# Rally, Yeti, Or ProtoStar? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [November 3, 2013, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839 "2013-11-03T00:05:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![doompod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/5f8ce5/32.png) [@doompod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/doompod)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/21 "2013-11-03T21:00:30Z")
> [@AGyoyo](#): > > I think you should chose the yeti or protostar :wink: That’s nice but why? ---
**Author:** ![SwissArmyTenor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swissarmytenor/32/7943_2.png) [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/22 "2013-11-03T21:51:29Z")
> [@saintrobyn](#): > > There is no were in the definition that states all opinions must be justified in order to be stated… You can even substitute your own but no one has to justify their opinion to you. Nor is it written that a question cannot be asked about an opinion :wink: Geezer didn’t insinuate that all opinions had to be justified - he simply asked a reasonable question about the opinion, which is perfectly…reasonable. Justification wasn’t demanded, a simple question was asked. ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/23 "2013-11-03T21:59:41Z")
I don’t know where you are in Jersey but I would recommend finding a local yo-yo club and see if you can try some out. All the yoyo clubs I have been to have been exceptionally open and inviting to new players. There are clubs in New York City. Also you could make the trek from Jersey to Northhampton, Massachusetts to visit the yo-yo club there. PM me and I will give you the name of the store it is in. Also you could contact YYE about visiting their offices in Easthampton, Mass. I don’t know if they still have customers coming in for visits but if they do you may be able to try them there. ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/24 "2013-11-03T22:05:59Z")
It’s between the rally and the yeti for sure. The yeti isn’t readily available, so your answer is clear. Source: I own a rally, and have had a fair amount of play time with a yeti. ---
**Author:** ![LeftyLink](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftylink/32/1321_2.png) [@LeftyLink](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyLink)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2013, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/25 "2013-11-03T22:19:02Z")
> [@kclejeune](#): > > It’s between the rally and the yeti for sure. The yeti isn’t readily available, so your answer is clear Rally. > > Source: I own a rally, and have had a fair amount of play time with a yeti. ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/26 "2013-11-04T00:06:09Z")
This is still a difficult decision… I really appreciate the help so far. hmmm does anyone know how to make a voting poll on a thread? ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/27 "2013-11-04T00:08:55Z")
> [@FoolsGoldDigger](#): > > This is still a difficult decision… I really appreciate the help so far. > > hmmm does anyone know how to make a voting poll on a thread? Just trust me here. Get a clear rally. Just do it. ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/28 "2013-11-04T00:23:41Z")
Buying a rally is so tempting. Like it looks like it has everything going for it. But I also feel like due to the scarcity of yeti’s and lack of colored yeti’s. the yeti is unable to speak for itself to stand up against the rally. Its like for every 10-20 rally’s there is one yeti. so obviously there are gonna be more people saying go for the rally over the yeti. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/29 "2013-11-04T00:26:43Z")
Dude just go with the rally. You won’t regret it. At all. Just go for it. Plus IMO it looks WAY better than the yeti. ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/30 "2013-11-04T00:42:49Z")
I do agree that it looks amazing. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/31 "2013-11-04T00:48:01Z")
Do you play fast or slow? ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/32 "2013-11-04T01:04:10Z")
> [@yoyoguy345](#): > > Do you play fast or slow? MMM both! haha depends if Im playing seriously or just relaxing while throwing. But my place style most closely matches that of Ernest Kahn’s. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/33 "2013-11-04T01:06:11Z")
well get a rally for fast and a yeti for slow. ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/34 "2013-11-04T01:30:48Z")
sooooo I have finally Decided!!! Im getting none of those… and getting a shutter hahahaha ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/35 "2013-11-04T01:40:33Z")
> [@FoolsGoldDigger](#): > > sooooo I have finally Decided!!! > > Im getting none of those… > > and getting a shutter hahahaha Good choice. Enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/36 "2013-11-04T04:05:30Z")
mmmm or maybe not. I have a luis enrique genesis and Im in love. I dont think it needs replacing… Just a new bearing. But then again Christmas is an option. Man I am indecisive… ---
**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:** [November 4, 2013, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/37 "2013-11-04T09:18:32Z")
I throw different things depending on what mood I’m in. I prefer the price, appearance (graphics, color options) and shape on the Protostar. The Rally has a nice surface, and if you are into grinds that much, and prefer something with more weight than the Protostar…that could be the one. I have thrown a Yeti, but I have not played it to an extent where I can weigh it against the others. I am curious though, because you are a fan of YoyoFactory. Have you considered other options before narrowing down to those three? The all metal Shutter has lots of color variety, as well as two finish options for only $45. Maybe you have one already or don’t want a metal. Also, instead of the Protostar, have you considered a YYF Shaqlerstar in the same price range? I just want to be sure you knew of those options. I prefer the Shaqlerstar to the Protostar. I prefer the Shutter to the Rally. The YYF Delrin Severe is in the same price range, for something different. Good luck choosing one. If you can, try several. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/38 "2013-11-04T13:56:33Z")
If I were you I would flip a quarter. They are both SOO good. ---
**Author:** ![FoolsGoldDigger](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foolsgolddigger/32/7928_2.png) [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/39 "2013-11-04T17:46:29Z")
> [@TotalArtist](#): > > I throw different things depending on what mood I’m in. I prefer the price, appearance (graphics, color options) and shape on the Protostar. The Rally has a nice surface, and if you are into grinds that much, and prefer something with more weight than the Protostar…that could be the one. I have thrown a Yeti, but I have not played it to an extent where I can weigh it against the others. > > I am curious though, because you are a fan of YoyoFactory. Have you considered other options before narrowing down to those three? The all metal Shutter has lots of color variety, as well as two finish options for only $45. Maybe you have one already or don’t want a metal. Also, instead of the Protostar, have you considered a YYF Shaqlerstar in the same price range? I just want to be sure you knew of those options. I prefer the Shaqlerstar to the Protostar. I prefer the Shutter to the Rally. The YYF Delrin Severe is in the same price range, for something different. > > Good luck choosing one. If you can, try several. :wink: I agree completely with what you’re saying. I have considered other throws like the Shaqlerstar and the Severe. I was drawn to the ProtoStar from the reputation is gained from John Ando bringing it to contests and showing it off over his superstar. But Im pretty sure Im going to stick with my Luis Enrique Genesis. Its the best playing yoyo I have ever owned. Plus I have a OneStar if I feel like playing around with YYF plastics. But if my parents dont object to a shutter as a christmas present then I wont say no to a shutter :wink: hahahah ---
**Author:** ![da5id](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/da5id/32/48214_2.png) [@da5id](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/da5id)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839/40 "2013-11-11T19:14:19Z")
> [@YoyoGeezer](#): > > The key word here is “value”. All of the yo-yo’s mentioned are very good, capable throws. > > I think that the Rally and the Protostar play very much alike. > > YYF Protostar: $34.99 > OneDrop Rally: $45.00 + $8 for replacement bearing = $53.00 > > Regardless of which you prefer, if you are going to spend $80; there are much better choices than a plastic from CLYW. It is, by definition, a poor value when you could buy two Protostars and still have $10 left over; for the price of a Yeti. Value is relative to the observer … by definition. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-yeti-or-protostar/60839.md?page=3)