# Sprite is Banned from Being Played **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 8, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042 "2021-06-08T03:04:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ottoast](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ottoast/32/131724_2.png) [@ottoast](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ottoast)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/1 "2021-06-08T03:04:41Z")
So I just received a YYF Sprite today in the mail and decided to throw it around for a bit. My first impression came first from the box that the throw was held in. It felt like an empty box. Then holding the yoyo itself made it feel like a $3 kiddie toy. It took me some time to get used to throwing it but once I got it going it’s actually a decent yoyo. Maintains spin well and it has stability for being so light. Then came the bad(?) news. I decided to switch over to another throw and choose my C3 Robot. I threw it and it was literally a ROCK on a string. I couldn’t believe how ridiculously heavy it felt and my throwing senses were all over the place. It was if I was on some drugs or something and my sense of weight was all wrong. Anyways, because of this experience, I have banned myself from playing the Sprite. Maybe I’ll throw it by itself but I will not touch anything else immediately after 😅 ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/2 "2021-06-08T17:12:59Z")
I played my Sprite for a couple days, then had a bunch happen where I didn’t throw for a couple days, everything still felt like a rock, even after a couple days away from the Sprite 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/3 "2021-06-08T17:54:42Z")
I know Exactly what you mean…but sorta opposite\> Why, just last week, I decided that prolly my best playing yoyo was the Twin Drive. So, I decided to compare the play/performance of All my 1501 yo-yos, to make sure I wasn’t jumping to a conclusion hastily. I stayed up for a few days and threw All 1500 other yo-yos. No sleep, why bother. And then, it happened. I threw the Topyo TwinDrive. And it felt horrible. All wonky and just plain sucky. So, I decided to solve my dilemma fo-eva. In order to rekindle my affection for the TwinDrive, I have decided to ‘Ban’ myself from using my other 1500 yo-yos. It’s a sad case, no doubt. ---
**Author:** ![Blaidd\_Drwg](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/blaidd_drwg/32/53190_2.png) [@Blaidd\_Drwg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blaidd_Drwg)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2021, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/4 "2021-06-09T10:30:13Z")
This is interesting, I have a similar thing going on. My favorite yo-yo is my One Drop Code 1, but even then I felt it still played a little light. I then get the KO and Uppercut Mystery box. I like how these play, but when I went back to my Code 1 I love it even more. The “light” feeling I had with it before is now gone. I know it is probably mental, or maybe even slight change to muscle memory but it has me wondering this. Does any one have a “batting practice” yo-yo like a baseball player. You have either a heavy or lighter yo-yo you warm up with so the one you want to play with feels/plays better. Just a thought ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/5 "2021-06-10T00:26:40Z")
Wow such high praise for the Topyo Twin Drive, I should really get myself one or maybe two. ---
**Author:** ![Hanker](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hanker/32/628221_2.png) [@Hanker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hanker)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/6 "2021-06-10T00:29:10Z")
I have kind of the opposite situation. After playing with heavier yoyos like the KO and the Uppercut, for some reason my heavy feeling throws don’t feel that heavy anymore. ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/7 "2021-06-10T00:48:47Z")
Can you post a picture of it? I’m having trouble finding a picture ---
**Author:** ![RC\_yo-yo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rc_yo-yo/32/168781_2.png) [@RC\_yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RC_yo-yo)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/8 "2021-06-10T20:47:32Z")
Can someone please post a picture of a YYF sprite? All I find online is a MagicYoyo sprite and the Russel yo-yo with sprite soda. I’m just curious what everyone is talking about. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/9 "2021-06-10T21:37:58Z")
There have been a couple post in other threads > [@What are you throwing in 2021?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-throwing-in-2021/331853/1314): > > I need a Metavity. Missed when these were announced, just found out about it a few weeks ago, and it’s been on my mind every since. Spent way too much on yoyos lately, so need to put it on the backburner, but I need to get one of them eventually. Lately I’ve been playing the YYF Sprite, pretty much non stop. I’m looking forward to the SS version coming out later this week! [image] > [@What did you get in the mail today? 2021](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-today-2021/331916/1394): > > From left to right: Lowerkase, Sprite, Raw 44 [lowerkase\_sprite\_raw44] Ok, technically the Sprite came in last week, but I thought I’d let it sit in the picture with its kin. It’s interesting to see the slight design changes they’ve made to account for the different materials and weights. I’m curious to see what the production 44 looks like. The Sprite is…bizarre. When I pick it up, it feels like it shouldn’t work at all. Like one of those plastic mini yoyos in the 12 pack of party favors. … > [@Happy National YoYo Day 2021 - YoYoExpert Sale & Giveaway!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/happy-national-yoyo-day-2021-yoyoexpert-sale-giveaway/339889/102): > > I’m playing with stuff I got from a-May-zing. I really like the Sprite, it’s like having the string tied to a puff of air. [20210606\_162337] ---
**Author:** ![yoyo7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo7/32/140308_2.png) [@yoyo7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo7)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/10 "2021-06-14T22:39:46Z")
How do you even get one of these? ---
**Author:** ![Pinktweetybird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Pinktweetybird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pinktweetybird)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/11 "2021-06-14T22:44:24Z")
the G2 feels the exact same way. I personally love it. It’s what makes it addicting to throw, but now I do consider how it’s going to make other throws feel during that sesh haha. Definitely can’t be the only throw you throw for a day. but amazing they can be so stable and light! ---
**Author:** ![yoyo7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo7/32/140308_2.png) [@yoyo7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo7)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/12 "2021-06-14T22:47:22Z")
The gBp is 20 grams heavier than the sprite so idk how comparable they even are. Still have seen no advertising for said sprite they keep mentioning tho ---
**Author:** ![Chriscatastrophe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chriscatastrophe/32/111769_2.png) [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/13 "2021-06-14T22:50:00Z")
It was for sale during 5a may . I think they are planning a release eventually ---
**Author:** ![Pinktweetybird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Pinktweetybird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pinktweetybird)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/14 "2021-06-14T22:50:09Z")
oh wow yeah that’s an absurd difference!!! as my post states I definitely get that “every other throw is a brick” feeling with the GBP alone wowza ---
**Author:** ![yoyo7](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo7/32/140308_2.png) [@yoyo7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo7)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/15 "2021-06-14T23:11:20Z")
Yeah I felt the same then someone brought up this and I was like woah go figure yyf throws their hat in the ring. Have you tried @Chriscatastrophe ---
**Author:** ![ottoast](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ottoast/32/131724_2.png) [@ottoast](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ottoast)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sprite-is-banned-from-being-played/340042/16 "2021-06-15T02:46:53Z")
I own both the GBP and the Sprite and they are incomparable. Like I said, the Sprite literally feels like a toy you would get at a 5 year olds birthday party (that actually plays like a yoyo) while the GBP can do full combos and has good stability for its weight. YYF sold the Sprite on one of the days during their May yoyo extravaganza sale. I barely missed it so I bought it secondhand off of someone else.