I didn’t want to clog up the “What Are You Throwing?” thread so I made my own. Been playing with this nonstop since it showed up and now I can give some thoughts on it. I wanted to make a written review since the only other review I found for the Banshee T52 was a video made by @LX_Emergency (go check it out if you want a solid second opinion!).
Specs for reference:
Dia: 56.8mm, Width: 45.96mm, Weight: 64.85g
This thing has a play feel I can only describe as “addicting.” It’s in the Goldilocks zone for me; not too wide or narrow, not too heavy or light, and the weight distribution is juust right. I like modified V shapes as well so this checks all the boxes for me.
I watched the promo video that @G2_Jake did for the T52. He said that the goal was to incorporate aspects of the Wraith into it, but I can’t say anything about that as I don’t have one, lol (Would love to try one though). He also said that he wanted the aesthetic of beefy rings without the feel of a brick, hence the titanium. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone chipped in that they have competed with this though, considering the whole Wraith thing.
It’s best played at a slow to medium speed, and appeals to players whose focus is on a flowy playstyle. I’ve heard a lot about how smooth G2 yoyos are. They aren’t lying. This only adds to the playfeel and almost encourages you to focus on flow. Every movement feels deliberate, every error an issue of skill, not design flaw.
Power and stability are phenomenal. The titanium minimizes the rim heavy feel to a point you could almost, almost say it feels like a monometal.
One thing I will point out is that these two attributes of power and stability, combined with the shape of the profile, make this a potential candidate for 5A. You’d best want a second opinion on that one though as I stink at it😆
There are only two cons I can see with the Banshee T52, one subjective, one objective.
First the speed, or lack thereof. This yoyo resists going fast, not to a point that it’s sluggish, not at all; but definitely to a point that players who’s style looks like Angel2Up’s Godspeed combos will want to pass on this one.
Then there’s the priccce… Yeah, at $175 new, that’s a pretty penny for a yoyo, no matter how you look at it. Even on the BST the lowest I’ve ever seen one is $110 (which is a steal compared to new), with a typical price for a near mint A grade hanging around $145, give or take. Budget buyers may want to disregard this one. But to be fair, there are many yoyos of similar price that don’t look as nice, and they may or may not play how you like. This is a titanium bimetal after all, and it’s less than $200. I’d say that, at least for some, the price is justifiable.
If this interests you at all, give it a shot! They pop up every now and again on the BST, (I got mine second hand for $115) and occasionally on G2’s website. If you want a quality bimetal yoyo, a first G2 bimetal, or even a first titanium bimetal; if you want a yoyo that focuses on feel and flow and is built like a powerhouse, (as well as looking drop-dead gorgeous!) perhaps the Banshee T52 could be on your list of candidates.
Let me know if this review was actually helpful, or at least enjoyable. This is my first attempt at a full written review. If you could, please leave some feedback on how I did, or if this was even worth reading 
