# protostar or northstar?
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [August 24, 2011, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322 "2011-08-24T04:02:41Z")
**Posts on this page:** 15
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### Author:  [@yoyofan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/1 "2011-08-24T04:02:41Z")
well,
protostar or northstar what do you prefer.
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### Author:  [@TMCertified](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TMCertified)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/2 "2011-08-24T04:44:06Z")
Protostar is my preference. I wanted to buy the northstar but then I was trying it out I just didn’t like the feel of it. Was very disappointed because I really wanted one. The protostar is my main yoyo to practice and learn new tricks on and I love it. However the northstar did win the world title last year when kimmit through it in Orlando.
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### Author:  [@zippo074](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zippo074)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/3 "2011-08-24T05:37:11Z")
I prefer my northstar. They both kind of feel hollow on the throw and both are viby out of the box but the northstar feels a bit more solid to me.
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### Author:  [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/4 "2011-08-24T15:08:36Z")
My protostar was vibe free. It’s probably your throw, but try the finger test to see.
Anyways when deciding between thees two you have to ask yourself this question: Do I like heavy or moderate weight throws? If you answered moderate get a protostar, but if you answered heavy get a northstar, or if you aanswered none because you like light throws consider getting a starlight.
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### Author:  [@zippo074](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zippo074)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/5 "2011-08-24T15:58:18Z")
> [@nobody](#):
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> My protostar was vibe free. It’s probably your throw, but try the finger test to see.
> Anyways when deciding between thees two you have to ask yourself this question: Do I like heavy or moderate weight throws? If you answered moderate get a protostar, but if you answered heavy get a northstar, or if you aanswered none because you like light throws consider getting a starlight.
It’s not my throw, my friends protostar was viby out of the box and so is my northstar.
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### Author:  [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/6 "2011-08-24T16:06:50Z")
If it’s a pulse like vibe align the arrows. If the arrows are aligned contact yyf to see what they can do.
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### Author:  [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/7 "2011-08-24T16:15:21Z")
They are both practically the same yoyo. The differences are appearance (colors) and the northstar is heavier. I don’t like either of them (I HATE that shape), but if I had to pick one, it would be the Northstar because I like heavier yoyos more than floaty ones.
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### Author:  [@Crosswhite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Crosswhite)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/8 "2011-08-24T16:22:03Z")
Protostar over northstar IMO but I like the starlite better than both. My proto has a slight vibe but I have played smooth ones, plastic…it’s the nature of the beast. Some are smooth some have vibe but they all play well.
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### Author:  [@WestAustralian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WestAustralian)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/9 "2011-08-24T23:38:54Z")
Both are awsome.
I have always prefered rounded yoyo’s, but the northstar and protostar sold me on the angled shape.
But if i could only choose one it would be the northstar.
Little bit heavier feel.
D
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### Author:  [@yoyofan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/10 "2011-08-25T04:05:03Z")
alright i think i’ve made my decision, the northstar i love heavier yoyos and thanks for you’re input
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### Author:  [@WestAustralian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WestAustralian)
#### Post date: [August 25, 2011, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/11 "2011-08-25T05:12:46Z")
Excellent. With two fine yoyo’s to choose between, you cant go wrong anyway.
D
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### Author:  [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)
#### Post date: [August 26, 2011, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/12 "2011-08-26T12:08:48Z")
protostar
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### Author:  [@papaYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/papaYOYO)
#### Post date: [August 29, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/13 "2011-08-29T20:01:57Z")
My friend ordered a northstar and I ordered a protostar at the same time. I’ve been extensively using my proto and its mine so I guess I’m alittle biased but I’ve tried his and they both are absolutely great throws. I do prefer mine because it is stable while lighter in the air and on the string. Honestly, you should just pick which colour you like better and be proud it’s yours.
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### Author:  [@hobo-yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobo-yoyo)
#### Post date: [August 29, 2011, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/14 "2011-08-29T20:06:24Z")
i got a northstar and its amazing. best throw out there for te price. im learning 5a easily with it too. NORTHSTAR
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### Author:  [@WestAustralian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WestAustralian)
#### Post date: [August 29, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322/15 "2011-08-29T23:20:08Z")
Excellent,
A solid choice IMHO.
Have Fun.
D