# New ProtoStar Price vs. Skyva **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [September 2, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752 "2016-09-02T23:23:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Coco4304](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Coco4304](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coco4304)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/1 "2016-09-02T23:23:25Z")
So like the title says, which should I get? I am gonna buy it in the next 2-3 days, so I need to make a decision soon! The protostar had a recent price drop, and people says it’s great. But I also like the Skyva’s two locking fingerspin cups, especially since the protostar can’t fingerspin. I have heard praise for both, so what’s the best in the YYE Community’s opinion? ---
**Author:** ![VyVyTheYoYoGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vyvytheyoyoguy/32/7980_2.png) [@VyVyTheYoYoGuy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VyVyTheYoYoGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/2 "2016-09-02T23:28:22Z")
The Skyva won’t let you down just sayin PM Me if you have a B!ST Tondo F/T ---
**Author:** ![forge55b](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/90db22/32.png) [@forge55b](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/forge55b)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2016, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/3 "2016-09-02T23:30:17Z")
Skyva just plays great and will probably last longer than the Proto. ---
**Author:** ![TravWells](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df788c/32.png) [@TravWells](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TravWells)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/4 "2016-09-02T23:40:13Z")
Skyva forsure! ---
**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:** [September 2, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/5 "2016-09-02T23:43:20Z")
I find that the Protostar is a little more stable and spins a little longer. It’s a little more annoying to deal with and will break on you easier than the Skyva though. The metal spacers are really tight and are annoying to get out and if you happen to overtighten there’s a good chance it’ll crack. I also find that bearings tend to be louder in the Protostar for some reason too. It’s just more fragile. As for how it feels on the string its an all-rounder in my opinion. It’s not floaty but it’s not solid. It’s not slow but it’s not fast either(I would say it’s on the faster side for its weight though). I think the Skyva has a more premium feel to it though. It just feels better and has the look of a more premium yoyo, the packaging is pretty nice too. It’s also better at grinds in general, not just fingerspins. During play it feels on the lighter side, it’s a medium-fast paced throw. In short if you’re looking for pure performance go with the Protostar. If you’re looking for something nicer, enjoyable, and more modern go with the Skyva. ---
**Author:** ![Colbywill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Colbywill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Colbywill)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/6 "2016-09-03T00:21:53Z")
Skyva no contest. I’d even put the replay pro above the protostar. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyolazar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/65b543/32.png) [@Yoyolazar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolazar)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/7 "2016-09-03T00:26:06Z")
No love for the protostar here. It’s A great throw! ---
**Author:** ![JetEyeNight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3ab097/32.png) [@JetEyeNight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JetEyeNight)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/8 "2016-09-03T00:48:01Z")
The proto star is awesome but a 5 or 6 year old design. SkyVA is fresh ---
**Author:** ![darkmagicII](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/darkmagicii/32/7951_2.png) [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/9 "2016-09-03T01:10:01Z")
/Same | | ---
**Author:** ![darkmagicII](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/darkmagicii/32/7951_2.png) [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/10 "2016-09-03T01:10:43Z")
But I’d rather save up for a budget metal ---
**Author:** ![darkmagicII](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/darkmagicii/32/7951_2.png) [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/11 "2016-09-03T01:11:03Z")
Ahem shutter ---
**Author:** ![Coco4304](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Coco4304](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coco4304)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/12 "2016-09-03T01:13:07Z")
> [@darkmagicII](#): > > Ahem shutter You do realize that is 2x the price, plus I got the first titanium shutter at WYYC? ---
**Author:** ![darkmagicII](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/darkmagicii/32/7951_2.png) [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/13 "2016-09-03T01:13:29Z")
Oh nvm ---
**Author:** ![darkmagicII](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/darkmagicii/32/7951_2.png) [@darkmagicII](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/darkmagicII)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/14 "2016-09-03T01:13:44Z")
Then SkyVa ATW ---
**Author:** ![Coco4304](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Coco4304](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coco4304)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/15 "2016-09-03T01:14:02Z")
Seems like the Skyva is the way to go. Now, what color? Light Blue Gray White ---
**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:** [September 3, 2016, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/16 "2016-09-03T01:50:59Z")
If you want to be able to fingerspin with it, then the SKYVA is your only option. I haven’t played one yet. I’ve played ProtoStar’s for years. Great, great yoyo. A steal at $19.99. Plays as good as it did in the 00s. ---
**Author:** ![photogeek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/photogeek/32/41072_2.png) [@photogeek](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/photogeek)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/17 "2016-09-03T01:54:18Z")
Skyva is a cool yoyo for sure. But at $20, Protostar is solid as well. Protostar gets a lot more hate than it should for some reason. It’s a quality plastic and at $20, a good deal. ---
**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:** [September 3, 2016, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/18 "2016-09-03T01:56:31Z")
> [@photogeek](#): > > Skyva is a cool yoyo for sure. But at $20, Protostar is solid as well. Protostar gets a lot more hate than it should for some reason. It’s a quality plastic and at $20, a good deal. I agree. I think it’s just because people think it’s old and “outdated” while the Skyva is new and fresh. ---
**Author:** ![Colbywill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Colbywill](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Colbywill)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/19 "2016-09-03T02:18:01Z")
Protostar has always seemed pretty cheap to me and the two I’ve owned came with quite a bit of vibe and the bearing seat broke. I’ve had much better luck with counter attacks and pgm’s. For me it doesn’t have to do with it being outdated, compared to the majority of what I throw the protostar is newer. Skyva has a more solid feel, great bearing seat setup, and the fingerspins is a cool bonus. ---
**Author:** ![GoCrazyForYoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gocrazyforyoyo/32/7941_2.png) [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752/20 "2016-09-03T02:28:42Z")
I like both. Like protostar a lil more, and I’ve never broken any. (Owned multiple) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-protostar-price-vs-skyva/81752.md?page=2)