# Need help picking a yo-yo for intermediate tricks :) **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [December 11, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630 "2016-12-11T05:02:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Dturtle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dturtle/32/104502_2.png) [@Dturtle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dturtle)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/21 "2016-12-12T06:47:23Z")
I’d go with the replay pro it’s a lot of fun and preforms well :+1: ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/22 "2016-12-12T12:51:17Z")
> [@morgothaod](#): > > Is there a particular C bearing that you all recommend? I see there are two options for this brand [YoYoFactory Bearings – YoYoExpert](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yo-yo-bearings/products/yyf-yoyo-bearing?variant=18870472068) > **[One Drop 10 Ball Bearing](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/one-drop-10-ball-yoyo-bearing?variant=18870671236)** > > The 10 Ball Bearing from One Drop features 10 balls inside compared to the standard 8 balls! This is the bearing that comes standard in most One Drop products.This bearing has quickly become famous for its very smooth and noticeably quieter spins.... I recommend that one. It’s much better than the YYF bearings ---
**Author:** ![Throwto100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwto100/32/87184_2.png) [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/23 "2016-12-12T21:00:39Z")
The One is great in responsive form, but with the wide bearing it is pretty lackluster and unstable. I recommended a kit for my friends bday since it was under 20 dollars, but it was difficult for both of us to preform tricks on it since it is so small, narrow, and light. I would go with a full size design, such as the Yoyofactory Hubstack, which will work far better for you when fitted with a full size bearing. ---
**Author:** ![morgothaod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgothaod/32/7951_2.png) [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/24 "2016-12-13T00:21:18Z")
So many choices, I guess I can’t go wrong with any of them. ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/25 "2016-12-13T01:27:52Z")
> [@morgothaod](#): > > So many choices, I guess I can’t go wrong with any of them. Thats the spirit! ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/26 "2016-12-13T01:45:28Z")
Replay Pro or Skyva gets my vote. Skyva has a metal bearing seat, so I’d think it’ll be more durable than the Replay’s plastic bearing seat, but the Replay is still great and will be fine if you’re careful. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/27 "2016-12-13T01:54:29Z")
I thought the Day Dream was a good recommendation as well. One question I have is: Do you have a decent responsive yoyo already? If yes, you might want to forgo the responsive versions, and just get one that is unresponsive. The reason I like the Day Dream for where you are, is because it’s big, wide, and moves slow. But yeah, the others are good too. ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/28 "2016-12-13T01:57:01Z")
I might change my vote from ONEstar to DayDream ---
**Author:** ![morgothaod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgothaod/32/7951_2.png) [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/29 "2016-12-13T02:18:21Z")
I don’t have a yo-yo (I donated the one that I had) ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/30 "2016-12-13T02:26:11Z")
> [@morgothaod](#): > > I don’t have a yo-yo (I donated the one that I had) I say go Unresponsive and learn to bind. Any one will work, if you are younger go with a plastic of choice. If you are older Id pick a metal one like a shutter. Thats what I did at least. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/31 "2016-12-13T04:26:44Z")
Yeah, it sounds like you can already throw a decent sleeper. Just get one mentioned here, and go straight to the “Bind Returns” video. Learn that, and then circle back around to any you skipped. If for some reason you get frustrated (I doubt you will), you can lube the bearing. ---
**Author:** ![morgothaod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgothaod/32/7951_2.png) [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/32 "2016-12-13T06:06:09Z")
Is the only difference between a plastic and aluminum yo-yo how long it sleeps? ---
**Author:** ![Throwto100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwto100/32/87184_2.png) [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/33 "2016-12-13T13:30:31Z")
> [@morgothaod](#): > > Is the only difference between a plastic and aluminum yo-yo how long it sleeps? No. Too many differences to list everything. Metal yoyo’s have a Nicer feel in your hand, better grinds, different sound, less vibe, typically a smaller diameter, more options in terms of shapes. Simply put, metal yoyo’s are typically better. ---
**Author:** ![morgothaod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgothaod/32/7951_2.png) [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/34 "2016-12-13T14:09:06Z")
Do I need to buy lube for an unresponsive yo-yo? ---
**Author:** ![Bbdave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bbdave/32/1662_2.png) [@Bbdave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bbdave)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/35 "2016-12-13T14:19:32Z")
For maintenance down the line but not immediately -bbdave- ---
**Author:** ![Throwto100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwto100/32/87184_2.png) [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/36 "2016-12-13T16:17:38Z")
> [@morgothaod](#): > > Do I need to buy lube for an unresponsive yo-yo? I would say get it with anything you order, I got some after I got my very first yoyo, and I still have it. The yoyofactory lube is hard to apply, but this video: (removed) shows you how to do it right. Mod Edit: Removed video from competing store. There are explanatory videos here: [Useful modification & maintenance guides - Axles,Clean, repair, tune, fix yoyos](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17792.0.html) -jhb8426- ---
**Author:** ![morgothaod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgothaod/32/7951_2.png) [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/37 "2016-12-13T16:55:38Z")
As for extra string, any particular kind? Someone on youtube recommended 100% polyester for 1A. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/38 "2016-12-13T18:56:53Z")
I personally do not like Kitty string. It’s not inexpensive, it’s cheap. Get another 100% poly string. I like Venom a lot. It costs more, but it’s so much better and lasts so much longer. Check the recent discussion. Seems People do like Kitty Fat, so… > **[Looking for Inexpensive, High-End String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,95268.0.html)** > > I really need some high-end string, but I am out of money. I’m looking for a soft, long-lasting string that’s good for whips and grips the pads just right. Any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Bbdave](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bbdave/32/1662_2.png) [@Bbdave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bbdave)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/39 "2016-12-13T19:29:50Z")
I tried some eagle carbon fiber strings (wings version) super soft. I use bulk poly strings for most of the time since they are cheap but they end up cutting/burning my fingers after extended use -bbdave- ---
**Author:** ![Throwto100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwto100/32/87184_2.png) [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630/40 "2016-12-13T20:43:47Z")
[quote=“Throwto100,post:36,topic:82630”] I would say get it with anything you order, I got some after I got my very first yoyo, and I still have it. The yoyofactory lube is hard to apply, but this video: (I mean this video) :-[ Mod Edit: Removed video from competing store. There are explanatory videos here: [Useful modification & maintenance guides - Axles,Clean, repair, tune, fix yoyos](http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,17792.0.html) -jhb8426- shows you you to do it. (Should have looked for one of Andre’s vids first) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-intermediate-tricks/82630.md?page=3)