# Is the YYF Whip Out of Production?

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**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [December 23, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-yyf-whip-out-of-production/349387 "2021-12-23T06:46:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![craZivn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazivn/32/124648_2.png) [@craZivn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craZivn)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-yyf-whip-out-of-production/349387/1 "2021-12-23T06:46:01Z")

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So I noticed that YYE was all out of Whips, so I checked another site. They were marked on that site as “permanently out of stock”. So I went to Hobby Lobby. They’re out of stock there too as well! (Although I did get a killer deal on some new sewing scissors and they finally had the #12 thimble back in stock so it was worth the visit.)

Is the Whip out of production? If so, will it be replaced by a similarly-priced throw?

Alternatively, can anyone recommend a good beginner throw that’s below six bucks? I like to keep a small stock on hand to give out to beginners who show potential so the low price is important.  
I tried a Duncan Butterfly and it cannot hold a candle to the Whip in terms of quality or playability, plus it’s a little large for young hands.

Thanks,  
Ivan

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**Author:** ![Lido](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lido/32/173650_2.png) [@Lido](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lido)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-yyf-whip-out-of-production/349387/2 "2021-12-23T07:16:01Z")

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That’s a bummer. I agree about the Whip being the best. I saw some convincing posts about the Spinstar, but it can’t hold a candle imho. Hope they make more!

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**Author:** ![Xanadu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xanadu/32/84910_2.png) [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-yyf-whip-out-of-production/349387/3 "2021-12-23T11:14:33Z")

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They still have lots at a toy store chain in Canada (Mastermind).

I know that YYF had a ton of there brick and mortar orders get cancelled and sent back at the beginning of the pandemic (source: Docpop’s interview with Ben). And they then decided to pivot and alter their production plans.

Wouldn’t hurt to see if @yyfben2.deactivated can provide some insight.

I agree, the Whip is an impressive little throw, especially at the price! My only complaint with it is that the shape can be oddly uncomfortable in the hand - I (and other people I was teaching) have had it bite when it returns (it seems to smack you right in the bone from time to time).

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**Author:** ![yoyo-man92](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo-man92/32/141682_2.png) [@yoyo-man92](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo-man92)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-yyf-whip-out-of-production/349387/4 "2021-12-23T12:31:34Z")

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I see TONS here at Mastermind in Canada , :thinking: if they’re not being produced maybe THATS why a dude on eBay has one listed for 300$ :joy:

You can Go see it in then“looney Listings” thread 🤣

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**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-yyf-whip-out-of-production/349387/5 "2021-12-23T13:16:52Z")

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I highly recommend the spinstar as a beginner throw under $6 to give away. I also always used yyf whips, but found the spinstar to be a way better option: 0 maintenance and better weight distribution.

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**Author:** ![craZivn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazivn/32/124648_2.png) [@craZivn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craZivn)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-yyf-whip-out-of-production/349387/6 "2021-12-23T22:54:44Z")

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Thanks! I’ll add a Spinstar to my next order and check it out!

Ivan