# First metal throw? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [January 3, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-throw/78662 "2016-01-03T02:56:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Cory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cory)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-throw/78662/1 "2016-01-03T02:56:00Z")
I am looking for my first metal throw. To start off i have a Velocity and a Replay Pro (plastic). This all started recently by my daughter asking for a yoyo for her birthday now I’m hooked haha. I have been reading a lot and really intriged with the onedrop Vanguard or the benchmark series, c3 lvl 6 or accelerator, also the iyoyo 2 pro speaks to me for some reason. I want to stay around 60$ im not good enough to do what the replay pro can do but i just want a metal to play with. Are the benchmark 2014 series any better than the vanguard besides the highlights or choice of shape? I couldn’t find much info on the iyoyo 2 so if anyone has any experience with it chime in please. Thanks in advance i know this sort of question is asked a lot, and i would be happy with most of them but a small detail as one having better customer service could help tilt me that way. ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-throw/78662/2 "2016-01-03T03:32:27Z")
I do not have any experience with iYoYo’s range of products so I cannot give you any info on them. I have reviewed the Benchmark Series and the Vanguard. The Benchmarks will allow you to pick a shape of your choice and check out One Drop’s replaceable axle system called Side Effects. My personal preference is the Benchmark 2014 V-Shape but I know many that love the Wing Shape. The Vanguard is less expensive and a solid choice as well. It will play slower than the Benchmarks and may be better suited for your skill level at this point. As for customer service… One Drop has some of the best in the industry. They are on here quite a bit and are extremely active in social media as well. ---
**Author:** ![Cory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Cory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cory)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2016, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-throw/78662/3 "2016-01-04T06:35:05Z")
I have also been looking at the yoyofficer line maybe the orbis or hatchet 2. Would you recommend the vanguard or benchmark over the yoyofficer line? ---
**Author:** ![Buggot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buggot/32/1534_2.png) [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-throw/78662/4 "2016-01-04T19:45:11Z")
Personally, I would recommend the CZPoint. Czech out my review here! > **[YoyoFactory CzechPoint](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php?topic=84711.0)** > > YoyoFactory CzechPoint Bio: Vashek Kroutil is one of the most well known names in the European yo-yo scene. As an EYYC Champion and 5 time Czech National Champion he knows a few things about competition, and his newest signature model is the... Just my opinion. But you can pretty much try out anything in the $50 range in this site and not be hindered! ---
**Author:** ![Cory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Cory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cory)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2016, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-throw/78662/5 "2016-01-04T22:48:22Z")
Thanks for the input. Yea that is what I’m noticing there are a lot of good choices seems like you could pick one of 15 or 20 and be happy with it. Just want to make sure my first metal is solid. Just don’t have enough personal experience to know what i prefer yet shape and weight wise.There doesn’t seem to be many yoyo folks around me either, so its all a guess for me at this point haha. ---
**Author:** ![Buggot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buggot/32/1534_2.png) [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2016, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-throw/78662/6 "2016-01-04T23:20:40Z")
One of the best pieces of advice that I got was: You can’t go wrong. Just pick the one with your favorite colorway/player/shape/anything that you like, and you won’t be disappointed