Under $100.01 Hub-Stacks (Yes im sure) Capable of thumb grinds Thanks for the help guys! EDIT: Right now I have: YYJ X-convict YYF DV888 ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/2 "2011-07-19T04:37:30Z")
888x would be a great yoyo for that. But many people also say that the Genesis+ is much more stable and also, it has hubstacks so there is space for thumb grinding. ---
**Author:** ![dynikus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dynikus/32/812_2.png) [@dynikus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dynikus)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/3 "2011-07-19T11:45:41Z")
only metals with stacks I can think of (unless you get a modded throw) are: 888x g5 genesis + 44 special dna mutant dna skyline superstar and if you can find one, a metal grind machine Of those, I’ve only used the 888x and a G5 (and a normal genesis, but not sure how it compares to the +) is your $100.01 price tag including shipping? because if so that knocks out 44 special, dna, mutant dna, skyline, genesis+, and superstar unless you went to b/s/t leaving just an 888x and a g5 of the two, I’d recommend the g5 (although you’d have to get hubstacks or rice stacks to replace the zstacks for thumb grinding) It would be more different than your other throws being it’s h-shaped and oversized. but you really can’t go wrong with any of the yoyos I listed. just check out some reviews on them, and pick one sounds most appealing to you ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/4 "2011-07-19T13:01:33Z")
> [@dynikus](#): > > 888x > g5 > genesis + > 44 special > dna > mutant dna > skyline > superstar > and if you can find one, a metal grind machine > > is your $100.01 price tag including shipping? because if so that knocks out 44 special, dna, mutant dna, skyline, genesis+, and superstar unless you went to b/s/t That is the same list i came up with. As fot the price that is WITHOUT shipping. So under the $100 that leaves: 888x \<–Is it to much like my DV888? g5 \<–Can you thumb grind with it? genesis + \<–Can you thumb grind with it? 44 special ← ---
**Author:** ![Yo-Yo\_Penguin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yo_penguin/32/632_2.png) [@Yo-Yo\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-Yo_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/5 "2011-07-19T13:44:06Z")
from that list, I sugest the mutant dna. It’s my favorite yyf, and i’m usually not much of a fan of their stuff. The hubstacks are very smooth. or you could get the pacquiao, but you would have to buy hubstacks separate. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/6 "2011-07-19T14:50:19Z")
> [@Yo-Yo\_Penguin](#): > > from that list, I sugest the mutant dna. It’s my favorite yyf, and i’m usually not much of a fan of their stuff. The hubstacks are very smooth. > > or you could get the pacquiao, but you would have to buy hubstacks separate. Yaa I wish I had the money for a mutant dna. UNDER $100.01 thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Yo-Yo\_Penguin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yo_penguin/32/632_2.png) [@Yo-Yo\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-Yo_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/7 "2011-07-19T15:01:01Z")
sorry, i forgot to look at the price before i replied :🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Swatnoodle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swatnoodle/32/855_2.png) [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/8 "2011-07-19T15:35:15Z")
I have a skyline I am willing to sell. Wont be able to ship for like 3 weeks though ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/9 "2011-07-19T22:20:04Z")
> [@Swatnoodle](#): > > I have a skyline I am willing to sell. Wont be able to ship for like 3 weeks though :o :o :o What condition? How much? ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/10 "2011-07-24T03:16:04Z")
Haha… I remember a time when I considered a $40 YYJ expensive. My how times have changed. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/11 "2011-07-24T10:09:38Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > Haha… > > I remember a time when I considered a $40 YYJ expensive. My how times have changed. :wink: When I started, I only thought yoyo’s were only sold in stores like Toy’sRus. And the most expensive there was 20 bucks, and I thought that was one of the most expensive in the world. Fail. ---
**Author:** ![Kipp556](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b77776/32.png) [@Kipp556](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kipp556)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/12 "2011-07-24T12:53:53Z")
I suggest the YYF G5. Best throw I have, even though I only have like two throws. But it’s the best Iv’e thrown so far. Just remember to get some ricestacks if you wanna thumb grind. I got bored with hubstacks and think it plays slightly better without them, but that’s my preference! But, that’s you and worse to worse you end up with two extra bearings!! ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/13 "2011-07-24T14:15:03Z")
G5 or used Skyline? i got some guy who is going to sell me his for $80. ---
**Author:** ![Swatnoodle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swatnoodle/32/855_2.png) [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/14 "2011-07-24T14:31:36Z")
> [@joebobII](#): > > G5 or used Skyline? i got some guy who is going to sell me his for $80. Depends. If the skyline is mint then it shouldn’t matter. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/15 "2011-07-24T14:37:54Z")
> [@Swatnoodle](#): > > > [@joebobII](#): > > > > G5 or used Skyline? i got some guy who is going to sell me his for $80. > > Depends. If the skyline is mint then it shouldn’t matter. “G5 showcasing the stability maximum rim weight can provide. Next they showed just how smooth a yo-yo could be with the release of the eight8eight…” “…The Skyline takes the best of both worlds” --YYE From that i think the skyline is better. Right? And the skyline is near mint, just two scratches under the custom paint job. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Swatnoodle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swatnoodle/32/855_2.png) [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-expensive-yo-yo/28193/16 "2011-07-24T15:05:59Z")
Haha. Well they are both great yoyos. just depends on if you like undersized or full sized yoyos