# Northstar & Shutter - Beginner Observation **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 7, 2014, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008 "2014-05-07T01:43:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CrawfishYo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CrawfishYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrawfishYo)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/1 "2014-05-07T01:43:14Z")
I just started throwing and I got a Northstar while waiting for my Shutter to come in. After researching, I was expecting the Shutter to be amazing. Here’s the thing - I like the Northstar better. Yes, the Shutter has a smoother and quieter spin, but the Northstar is more comfortable for me and I hit more tricks with it. Also, the Northstar is heavier than the Shutter, but feels like it plays much lighter. Does anyone have recommendations for future throws? ---
**Author:** ![That\_Michael\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@That\_Michael\_Guy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/That_Michael_Guy)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/2 "2014-05-07T01:55:57Z")
Just an observation - Maybe you prefer the Northstar because that’s what you’re used to, having used it while waiting for your Shutter. Familiarity can strongly influence preference. ---
**Author:** ![Yoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/41988e/32.png) [@Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/3 "2014-05-07T01:59:00Z")
I’ve heard the NorthStar be compared to the Genesis. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/4 "2014-05-07T02:05:51Z")
It could also be the shape like some people prefer more V shapes than H shapes I know that’s how I am wit some yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Shortfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Shortfry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shortfry)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/5 "2014-05-07T02:45:19Z")
Yeah I absolutely hate the shape of the Shutter. I’m not gonna buy it because I KNOW I will hardly play with it no matter how good it may seem. And I too have to admit it, I like my speedaholic and northstar much more over my rally. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/6 "2014-05-07T03:29:35Z")
Sometimes yo-yos have to kinda “grow on you” before you like them. I’d just give it sometime. But Northstars are boss… I can see why you might like it more lol. ---
**Author:** ![CrawfishYo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CrawfishYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrawfishYo)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/7 "2014-05-07T11:27:23Z")
Thanks everyone. Yea, I’ve heard good things about the Genesis, might have to check it out. I have a Triton coming in tomorrow so I’ll see how it compares. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2014, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/8 "2014-05-07T16:32:05Z")
Both are great, but I just LOVE the Northstar. The king of the ringed plastics. ---
**Author:** ![berto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/berto/32/1506_2.png) [@berto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/berto)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/9 "2014-05-08T02:18:10Z")
I agree, I got a shutter and it’s a 7 IMHO… not a huge fan, I LOVE my AC2, but the shutter, I can take it or leave it. I actually prefer my Echo 2, but then again, I do like how well it grinds. ---
**Author:** ![Mrjackthepoodle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mrjackthepoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mrjackthepoodle)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/10 "2014-05-08T02:42:09Z")
I absolutely love my Hubstack genesis. It’s my fav throw to this point. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/11 "2014-05-08T03:01:34Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > Both are great, but I just LOVE the Northstar. The king of the ringed plastics. I think I like the Rally more though :wink: Northstar a close second for sure! ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/12 "2014-05-08T10:30:18Z")
The look of the old Northstars was just fantastic. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/9/f/89ffbcca860efbb372b0c3cc67227076022e77a7.jpeg) Dat neon orange. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I prefer the play of the Rally, as well as the better build quality. However, dat neon orange… it’s just so shmexy… ---
**Author:** ![Shortfry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Shortfry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shortfry)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2014, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008/13 "2014-05-08T12:30:46Z")
> [@Gambit](#): > > The look of the old Northstars was just fantastic. > > [yoyoeffect: Image](http://teamyoyoeffect.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/yyf-northstar-2.jpg) > > Dat neon orange. > > I mean, don’t get me wrong, I prefer the play of the Rally, as well as the better build quality. However, dat neon orange… it’s just so shmexy… The caps are fine and aren’t poked through by the axle!?!? IMPOSSIBLE!