Hi everyone. I’m wanting to break up the monotony of solely practicing/playing 1A & 5A, so I’ve decided to take the plunge into some other styles. I’m really not looking to break the bank, so I’ve set my budget around $50 for the whole purchase, excluding shipping. This can definitely be fudged, but of course I’d ideally like to have it around $50-ish.
For 2A:
YYF Loop 360:
I’m considering a pair of Loop 360’s. They don’t look too shabby for the price, and seem to be the best for their particular price range. You can’t really beat $16 for a pair of throws. If someone experienced in 2a could suggest something better for the price, I’m all ears. (Although I’m wary of anything with a Starburst response… They kinda wig me out as they seem like they’d be more prone to string breakage)
I’ve heard that 50/50 strings work the best for this style, so I suppose I should pick up a pack of them, as well as some extra pads. (Unless flowable silicone can be used in lieu of pads) Is there anything else I’ll need?
For 4a:
This is where I’m REALLY needing some guidance. I’ve narrowed it down to a couple different throws, but I really only have basic knowledge of what makes a great 4a yoyo.
Duncan Skyhawk:
Adegle Deneb:
http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/1136/adegle-deneb
YYJ Go Big
YYJ ReXtreme:
YoYoRec Aeronaut:
Would any of these be suitable for a beginner? I’m pretty opposed to anything with really soft rubber rims, as I’d rather not have it bounce across the room and break something/injure someone during my many inevitable drops haha. (It’ much more cost effective to buy a new offstring yoyo than it is to fix a dented guitar :P) I’d like to know which would be the best balance between performance and relative durability, as well as enabling me to learn a tad easier. Again, I’m totally open to suggestions from any experienced 4a players.
Cheers