# Good Intermediate Yoyos Under $50 **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 19, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836 "2013-05-19T23:10:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cousinkelkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/48db29/32.png) [@cousinkelkel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cousinkelkel)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/1 "2013-05-19T23:10:56Z")
I’m looking for a good intermediate yoyo under 50 bucks where I can learn the basics of unresponsive yoyo play like binds and then more advanced tricks. Any recommendations? So far I’ve found the God Tricks, Duncan echo, YYF Dv888 to be pretty good values… Would love some advice ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/2 "2013-05-19T23:13:27Z")
God tricks are pretty cool, try the officer aura Note: I think it better to post on the help/recommendation section on the forums. ---
**Author:** ![nolascoboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e68b1a/32.png) [@nolascoboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nolascoboy)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/3 "2013-05-19T23:14:05Z")
I would suggest a yyf protostar or yyf shaqlerstar. They are pretty good plastics that are around $50. ---
**Author:** ![SaltySalvador](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saltysalvador/32/1187_2.png) [@SaltySalvador](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SaltySalvador)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/4 "2013-05-19T23:14:47Z")
/inb4everyonesaysDV888andc3capless&dibase ---
**Author:** ![phil\_the\_lizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/91b2a8/32.png) [@phil\_the\_lizard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phil_the_lizard)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/5 "2013-05-19T23:16:28Z")
If you are looking for a metal, you are pretty set with what’s above. However, maybe consider a Felton severe. Plays as good as a high end metal in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![anon12742582](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon12742582](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon12742582)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/6 "2013-05-19T23:16:30Z")
YYF derlin severe is a great yoyo ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/7 "2013-05-19T23:17:08Z")
DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC, GET THE DARK MAGIC!!! Looks like you are just starting out binds and the Dm2 can help with that… Binds are easier and nice and tight. It comes with a slim bearing for responsive play(probably what you are doing now) and a speed bearing for unresponsive play… It can do the most basic tricks to the longest , toughest combos. It plays twice the price you get it for, its great for beginners and intermediate who want to go all the way! Now, if you are just set on metals, like the ones you listed above, god tricks is probably the way to go… If you want to go plastic, go with the protostar, well rounded yoyo… But, my first recommendation is still the dm2 😃 ---
**Author:** ![yoing4lyf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoing4lyf/32/1361_2.png) [@yoing4lyf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoing4lyf)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/8 "2013-05-19T23:21:10Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC, GET THE DARK MAGIC!!! Looks like you are just starting out binds and the Dm2 can help with that… Binds are easier and nice and tight. It comes with a slim bearing for responsive play(probably what you are doing now) and a speed bearing for unresponsive play… It can do the most basic tricks to the longest , toughest combos. It plays twice the price you get it for, its great for beginners and intermediate who want to go all the way! > > Now, if you are just set on metals, like the ones you listed above, god tricks is probably the way to go… > > If you want to go plastic, go with the protostar, well rounded yoyo… > > But, my first recommendation is still the dm2 😃 yeah andy569 beat me to it AND is correct ! so double that above^ ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/9 "2013-05-19T23:22:57Z")
> [@yoing4lyf](#): > > > [@andy569](#): > > > > DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC, GET THE DARK MAGIC!!! Looks like you are just starting out binds and the Dm2 can help with that… Binds are easier and nice and tight. It comes with a slim bearing for responsive play(probably what you are doing now) and a speed bearing for unresponsive play… It can do the most basic tricks to the longest , toughest combos. It plays twice the price you get it for, its great for beginners and intermediate who want to go all the way! > > > > Now, if you are just set on metals, like the ones you listed above, god tricks is probably the way to go… > > > > If you want to go plastic, go with the protostar, well rounded yoyo… > > > > But, my first recommendation is still the dm2 😃 > > yeah andy569 beat me to it AND is correct ! so double that above^ About the metal AND plastic too? Wow 😃 ---
**Author:** ![YoYoJordan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojordan/32/123867_2.png) [@YoYoJordan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoJordan)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/10 "2013-05-19T23:23:37Z")
Dark Magic II is perfect for your needs. ---
**Author:** ![yoing4lyf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoing4lyf/32/1361_2.png) [@yoing4lyf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoing4lyf)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/11 "2013-05-19T23:29:46Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > > [@yoing4lyf](#): > > > > > [@andy569](#): > > > > > > DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC DARK MAGIC, GET THE DARK MAGIC!!! Looks like you are just starting out binds and the Dm2 can help with that… Binds are easier and nice and tight. It comes with a slim bearing for responsive play(probably what you are doing now) and a speed bearing for unresponsive play… It can do the most basic tricks to the longest , toughest combos. It plays twice the price you get it for, its great for beginners and intermediate who want to go all the way! > > > > > > Now, if you are just set on metals, like the ones you listed above, god tricks is probably the way to go… > > > > > > If you want to go plastic, go with the protostar, well rounded yoyo… > > > > > > But, my first recommendation is still the dm2 😃 > > > > yeah andy569 beat me to it AND is correct ! so double that above^ > > About the metal AND plastic too? Wow 😃 yeahh!! I was surprised but then again, great minds think alike :wink: ---
**Author:** ![cousinkelkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/48db29/32.png) [@cousinkelkel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cousinkelkel)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/12 "2013-05-19T23:38:50Z")
Thanks guys ;D liking all the responses! Definitely need to look into the YYF plastics and the Dark Magic II ---
**Author:** ![jiggyfly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jiggyfly/32/1355_2.png) [@jiggyfly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jiggyfly)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/13 "2013-05-19T23:51:10Z")
yoyojam trigger , yyf protostar , a lot of bang for the buck ---
**Author:** ![LeftyLink](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftylink/32/1321_2.png) [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/14 "2013-05-19T23:56:35Z")
Can’t believe people have not suggested this after all of the goodness that it brings. YYJ Classic with some silicone pads and maybe a YYJ Speed bearing (any bearing will do) ---
**Author:** ![xmotoby](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xmotoby/32/1246_2.png) [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/15 "2013-05-20T00:44:25Z")
Here’s what i think: > [@LeftyLink](#): > > Can’t believe people have not suggested this after all of the goodness that it brings. > > YYJ Classic with some silicone pads and maybe a YYJ Speed bearing (any bearing will do) That’s my first choice, partially for the price. YYF Proto/Shaqler/Northstars. All perform great! YYJ Trigger. I’ve never used one, but people say it’s on par (or above) the YYF’s Never forget the Magic yoyos! N12,T5, N5. The pads suck, though. YYJ DM2. Great for learing, but I don’t think it’s as good as the YYF plastics. ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/16 "2013-05-20T00:59:00Z")
C3 alpha crash is one of the best plastic ever!! I think they can compete against the northstar(aka shaqlerstar) and protostar. I think you should get one. ---
**Author:** ![nardcopter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nardcopter/32/1335_2.png) [@nardcopter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nardcopter)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/17 "2013-05-20T01:28:01Z")
> [@LeftyLink](#): > > Can’t believe people have not suggested this after all of the goodness that it brings. > > YYJ Classic with some silicone pads and maybe a YYJ Speed bearing (any bearing will do) I was waiting for Studio42 to say it 😛 No offense or anything, it’s probably a great setup. I’ve never tried it 😛 ---
**Author:** ![yuki\_onitsura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yuki_onitsura/32/1162_2.png) [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/18 "2013-05-20T01:47:14Z")
Pretty much what everyone else has suggested so far. I’d also suggest looking at the C3 Halo. Yuki ---
**Author:** ![theTopo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thetopo/32/1065_2.png) [@theTopo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theTopo)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/19 "2013-05-20T12:44:53Z")
> [@LeftyLink](#): > > YYJ Classic with some silicone pads and maybe a YYJ Speed bearing (any bearing will do) This is a great place to start. It’s cheap and plays fantastic. I actually prefer it to a Dark Magic II or DV888 regardless of price. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo143/32/1384_2.png) [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2013, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836/20 "2013-05-20T14:18:02Z")
> [@jiggyfly](#): > > yoyojam trigger , yyf protostar , a lot of bang for the buck So far I agree with the dark magic and these choices, but I would take away the protostar in this post and add a severe, but get a dm2 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-intermediate-yoyos-under-50/53836.md?page=2)