# Should I grab a new benchmark H or a used cascade/summit? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [July 27, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116 "2014-07-27T18:24:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lookaquarter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@lookaquarter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lookaquarter)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2014, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/1 "2014-07-27T18:24:37Z")
I’m limited on cash and I need a new throw. The other day I was up in Amherst and I got to try out a couple throws, like the Cascade (OD), Rally(OD), Flow(HSpin), and tons of new stuff from YoYo Factory. I thought the flow was okay, but I didn’t have near the amount of money for it. However, my favorite two were the Benchmark H, and the Cascade, with the Cascade coming out on top in my mind. I was just going to buy a benchmark while I was there, however after using the cascade I realized there is a fairly big difference between them. As for choosing a new yoyo, as said above I am currently between the benchmark H and cascade because I’ve used them, and I’m interested in the summit because I’ve heard good things about it. Now, I like One Drop (but I’m willing to look at other brands if anyone wants to try to sway me). My problem here is I don’t have the cash to spend for a new cascade, so I was wondering if someone could tell me if I should just get a new sparkly benchmark H, or should I wait until a cascade comes up in the B/S/T. I’ve never bought a yoyo from the B/S/T before. Thanks for any help!!! ---
**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:** [July 27, 2014, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/2 "2014-07-27T18:30:36Z")
Summit hands down. They pop up on the BST all the time and it plays amazing ---
**Author:** ![lookaquarter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@lookaquarter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lookaquarter)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2014, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/3 "2014-07-27T22:34:07Z")
Also thinking about 54, so basically I’m thinking about (no specifics here): -New Benchmark H -Used Cascade -Used Summit -Used 54 Anyone have any opinions on new vs old when trying to not break the bank. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Yoinator](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_yoinator/32/1140_2.png) [@The\_Yoinator](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Yoinator)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2014, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/4 "2014-07-27T23:17:35Z")
I’ve played all of those^^^^ and my favorite is definitely the Cascade, my least favorite was the Summit because it was too heavy for me. All of them are great throws, I’m sure you’ll be happy with whatever you get ---
**Author:** ![lookaquarter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@lookaquarter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lookaquarter)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2014, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/5 "2014-07-27T23:53:19Z")
Now there are conflicting arguments :V ---
**Author:** ![Coffelt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/coffelt/32/1085_2.png) [@Coffelt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Coffelt)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/6 "2014-07-28T00:44:06Z")
Summit is the most well rounded throw. Everybody should have one. ---
**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:** [July 28, 2014, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/7 "2014-07-28T01:26:24Z")
> [@The\_Yoinator](#): > > I’ve played all of those^^^^ and my favorite is definitely the Cascade, my least favorite was the Summit because it was too heavy for me. All of them are great throws, I’m sure you’ll be happy with whatever you get The Cascade weighs more then the Summit of I remember correctly ---
**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:** [July 30, 2014, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-grab-a-new-benchmark-h-or-a-used-cascade-summit/68116/8 "2014-07-30T14:04:47Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > The Cascade weighs more then the Summit of I remember correctly Cascade: 66.9 grams (W/ Stock aluminum dome Side Effects) Summit: 66.7 grams (W/ Stock aluminum ultra light Side Effects) At that point you could just as well say they are identical. It is all about how the weight is distributed across the body. Both are great yo-yos but I prefer the Summit a little more than the Cascade.