# Need advice on which yoyo to buy **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [November 8, 2010, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742 "2010-11-08T04:03:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wbrand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@wbrand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wbrand)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2010, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/1 "2010-11-08T04:03:48Z")
I have just had the dark magic one for about a year now, and i am looking to get a new yoyo. I im getting in to more unresponsive play for string tricks and such and just starting to get into the advanced tricks, but don’t really know what kind of yoyo to get. I was thinking about the north star, but it might be just because of jensen and his worlds routine with it…anyways im taking all advice thanks guys ---
**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:** [November 8, 2010, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/2 "2010-11-08T11:40:51Z")
I would get a protostar because of it’s versatallity ---
**Author:** ![ShaunC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shaunc/32/596_2.png) [@ShaunC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShaunC)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2010, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/3 "2010-11-08T12:37:42Z")
> [@laxdude99](#): > > I would get a protostar because of it’s versatallity I agree, for several reasons. The protostar is a great, well documented, solid, tried-and-true player. The Northstar, while popular at the moment because of Jensen’s win, has had some controversy due to some production problems in it’s early run. Personally, I’ve thrown a Northstar and found no problems with it whatsoever, but I’d say go with the Protostar for now, for sheer reliability. You can always pick up a Northstar later. ---
**Author:** ![XminusmikeX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xminusmikex/32/294_2.png) [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2010, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/4 "2010-11-08T14:01:56Z")
I wouldn’t buy any YoYo because of “Jensen and his worlds routine”. That YoYo played like it did @ worlds because of Jensen, nothing more, nothing less. Just remember, as it has been said before, its the player that makes the YoYo, the YoYo doesn’t make the player. Now back to this new throw you want…what are your preferences? Large, Mid, Small, Round, H-Shape, ect ect? ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo\_Rich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/4af34b/32.png) [@Yoyo\_Rich](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Rich)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/5 "2010-11-08T21:49:34Z")
Get a metal yoyo. also depends on price New Breed, Revolution, DV88, Yukusta, SR-71 ---
**Author:** ![wbrand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@wbrand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wbrand)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2010, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/6 "2010-11-09T03:51:32Z")
> [@XminusmikeX](#): > > I wouldn’t buy any YoYo because of “Jensen and his worlds routine”. That YoYo played like it did @ worlds because of Jensen, nothing more, nothing less. Just remember, as it has been said before, its the player that makes the YoYo, the YoYo doesn’t make the player. > > Now back to this new throw you want…what are your preferences? Large, Mid, Small, Round, H-Shape, ect ect? well, im not really sure, the only yoyo ive really ever had is a dark magic which i think is H-Shape? Right now im just up for new ideas and experiences…and so far ive got the protostar and some other metal yoyos in my sights…really anything that is recommended and is good with with unresponsive play…thanks for all the help guys ---
**Author:** ![Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_yo_ma_x/32/187_2.png) [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/7 "2010-11-09T04:34:37Z")
yeah deffinatelly not H shaped. it is round/butterfly shape. here are some shapes with examples: H shaped: Yuuksta, Genesis, G5, Severe Round/Butterfly: 888, Boss, Hitman, 44, DM Wing: Skyy Chaser, DV888, Half and half, Agape V shaped: Speeder, speedmaker, Phenomism, Meteor, Frantic, Slepnir Any one want to add to this list? i am feeling like i am forgetting some shapes. remember, on yoyoexpert, to view the gap, click view yoyo, and press next until you reach the right picture. i would say it is time for you to get your first all metal yoyo. if you want a different shape, go for anything but round/butterfly, if you want a different size, go for smaller, if you want a different weight, go for a little lighter. ---
**Author:** ![wbrand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@wbrand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wbrand)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/8 "2010-11-10T04:11:08Z")
> [@LookAYoYo](#): > > yeah deffinatelly not H shaped. it is round/butterfly shape. here are some shapes with examples: > > H shaped: Yuuksta, Genesis, G5, Severe > > Round/Butterfly: 888, Boss, Hitman, 44, DM > > Wing: Skyy Chaser, DV888, Half and half, Agape > > V shaped: Speeder, speedmaker, Phenomism, Meteor, Frantic, Slepnir > > Any one want to add to this list? i am feeling like i am forgetting some shapes. > remember, on yoyoexpert, to view the gap, click view yoyo, and press next until you reach the right picture. > > i would say it is time for you to get your first all metal yoyo. if you want a different shape, go for anything but round/butterfly, if you want a different size, go for smaller, if you want a different weight, go for a little lighter. I agree and was very closely looking at the DV888 because it looks like it plays great, and its pretty cheap ---
**Author:** ![brandoide1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brandoide1/32/662_2.png) [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/9 "2010-11-12T23:02:37Z")
Personally, I’d go DM2. It’s a little expensive, but it is AMAZING at grinds and has awesome sleep times. If your interested, here’s a link  :o … > **[YYJ Dark Magic II](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yyj-dark-magic-ii-yoyo)** > > We feel the Dark Magic is hands down one of the best intermediate to advanced yo-yos on the market. With its wide metal aluminum rings, extra weight, and extra width it is the perfect yo-yo for learning string tricks that require a stable and long... ---
**Author:** ![Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_yo_ma_x/32/187_2.png) [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2010, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/10 "2010-11-16T01:08:23Z")
well you have had a DM for a year, i doubt you would want another DM that is a little bit upgraded. ---
**Author:** ![ItzChris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/itzchris/32/540_2.png) [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2010, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/11 "2010-11-16T01:47:56Z")
Dont get a Northstar, it can crack easily. You should maybe get like a DV888, or a DM 2. ---
**Author:** ![wbrand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/65b543/32.png) [@wbrand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wbrand)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2010, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742/12 "2010-11-16T04:43:14Z")
DV888 sounds like the one to me…i don’t think i want another dark magic, i need to explore some other yoyos