Returning... Need help choosing a "Modern" throw

Yo-Yo Reviews Looking for Help/Recommendation
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Basically, I have not thrown in 6 years… I’m looking to start back up again and it looks like technology has advanced enough that I need to look at getting something modern.

  1. Money doesn’t really matter.
  2. I prefer “smaller” throws. Favorites in my collection are, '09 888, Yuuksta, and M1
  3. I’m looking for something along these lines but newer and more stable.

Thanks in advance,
Boku

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Welcome back!

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Schneider mk2, a-rt sparrow, turning point leviathan 7, yyf ti 888, unparalleled ignition (feels small to me), new yyf skylines, clyw pickaxe is meh, gen yo torrent 1, gen yo essence (so stable)

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responsive or unresponsive?

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if you already have some yoyos, i have this Bimetal you could offer to trade for!

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If you like the 888, you could check out the Duncan Mayhem or the One Drop Intro or Parlay. One Drop is releasing a 7075 version of the Intro soon as well called the Nitro.

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Keep your eyes open on all the BSTs for someone selling a Ti-Vayder.

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Welcome back. I came back about a year ago and found a bunch of yo-yos to catch up on. If you are looking for an organic a-rt makes some of the finest. I found them to have the same comfort of classic throws. A-rt Yo-yos can be kinda tricky to track down but totally worth it. If you want performance bimetals are everywhere now. I haven’t really cared for any of them I have tried.

Edit lol idk why random photos where added

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Duncan Grasshopper GTX

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The OP prefers “smaller” throws, what I believe we would call mid-size today. The Grasshopper GTX, while a fantastic yoyo, is decidedly full-size.

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I guess it is, but it may be my smallest bi-metal. Hummingbird may be smaller, but I don’t own it yet.

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PM’d

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Nevertheless, the Grasshopper GTX (and Hummingbird) aren’t really comparable size-wise to 888s, for instance. Yoyos have gone from mid-size to full-size to plus-size now…

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Exit 8!

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Something on the more affordable side but still amazing would be the new version of the Skyline. Same specs as the original one, but the profile is changed to be more modern.
https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yoyofactory/products/skyline-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=31375404400714v

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The new yyf genesis or an edgeless yoyo, edgeless feels just like an old school.

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Nitro or Intro!!!

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Yes, but which one?

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Nitro is the one!

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Nitro for the win! It plays and sounds like titanium!

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