# SPYY El Ranchero opinions ? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [July 14, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-el-ranchero-opinions/56481 "2013-07-14T16:20:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![beezy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beezy/32/161690_2.png) [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-el-ranchero-opinions/56481/1 "2013-07-14T16:20:53Z")
So the El Ranchero seems pretty awesome, I’m thinking of getting one, and I’d love to hear more opinions on it (and I’m sure others would benefit too 🙂 ). I feel like the El Ranchero should play like a Genesis… does it? Also, any other relevant comparisons would be appreciated. By looks and specs it appears like a throw I’d really like. For reference, I’ve been digging the Peak, Northstar and Puffin lately and a full-sized solid feeling throw is really appealing. Also, I did have a Genesis at one point, on a throw it was awesome, but I just didn’t like the huge gap you could drive a Mack truck through. Maybe the El Ranchero is the ticket… feel of a smaller Genesis with a more organic feel, or is that off-base? ---
**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 15, 2013, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-el-ranchero-opinions/56481/2 "2013-07-15T00:42:50Z")
Get it… ---
**Author:** ![JoeBadass](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/joebadass/32/338_2.png) [@JoeBadass](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JoeBadass)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-el-ranchero-opinions/56481/3 "2013-07-15T00:44:56Z")
Think pistolero but bigger and more solid towards the rims. It does not play like a genesis. The one I tried at worlds was awesome. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-el-ranchero-opinions/56481/4 "2013-07-15T15:38:02Z")
Stable, strong spins, solid, SPYY quality and smoothness, six shooter holes… > [@Coffelt](#): > > Get it… ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-el-ranchero-opinions/56481/5 "2013-07-15T16:21:23Z")
It’s amazing. As of last time I asked, it is going to be Alexis JV’s choice for world’s… so it’s certainly a serious performer as well. :wink: There are trade-offs: it is not very grindable (the finish is shiny, not blasted) and the shape doesn’t lend itself super-well to horizontal play. It’s definitely one of my favourites. I don’t pick it up for a session of grinds, I pick it up because it’s an amazing yoyo! Its aesthetics can’t be beat, but it’s also very playable. I think homba said everything else I would mention about the El Ranchero. ---
**Author:** ![beezy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beezy/32/161690_2.png) [@beezy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beezy)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2013, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-el-ranchero-opinions/56481/6 "2013-07-16T16:51:57Z")
Ordered the antique bronze. Thanks for the feedback, y’all. Maybe I’ll do a comparison review after playing it awhile. I have high hopes for the El Ranchero!