# Hitman Alternatives **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [September 27, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084 "2024-09-27T00:15:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/1 "2024-09-27T00:15:46Z")
I really like the Hitman, but the hub cracking has kind of turned me away. Does anyone know of a good alternative? (Preferably budget friendly, I’m only in high school) ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/2 "2024-09-27T00:18:04Z")
Kyo Toys Tinman is a Titanium Hitman Diamond Coated 💎 ![17273962041905960237972565802425](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/7/7/277682cf88729e5ba2f6e6c1712ebfbf42afab0b.jpeg) > **[Tinman (Diamond Coated)](https://www.kyo.toys/products/tinman)** > > Titanium? Yes. Diamond?? Yes. Introducing the Tinman. We decided to take a little old school and mix it with a little new school, then coat it in diamonds. Loosely based on the shape of the classic Hitman from yoyojam, but totally modernized in every... ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/3 "2024-09-27T00:18:46Z")
Definitely a good option… but not very budget friendly, is it? ---
**Author:** ![JSERR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jserr/32/186876_2.png) [@JSERR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JSERR)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/4 "2024-09-27T00:32:10Z")
No it is not. It really is a glorious piece though. Did a trade for it and I couldn’t be happier. It’s one of those “safe from sale/ trade unless I need to” throws. ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/5 "2024-09-27T00:33:15Z")
Good to know; the 888 is a similar shape, might that be what I’m looking for? ---
**Author:** ![Simyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/858c86/32.png) [@Simyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Simyo)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/6 "2024-09-27T01:49:17Z")
Yes, I was going to recommend an 888 for an immediate alternative. ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/7 "2024-09-27T01:55:29Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/8 "2024-09-27T03:18:37Z")
I don’t think the 888 is that close. It’s much smaller. ---
**Author:** ![Rad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/46a35a/32.png) [@Rad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rad)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/9 "2024-09-27T03:31:07Z")
> **[KO](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/ko-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=42321184161982)** > > First released in the YoYoFactory Knockout Mystery box, this is the latest signature bi-metal of Eric Koloski - The KO! The KO is meant to pack POWER in a cut-throat design! It was modeled directly off Eric's titanium weapon of choice - the RICOCHET.... This is a Hitman on steroids. It has a modernized Hitman shape, spins for days, and is powerful yet floaty. ---
**Author:** ![dariram](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dariram/32/594557_2.png) [@dariram](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dariram)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/10 "2024-09-27T03:38:17Z")
Luftverk Hybrid Fulvia? The design notes talk about recreating that yoyojam hybrid feel. I only own a hitman so I’m curious for modern alternatives too. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/11 "2024-09-27T05:02:35Z")
The size of the Hitman in a hybrid yoyo will be tough to match by todays standards. Yoyos today are typically larger in diameter and wider than the yoyos of the Hitman era. The Luftverk Hybrid Fluvia does hit the YoyoJam feel and character, but does not play nor feel like a Hitman. Dont get me wrong, it is a great yoyo. A modernized version of what YYJ may have evolved into. But it is not a direct replacement to the Hitman. I recommend picking a Hybrid Fluvia and giving it a try. ![1000004325](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/0/4/b04b63d32455074e7cbfcce9965172c5e2b67c58.jpeg) ![1000004326](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/b/6/eb685824d28bcd165c31b27d71203d8428939eb7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/12 "2024-09-27T05:08:43Z")
Now I got a Tinman on my Christmas list lol ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/13 "2024-09-27T05:18:49Z")
I appreciate the feedback! But the Hybrid Fulvia is out of stock! 🥲 I kind of want a full metal version of the Hitman that’s a bit smaller. (Small yo-yos are better for my style of tricks) I had always wished there was something like that. Then I found the 888, do you think it would scratch such an itch? If not then I’m kind of screwed… I don’t have a credit card and my family doesn’t trust the BST… ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/14 "2024-09-27T05:26:34Z")
Oh my bad! It’s still in stock on the Luftverk website… I would still like to know about the 888 though, if someone with experience wouldn’t mind. ---
**Author:** ![SlacKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5f8ce5/32.png) [@SlacKing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlacKing)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/16 "2024-09-27T05:42:55Z")
Just make sure to use PayPal Goods and Services or Venmo Purchase protection and you’re insured if anything goes wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/17 "2024-09-27T05:45:36Z")
I appreciate it, but they don’t want to take chances. Besides, I’ll focus more on tricks than buying yo-yos. Haha ---
**Author:** ![Yoyomikie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyomikie/32/593857_2.png) [@Yoyomikie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomikie)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/18 "2024-09-27T06:21:53Z")
If u want a full metal hitman u should check out the Mono series from at design labs ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/19 "2024-09-27T06:23:40Z")
I have actually! But I’m a high school student, even something that’s $25 is expensive. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![SML](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sml/32/221290_2.png) [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/20 "2024-09-27T12:07:00Z")
(On a mountaintop somewhere, Aoda is chopping wood…) ![IMG_8672](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/7/2/37251b4f3ac4fe7ec96e3106264a848d7c6ae111.jpeg) ![IMG_8673](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/a/1/4a17744eb09429223141ce7f6e46d514482e09d7.jpeg) Edit: As long as we’re on a budget, the MagicYoYo T6 “Rainbow” has been in production forever and can be bought new for under $10. The T6 used to be considered a “bootleg” 888, but I think by today’s standards the shape and the lack of hubstacks are enough to treat it as a distinct design. (Can’t offer the same defense for the Aoda Storm/Hunt/Fury(?) Eagle, though. That’s definitely a D-bearing bootleg of the Hitman. The _Aoda_ Rainbow and Sunshine models were also definitely 888 bootlegs.) ![IMG_8674](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/8/d38a2e635b8bdb1a793982fc0b1a135d3808cb88.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084/21 "2024-09-27T16:42:00Z")
Where could I get that aoda? [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-alternatives/410084.md?page=2)