# First Unresponsive for Young Player: Replay Pro, Freehand Nextgen Or?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [February 20, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960 "2022-02-20T19:28:04Z")
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### Author:  [@craZivn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craZivn)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/1 "2022-02-20T19:28:05Z")
So I’ve got a young pal who’s just starting out, and I think he’ll be ready to try unresponsive in a month or so. Looking for recommendations for an unresponsive that’s friendly to a young beginner.
I personally started out with a Replay Pro and it’s an excellent throw, but I’m checking to see if there are other yoyos in that price range that might be better for players in the 9-12YO range with smaller hands than mine.
The Freehand Nextgen looks interesting and it’s a little cheaper, does anyone have experience with both? I’m also open to recommendations for other unresponsive plastic throws in the sub-$20 price range.
Thanks,
Ivan
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### Author:  [@piano\_man19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/piano_man19)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/2 "2022-02-20T20:02:24Z")
The replay pro should be fine for smaller hands, as long as he can already throw and catch the yo-yo. I know someone in that same age range who has progressed nicely with a replay pro.
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### Author:  [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/3 "2022-02-20T21:26:22Z")
If you can find a freehand pro. Id recommend it over tbe next gen. The lower wall shape and longer spin time of the Freehand Pro made it more favorable than tbd NextGen.
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### Author:  [@Blieske](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blieske)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/4 "2022-02-21T00:44:03Z")
The freehand nextgen is a fairly vibey plastic. It does spin pretty long for a plastic though and comes with a difeyo concave bearing. It is also a fairly skinny yoyo so it may be harder to learn on but easier to fit in a pocket.
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### Author:  [@Fun\_Dad69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fun_Dad69)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/5 "2022-02-21T01:03:49Z")
TopYo Mojo is always my recommendation for a sub $20 plastic throw. It’s a truly amazing yoyo for the price.
You could also go with a magicyoyo k2 Crystal. Also a great cheap plastic
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### Author:  [@Roman\_Soup](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Roman_Soup)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/6 "2022-02-21T03:26:24Z")
I’ve trained quite a few young people to go unresponsive so here’s a goto set I’ve encouraged new players to buy:
My top 3 for new Players:
Yomega Glide XP - it’s a tank, so it can take the drops and pavement hits yet still maintain good play, It can also be both responsive and unresponsive, plays really well for the price ~$30
Magic Yoyo Node - cheap, solid bang for your buck ~$20
TopYo Silenus - plays way above it’s price range, just an all around great throw ~30
Honorable Mention -
Shutter - Gentry rips on the Shutter, and sometimes thats what kids need to stay inspired ~$45
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I re-read your post… if you are looking around the ~$20 range, I’d also toss the Magic Yoyo Sharks Honor in there. My 8 year old started on a Butterfly XT and moved to my light metals like the Sharks Honor very quickly.
If you’re set on Plastics, the Fizz and the Sage from Yotricks are solid as well.
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### Author:  [@Roman\_Soup](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Roman_Soup)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/7 "2022-02-21T03:42:16Z")
Because I like the Yomega, I’m adding some pics for reference on size. The small hand is my 8yr olds hand… 🤣🤣🤣
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### Author:  [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/8 "2022-02-21T03:42:44Z")
If you’re good with spending $20 and can find one, the First Base is my top choice for a plastic unresponsive. It’s a great throw for any skill level. Fun, quality, and performs well.
I started on a Sage and it’s a solid option, but it doesn’t really hold up to other modern plastics. The only other sub $20 one I’ve tried is the Whip and it is great as a responsive and is surprisingly solid as an unresponsive too. It’s also kinda smaller, so could be good for a kid or someone with smaller hands.
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### Author:  [@sergchz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sergchz)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/9 "2022-02-21T03:55:50Z")
YYF Arrow is a good one for smaller hands. It’s a little lighter and comes with both a responsive and unresponsive bearing.
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### Author:  [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/10 "2022-02-21T11:51:46Z")
If you don’t mind spending slightly more than $20, I think the ThrowRevolution Neo is a seriously good choice. You get a machined delrin yoyo for your money and it’s a fantastic player while not being too large. The organic shape is very comfortable to hold in the hand but it doesn’t compromise on stability. It comes with both a slim bearing and a full sized C bearing as well.
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### Author:  [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/11 "2022-02-21T15:13:20Z")
I’m still learning unresponsive. I have several very nice throws. While learning, I have been using using a MagicYoYo V3. It was very inexpensive at the online big box store and included several useful accessories and 5 extra strings.
This one works very well. I keep it on my desk to experiment with.
Again, being an outlier old guy, I still prefer responsive…
I have attached a photo beside my RBC for size comparison.
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### Author:  [@craZivn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craZivn)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2022, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/12 "2022-02-22T17:07:19Z")
Thank you all for the suggestions! Based on the input and limited to what’s available here on YYE, I’m ordering a Mojo this time around (I’m interested to try it myself honestly) and will be keeping an eye on other options to come back in stock.
@Shapapy I totally forgot that the Whip can be set up unresponsive! He’s got a Whip right now so I might try that with one of my spare bearings, for science.
Ivan
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### Author:  [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-unresponsive-for-young-player-replay-pro-freehand-nextgen-or/352960/13 "2022-02-22T17:16:02Z")
It’s really not too shabby. I was surprised how stable it was, although a bit vibey. I even replaced the pads so they fit flush and that gives it a little performance boost, but will make it a little less responsive if you play it responsive.