# I've got $100. It's burning a hole in my pocket. **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [September 24, 2014, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652 "2014-09-24T22:05:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [September 24, 2014, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/1 "2014-09-24T22:05:26Z")
What should I get (your personal favorite)? ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/2 "2014-09-24T22:18:40Z")
YoYoTrap Helium. Now my #1 choice for performances, over both ironyJPs, AC2, L5, triad, and watnot. Im also officially more comfortable throwing this than the speeder2 lol go figure. And all this is just with the vibey one that I have. ---
**Author:** ![Moise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moise/32/955_2.png) [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/3 "2014-09-25T00:00:32Z")
888 will always be a personal favorite. although not a top performer, its hella smooth and a blast to throw. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/4 "2014-09-25T00:10:16Z")
> [@Moise](#): > > 888 will always be a personal favorite. although not a top performer, its hella smooth and a blast to throw. I just got my first 888 ('07 Classic reissue) and I am absolutely loving this yoyo. Not sure why it took so long to get around to owning one. So very good. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/5 "2014-09-25T00:11:32Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > I just got my first 888 ('07 Classic reissue) and I am absolutely loving this yoyo. Not sure why it took so long to get around to owning one. So very good. I was so close to owning one. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/6 "2014-09-25T00:52:54Z")
For pure performance get the Code 2. If you want something fun but still a good performer get the Cascade. I’ve heard good things about the 2sickyoyos Queen but I haven’t tried it myself ---
**Author:** ![Moise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moise/32/955_2.png) [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/7 "2014-09-25T00:55:09Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > I just got my first 888 ('07 Classic reissue) and I am absolutely loving this yoyo. Not sure why it took so long to get around to owning one. So very good. I have played an 07 but I only own 888x’s. My only complaint has been that there’s not enough rim weight. I bought O-rings at home depot that fit snugly inside the rims, and bump its weight up to 74g’ish. ---
**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:** [September 25, 2014, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/8 "2014-09-25T01:30:33Z")
What about the superstar classic? It Looks so cool with the red/black acid wash… ---
**Author:** ![Moise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moise/32/955_2.png) [@Moise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Moise)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/9 "2014-09-25T01:33:45Z")
> [@nightshadow](#): > > What about the superstar classic? It > Looks so cool with the red/black acid wash… I have 3 original superstars, one in green acid wash, one red acid wash, and the last one is mirror polished raw. They look amazing, and play the same. Personally I find a superstar to be really fast for its weight, and it is rock-stable. ---
**Author:** ![yomagic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yomagic/32/131_2.png) [@yomagic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomagic)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/10 "2014-09-25T01:45:00Z")
2sickyoyos Queen (Although I’m a bit biased) Kind of hard to suggest things without knowing what kind of throw you are looking for. Some specifics as far as size, light/heavy, wide/narrow, floaty/solid, etc. would help suggest more accurately. ---
**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:** [September 25, 2014, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/11 "2014-09-25T02:04:59Z")
> [@yomagic](#): > > 2sickyoyos Queen (Although I’m a bit biased) > > Kind of hard to suggest things without knowing what kind of throw you are looking for. Some specifics as far as size, light/heavy, wide/narrow, floaty/solid, etc. would help suggest more accurately. Well, I’m looking for something with a wider shape, and stability and spin times are nice too. Hubstacks are preferable. Something heavy, but not like a rock. ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/12 "2014-09-25T02:20:47Z")
> [@nightshadow](#): > > Well, I’m looking for something with a wider shape, and stability and spin times are nice too. Hubstacks are preferable. Something heavy, but not like a rock. You just described a One Drop Code 2, except the Hubstacks. But it does have side effects ;D ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/13 "2014-09-25T02:21:52Z")
I would probably go for a CLYW Gnarwhal 2. There happens to be one here for the low price of $74+shipping :wink: [http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,78367.msg883344.html#msg883344](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,78367.msg883344.html#msg883344) Even though i was advertising my thread there it actually is a great yoyo i reccomend getting whether its from me or someone else. WAY underrated. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/14 "2014-09-25T02:23:53Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > For pure performance get the Code 2. If you want something fun but still a good performer get the Cascade. > > I’ve heard good things about the 2sickyoyos Queen but I haven’t tried it myself The Code 2 is really good. Feels a little too beefy for my tastes though. ---
**Author:** ![Fire\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ccd318/32.png) [@Fire\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fire_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/15 "2014-09-25T05:22:49Z")
Chief! Can’t go wrong with a Chief. Try to find one though. ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/16 "2014-09-25T05:49:26Z")
Does it have to be new or can it be used? For new this seems like your best option: > **[YoYoFactory](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yoyofactory)** > > YoYoFactory was born in 2004 with a focus on functional technology to improve the playing experience. This has been a goal of the company which relies on the experience gathered from over 30 years of demonstrating yoyos around the planet. The end... ---
**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:** [September 25, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/17 "2014-09-25T14:50:09Z")
> [@sparhawk](#): > > Does it have to be new or can it be used? > > For new this seems like your best option: > [YoYoFactory – YoYoExpert](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/824/YYF-Hubstack-Genesis---Champions-Collection) I would prefer it to be new. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2014, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/18 "2014-09-25T16:58:46Z")
OD Gradient or the forthcoming Markmont Classic! ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/19 "2014-09-26T13:44:37Z")
For a rock stable throw, with hubstacks, for $100, I really don’t think you can get better than the Stacked Genesis that Sparkhawk posted. The old Superstar is a great throw, however it’s a tad on the narrow side and the mid-walled, which isn’t a problem but it’s something to bear in mind when thinking about whether it’d be ideal for your style of play. That being said, I love mine so perhaps you’ll love it as well, I just feel that the Genesis edges it out in terms of stability. ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2014, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652/20 "2014-09-26T13:49:13Z")
If we are just talking new yo-yos that are brand new in a box and $100 or less, I would have to say either the Gradient or T1. Coming up $10 to $20 opens up more choices for you but those two are rock solid and sub $100. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ive-got-100-its-burning-a-hole-in-my-pocket/69652.md?page=2)