# Looking for advice on a plastic yo-yo to bang around **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 19, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634 "2026-06-19T20:13:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bznalcapone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bznalcapone/32/691806_2.png) [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/1 "2026-06-19T20:13:12Z")
I have a question for you. Fine folks again and I know you said yo-yos are bought based on what you like. I get that now. I have a question. Let’s say I wanted to buy a yoyo that is plastic that can be capable of beginner play and advanced but also has a fingerspin. I’m looking for is what throws. Have the best plastic. Which ones are CNC rather than just a plastic yo-yo I would like to find a high quality plastic that will give me beginner advanced and finger spin. Yes, I bought a lot of yo-yos. The reason I asked is I kind of want to get a nice heavy duty plastic that I’m not scared to bang around because I got to be honest with you. I’m scared to throw a couple of these as a beginner. I don’t know how many times I bounced the ring bearer off the ground or how many times I’ve hit a bookshelf. So I would rather get something that I can beat up while I’m practicing and then use my other yo-yos when I get a little bit better ---
**Author:** ![NuroVolt7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nurovolt7/32/671908_2.png) [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/2 "2026-06-19T20:19:44Z")
I’ve heard great things about the Speedaholic XX. I have a LinkX which I like, but the rims are thinner and may be more likely to crack when hit hard, but PC is pretty durable ---
**Author:** ![SkareCrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skarecrow/32/674772_2.png) [@SkareCrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkareCrow)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/3 "2026-06-19T20:20:44Z")
Speedaholic most definitely. It is perfect. ---
**Author:** ![NuroVolt7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nurovolt7/32/671908_2.png) [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/4 "2026-06-19T20:21:51Z")
I really need to get one ---
**Author:** ![stammig](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stammig/32/678917_2.png) [@stammig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stammig)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/5 "2026-06-19T20:31:45Z")
I agree on the Speedaholic XX. If I am going to throw over sketchy ground it is my choice. It can handle a ding and is cheap to replace. ---
**Author:** ![stammig](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stammig/32/678917_2.png) [@stammig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stammig)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/6 "2026-06-19T20:33:09Z")
They are also the yoyo I give to beginners. They have both responsive and unresponsive. My kids each have one. ---
**Author:** ![Bznalcapone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bznalcapone/32/691806_2.png) [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/7 "2026-06-19T20:49:02Z")
I’ve hit my ring bearer too many times so I want to practice more with a plastic. ---
**Author:** ![zeteczx3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zeteczx3/32/609318_2.png) [@zeteczx3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeteczx3)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/8 "2026-06-19T20:52:01Z")
Another vote for speedaholic xx. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_abyss/32/704667_2.png) [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/9 "2026-06-19T20:55:13Z")
beginner? you mean like responsive? If so shooting star. If you just want unresponsive go Speedaholic XX ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/10 "2026-06-19T20:57:42Z")
Shooting Star and/or Speedaholic XX, both are fantastic yoyos. I do think the Shooting Star is a bit more forgiving with finger spins due to the finish around the hub. Both work but I’m far more consistent with the Shooting Star. Both yoyos feel great in the hand and in play, amazingly smooth. ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/11 "2026-06-19T21:03:10Z")
Speedaholic XX is a good pick. An alternative could be the DIY from Doctor Popular. It is out of stock on YYE, so you would have to buy direct: > **[DIY](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/diy-yoyo-by-doc-pop)** > > The D.I.Y. is a machined plastic yo-yo that Doc Pop recommends carrying with you wherever you go. The yo-yo boasts a wide and floaty design with an unresponsive bearing setup, making it a monster for fingerspins. This yo-yo was created in... ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/12 "2026-06-19T21:13:14Z")
I’m a big fan of the YJ Spinell > **[Spinell](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/spinell-yoyo-by-yjyoyo)** > > YJYOYO is a Korean company originally started by 2A professional player Yoon Jong Ki. It all began with the dream of making his own yoyos, his own yoyo academy, and building big competitions with a focus on enjoying yoyo as a community. Thanks to... ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/4/d/04d04aa13a4d359fdf2205272d15d06fc9fe80e6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Bznalcapone](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bznalcapone/32/691806_2.png) [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/13 "2026-06-19T21:14:32Z")
I was going to ask you guys anyways. Can the speedholic do unresponsive and responsive or is it just unresponsive because I’m looking for something that is responsive and unresponsive ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/14 "2026-06-19T21:18:22Z")
It can do both pending on what bearing is in it, a 1/2 Spec C and a shorter axle would be more responsive with thick lube The Shooting Star comes with both > **[Shooting Star](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/shooting-star-yoyo-by-iyoyo)** > > This new model from iYoYo is based off of their popular iCEBERG design - The SHOOTiNG STAR! The SHOOTiNG STAR is a full plastic version of the iCEBERG. It has the same stepped h-shape profile you know and love from the iCEBERG with a completely... Most of these in that category can go either way and have a hub height that can fit full C and 1/2 Specs C, just make sure you use the right axle length or you’ll strip it. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/15 "2026-06-19T21:45:47Z")
> [@Bznalcapone](#): > > Can the speedholic do unresponsive and responsive I know in Japan the Responsive Clear Orange w/ Black Print (Rei Edition) is, but it is currently sold out ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/9/7/8978a3f05c61e2cbcf119621c286abf1c88f55bf.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/6/2/0623c9a44d29416c5125ac79be5ea44f80ff5f03.jpeg) " **This is the SPEEDAHOLIC XX with a thicker pad and thinner bearings, set to tug-responsiveness for beginners."** > **[Speedaholic XX](https://yoyoexpert.com/products/speedaholic-xx-yoyo-by-c3yoyodesign?variant=45342104027326)** > > The Speedaholic XX is back and better than ever! Originally released in 2020, this machined polycarbonate powerhouse set the standard for high-performance plastic yo-yos. Now, nearly five years later, C3yoyodesign has reimagined the Speedaholic XX... Looks like the Responsive Clear w/ Orange Print (Toy Toy Toy Edition) is in stock only 3 left ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/2/5/c25a62677d2fefd226810e1533ee322379ef2e9d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Yospeedracer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yospeedracer/32/164176_2.png) [@Yospeedracer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yospeedracer)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/16 "2026-06-19T21:53:23Z")
Buy two of these ☝ and keep one responsive and the other one unresponsive I have done this with the yoyofriends AOE ---
**Author:** ![Wildo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wildo/32/668485_2.png) [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/17 "2026-06-19T21:54:41Z")
Timcors new starfire! Fits all your criteria :+1: ---
**Author:** ![stammig](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stammig/32/678917_2.png) [@stammig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stammig)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/18 "2026-06-19T22:18:52Z")
And the shop is shut down for a bit while he moves ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/19 "2026-06-19T22:27:43Z")
Seems open(?) But that is worth knowing in case there are any roadblocks. ---
**Author:** ![stammig](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stammig/32/678917_2.png) [@stammig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stammig)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634/20 "2026-06-19T22:31:51Z")
Looks like you are right. Went there last night to buy something and there was a a banner about him moving but it is gone today. Looks like smooth sailing. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-advice-on-a-plastic-yo-yo-to-bang-around/447634.md?page=2)