# So, what have I missed? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 16, 2013, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-what-have-i-missed/60219 "2013-10-16T11:54:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![punkndisorderly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/76d3ee/32.png) [@punkndisorderly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/punkndisorderly)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2013, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-what-have-i-missed/60219/1 "2013-10-16T11:54:21Z")
Several years ago, I went through a yoyo “phase”. Played for about two years, and gradually went onto other interests. Lately, I’ve started dusting off my old throws and relearning some of what I’ve lost. I quit right around the time the Milk and Silk came out, hub stacks came into vogue, and metals became all the rage (Bape, Peak). I think the last few things I bought were a Yoyofactory G5 and 401k. So, what have I missed? What’s new/different? What are a few throws under $50 I should consider picking up that embody where yoyo’s are in 2013? ---
**Author:** ![hebooz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hebooz/32/534_2.png) [@hebooz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hebooz)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2013, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-what-have-i-missed/60219/2 "2013-10-16T12:04:29Z")
Welcome back to yoyoing! Quite an amount of things happened during the time you left. I’d suggest the OneDrop Rally/YYF Shutter as the best throws under your budget now. If you are looking for any below $15, I’d highly suggest a C3 Speedaholic. ---
**Author:** ![turtleyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2013, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-what-have-i-missed/60219/3 "2013-10-16T14:06:11Z")
I have a Shutter, the solid violet looks absolutely amazing, and it plays REALLY well. The only problem I have with it is the inside lip isn’t big enough for me to thumb grind with, and the finish isn’t the best if you want to get a good arm/finger grind. It’s a beast for horizontal and normal 1a play though, I’d recommend it to anyone. ---
**Author:** ![punkndisorderly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/76d3ee/32.png) [@punkndisorderly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/punkndisorderly)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-what-have-i-missed/60219/4 "2013-10-18T21:31:52Z")
Interestingly enough, I ordered a Rally about a day before my original post. Amazing recommendation. Really, really like it. The funny thing is, how similar the Rally is in feel to my favorite yoyo from before I quit: a freehand zero, yoyoguy weight rings, wide spacers, and some kind of white pads (Duncan didn’t make silicone pads back then). The Rally is a little lighter, binds are way tighter, and much better looking. I think I m in love. ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-what-have-i-missed/60219/5 "2013-10-18T21:48:33Z")
You’ve missed quite a bit. haha the beginning of the metal phase you mentioned has just about ended. Plastics are coming back in. ---
**Author:** ![IProYoyo93](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/47e85d/32.png) [@IProYoyo93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IProYoyo93)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2013, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/so-what-have-i-missed/60219/6 "2013-10-19T00:00:25Z")
Get a rally.