Before I stopped throwing g2 was still super small. I wanna jump on the G2 hype train, but I don’t where to start. I already have an Elite18 (and love it).
What’s the must haves out of the lineup within the last few years? I’m willing to do BST digging
Get a Banshee. One of the best mono metals out there. It wasn’t until around November of last year that I got my first one and now I have 5. They are awesome
The Life is a new organic, G2 x A-RT collab, don’t have one but threw one at ECM and holy crap it’s nice. Heard nothing but good things about the Direwolf so far. Banshee is the usual recommendation because it’s just a great all around monometal. I have an AL7 Banshee and love it. Reaper is another newer one I’ve heard good things about, but haven’t thrown one personally.
I’m going to put in my 2 cents and say pick up a ghost If one pops up on the BST. It is one of the most unique throws because it’s made of Teflon, and is easily one of my favorite plastics. It’s based off the banshee shape too. The only issue with this one is it’s not as durable as other plastics, but should be fine if you play over carpet and don’t overtighten. I’ve been playing mine for a solid year and never had an issue but others have had issues.
i bought my first G2 last march, an Elite 2018. now i have 21 with two more on the way (gulp)
here are some of my personal thoughts and comments:
Casefiles 003: pocket sized throw with fingerspin dimple, might be harder to get as casefiles runs are smaller and once they’re sold out, they’re retired
Reaper: G2 Alphuh’s signature throw, has been in the prototyping stage for years. I own the last prototype version (7) and i absolutely love it. i’ve joked to my GF about it being my dream yoyo if i was ever sponsored (my profile pic is of the Reaper i own)
Banshee 2018: one of the few yoyos that i am delighted to have multiples of, still praying for my AL7 bomber to arrive safely
Life: a collab between G2 and A-RT, i have one from both sides with different finishes and colorways. G2’s run has an extra grindability surface but you can’t go wrong with either (it takes design cues from the Grail, the Warthog and the Triton)
Covenant: 2019’s sleeper hit from G2. might take more time for it to get into the hands of people before this thing explodes in popularity, idk but i hope thats the case
i’ve never thrown a G2 that i didnt love. honorable mention goes to my Marvel, which I carry as an EDC