If I can only get one of these right now, what do you guys think is the “smarter” choice?
So, either Popstar or a Speedaholic and Takeshi dice for 5A (unless that’s stupid and there are better alternatives…). Also, I currently have a Shutter for 1A, but thought a Popstar would be fun and help me clean up my style. Also also, I’m not that good at throwing 1A yet…is there a specified time where it’s “good” to branch out into other styles of play? Thanks guys!
This is correct. I’d want one or the other. And I’d rather keep my Shutter purely for 1A, at least until I’m more comfortable with 5A. I do have an old Velocity that i don’t care about though…
there are a couple really cheap popstars on the bst… like mine and so you could get one of those and a speedoholic and just make a counterweight out of a rubber bouncy ball and then it wouldn’t damage the speedoholic as much… or your hands lol
If you want to clean up your play pick up something that’s responsive with a thin gap. That’s how you smooth out play. I’m personally not a fan of the popstar since it has so much centerweight and runs a C size bearing. Micro throws deserve to run a smaller bearing like the Aoda Little.
I’d personally take a speedaholic over the popstar but I think the surge would be a better choice for 5A.
I find the popstar a great way to increase your accuracy, and what’s wrong with it having a size C bearing? it’s a fun little yoyo that’s great to enhance skill.
Ok I think your best option would be to go with 5a. Getting a less stable throw isn’t the only way to get a better/cleaner technique. That just comes with practice.
he can do both if he gets a used popstar which he just bought mine lol soooo he still has enough to get the speedoholic i think and I sent him a rubber counterweight so he’s set.
I don’t know why y’all have popstar hate. I love the popstar, I only sold mine cuz I wanted a different color.