# Is This the Best Metal Yoyo Under $30? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Videos\ **Created:** [August 20, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963 "2020-08-20T21:27:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Justyoyoreviews](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/justyoyoreviews/32/99780_2.png) [@Justyoyoreviews](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justyoyoreviews)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/1 "2020-08-20T21:27:36Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/2/7/727a8ad8343282cf03d097b2b755fcc9bf257b95.jpeg "Is This the BEST $30 Yo-yo ever?") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5tXXSDAC50) I bought this Yoyo with the intention of not liking it. But throughout this review, let me tell you about how wrong I was! The hotdiggity yoyo from Magic Yoyo is Dylan Kowalski’s signature throw and is one that I think you will really like if you are on a budget. It is light and airy but has a power to it that is hard to explain. It just works! If you haven’t tried it yet and want a new budget yoyo, definitely check this one out. It is available through [yoyoexpert.com](http://yoyoexpert.com) ---
**Author:** ![100FatYoyoDads](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/100fatyoyodads/32/198123_2.png) [@100FatYoyoDads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/100FatYoyoDads)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/2 "2020-08-20T21:33:02Z")
B-grade atlas. Very serious performer. And only 25 dollars. May not suit everyone’s style though. ---
**Author:** ![Roy\_Dodge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/roy_dodge/32/99408_2.png) [@Roy\_Dodge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Roy_Dodge)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/3 "2020-08-20T21:34:39Z")
Looking forward to watching the review. Looks like it is outta stock on YYE though. ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/4 "2020-08-20T22:18:42Z")
Edit: oops wrong thread, please delete ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/5 "2020-08-20T23:30:38Z")
Glad you love it so much! 😃 I haven’t tried the Hotdiggity yet…my current favorite sub $30 yo is my Duncan Barracuda. I got it for about $20 new during a sale and it’s just an awesome throw! Love the shape, looks and performance! I think @mystik would agree with me on it being a great sub $30 throw 😃 ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/6 "2020-08-20T23:32:30Z")
Also, great review BTW! Really enjoyed watching! ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/7 "2020-08-20T23:32:41Z")
Since there is no “best” only “favorite”, I have to say that I don’t have a favorite metal yoyo under $30. Heck, I don’t even have a favorite plastic yoyo under $30… ---
**Author:** ![venom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/venom/32/79619_2.png) [@venom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/venom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/8 "2020-08-20T23:45:58Z")
Cool review! I haven’t tried the Hotdiggity yet personally. My favorite sub $30 metals are the Duncan Strix ($20 here at YYE) and the new shutter trainer ($25). ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/9 "2020-08-21T00:17:47Z")
Absolutely @twitch77! Barracuda is my jam. ![15979689373822303370749939747351](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/9/a/49a3a23cc96dca4488927f5fb72821b601819f10.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/10 "2020-08-21T00:18:40Z")
I feel as if you added the green cup just for me! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Justyoyoreviews](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/justyoyoreviews/32/99780_2.png) [@Justyoyoreviews](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justyoyoreviews)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/11 "2020-08-21T00:49:21Z")
Darn! It was litterally just in stock. When it does pop up, it’s definitely worth buying. ---
**Author:** ![Justyoyoreviews](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/justyoyoreviews/32/99780_2.png) [@Justyoyoreviews](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justyoyoreviews)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/12 "2020-08-21T00:50:04Z")
Once I try it out, it will be a great comparison! Thanks for the feedback. ---
**Author:** ![Tanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tanker/32/91498_2.png) [@Tanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tanker)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/13 "2020-08-21T15:35:17Z")
C3 Cyber Crash is my favorite $30 and under but I’ve been wanting to try a Hotdoggity. I know that @ChrisFrancz is a big fan. Nice review, thank you. ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/14 "2020-08-21T18:33:59Z")
I agree with others that “best” is gonna be meaningless as there are so many good performers even at this price point. So I’ll interpret that as favorite mono under $30 retail… HotDiggity is definitely one of my favorites under $30. This price bracket can sometimes feel rather soulless with throws that perform well but are rather uninteresting. HotDiggity is not that. You can tell Dylan put a lot of love into it. +1 to the Cybercrash. It’s a really fun, powerful, zippy throw that I need to give more love to. The Vosun EZSpin is also up there for me. Super cheap depending where you find it and just a really good founded V. Actually prefer it over the Vanquish. Lastly, if you can find it under $30, I really enjoy the Duncan Counterpunch. @Justyoyoreviews Nice review! I really like your speaking voice and the way you approach the review. Not too hype, but not too sedate. Just a nice middle ground that feels authentic. Not sure how I feel about the short review in the beginning and then the After-Yo section. After listening to the whole thing, I kinda wished it had just been the After-Yo section. But that said, I see the value in a quick short-form review. Edit: also I wish I could grow a beard like that. Mad props. ---
**Author:** ![Justyoyoreviews](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/justyoyoreviews/32/99780_2.png) [@Justyoyoreviews](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Justyoyoreviews)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/15 "2020-08-21T18:48:53Z")
I appreciate the feedback! The idea behind the After-Yo is that I post the 1-minute reviews directly to Instagram. At the end, if people want to watch more, they can click the link and get to know it a little bit more. But if all you need is a minute to decide to pull the trigger, then no time wasted and 1 minute does the job! Short and simple is the main idea with all of the information you want. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/16 "2020-08-21T22:25:16Z")
Like others have said or implied: what one person considers best, another person may consider their least favorite. I don’t think I could say what my best under $30 yoyo is. I have lots and most have their own feels / merits and each one suits my roulette wheel of different moods. I guess I shouldn’t be replying to this thread since I can’t recommend one single yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![13atman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/13atman/32/42229_2.png) [@13atman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/13atman)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-the-best-metal-yoyo-under-30/325963/17 "2020-08-22T03:05:06Z")
I avoided Magic Yoyo like the plague for a long time. I decided randomly to pick up a galaxy version because I that lack that type of splash in my collection. Well I am very impressed with this yoyo. It’s a great jack of all trades yoyo that plays above its price level. It has a nice competition shape and feel without that added weight that can fatigue you. And it has character whereas some yoyos just feel generic and boring.