# One Drop Benchmarks VS. Gradient

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmarks-vs-gradient/71550>\
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [December 25, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmarks-vs-gradient/71550 "2014-12-25T03:23:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![Padawan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/df788c/32.png) [@Padawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Padawan)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmarks-vs-gradient/71550/1 "2014-12-25T03:23:21Z")

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So I’ve been thinking about getting a new throw, and I want to try out a One Drop. I’ve been doing some research and I’m torn between the Benchmark H and the Gradient. Both look like pretty decent choices but I’m not sure which I would like better. If it helps, I like solid, heavier yo-yos with good stability and long sleep times. I’d also like to know which one is more comfortable.

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**Author:** ![Padawan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/df788c/32.png) [@Padawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Padawan)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2014, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmarks-vs-gradient/71550/2 "2014-12-25T18:41:08Z")

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**Author:** ![Gym\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2014, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmarks-vs-gradient/71550/3 "2014-12-25T20:07:11Z")

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I’ve yet to try a One Drop I did like. You really can’t go wrong with any of the Benchmarks or the Gradient. Both the H and the Gradient are stable and comfortable. The 2013 H is going to be slower paced and solid. The Gradient has an awesome shape for grinds and has nice acceleration, and has a very powerful spin. If you are a newer player I found it useful to collect the Benchmarks first and compare the shapes. Honestly both are great throws. Your 2014 Benchmarks are going to have a different feel and lighter in weight. Hope this helps.

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**Author:** ![Padawan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/df788c/32.png) [@Padawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Padawan)\
**Post date:** [December 25, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmarks-vs-gradient/71550/4 "2014-12-25T21:50:15Z")

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Thanks, I think I’m gonna go for the Gradient