# recommendation for yoyo for 11 year old **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [March 24, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602 "2015-03-24T06:31:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/1 "2015-03-24T06:31:38Z")
My son started with a yoyo, but we only have a cheap one that is not centered. I want to buy him a quality one, but under $10. He doesn’t have great coordination, so I’m looking for something that will be easy to do beginner tricks, and if he manages it, i’ll buy him a more advanced one. I think it is also important that it will be sturdy, so it won’t stop working after hitting the floor a few times (but I don’t want it to be heavy and chip the floor either…) ---
**Author:** ![fastorange2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f17d59/32.png) [@fastorange2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fastorange2000)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/2 "2015-03-24T08:24:50Z")
I would recommend a yoyofactory one or a yoyojam classic they are both begginer yoyos there both plastic and are pretty responsive which is what you want in a begginner yoyo. good luck with the yoyoing if he sticks with it he will be pretty good in no time. ---
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/3 "2015-03-24T08:34:26Z")
Thanks! I saw recommendations about Duncan Speed Beetle or YoyoFactory Oracle (the latter is from ■■■■■■■■■■, so may be biased). WDYT about them? About the one, is a butterfly shape good for looping (which I assume will be the first thing he’ll try)? ---
**Author:** ![fastorange2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f17d59/32.png) [@fastorange2000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fastorange2000)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/4 "2015-03-24T08:53:06Z")
butterfly shapes arent generally used for looping so i would go for the speed beetle if you want something for looping tricks then i recommend a speed beetle but if he wants to try string tricks it will be very hard to learn using the speed beetle. ---
**Author:** ![\_RTD\_alecto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_rtd_alecto/32/1336_2.png) [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/5 "2015-03-24T12:18:57Z")
don’t touch the speed beetle… it uses response pads which to me aren’t intended for looping… look for something like a yomega raider its a good beginner yoyo… ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/6 "2015-03-24T12:46:42Z")
Get a YoYoFactory One or YoYoJam Classic. I’ve had both before and they work like a charm for a beginner and can be modded to play unresponsive when the player is ready. About the looping thing, I wouldn’t suggest trying that first, just go through the “Learn” section on this website and learn the tricks in order. It’s a great way to start. ---
**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/7 "2015-03-24T12:47:34Z")
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**Author:** ![Zorro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zorro/32/206266_2.png) [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/8 "2015-03-24T12:48:31Z")
> [@alecto](#): > > don’t touch the speed beetle… it uses response pads which to me aren’t intended for looping… look for something like a yomega raider its a good beginner yoyo… Loop 360 has response pads and I love it ---
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/9 "2015-03-24T12:59:22Z")
> [@alecto](#): > > don’t touch the speed beetle… it uses response pads which to me aren’t intended for looping… look for something like a yomega raider its a good beginner yoyo… Can you please explain why response pads are less good than the starburst (which is what raider uses) for looping? ---
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/10 "2015-03-24T13:03:32Z")
> [@Zorro](#): > > About the looping thing, I wouldn’t suggest trying that first, just go through the “Learn” section on this website and learn the tricks in order. It’s a great way to start. Maybe I’m using the wrong terms (not a yoyo player myself), but aren’t around-the-world, breakaway and pop-the-clutch looping tricks? ---
**Author:** ![Gundersniff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gundersniff/32/1503_2.png) [@Gundersniff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gundersniff)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/11 "2015-03-24T13:26:56Z")
> [@ittayd](#): > > Maybe I’m using the wrong terms (not a yoyo player myself), but aren’t around-the-world, breakaway and pop-the-clutch looping tricks? The tricks you are describing would be considered 1a division tricks, where you are using one yoyo to do conventional tricks. Once you get better you can use the concepts to learn longer and more complex string tricks. Looping tricks, which falls into the 2a division, is basically where you throw the yoyo out in front of you in a forward pass and bring it back but instead of catching it, throwing it back out, rinse and repeat. This video will help you visualize what looping is: [YoYoExpert.com - Double A - Overview](http://yoyoexpert.com/learn/116-double-a-overview.html) ---
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/12 "2015-03-24T13:29:54Z")
> [@Gundersniff](#): > > Looping tricks, which falls into the 2a division, is basically where you throw the yoyo out in front of you in a forward pass and bring it back but instead of catching it, throwing it back out, rinse and repeat. This video will help you visualize what looping is: [YoYoExpert.com - Double A - Overview](http://yoyoexpert.com/learn/116-double-a-overview.html) Yes. Aren’t those easier to learn (for single hand)? [Styles Of Play | YoYo Wiki | Fandom](http://www.yoyowiki.org/wiki/Styles_Of_Play#Zero_A) ---
**Author:** ![Gundersniff](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gundersniff/32/1503_2.png) [@Gundersniff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gundersniff)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/13 "2015-03-24T13:39:41Z")
> [@ittayd](#): > > Yes. Aren’t those easier to learn (for single hand)? [Styles Of Play | YoYo Wiki | Fandom](http://www.yoyowiki.org/wiki/Styles_Of_Play#Zero_A) Looping takes a lot of practice, certainly not where I would start. 1a tricks are a good starting point for anyone and the best place to start learning imo. But if your son is really intrigued by looping, then get him a yoyo designed for that. You’ll want to get a yoyo designed for the style of play your son will want to focus on which I think he should start with 1a. There are plenty of good 1a yoyo options for around $10, the yoyojam classic is a good one to start with as others have said above. ---
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/14 "2015-03-24T14:11:13Z")
> [@Gundersniff](#): > > There are plenty of good 1a yoyo options for around $10, the yoyojam classic is a good one to start with as others have said above. Thanks, I think I’ll drop looping then. About the classic, and other yoyos. So most people recommended One or Classic, which I’ve searched in Amazon. The Classic has no reviews, One has 11. Compared to Velocity, which has 55. Is Velocity that much better (the reviews are good), or are Amazon customers not into yoyoing? ---
**Author:** ![\_RTD\_alecto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_rtd_alecto/32/1336_2.png) [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/15 "2015-03-24T14:13:53Z")
most amazon buyers arent into yoyoing… i personally tend to veer away from the velocity just cause it may seem great but i have not been impressed with it when i play with it… the one star isnt a bad yoyo if you puta good bearing in it it can be quite a player… the classic i have yet to play one but the people on the forum have high regards for it play wise and the price is also good. ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/16 "2015-03-24T14:15:54Z")
Velocity has a lot of parts and is small bearing. The advantage of the velocity is that it has an adjustable response to go from responsive to unresponsive. Personally I find the low walled full size shape of the classic to be the best. The oring response and simple construction makes it a durable and fun yoyo. Unlike yoyos that use pad response the pads in the classic won’t go bad. You can just turn them around every once in a while to improve the grip. The advantage the One has over the classic is that it’s undersized to it fits smaller hands better. Of course since it’s smaller it also makes hitting tricks harder and it doesn’t offer the low walled shape of the classic. ---
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/17 "2015-03-24T14:24:20Z")
Thanks, what do you think about the Sage (from ■■■■■■■■■■)? They recommend it, but haven’t seen anyone else, so just want to know what is the difference to the One / Classic. ---
**Author:** ![\_RTD\_alecto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_rtd_alecto/32/1336_2.png) [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/18 "2015-03-24T14:27:24Z")
its a very cheaply made onestar… never buy anything from that site… they over charge and ( just look at the civility) i think either the onestar or classic are your best choice… ---
**Author:** ![ittayd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@ittayd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ittayd)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/19 "2015-03-24T14:29:01Z")
> [@alecto](#): > > its a very cheaply made onestar… never buy anything from that site… they over charge and ( just look at the civility) i think either the onestar or classic are your best choice… Thanks, I’ll go with one of these! Do you have recommendations for where to shop? ---
**Author:** ![\_RTD\_alecto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_rtd_alecto/32/1336_2.png) [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2015, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602/20 "2015-03-24T14:29:52Z")
if you can here… or amazon… there is also another site i cant remember the name of in or near Isreal [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-yoyo-for-11-year-old/73602.md?page=2)