I dunno, mangs. Big big love for the Classic, for sure. It’s fun and I enjoy it. But it’s not beating most of my metals. Not quite heavy enough for long spins, and not quite small enough to comfortably get into tight spaces (even the standard underpass dismount from wrist mount). That’s just my perspective.
If they’ve taken the DNA of the Classic and made it heavier, etc. in the Surge, that’ll be the all-plastic for me. Plastic with weight rims, pretty hard to beat the Trigger!
It spins for a long time but it actually hurts your hand after a while. It doesn’t have a comfortable “feel” wen holding or throwing it at least in my opinion.
Hey there! I just wanted to thank everyone for your suggestions. I did end up ordering the DM2…and LOVE it!! I’m learning lots of new tricks and having a great time. Thanks again!
I think a DMII will be just perfect for you. It is not in your preferred price range, but in time, if you continue in the hobby, you will spend more in the future anyway. That’s if if you are unsure about a future in the hobby.
I do not recommend the Classic for you, although I enjoy it. The reasons why, are that you already said it feels bulky and you don’t like the gap too much. Besides, your boyfriend already owns one that you can borrow. I think you should go for variety, and buy something different from what your boyfriend has, and borrow your boyfriend’s plastics from time to time. You have access to a Classic already.
The Dark Magic II was the first yo-yo I threw that did not cost a ton, but it was stable, long spinning, and easy to land tricks on. It comes with both a responsive bearing and an unresponsive bearing. Also, it comes in many, many, neat color varieties, which is nice if you like color selection. I regret buying a lot of cheaper yo-yos, and wish I started my collection there.
The trouble with yo-yos or anything else really, is that the opinion of what is better varies from person to person, based on preferences. I can only tell you which yo-yo really worked for me at the beginner stage, and that yo-yo, the Dark Magic II, I still play regularly over a year later. Not sure if you are still reading these posts, but good luck with the tricks. I hope you found the suggestions helpful.