# First Titanium Yoyo Recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 29, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585 "2024-10-29T12:36:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MEJBelloz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mejbelloz/32/183342_2.png) [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/1 "2024-10-29T12:36:01Z")
Hello! I’m in the market (UK based ideally, but will order further afield) for my first Titanium yoyo… however, I have limited to no experience of the Titanium market. I don’t plan to spark with it, and also plan to be using it regularly at home, so don’t want something which is designed to be an expensive collectable. Any recommendations? Bonus points if any other Raw yoyo recommendations which aren’t Titanium, as I love the look of Raw yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Tightwheel9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@Tightwheel9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tightwheel9)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/2 "2024-10-29T12:40:12Z")
I’ve got a beautiful CLYW x Luftverk Alpine for sale if you wanted to go that direction. Fantastic yo-yo. ---
**Author:** ![Tightwheel9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/49beb7/32.png) [@Tightwheel9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tightwheel9)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/3 "2024-10-29T12:40:48Z")
Also, raw yo-yos that aren’t ti: check out Sputnik Mount from the forums own @Burchard ---
**Author:** ![MEJBelloz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mejbelloz/32/183342_2.png) [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/4 "2024-10-29T12:41:51Z")
DM me a price just so I have it in my consideration 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/5 "2024-10-29T12:44:10Z")
> **[Crosscut](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/crosscut-yoyo-by-yoyofriends?variant=43534712864958)** > > In 2023, yoyofriends aimed to launch a distinctive titanium yoyo, diverging from designs like Ti Sunbird and Ti Koi. The focus was on an H-shaped titanium model for superior stability and control, drawing inspiration from the popular shortcut – a... Looks like a good throw at a reasonable price, the profile looks very Mustang inspired which is harder to get and almost twice as much… > **[Mustang Grade 5](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/mustang-grade-5-yoyo-by-turning-point)** > > Takeshi Matsuura’s new Mustang Grade 5 is a fusion of the Bi-Metal Colony and St. Elmo designs in titanium. Compared to the ES version, it has a slightly smaller gap and lighter feel. The smaller gap design may benefit those seeking sharper binds at... ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/c/a/9ca0c77f2d7cccc42b8364c456e37e109d1bafe7.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/b/4/4b40c4a650770a32a27e9878a57282fa85be68fb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/6 "2024-10-29T12:44:48Z")
Mowl is dropping the Ti infiltrate soon and that’s easily the best performing Ti yoyo I ever tried ---
**Author:** ![tylerpan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tylerpan/32/215095_2.png) [@tylerpan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tylerpan)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/7 "2024-10-29T12:47:25Z")
Crosscut and Polaris will probably the two affordable + perform well in case you only look for one to throw casually. Otherwise, many rare deal at below retail can be found in this forum. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/8 "2024-10-29T13:15:45Z")
You can search just for Ti and price > **[Products](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/all/titanium?sort_by=price-ascending&view=all)** If you are just wanting something chill Ti Koi is really good > **[Titanium Koi](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/titanium-koi-by-yoyofriends?variant=44550437798078)** > > After the SS Koi, yoyofriends wanted to bring a different and unique feel of the original Koi in its full size organic spec which is loved by many, so they started working on the Ti Koi. Ti Koi keeps all the characteristics of Koi with organic... ---
**Author:** ![Lex](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lex/32/1599_2.png) [@Lex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lex)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/9 "2024-10-29T13:32:54Z")
I would say to look for a ti yo-yo that meets your general yo-yo design preferences (i.e. what spec range do you like, what shapes, etc). That should help you find some options that are more likely to fit you. Also keep in mind that ti won’t radically change how the yo-yo feels compared to an Al mono. Imo there can be a bit of a performance bump going from mono Al to mono ti but it’s less than for a bimetal. If you’re looking for a design that makes great use of the material compared to an Al mono then also maybe focus on ones with minimal centre and mid weight. They can still be great yoyos but they may not make the best use of ti to create a unique feel. Now, couple general design recs: - Polaris is a great casual throw with medium pacing and it plays with a bit of weight but isn’t heavy. It’s also at a pretty decent price for ti and I think still in stock. - The Tilderness is a bit more expensive but is an amazing performer that really makes good use of the material imo. Comes with the caveat that the shape is very drastic so only buy if you know you like big, wide, angular yo-yos. ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/10 "2024-10-29T13:38:49Z")
A used Ti Vader if you can find one under $200 on the BST ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/11 "2024-10-29T13:43:44Z")
You’re in Europe I would say Luftverk is probably your best bet for an awesome ti YoYo. ---
**Author:** ![Wojtek63](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/edb3f5/32.png) [@Wojtek63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wojtek63)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/12 "2024-10-29T15:29:46Z")
Mustang G 5 is avialable on Mavetricks store atm. ---
**Author:** ![reverend](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reverend/32/283939_2.png) [@reverend](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reverend)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/13 "2024-10-29T15:58:41Z")
Agreed. Mad impressed with luftverk, post took forever to reach the UK from Canada tho. ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/14 "2024-10-29T16:29:33Z")
Crosscut is great. ---
**Author:** ![dickytwothrows](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dickytwothrows/32/263644_2.png) [@dickytwothrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dickytwothrows)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/15 "2024-10-29T16:56:05Z")
Another vote for Ti Vayder (mine is the DRunner version but they’re basically identical). Probably the yoyo I’ve played the most over the years and I’ve owned quite a few, including several other titanium and SS throws. Really fun yoyo with plenty of performance, at least for me. It’s a legendary design for a reason. I’m sure you can’t go wrong with Luftverk either. Only Luftverk ti I’ve played is the Tundra, but it’s a favorite right up there with the DRunner. All the other Luftverk designs I’ve played are fantastic, so I’d bet the rest of the ti models are too. ---
**Author:** ![nikit\_g](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nikit_g/32/241453_2.png) [@nikit\_g](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nikit_g)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/16 "2024-10-29T17:57:13Z")
Yoyofriends x Damian Puckett Alliance is so good. Very versatile throw ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/17 "2024-10-29T18:19:38Z")
G2 Ti Albatross G2 Ti Pelican Damian Puckett Alliance Canopy Ti ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/18 "2024-10-29T19:33:27Z")
TiVader Tyrant Polaris TiCanopy Ari How about this hot take…. I didn’t really get along with 2020 Evora and 000. Sold them both. 000 was really nice but once that break edge on the rim was damaged, that’s all I felt on the catch. Maybe I’ll get a clean one at some point. ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/19 "2024-10-30T07:08:12Z")
Well, if you ever get another Ti 000, just send it to me and I will machine that sharp outer edge to a more ergonomic shape and feel, no doubt… No charge…… and I pay return shipping…. As usual. PS…. That ‘EDGE’ on the 000 was not an accident. It was specifically the direct result of Jeffrey Pang having a vision of an Organic shape in Ti, with a no frills vibe. Sort of a down and dirty, nothing extra fancy… just a very basic, straight from the Barn, yo-yo, lol. Jeffrey is a Master of yo-yo design shapes and functionality. So, while a person here or there/now and then, might ask, ‘How did a guy come up with such a great playing yo-yo and ‘forgot’ to round out that rim a bit’? Jeffrey didn’t forget anything. The shape was dictated by the concept. ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585/20 "2024-10-30T14:14:26Z")
By the way Yoyofriends did a mystery Ti yoyo for black Friday last year. I got a Crosscut and a B grade Vulture (which is dead smooth and flawless visually) for $200. Might be worth waiting for that, assuming they do it again. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-titanium-yoyo-recommendation/412585.md?page=2)