# Introduce Yourself!
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [October 16, 2008, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51 "2008-10-16T01:59:20Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Reci](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reci)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6496 "2019-11-19T02:08:17Z")
OK that’s cool.
Which one is a “non-responsive butterfly yoyo” ?
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### Author:  [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6497 "2019-11-19T02:09:42Z")
All three of these examples are non-responsive butterfly shaped yoyos. They come in many, many, many brands and models.
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### Author:  [@Reci](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reci)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6498 "2019-11-19T02:21:12Z")
WOW, I have a lot to learn.
OK. Let’s say the budget is €50.
The deal-breakers are:
- is it non-responsive?
- is it Butterfly?
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### Author:  [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6499 "2019-11-19T02:30:00Z")
So, non-responsive is any yoyo that doesn’t come back with a tug. There is a special trick called a “bind” that lets you return it at exactly the time you intend it to. Most non-responsive yoyos have a butterfly shape, which means the edges are flared out to make it easier to land on the string for string tricks.
This is in contrast with a yoyo like the Duncan Imperial, which is responsive and has the “Imperial” shape. The “Butterfly” shape was named after the Duncan Butterfly.
With your budget, and since you’re shipping internationally, I’d recommend this one:
> **[ReCognition](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/mid-range-yo-yos/products/recognition-yoyo-by-unprld?variant=27717429395530)**
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> 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...
It’s a great non-responsive yo-yo and I’ve enjoyed mine a lot. It’s a great value for the price, and should last a very long time.
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### Author:  [@Reci](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reci)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6500 "2019-11-19T12:36:51Z")
Perfect! That’s exactly the info I needed. Happy Christmas
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### Author:  [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2019, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6501 "2019-11-19T13:15:23Z")
money sucks as a teenager actually it dosen’t but getting it sucks
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### Author:  [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6502 "2019-11-19T13:56:05Z")
True lmao
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### Author:  [@middnght](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/middnght)
#### Post date: [November 21, 2019, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6503 "2019-11-21T05:33:30Z")
Hi Everyone,
My name is Caleb, I just turned 30 and just started throwing again after 12 year away from the hobby. I picked up a SF PLSTC and have been having lots of fun trying to learn unresponsive play. I was huge into the hobby back in the day but only ever played responsive. I had a Cold Fusion and would love to find a black YYF Confusion and try some of the old tricks.
I’m having a blast getting back into everything and so happy to find such a huge and active community!
Best,
Caleb
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### Author:  [@Deepfreeze](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deepfreeze)
#### Post date: [November 21, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6504 "2019-11-21T12:27:56Z")
Hi everyone,
my name is andy, I am from germany and new the the yoyo community. I am currently learning some tricks with the iyoyo iceberg → I can handle the matrix and some binds so far ← not much but a start :).
Looking forward to talk to some folks about the throw and discuss topics.
PS.: Just ordered a ti-vayder → can’t wait to get it.
Sorry for my bad english in advance…
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### Author:  [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)
#### Post date: [November 21, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6505 "2019-11-21T14:02:36Z")
> [@middnght](#):
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> My name is Caleb, I just turned 30 and just started throwing again after 12 year away from the hobby. I picked up a SF PLSTC and have been having lots of fun trying to learn unresponsive play. I was huge into the hobby back in the day but only ever played responsive. I had a Cold Fusion and would love to find a black YYF Confusion and try some of the old tricks.
>
> I’m having a blast getting back into everything and so happy to find such a huge and active community!
>
> Best,
> Caleb
Welcome back! and welcome to YoYoExpert guys!
> [@Deepfreeze](#):
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> my name is andy, I am from germany and new the the yoyo community. I am currently learning some tricks with the iyoyo iceberg → I can handle the matrix and some binds so far ← not much but a start :).
>
> Looking forward to talk to some folks about the throw and discuss topics.
>
> PS.: Just ordered a ti-vayder → can’t wait to get it.
>
> Sorry for my bad english in advance…
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### Author:  [@EnderIsGone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EnderIsGone)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6506 "2019-11-24T02:26:05Z")
Why hello!
Name’s Eric, I’m from California and I’m somewhat new to yo-yoing. I was into it for a little bit, then I dropped it after a little bit. I’m back now, starting fresh and trying things out again. I joined the forum so I could get a new recommendation so I can move on from my YYF One.
Cheers!
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### Author:  [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6507 "2019-11-24T02:31:48Z")
all good pops, us dads gotta stick together!
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### Author:  [@Mygoldendoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mygoldendoe)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6508 "2019-12-15T21:26:07Z")
I’m Melissa, 32 years old. I am a beginner. My older brother tried to teach me back in the 90s when everyone had a yoyo…I was 7 and couldn’t get the hang of his unresponsive yoyo so I never really got into it like he did. I loved watching him do all the tricks that made me afraid of getting hit in the face lol.
I have found myself back into learning when a family member gave my 3&6 yr old sons one as a gift. However; it’s a blazing team vortex one (with a fox on it) and none of us know how to work it, lol. My husband can make it come back but not sleep, I can make it sleep but not come back, and my sons cant do either but the love the noise it makes.
I was lead here when I tried to research this yoyo to teach them but I cant find videos on this particular yoyo. And the written reviews I managed to find have conflicting info saying it is responsive where as others saying it isnt…then some reviews saying this yoyo brand they were given isnt good anyway…I find myself trying to play with it a lot so want to buy us all some beginner friendly yoyos that would still grow with us. I just have to research what yoyo would be the best fit for us, I think this would be a great place for me to do that.
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### Author:  [@MoosaK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoosaK)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6509 "2019-12-15T21:51:40Z")
Welcome!
There’s lots of great beginner yoyos. The best yoyos for beginners are the ones that come responsive but have an additional bearing that you can swap out when you’re ready. Some examples are the Recess First Base, the SF PLSTC, and the YYF Arrow Starter Kit.
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### Author:  [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2019, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6510 "2019-12-15T22:02:40Z")
Welcome to the forums!! 😃
If you’re just wanting to dabble around with this hobby and get your sons a couple of cheap yo-yos to toss around and maybe learn the basics…you can head to a nearby Target and pick some Duncan Butterfly XTs up…they’re actually pretty decent responsive yo-yos and they’ll only cost your $5 each! 😃
You’ll want to get the ones with the yellow butterfly logo on the packaging though, and not the ones with the metallic looking butterfly.
The ones with the yellow butterfly have just been updated and released by Duncan recently and are quite a bit better than the old ones with the metallic logo.
## Get these ones: 
## Not these ones: 
> **[Duncan Butterfly XT](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/duncan-butterfly-xt-yoyo?_pos=1&_sid=9f2a3a25e&_ss=r&variant=30241362935882)**
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> Looking for that great beginners yo-yo at price tag that won't break the bank? Look no further then the Butterfly XT! An exceptional way to get started with bearing yo-yos! Great for learning the basic to intermediate tricks, and there's really no...
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### Author:  [@Mygoldendoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mygoldendoe)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2019, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6511 "2019-12-15T22:23:34Z")
Thank you, I’ll look into those.
Our nearest target (and any store that isnt a walmart or dollar store) is 2hrs away in any direction so ordering online isnt a deal breaker. I’ll definitely look into each of those suggested yoyos!
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### Author:  [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6512 "2019-12-15T22:27:53Z")
Ah, I only suggested the Butterflies because they can be picked up in stores…but if you’re looking into making a purchase online…here’s another one to consider.
The YoYoFactory Whip. It’s a tiny bit smaller than the Butterfly XT, is responsive and more than enough to learn the basics with, is cheap, and is darn near indestructible! lol
> **[Whip](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yyf-whip-yoyo?_pos=1&_sid=8985c0a62&_ss=r&variant=26937503496)**
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> The YoYoFactory Whip fuses modern performance with classic responsive play. It comes fitted with a slim bearing and silicone pad response for tight binds, consistent throws, and long spins. It has a comfortable shape, a textured grinding surface, and...
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### Author:  [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2019, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6513 "2019-12-15T22:29:02Z")
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### Author:  [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6514 "2019-12-16T00:51:44Z")
Online is definitely going to give you the best options for the best prices in this hobby. The big box stores don’t really carry yoyos that are worth buying. Depending how serious you are looking to get, I personally recommend the Recess First Base for a great beginner yoyo. It is plastic, comes responsive out of box, has an extra bearing to make the yoyo unresponsive, and is only ~$20. This a great yoyo to grow with because as your skills advance, you can then change the yoyo to unresponsive and keep going.
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### Author:  [@mogoo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mogoo)
#### Post date: [December 24, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/introduce-yourself/51/6515 "2019-12-24T17:16:49Z")
> [@shatterFX](#):
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> I personally recommend the Recess First Base for a great beginner yoyo. It is plastic, comes responsive out of box, has an extra bearing to make the yoyo unresponsive, and is only ~$20.
@Mygoldendoe Also look at clyw.ca fools gold yeti if they still have them it’s a $5 plastic throw that is going to be 99.5% as good as the normal yeti. It is full unresponsive, but for $5 and the quality it’s at, it’s a ridiculous bargin (it’s how I got a friend a little into throwing).
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