# First Yoyo Recommendations **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 1, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303 "2021-02-01T18:57:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ardaqlaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ardaqlaq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardaqlaq)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/1 "2021-02-01T18:57:56Z")
Iam new to hobby. And want to buy my first yoyo. I was planning to buy dv888 unresponsive pack but reviews are quite bad. Then I lookd at the reviews of replay pro. Reviews were better but still there are many bad reviews. So what do you recommend and what my budget should be? Thanks in Advance ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/2 "2021-02-01T19:05:16Z")
> **[YYF Arrow Starter Set](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-arrow-starter-set-yoyo-bundle)** > > It's important to learn to yo-yo the right way with a great performing yo-yo that plays responsive and can advance to unresponsive as you build your skills. The YoYoFactory Arrow Starter Set gives you exactly that and more! The Arrow is the yo-yo at... ---
**Author:** ![BearingGoBRRR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bearinggobrrr/32/677790_2.png) [@BearingGoBRRR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BearingGoBRRR)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/3 "2021-02-01T19:40:16Z")
Are you looking for responsive or unresponsive? ---
**Author:** ![Ardaqlaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ardaqlaq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardaqlaq)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/4 "2021-02-01T20:01:20Z")
I don’t know. Which one should I look for? ---
**Author:** ![Ardaqlaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ardaqlaq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardaqlaq)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/5 "2021-02-01T20:04:07Z")
Is there a performance different between metal and plastic yoyos? Does metal yoyos good for beginners? ---
**Author:** ![Ardaqlaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ardaqlaq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardaqlaq)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/6 "2021-02-01T20:05:47Z")
Which tutorials should I follow? ---
**Author:** ![Ardaqlaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ardaqlaq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardaqlaq)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/7 "2021-02-01T20:23:58Z")
I saw some people recommend shutter wide angle, do you recommend it? ---
**Author:** ![BearingGoBRRR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bearinggobrrr/32/677790_2.png) [@BearingGoBRRR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BearingGoBRRR)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/8 "2021-02-01T20:25:27Z")
Typically, metal yoyos perform better than plastic, but they are easier to damage, whereas plastics tend to be more durable. You can start with either, it just depends on whether you think you can avoid damaging the yoyo really badly from the start or not. (I am no expert, this is based on my own experience). ---
**Author:** ![BearingGoBRRR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bearinggobrrr/32/677790_2.png) [@BearingGoBRRR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BearingGoBRRR)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/9 "2021-02-01T20:28:10Z")
Responsive if you want to practice swinging a yoyo and have return easily with a tug. Unresponsive if you think you can skip right into learning a trick called a “bind” to make it return to the hand. ---
**Author:** ![RABid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rabid/32/71864_2.png) [@RABid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RABid)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/10 "2021-02-01T20:39:11Z")
I suggest you start with responsive, use it a few months, and then consider adding an unresponsive. Avoid the cheap (under $10) as generally they have shorter spin time which makes it harder to learn tricks. Ironically, as you become more experienced and develop a better throw you can do better with the cheap yoyos. My favorite beginner yoyo is the recess first base ($20) but it is sold out at this time. Not sure when it will come back in stock. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/11 "2021-02-01T20:39:59Z")
If you are new to yoyoing, then I would recommend starting out with a relatively inexpensive plastic yoyo that can be played both responsive and unresponsive (like the Arrow in the starter kit). It’ll hurt less (than metal) when you hit yourself for one thing. It’ll also save you some money; don’t spend too much until you know you like it enough to progress into unresponsive play with higher-end yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Ardaqlaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ardaqlaq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardaqlaq)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/12 "2021-02-01T20:42:57Z")
Iam not a fully beginner. I know how to bind and basic tricks like rock the baby. But I don’t know much about equipments and yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![KiLbUcK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kilbuck/32/794_2.png) [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/13 "2021-02-01T20:46:39Z")
You would do well by checking out alot of the links and information located here: [YoYoExpert.com - Yo-Yo Tricks, Videos, and More - Make the Simple Amazing!](http://www.yoyoexpert.com/learn) ---
**Author:** ![RABid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rabid/32/71864_2.png) [@RABid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RABid)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/14 "2021-02-01T20:53:02Z")
If you already know how to bind that helps, and tells me you know what is going on with yoyo. The trick learning tracks here and at other web sites are very good. Just learn in order. Most of them start with responsive tricks. I would not buy a yoyo with the intent of changing it from responsive to unresponsive. Have a goal of eventually acquiring both. There are some quality $20 yoyos so you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have both types. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/15 "2021-02-01T21:06:19Z")
Unresponsive yoyos are entirely a matter of personal preference/taste, so it’s difficult to recommend something not knowing what yours is. For instance, I like V- and H- shaped yoyos which aren’t very wide and don’t have a wide gap. But maybe you’re into wide organics with wide gaps. In such a case, yoyos that I like wouldn’t be good for you, so I hesitate to recommend anything beyond a good, basic responsive plastic (like the Arrow). ---
**Author:** ![French](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/french/32/70748_2.png) [@French](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/French)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2021, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/16 "2021-02-01T21:42:12Z")
The Arrow Starter set that @zslane posted is a very good deal. I have an Arrow and it plays well both responsive and unresponsive, feels good in the hand, is a fun yoyo to play with, and, is capable of all the tricks on the yoyoexpert learn pages (well, maybe not so much the looping tricks without a lot of practice). The most important thing to remember is no yoyo, be it a $20 or $200 yoyo come with the tricks pre-installed. These are skill toys, you need to put in the time and effort to learn the tricks. However, if you do the work, you will learn them, at your own pace, which is all you can expect. We are all doing this for fun, the yoyo is a toy, play with it and enjoy learning and figuring stuff out. ---
**Author:** ![Abide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abide/32/63541_2.png) [@Abide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Abide)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/17 "2021-02-02T23:25:54Z")
The MagicYoyo K2 Crystal comes with both a responsive and unresponsive bearing and is \<$20. If you want to go with a metal unresponsive the MagicYoyo Y03 Hertz performs really well and is also \<$20. I know this sounds like I’m shilling for MagicYoyo but they are pretty strong at the budget end of the market. As others have mentioned the YYF Arrow is also a great choice. ---
**Author:** ![Overtinkering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/overtinkering/32/663225_2.png) [@Overtinkering](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Overtinkering)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/18 "2021-03-10T14:53:06Z")
i am loving my Crystal! good choice! ---
**Author:** ![Abide](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abide/32/63541_2.png) [@Abide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Abide)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/19 "2021-03-10T15:21:51Z")
Glad you’re enjoying it! 😁 It’s a fine little throw and awesome value. ---
**Author:** ![Biased\_Opinion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Biased\_Opinion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Biased_Opinion)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303/20 "2021-03-10T21:03:17Z")
If you already know tricks like the bind I would suggest getting a unresponsive yoyo. I would suggest a plastic one or a budget metal. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyo-recommendations/333303.md?page=2)