# Mutant dna vs rockstar 2012 vs avalanche **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 1, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002 "2011-05-01T03:51:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![j\_lowell9](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/j_lowell9/32/358_2.png) [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2011, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/1 "2011-05-01T03:51:06Z")
I looking for a new yoyo and was just wondering which one you guys prefer so yeah I really am just looking for a nice smooth yoyo that plays beastly Mutant DNA vs rockstar 2012 vs avalanche ---
**Author:** ![YOYOJAMizm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamizm/32/774_2.png) [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2011, 4:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/2 "2011-05-01T04:04:47Z")
well for me i prefer the rockstar shape, but its up to ur preferances what u should get, they all play amazing ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_YoYo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mr_yoyo/32/566_2.png) [@Mr\_YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_YoYo)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/3 "2011-05-01T18:41:35Z")
When I’m looking for a beast of a yoyo that can handle whatever I can throw at it, I like more angular shapes. While round shapes are just as capable, they’re not quite as forgiving if you’re just experimenting, free-styling or just being generally less controlled, IMO. I would go with an Avalanche or Rockstar. But I’m not you. A mutant DNA looks like a lot of fun too. ---
**Author:** ![Reddsigma](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/reddsigma/32/759_2.png) [@Reddsigma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reddsigma)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/4 "2011-05-01T21:54:59Z")
I played the Rockstar 2012 and the first edition Rockstar yesterday and I was really impressed. If you want something rock solid and long spinning, then either Rockstar will be a great choice. ---
**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/5 "2011-05-03T01:26:12Z")
The Rockstar is a metal protostar and the protostar is a plastic that can play like a metal, you can imagine how good the Rockstar is. The mutant DNA looks sick too. Try out a Protostar too see if you like then get a Rockstar if you liked the protostar. ---
**Author:** ![j\_lowell9](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/j_lowell9/32/358_2.png) [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/6 "2011-05-07T14:27:56Z")
> [@nobody](#): > > The Rockstar is a metal protostar and the protostar is a plastic hat can play like a metal, you can imagine how good the Rockstar is. The mutant DNA looks sick too. Try out a Protostar too see if you like then get a Rockstar if you liked the protostar. i have a protostar 3 in fact, 2 northstars and a starlight and i love them but the rockstar 2012 is nothing like the original rockstar ---
**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/7 "2011-05-08T14:36:58Z")
> [@laxdude99](#): > > > [@nobody](#): > > > > The Rockstar is a metal protostar and the protostar is a plastic hat can play like a metal, you can imagine how good the Rockstar is. The mutant DNA looks sick too. Try out a Protostar too see if you like then get a Rockstar if you liked the protostar. > > i have a protostar 3 in fact, 2 northstars and a starlight and i love them but the rockstar 2012 is nothing like the original rockstar Yes, but it is still based of of of the protostar. ---
**Author:** ![marky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@marky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marky)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/8 "2011-06-30T03:11:32Z")
> [@laxdude99](#): > > > [@nobody](#): > > > > The Rockstar is a metal protostar and the protostar is a plastic hat can play like a metal, you can imagine how good the Rockstar is. The mutant DNA looks sick too. Try out a Protostar too see if you like then get a Rockstar if you liked the protostar. > > i have a protostar 3 in fact, 2 northstars and a starlight and i love them but the rockstar 2012 is nothing like the original rockstar which rockstar is better?? should i try getting a code 1 instead? is it any good with horizontal play? ---
**Author:** ![mmckinse3056](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@mmckinse3056](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mmckinse3056)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2011, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mutant-dna-vs-rockstar-2012-vs-avalanche/26002/9 "2011-07-02T16:30:02Z")
In my opinion go With the avalanche. Caribou lodge is a great company plus the avalanche is one of my top throws. If you can find one which isn’t easy.