# Offtring or 1a yoyo? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 28, 2011, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757 "2011-05-28T04:45:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/1 "2011-05-28T04:45:01Z")
Should i get a new yoyo for 1a or should i get an offstring yoyo and 2 10 ball bearings? My budget is $65. Don’t forget to post which yoyo i should get for either option. ---
**Author:** ![ItzChris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/itzchris/32/540_2.png) [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/2 "2011-05-28T04:47:13Z")
Why not do both? haha, there both really fun. If you want a 1a yoyo get: Yoyofactory Northstar. If you want a metal yoyo get a: Yoyofactory Lunatic or Yuuksta. I have those yoyo’s and there awesome. For off-string good yoyo’s are: If you want a oversized one get: Yoyojam Bigyo If you want a smaller one get: Yoyojam Fiesta. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/3 "2011-05-28T05:05:09Z")
For 4A, the Big Yo is great. It’s very big for easy catching therefore easier to learn with. The Fiesta is a great player although it’s a tad smaller than Big Yo. But either is fine. For 1A, I would suggest the Yuuksta, probably one of the best you can get for 65$ unless you go to second-hand products. It’s smooth, grindable, great playing all metal, just good. I would suggest going for 1A, as if you’re not too good in 1A, you can learn and progress a bit more till you hit a point where you think you are pretty decent with 1A, you can start to fool around with 4A. Don’t get me wrong, you can start 4A even if you’re a begginer but I think progessing some 1A skills would get you into a better position to start 4A. ---
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/4 "2011-05-28T05:26:54Z")
> [@ItzChris](#): > > Why not do both? Actually i could. Well i guess i could get the fiesta and the blitzfire, too bad they’re from two different sites. ---
**Author:** ![singdreamyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/singdreamyo/32/732_2.png) [@singdreamyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/singdreamyo)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2011, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/5 "2011-05-28T05:30:39Z")
For 4A the Duncan Flying Panda is nice. So are the Shinwoo Griffen and YYJ Fiesta, though I like the first two a little better. They are all well under $20 if I’m not mistaken. For 1A there really are almost too many options haha. It depends on what you want really. YYJ has many great throws in the $40 and under range and for about the same price the Duncan Raptor is great too. There are plenty of throws at great prices. So just do a little research and buy one you think you will like. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/6 "2011-05-29T23:20:48Z")
Ok so i will get the blitzfire and a offstring it will either be the Fiesta, griffin Wing, or hayabusa. Which one do you think is best or should i not get an offstring and get a popstar with the blitzfire. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/db5fbb/32.png) [@yoyoguy4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy4)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/7 "2011-05-29T23:26:02Z")
Id say 1a yyf dv888. but then, i hate 4a ;D ---
**Author:** ![hakysak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/bbce88/32.png) [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/8 "2011-05-31T22:00:05Z")
I think a Hayabusa or a Flying Panda would work good for 4A. I am using a FHZ right now, and it actually works good for 4A, and those two throws are basically modified FHZ’s. And, that leaves you enough money to buy a $40-45 throw, like a Raptor or a DM2. ---
**Author:** ![YOYOJAMizm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyojamizm/32/774_2.png) [@YOYOJAMizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYOJAMizm)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/9 "2011-05-31T22:19:34Z")
if u think you really wanna get good at 4a then get a offstring yoyo if u are just strictly 1a like me i would get 2 1a yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/10 "2011-05-31T22:33:38Z")
You can do 4A and 1A on the same yoyo. You just need skill. Like 4A on a 888x. ---
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/11 "2011-05-31T23:02:14Z")
> [@skeletonboy333](#): > > You can do 4A and 1A on the same yoyo. You just need skill. Like 4A on a 888x. Never mind the blitzfire is out of the options because now they won’t be shipped till the 23rd :(. I will be getting the griffin wing still but now i will buy the raptor. ---
**Author:** ![xaix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xaix/32/766_2.png) [@xaix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaix)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/12 "2011-06-01T08:29:45Z")
well I say that is a good choice and clean the raptor’s bearing because it is semi responsive or another bearing ---
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/13 "2011-06-01T21:47:30Z")
I got another question. Which is smoother the Raptor or the Dingo. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/14 "2011-06-01T22:26:00Z")
> [@DByoyoer](#): > > I got another question. Which is smoother the Raptor or the Dingo. Well, both are very smooth, but the Dingo has a 10 ball bearing which makes it silent and smoother. 10 ball bearings also take longer to break in (not a good thing). But really, the Raptor is smooth enough, it’s a great player, same with Dingo. Dingo has a thinner profile and a larger bearing wall. ---
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/15 "2011-06-01T22:46:08Z")
I think i will buy the raptor because it is cheaper so i can save up for an off-string yoyo later. ---
**Author:** ![Amdroid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/amdroid/32/476_2.png) [@Amdroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amdroid)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/16 "2011-06-01T23:15:27Z")
Yeah, between Raptor and Dingo, definitely go for the Raptor. Make sure you have a new bearing for it, or way to clean it’s bearing! ---
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/17 "2011-06-01T23:30:58Z")
> [@Amdroid](#): > > Yeah, between Raptor and Dingo, definitely go for the Raptor. > > Make sure you have a new bearing for it, or way to clean it’s bearing! Ok i was going to buy a new bearing anyways. now if only my mom will order it tonight. ---
**Author:** ![hakysak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/bbce88/32.png) [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/18 "2011-06-02T01:31:03Z")
Raptor + 10 Ball brg + Griffin Wing = $62 If it’s not too late, you can still get it all. ---
**Author:** ![DByoyoer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dbyoyoer/32/852_2.png) [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offtring-or-1a-yoyo/26757/19 "2011-06-02T02:47:33Z")
It is now. Just ordered it. I ordered two so i can have one for my other yoyos. if i can I will get the Griffin wing in about 4 weeks if i can.