Picking up throwing as of the last few weeks. It’s been about 8 years but still seem to have some solid muscle memory.
I have been throwing my YYF Shutter but looking to get a more premium/competition oriented throw.
I have some cash to throw and wondering what a good option in the $80-$150 range is, typical I prefer throws more on the heavier side and although I don’t have much experience with wider throws it seems that the industry is floating that way so would be open to it….suggestions?
I want to try a Peregrine from Yoyofriends. Definitely competition oriented. I just picked up a Vulture, and it is hands down my smoothest throw. I’d suggest either of those two based on your criteria.
Hydrogen Crash by C3Yo available here at YYE is amazing!
Also check out the Perpetual by Motion_YoYo you can pm @JEA86 for info on that one.
I have a virtually brand new in box Peregrine for sale at a nice discount. Let me know if interested!
PM me
YoYoRecreation Valkyrie - SOLID choice -
I like the weight feel on this one better than both my Hummingbird and Peregrine. Coming from a shutter though, the Peregrine will definitely play what your looking for.
I have to second the Motion Yoyo Perpetual, that sounds almost exactly what you’re looking for.
A G2 Banshee SS, especially with brass rims, might work for you. You can find them on the BST with just a little bit of patience.
The Rain City Skills Deluge is really underrated in my opinion and is a fantastic and capable throw.
As are the Epsilon and PWRHouse by Throwing Sideways.
The Redacted by Yoyo Workshop is also excellent.
I’d 2nd a vulture myself for competition throws - I have hummingbird/peregrine/vulture from yoyofriends and for all the tricks I can think to do plus all the benefits of bi-metal design
I think typically as I understand it - competition side of yoyoing is likely answering questions:
Typically today’s designed yoyo’s you likely can get a smooth yoyo that spins long enough to do what you want its just various preferences from there. Typically they are V or H and sometimes W shaped since they have a wide area to catch the string.
I have also heard good things on bi-metals from CLYW (not sure how available some of them are but seem to be on BST often enough)
I used the vulture to learn how to do horizontal (beginner) and finger spins/binds
the design of the inner stainless ring and finish allows for grinds of various sorts as well without loosing too much speed and it has a good inner cup piece you can get for talon grinds (not the stainless but a tad further in).
owning all the standard bi-metal birds from yoyofriends I describe their play as someone who would like to one day compete:
Duncan GTR is insane. around 80 bucks and is probably one of the best playing yoyos ive thrown.
Duncan GTR definitely feels better to me then my Peregrine. Dressel Design Fusion by Damian Puckett is up there too especially if you want less float.
YoyoFactory IQ is a phenomenal throw that plays way above its price. I think it ticks all of your boxes.
I would also like to suggest the C3 Progressiver. Very solid and spins forever. A very good yoyo
I recommend the Mowl Surveillance. It’s extremely stable while still being able to change directions easily, definitely worth every penny.
It’s not exactly wide though, so I would suggest these yoyos instead if you want a wider yoyo that is heavier. Keep in mind that I have not played with any of these so these recommendations are based on what the community has liked.
And the YoYoFactory Bind, if you can find one of those.