# Should I get a Popstar or venture into 5A? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [April 6, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231 "2014-04-06T14:54:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lausgoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/1 "2014-04-06T14:54:14Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/2 "2014-04-06T14:58:58Z")
If you don’t really care about dings you can use your shutter for 5a. ---
**Author:** ![nardcopter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nardcopter/32/1335_2.png) [@nardcopter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nardcopter)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/3 "2014-04-06T14:59:15Z")
NNONONOOBONONONONONOO. A popstar for 5a not a good idea. Get a Counter Attack for extreme stability. Really good throw. New Northstar is a good idea too. ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/4 "2014-04-06T15:01:44Z")
> [@nardcopter](#): > > NNONONOOBONONONONONOO. > > A popstar for 5a not a good idea. Get a Counter Attack for extreme stability. Really good throw. New Northstar is a good idea too. I think he was saying that he would either get a popstar OR something for 5a. ---
**Author:** ![lausgoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/5 "2014-04-06T15:07:12Z")
> [@DrAwesome](#): > > I think he was saying that he would either get a popstar OR something for 5a. 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… ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/6 "2014-04-06T15:13:13Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![nardcopter](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nardcopter/32/1335_2.png) [@nardcopter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nardcopter)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/7 "2014-04-06T15:44:49Z")
> [@lausgoose](#): > > 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… Oh sorry. I would still get something for 5a, it is fun to venture into different styles. ---
**Author:** ![lausgoose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@lausgoose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lausgoose)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/8 "2014-04-06T15:50:46Z")
> [@jbritter3](#): > > 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 Yours seems like the cheapest Popstar on the BST. I may take you up on that actually… ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/9 "2014-04-06T15:51:55Z")
> [@lausgoose](#): > > Yours seems like the cheapest Popstar on the BST. I may take you up on that actually… sounds good to me, just send me a PM if interested. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/10 "2014-04-06T16:17:08Z")
Popstars are fun but I’d never recommend them for 5a because they are so unstable. Really frustrating especially if you’re learning. ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/11 "2014-04-06T16:18:02Z")
> [@someone](#): > > Popstars are fun but I’d never recommend them for 5a because they are so unstable. Really frustrating especially if you’re learning. like mentioned before he wasn’t planning on using the popstar for 5a ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/12 "2014-04-06T16:29:47Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/13 "2014-04-06T16:31:05Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![MYNAMEISZen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@MYNAMEISZen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MYNAMEISZen)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/14 "2014-04-06T18:36:00Z")
Popstar is the biggest waste of money please don’t buy. There are much better alternatives if your looking for a smaller throw. ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/15 "2014-04-06T18:46:01Z")
> [@MYNAMEISZen](#): > > Popstar is the biggest waste of money please don’t buy. There are much better alternatives if your looking for a smaller throw. i beg to differ. what’s better for a smaller throw? It’s already ton’s cheaper than the OD dingo. ---
**Author:** ![DrAwesome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/drawesome/32/1139_2.png) [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/16 "2014-04-06T18:53:37Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/17 "2014-04-06T18:59:39Z")
> [@DrAwesome](#): > > 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. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/18 "2014-04-06T23:19:01Z")
> [@jbritter3](#): > > like mentioned before he wasn’t planning on using the popstar for 5a Just realized that lol. My bad ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/19 "2014-04-06T23:27:01Z")
> [@jbritter3](#): > > i beg to differ. what’s better for a smaller throw? It’s already ton’s cheaper than the OD dingo. There are tons of minis better than the popstar 😛 OD dingo completely destroys the popstar, the popstar deserves to be tons cheaper 😛 ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2014, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231/20 "2014-04-06T23:29:22Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > There are tons of minis better than the popstar 😛 OD dingo completely destroys the popstar, the popstar deserves to be tons cheaper 😛 minis cheaper than the popstar? like what? I’m just asking for examples and the dingo is twice the cost of the popstar [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-popstar-or-venture-into-5a/65231.md?page=2)