# First Metal? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 19, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444 "2011-05-19T02:30:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![airpenguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/258eb7/32.png) [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/1 "2011-05-19T02:30:53Z")
I can haz a protostar, and a ton of skillz so i dont know what my first metal should be. I’m thinkin a DV888, Yuuksta, or Gorylla ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/2 "2011-05-19T03:12:45Z")
If your budget is around 65$ (I infer), Yuuksta (caused you mentioned it and it is one of the best for 65$) It’s smooth, does many tricks and all those good stuff. Or the Raptor and there are many threads comparing it to other yoyo’s but Raptor always does stand a chance since it can play up to 100$ yoyos. Or here’s what I’d say in almost every thread comparing with the Raptor: It’s very smooth, almost vibeless, has 2 extra sets of response pads, 2 removable caps for different weight, feel, play, many colors available, can grind smoothly and long and has nice cool laser engravings on each side. It has a perfect size, not very undersized like a Dv888, but not big like PGM. It feels good, plays good, great yoyo for literally any skill. ---
**Author:** ![Domin123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@Domin123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domin123)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/3 "2011-05-20T01:46:47Z")
Since you are already familiar with the feel of the protostar, I would recommend the rockstar or the Popstar, because they have the same shape. If your budget allows, get the Rockstar. If not, get the Popstar. If you would like to try a different YoYo instead, I would recommend the Dingo. It is perfect for a first yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![YOYOJAMizm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamizm/32/774_2.png) [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/4 "2011-05-20T01:49:30Z")
the dingo isnt really a perfect first yoyo cuz it is small and made to be a pocket yoyo such like the popstar which can be difficult to learn on. i have a yuuksta and love it… ---
**Author:** ![Reddsigma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reddsigma/32/759_2.png) [@Reddsigma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reddsigma)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/5 "2011-05-20T02:16:06Z")
Unfortunately the popstar in no way performs like the rockstar at all, even though they do share the same shape, the smaller scale really affects how that shape performs. I agree with the above suggestion about the yuuksta, or try a raptor. Good Luck- ---
**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:** [May 20, 2011, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/6 "2011-05-20T03:57:19Z")
What’s your budget? Since you mentioned yuksta i’m guess ing 65$~. For that, I would go for a yuuksta (my first metal too) , a recrev no. 9, raptor, dv888, shinwoo zen 2(very underated. Has hubstacks and is very very good for it’s price) ---
**Author:** ![airpenguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/258eb7/32.png) [@airpenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/airpenguin)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/7 "2011-05-20T04:41:58Z")
im lookin $60-130 ---
**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:** [May 20, 2011, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/8 "2011-05-20T06:32:02Z")
> [@airpenguin](#): > > im lookin $60-130 Holy ■■■■. Well if you already have a lot of yoying under your belt, go for a clyw yoyo, or a yyf genisis, dna, 888, or just any of the high end yoyos. Chances are, if you pick one that you think is cool, it will be goos. There aren’t any bad expensive yoyos. But if you are really undecisive, I would get a clyw avalanche, sasquatch, or wooly marmot, or a yyf dna. ---
**Author:** ![xaix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xaix/32/766_2.png) [@xaix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaix)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/9 "2011-05-20T09:26:05Z")
I recommend the new code 1, it has H shape, side effect and 10ball bearing ---
**Author:** ![Domin123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@Domin123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domin123)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/10 "2011-05-20T09:59:21Z")
> [@airpenguin](#): > > im lookin $60-130 Oh, so based on your budget, I would recommend the Rockstar 2012. The shape and feel is similar to the Protostar that you already have, so it would probably feel familiar and comfortable in your hand. ---
**Author:** ![slomosht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@slomosht](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slomosht)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/11 "2011-05-20T10:38:18Z")
> [@Cinimod105](#): > > > [@airpenguin](#): > > > > im lookin $60-130 > > Oh, so based on your budget, I would recommend the Rockstar 2012. The shape and feel is similar to the Protostar that you already have, so it would probably feel familiar and comfortable in your hand. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal/26444/12 "2011-05-20T16:11:40Z")
Oh up to 130$. Well OD 54! It has RSM (Rotating Side Members), which acts like hubstacks. It has aluminum spikes or brass domes for a big difference in weight or play. A very good ideal choice. Or, if not, a Rockstar 2012 would be perfect since it has the same shape as the Protostar.