# level 6 vs shutter? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [October 23, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306 "2014-10-23T02:37:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yo49Y01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f475e1/32.png) [@Yo49Y01](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo49Y01)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/1 "2014-10-23T02:37:27Z")
Just wanted to pose a question on peoples preference on a budget yoyo ---
**Author:** ![Jgarcia05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Jgarcia05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jgarcia05)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/2 "2014-10-23T04:53:28Z")
I personally never thrown a level 6,bjt hear that theyre pretty nice for being budget. But, I do own the shutter and it probably is one of the best, if not the best, budget yoyo available. I’d even go to say that it plays just as good as some of the higher priced throws. But the shutter is definitely a great throw if you decide to go that route. It plays smooth, feels real good in the hand, will sleep long if thrown properly, and comes in many cool colorways. You just can’t go wrong with it and I’m sure that others that chime in will say the same. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![rizki\_yoist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rizki_yoist/32/7925_2.png) [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/3 "2014-10-23T05:50:47Z")
Level 6 is great, not sure about Shutter. Btw I wouldn’t consider these “budget” yoyos though. ---
**Author:** ![Raigo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raigo/32/1446_2.png) [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/4 "2014-10-23T05:59:08Z")
> [@rizki\_yoist](#): > > Btw I wouldn’t consider these “budget” yoyos though. Lol. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/5 "2014-10-23T10:38:21Z")
I can see what he means to an extent. For some people, budget yo-yos, even for metals, would be the likes of Maverick, Dash, Kilter, or Magic Yo-Yos. Shutter and Level 6 are price-wise above that. I know what he means though. But, to answer the question, I personally preferred Shutter. I thought the shape was more comfy, I like the width and heft, and the lower price is just a plus. They are both great throws. Generally speaking, if you are thinking of something in the $45 (Shutter) to $60 (Level 6) range, also consider Horizon, TooH.O.T, Cypher, CZM8, IMP, Lava, Jaeger, and Benchmarks. Don’t rule out plastics either, many of them are great! ---
**Author:** ![rizki\_yoist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rizki_yoist/32/7925_2.png) [@rizki\_yoist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rizki_yoist)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/6 "2014-10-23T13:28:27Z")
Hmm I didn’t know a Shutter is $45, I just know that Level 6 is $60 so I assumed the Shutter is just about the same, turns out it isn’t. I consider “budget” for something under $50 or so, but that’s just me. ---
**Author:** ![TDS7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e99b99/32.png) [@TDS7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TDS7)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/7 "2014-10-23T13:59:52Z")
I own both and prefer the shutter but they both play great. I enjoy playing the shutter more that some throws I paid over $100 for. However if you are looking for a budget throw i would recomend the horizon over both the shutter and level 6 especially for grinds and finger spins ---
**Author:** ![hobbyman101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eada6e/32.png) [@hobbyman101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbyman101)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/8 "2014-10-23T14:58:31Z")
I have both the shutter ($45) and the Level 6 ($50) in my collection. For me the Level 6 is a more comfortable throw. ---
**Author:** ![MikeEff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@MikeEff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeEff)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/9 "2014-10-23T15:31:56Z")
> [@hobbyman101](#): > > I have both the shutter ($45) and the Level 6 ($50) in my collection. For me the Level 6 is a more comfortable throw. Yes, hobbyman is correct. The Level 6 is $50, not $60. Did the price go down recently? Anyway, I just ordered the Halloween Level 6 (because I clearly have no self control), so I’m hoping it’s a really fun throw. What I would like to know is how people see the Shutter (or Shu-tah) vs. the Genesis. The Genesis is by far my favorite YYF throw, but with the Shutter at around half the price, I have to wonder if it’s time to take a look at that one too. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/10 "2014-10-23T15:40:24Z")
^ I guess I thought I paid $60. 😃 Oh well, it’s still in the ballpark at $10 difference. Shu-Ta is great, but it doesn’t beat the Genesis in my opinion. Definitely worth checking out though. ---
**Author:** ![MikeEff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@MikeEff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeEff)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/11 "2014-10-23T16:01:00Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > ^ I guess I thought I paid $60. 😃 Oh well, it’s still in the ballpark at $10 difference. Shu-Ta is great, but it doesn’t beat the Genesis in my opinion. Definitely worth checking out though. I respect your opinion, TA. I’m always worried about getting something to compete with the Genesis because it’s has been the perfect throw for me. My top 3 for play are the Genesis, the Burnside and the Skywalker. Even though I have an extensive ILYY collection, I always seem to drift back to one of these three. Sorry for derailing. We now return you to your regularly scheduled thread. ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2014, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/12 "2014-10-23T18:14:16Z")
I prefer shutter ---
**Author:** ![samcordell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/samcordell/32/1539_2.png) [@samcordell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/samcordell)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2014, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/13 "2014-10-24T03:39:31Z")
Go level 6. ---
**Author:** ![GoCrazyForYoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gocrazyforyoyo/32/7941_2.png) [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/14 "2014-10-24T15:10:52Z")
A review to help you decide: > **[The Shutter Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,73476.0.html)** > > This is my 3rd review. Tell me how I did! Any suggestions are fine. Intro- No review of this yoyo can be complete if the events leading up to the release date are left out. It’s July 2013, all is good in the yoyo world. Then this video came along: ... ---
**Author:** ![Gym\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2014, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/level-6-vs-shutter/70306/15 "2014-10-24T15:36:44Z")
I traded my shutter after owning the Benchmark V. Not sure about Level 6. I’ve been eager to try it.