The Whip is a fun and well made yoyo, but I don’t recommend it for new/newer players. Why? If too new, they may not be able to bind and not being able to bind from the get-go might be discouraging. The other reason is that it’s very light, so reduced spin time.
If the can get over the fact they have to “learn a trick” just to bring it back and are willing to accept some initial frustration while they get the bind down, that’s why I don’t recommend starting with an unresponsive yoyo.
Other than that, it’s a great and super affordable yoyo. I have two of them and I got one for my kid at CalStates(he can bind, so it’s not an issue for him). He’s been playing my Square Wheels Rex a lot lately.
I know the DM2 comes in a translucent pink and it looks pretty good. I think there may also be a Legacy II with pink caps for a budget alternative.
My vote would be for classic because it’s not a good yoyo. It’s a great yoyo! But if you don’t like it, the DM2 get my vote. Even after playing with high end metals, this is still one of my favorites.
I would recommend getting the lyn fury or kickside. They’re 30 cents over what you stated but they are worth it. Personally i like the lun fury better because it has a wider gap and i like the shape but the kickside works just as well. Just have in mind that the kickside has a smaller gap. Both are good for responsive play and when you’re ready get a yyj speed bearing and put it in and they work great for unresponsive play too. Like other people said, make sure to buy string.
Well the dm2 i think is really good for both responsive and unresponsive play. It is $44 but it comes with both a responsive and unresponsive bearing and later it can be used for grinding and can be used for more advanced tricks.
If you’re willing to spend the money go for it. (I made posts before seeing this sorry) I have one and it is great for both responsive and unresponsive play. It comes with a responsive and unresponsive bearing and both work great. When you’re ready pop the unresponsive bearing (yyj speed bearing) in and you’re ready to go. It is great for more advanced tricks and grinding as well.
Personally i don’t really like the Hitman pro and i wouldn’t suggest it. I have had one and it has a small gap so the string will rub the edges quickly which drastically decreases spin time. Some people like it because it fits the hand while other yoyos like the dm2 are larger. Personally i like larger yoyos so the dm2 fits me better. If you don’t mind a smaller gap and like smaller yoyos that fit the hand the Hitman pro fits you though.