# Making my first big purchase for a "real" throw, help before I click order?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [February 19, 2014, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959 "2014-02-19T02:41:44Z")
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### Author:  [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/1 "2014-02-19T02:41:44Z")
What I’ve got to upgrade from my old Velocity (I’m on a slight budget):
YYF Shutter, Silver edition
YYE String (Polyester, 25 count)
Velvet Bag
YYJ Thin Lube
Anything I need to add/remove/change? Am I good to go? Thanks!
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### Author:  [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/2 "2014-02-19T02:45:51Z")
If you’re going to be carrying your throw around a lot, I’d think about getting one of those yoyo holders that hangs off a belt loop instead of the velvet bag (which would definitely be better if you’ve always got a backpack on you or don’t plan on carrying it around). Maybe more strings as well? I think once you start to get really into throwing you’re going to be going through a lot of string.
Yuki
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### Author:  [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/3 "2014-02-19T02:56:57Z")
Well if you can spare 5 dollars I would get a CTX bearing as an upgrade to the spec bearing in the Shutter.
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### Author:  [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/4 "2014-02-19T03:04:48Z")
> [@yuki\_onitsura](#):
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> If you’re going to be carrying your throw around a lot, I’d think about getting one of those yoyo holders that hangs off a belt loop instead of the velvet bag (which would definitely be better if you’ve always got a backpack on you or don’t plan on carrying it around). Maybe more strings as well? I think once you start to get really into throwing you’re going to be going through a lot of string.
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> Yuki
Well I don’t go to a campus where having it hanging off me (or even off my backpack) would be okay. I think the bag would be fine, since it’ll be going in my backpack. And should I just splurge for the 100 pack of YYE string? I’m trying not to spend too much on string just yet.
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### Author:  [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/5 "2014-02-19T03:05:37Z")
> [@LeftyLink](#):
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> Well if you can spare 5 dollars I would get a CTX bearing as an upgrade to the spec bearing in the Shutter.
The Silver edition has a center trac installed in it, which I hear is great. Is that fine?
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### Author:  [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/6 "2014-02-19T03:07:15Z")
> [@lausgoose](#):
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> The Silver edition has a center trac installed in it, which I hear is great. Is that fine?
Oh yeah that’s fine. Forgot those things come with a CT
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### Author:  [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 3:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/7 "2014-02-19T03:09:24Z")
> [@lausgoose](#):
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> The Silver edition has a center trac installed in it, which I hear is great. Is that fine?
The CT bearings are probably my favourite. I actually prefer them to the CTX bearings.
Yuki
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### Author:  [@Tommy\_tman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tommy_tman)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/8 "2014-02-19T03:14:16Z")
Skip the lube and buy more string.
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### Author:  [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/9 "2014-02-19T03:16:32Z")
> [@yuki\_onitsura](#):
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> The CT bearings are probably my favourite. I actually prefer them to the CTX bearings.
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> Yuki
They’re both equal in my eyes, except for the fact that CTX come deshielded, which I appreciate
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### Author:  [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/10 "2014-02-19T04:22:21Z")
My updated cart says this:
100 ct Polyester YYE string
IrPad Slim Pad Standard
YYJ Lube (The V4 is out)
YYF Shutter
Using a sock as a carry bag because forget spending extra money
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### Author:  [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/11 "2014-02-19T04:34:40Z")
Socks are cooler any way. Just remember to clean them first. You won’t want your shiny new Shutter to smell like feet. As far as pads go, I love IrPads but you might be better served getting two pairs of YYF pads instead for about the same price. But it’s all preference.
Yuki
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### Author:  [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/12 "2014-02-19T04:48:08Z")
As someone relatively new to the game, would I be able to tell any difference? I feel like the benefit of having an extra pair for when I wear everything out would be great, so long as I don’t sacrifice any noticeable quality.
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### Author:  [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/13 "2014-02-19T05:04:57Z")
I think the YYF pads are a bit more beginner friendly. The IrPads can be a bit too snappy and more likely to kill off a lot of spin if you’re not getting clean hits on everything.
Edit to add: having said that, the extra grippiness also means the IrPads will last longer before needing to be replaced so there’s always that benefit. It’s a very personal thing. Maybe grab a set of each and see which you like for future reference.
Yuki
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### Author:  [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)
#### Post date: [February 19, 2014, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-my-first-big-purchase-for-a-real-throw-help-before-i-click-order/63959/14 "2014-02-19T13:00:38Z")
I’d suggest a bulk pack of 100 blueprint. It’s probably the best bulk string u can buy.
I prefer kk bearings.
I’d also suggest maybe buying from the bst. U can get way more for ur money.