# Haven't had a yo-yo in a few years! Looking for a recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [January 26, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935 "2023-01-26T07:33:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mpkalt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mpkalt/32/623745_2.png) [@mpkalt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mpkalt)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/1 "2023-01-26T07:33:32Z")
Hey!! I haven’t had a yoyo since probably 2014, I used to be pretty good though. I’m looking to buy a yoyo because I miss it. I had a lot of good memories of it but stopped before high school because I was afraid of getting made fun of. One time Tyler Severance brought me to the YYF office and gave me a prototype TooHot. He encouraged me to compete in the AZ contest too (I made the finals but got last place). I was hoping you guys could lead me in the right direction, I got lost looking through the shop. I think I want something smaller and floatier, preferably under $100. I haven’t heard of a lot of these brands but would love to support a smaller company!! ---
**Author:** ![Microcystin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bcef8e/32.png) [@Microcystin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Microcystin)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/2 "2023-01-26T07:54:41Z")
Try the YYF California it’s a good smaller edc yoyo. > **[California](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/california-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=28922377732170)** > > YoYoFactory's latest release is a summer fun yo-yo for 2019. With the success of CONFUSION last summer they brought back another redesigned favorite from their classic lineup - The California! The California is a high wall design with a comfortable... ---
**Author:** ![mpkalt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mpkalt/32/623745_2.png) [@mpkalt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mpkalt)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/3 "2023-01-26T08:00:04Z")
I’ll write that down thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Microcystin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bcef8e/32.png) [@Microcystin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Microcystin)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/4 "2023-01-26T08:06:27Z")
Throwback Arcade is another good one but not sold on Yoyoexpert so you will have to google it. Gway Saboteur is a little larger but an excellent yoyo as well. ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/5 "2023-01-26T08:38:53Z")
Seems like you might want to checkout Recess, even if only for old time’s sake [Recess – YoYoExpert](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/Recess) ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/6 "2023-01-26T11:51:10Z")
Check out Static Co. Wave. Smaller fun and floaty organic made from 7068 AL. if you like plastic this is the latest and greatest from Luftverk… plays so well. > **[Plastic Fulvia](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/plastic-fulvia-yoyo-by-luftverk?variant=42405555470526)** > > The very first time we threw the plastic prototype that Luftverk was quietly showing at the National YoYo Contest our jaws dropped. It played so amazingly smooth and solid it felt like it had to be made out of a new material. Dense and precise... ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/7 "2023-01-26T12:44:59Z")
Get a Hendiatris! Small company. Nothing else like it and It’ll blow your mind how great the performance is. > **[Hendiatris](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/hendiatris-yoyo-by-yoyoball?_pos=1&_sid=409640e41&_ss=r&variant=41658495533246)** > > The yoyoball Narrative is a new company started by our friend @kadabrium on the YoYoExpert Forums. Yoyoball is focused on creating innovative quality yoyos with a premium surface treatment. This is their latest release - The Hendiatris!... ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/8 "2023-01-26T13:56:43Z")
Gosh… That looks pretty interesting. Seems like a large gap @ 4.75mm, how are binds? ---
**Author:** ![danotje](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/danotje/32/184345_2.png) [@danotje](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/danotje)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/9 "2023-01-26T14:33:00Z")
I’ll plug One Drop. I haven’t been disappointed by them, yet, and they’re all so different. The Kamuraiju with ultra light side effects is fantastic. I also have a hard time putting the Thorn down. If you’re looking for organic, the Panorama has that classic “Imperial-like” feel with a more modern, versatile design. Arguably, the Free Solo is the best performer currently available, but of course it’s a matter of preference. Regardless, as they say, you just can’t go wrong with One Drop. I know you said smaller company, but I’ve been impressed by Duncan, too. The Haymaker OG is small, light and spins a ton due to the bimetal design. ---
**Author:** ![djinni\_cake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/djinni_cake/32/113245_2.png) [@djinni\_cake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djinni_cake)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/10 "2023-01-26T14:41:08Z")
I’ve had a lot of fun with the Recess Little League [https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/little-league-yoyo-by-recess](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/little-league-yoyo-by-recess) ---
**Author:** ![CaptainFoxxButt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captainfoxxbutt/32/197384_2.png) [@CaptainFoxxButt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CaptainFoxxButt)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/11 "2023-01-26T15:39:57Z")
I personally have a pretty similar story, I stopped yo-yo in 2014 and got back into it I’d say 2 years ago. You’re probably safe getting a budget from a brand you use to really like, then you’ll form your own opinion again once it comes back to you. ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/12 "2023-01-26T16:01:22Z")
+1 for One Drop and Recess. Easily my top two favorite brands. If you want to support Tyler, and enjoy the finer things in life, have a look at some of Recess’ latest releases: > **[Little League](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/little-league-yoyo-by-recess?variant=41531168686270)** > > Recess loves working with organic profiles and rounded yo-yos. From the First Base, to Joyride, to Vacation, they're always looking for new ways to play with their favorite yo-yo shape. This time, they went tiny - The Little League! Organic shapes... > **[Joyride](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/joyride-yoyo-by-recess?variant=1250606940168)** > > Recess has always been a fan of organic shapes. Launching in 2015 with the First Base and Joyride, utilizing all the classic elements of an organic shaped yoyo, they’ve been staples in our product line ever since. We wanted to reference our original... > **[Triple Double](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/triple-double-yoyo-by-recess?variant=41029688197310)** > > Triple Double is the Pro Model of Virginia State Champion and YoYo veteran Joe Wilson. TD is the largest Yoyo we have ever made. Maintaining the organic shape aesthetic popularized by Recess. Yet plays incredibly agile and could compete on stage with... > **[Tropic Alien](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/tropic-alien-yoyo-by-recess?variant=41024794460350)** > > The newest release from Recess is the pro model for 2x Malaysian National Champion Zafran Aqil - The Tropic Alien! The Tropic Alien takes on a nice curved h-shape profile that gives it a comfortable feel in hand and plenty of power on the string.... ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/13 "2023-01-26T16:12:24Z")
One Drop Nitro seems like it could also fit the bill. ---
**Author:** ![mpkalt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mpkalt/32/623745_2.png) [@mpkalt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mpkalt)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/14 "2023-01-26T20:06:49Z")
Wow cool to see he has his own company! Any thoughts on the Little League? ---
**Author:** ![mpkalt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mpkalt/32/623745_2.png) [@mpkalt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mpkalt)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/15 "2023-01-26T20:10:36Z")
Might have to buy 2. Super intrigued by this plastic Fulvia, never knew high performance plastics existed… is that new? ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/16 "2023-01-26T20:15:07Z")
> [@mpkalt](#): > > Any thoughts on the Little League? I haven’t tried the Little League, but I see that it was mentioned up-thread. ---
**Author:** ![mpkalt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mpkalt/32/623745_2.png) [@mpkalt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mpkalt)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/17 "2023-01-26T20:23:36Z")
Thanks for the help! I think I’ll get a little league or another recess design and the plastic Fulvia! ---
**Author:** ![Pinktweetybird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Pinktweetybird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pinktweetybird)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/18 "2023-01-26T20:35:21Z")
fulvia is a new process for making plastic yoyo. They used injection molding as well as CNC machining. I haven’t tried it but the community agrees its insane. For the money, since you said something smaller in Diameter. Might I suggest the unprld recognition. I also stopped yoyoing around 2011 and came back 2019. Recognition is probably the best value throw i’ve bought since getting back. It’s $45 and is a higher grade aluminum. It has a bit of weight on the string but also has a fluid play style and the stability is insane for a monometal. > **[ReCognition](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/recognition-yoyo-by-unprld?_pos=1&_sid=69553754e&_ss=r&variant=37773086523582)** > > From UNPRLD: Colin Beckford has been a player at the center of pushing competitive yo-yoing through SCALES. He understands better than anyone the importance of the perfectly designed competition yo-yo. His first signature yo-yo the Cognition was... ---
**Author:** ![Richard](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/richard/32/196594_2.png) [@Richard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Richard)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/19 "2023-01-26T20:53:48Z")
My suggestion with a budget of around $100 is to get a few different throws to get a bit of variety and see what you like rather than place all your eggs in one basket. You might well be surprised how well some of them in the $30-40 range perform. Outwith other good suggestetions above, I am loving the Topyo Colossus 6 at the moment which is slightly smaller and oh so comfortable. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo7/32/140308_2.png) [@yoyo7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo7)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935/20 "2023-01-26T21:46:07Z")
Buy off the BST 🙂 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/havent-had-a-yo-yo-in-a-few-years-looking-for-a-recommendation/368935.md?page=2)