# Mayhem vs Retic Boa vs Obsession **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 17, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011 "2019-02-17T03:16:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MrMiracle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrmiracle/32/29657_2.png) [@MrMiracle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrMiracle)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/1 "2019-02-17T03:16:06Z")
I’m thinking of buying a new throw. There are a few I’ve got my eye on. Does anyone have any experience with these guys? Preferably more than one for comparison. I know they’re relatively new but any opinions would be greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/2 "2019-02-17T03:20:43Z")
Aren’t these rather different in shape? I’d pick the shape that appeals more. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/3 "2019-02-17T12:46:01Z")
I love my boa. It’s the cheapest of all up there you rly can’t go wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/4 "2019-02-17T15:06:16Z")
I agree with @codinghorror. They are different shapes, but all are relatively organic. I have not used the Boa, however I have played the Mayhem and own an Obsession. My opinion is the Obsession is my pick of the 3, it is fantastic. Very smooth, soft finish, very comfortable in the hand and maneuverable. I was not planning on it when I went into YYE a couple weeks ago. But when I threw it, I had to have it. I would like to throw another option into the hat. If you like organic and Mayhem is on your list, I would consider the OD Parlay. I absolutely love my Parlay. Heck I would also consider Top Deck as well. It is a bit different than the Obsession and a little bigger, but plays amazingly. Sorry to mix it up there. ---
**Author:** ![MrMiracle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrmiracle/32/29657_2.png) [@MrMiracle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrMiracle)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/5 "2019-02-17T16:17:43Z")
I appreciate the input. Yeah I feel like all three are variations on the organic theme. I’ve seen lots of great comments and reviews about the boa, and heard the words ‘instant classic’ thrown around the mayhem, but I hadn’t heard almost anything about the Obsession. The yoyo caught my attention and was wondering if anyone had really played it to compare. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/6 "2019-02-17T16:49:26Z")
Parlay is lovely ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/7 "2019-02-17T16:51:18Z")
I would probably agree with the “instant classic” around the mayhem, it is a classic design. I would put the Topyo Origin in there as an instant classic, by design. It plays great as well. The Parlay has that great classic design as well. I would say if you truly wanted a classic organic shape, the Parlay and Mayhem are great options. The Obsession is not perfectly “organic”. It also only launched a month ago. It’s mid sized, balanced as far as weight distribution goes, plays quick, smooth, and has plenty of spin power. I don’t own a Boa, I know it has been around a little bit. I can’t speak to it. But it looks great in design and honestly for the price, you can’t really beat it. It is the least expensive of you choices. ---
**Author:** ![Yoranium238](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/d26b3c/32.png) [@Yoranium238](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoranium238)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/8 "2019-02-17T17:37:31Z")
I can’t offer a comparison; however, the Boa is an absolute sleeper hit. Neil at Reticular Return Tops has something great going on and it shows in the Boa. I have one and am about to get another just for the color. Smooth, organic art at a great price. ---
**Author:** ![MrMiracle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrmiracle/32/29657_2.png) [@MrMiracle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrMiracle)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/9 "2019-02-17T17:45:30Z")
Thanks all for the input. Parlay is definitely on my list, but I just pulled the trigger on a flat black boa. Looking forward to it. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/10 "2019-02-17T17:52:08Z")
You’re gonna love it! ---
**Author:** ![Jhonaker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhonaker/32/49024_2.png) [@Jhonaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhonaker)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/11 "2019-02-17T18:27:42Z")
I think you will definetely be pleased. Through all this conversation, I am finding myself wanting of one myself. ---
**Author:** ![sloegoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sloegoe/32/804_2.png) [@sloegoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sloegoe)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/12 "2019-02-18T03:14:37Z")
Mayhem all the way here, but I’m partial to fully full sized throws. ---
**Author:** ![Jedillama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jedillama/32/45547_2.png) [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/13 "2019-02-18T04:21:39Z")
I dont own any of them but that MayheM has really caught my attention lately. ---
**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:** [February 18, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/14 "2019-02-18T15:20:11Z")
Flat Black Boas :+1: ![20190113_171316](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/8/4/784e49e44d494035bbdc180360b7ae7180d189de.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ReticNeil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reticneil/32/43179_2.png) [@ReticNeil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ReticNeil)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/15 "2019-02-20T08:24:15Z")
Sick Boa!!! ---
**Author:** ![ReticNeil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reticneil/32/43179_2.png) [@ReticNeil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ReticNeil)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/16 "2019-02-20T08:24:48Z")
Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![MrMiracle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrmiracle/32/29657_2.png) [@MrMiracle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrMiracle)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/17 "2019-02-24T01:26:31Z")
Thanks for the input good people, here’s the result ![IMG_20190223_164836145](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/4/a/34a3fe2ac377b1def83c2cb40cd8cad77d871fc2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/18 "2019-02-24T18:32:50Z")
Let us know how you like it! ---
**Author:** ![MrMiracle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mrmiracle/32/29657_2.png) [@MrMiracle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MrMiracle)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mayhem-vs-retic-boa-vs-obsession/299011/19 "2019-03-06T01:41:19Z")
It’s great. Very fun and comfortable. It’s hard to describe but if feels very familiar, like an old friend. It’s been my edc for a little bit now. Also it regens better than almost any throw I got. Very fun 10/10 would recommend. Nice job, thumbs up