# Need Advice! **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [November 3, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/77721 "2015-11-03T02:48:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![blockszero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8dc957/32.png) [@blockszero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/blockszero)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/77721/1 "2015-11-03T02:48:18Z")
Hey guys, Been throwing for a while and am looking to upgrade my current yoyo. Mind helping a fellow out? -I do know how to bind -The yoyo that I am currently using is a YoYo Jam classic with Large C size bearings (I think) It is unresponsive, just the way I like it. -I don’t really have a shape preference. Haven’t tried heaps and I don’t particularly mind the shape on my classic, I’m open to trying new things. -No weight preference either, maybe a little heavier than my classic? But it doesn’t bother me. -The Most I can probably spend is around $50. -I was looking at the Replay Pro, and the Shutter. Not sure if it is worth waiting and saving a little more more a metal seeing as I have my classic, or getting the Replay and not spending as much. -I don’t prefer a certain brand -Am I looking for a yoyo that specialises a style? Like looping, off string, freehand, etc. No -Do I prefer a certain response system? No -Do I want hubsstacks or z stacks? Don’t care -What trick am I currently working on? I am currently making my way through the advanced trick section on this site. -Do I want a yoyo to Thumb grind or arm grind good? At this point I don’t care, but It would be nice to have decent thumb/arm grind capabilities for when I progress more. All suggestions and advice greatly appreciated! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Yoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/old_yoer/32/20548_2.png) [@Old\_Yoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Old_Yoer)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/77721/2 "2015-11-03T03:12:41Z")
I’d suggest upgrading to a metal yoyo. I prefer an upgraded Classic over a Replay Pro anyway, not that that’s necessarily a majority opinion. A couple of my favorite seriously budget-minded yoyos are the Magic YoYo N12 and the YoYofficer Kilter 2. Other than the Shutter you already mentioned, you could also take a look at these… YoYoFactory Genesis - Updated model released quite recently, the best I’ll mention in terms of learning new tricks on. YoYoFactory Too HOT - Comfortable shape, laid back, but performs when the lights go on. Recess Joyride - From a new company. Like the Too HOT, it’s a bit more relaxed of a yoyo compared to the other options. Nothing but enjoyable to throw. YoYofficer Musket - Another yoyo that plays better than its price tag. Kind of reminiscent of the Chief. Definitely worth a look. ---
**Author:** ![mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/77721/3 "2015-11-03T09:02:49Z")
Recess joyride. Aluminium dream. ---
**Author:** ![felipe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/felipe/32/1394_2.png) [@felipe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/felipe)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/77721/4 "2015-11-03T10:52:52Z")
I know how you feel trying to chose a yoyo. But the truth of the matter is that most of them nowadays are very good, and it all comes down to preference. Here’s my recommendation list sorted by price: -Magic Yoyo N12 -Magic Yoyo M002 April (Best cost/value) -YYF Shutter -YYF 2015 Genesis -OD Rebirth -OD Markmont Classic -iYoyo Steel -Yoyofactory Nightmare -YYO Rave -Yoyofactory Space Cowboy -Yoyoworkshop Armament -CLYW Chief -CLYW Orca -CLYW Scout -Throw Revolution Vertex ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2015, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/77721/5 "2015-11-03T11:06:36Z")
I’ll make this simple for you. You should buy either a Yoyofficer Hatchet 2 or a YYF Cypher. Trust me. ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice/77721/6 "2015-11-04T02:18:53Z")
Pretty much any of the yyf budget metals will be a great upgrade: shutter, horizon, too hot, aluminum dream, and so on.