# Supernova: 2012(6061) vs USA made(7075) **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 13, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718 "2012-05-13T20:52:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rockem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f9ae1b/32.png) [@rockem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockem)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2012, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/1 "2012-05-13T20:52:58Z")
What is the differences between the two models in terms of play? is the USA made worth the extra 25$ ? Thanks! Eli ---
**Author:** ![sirnaq\_MN42](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sirnaq_mn42/32/613_2.png) [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2012, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/2 "2012-05-13T23:15:53Z")
YES the 7075 supernova is so much better! The new one plays worse in my opinion and is more likely to get dinged. 7075 aluminum is harder so it will withstand a harder impact. ---
**Author:** ![I6ify](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/i6ify/32/531_2.png) [@I6ify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/I6ify)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/3 "2012-05-13T23:53:32Z")
I disagree, in my opinion the 2012 Supernova outplays the previous version. Is there a 7075 version of the 2012 series? But yes, 7075 will be harder to dent, but the ano will come off easier, if that makes sense. ---
**Author:** ![rockem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f9ae1b/32.png) [@rockem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockem)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/4 "2012-05-14T05:15:18Z")
Can you tell what are the differences in terms of play? ---
**Author:** ![rockem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f9ae1b/32.png) [@rockem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockem)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2012, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/5 "2012-05-15T20:06:16Z")
Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/6 "2012-05-16T01:37:04Z")
This has already been discussed at length. > **[2012 Supernova's aluminum question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,42086.0.html)** > > It said the 2012 Supernova was made of 6065 aluminum, and the USA made version was made of 7075 aluminum. what are the differences between 6065 and 7075 aluminum ? ---
**Author:** ![rockem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f9ae1b/32.png) [@rockem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockem)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/7 "2012-05-16T04:36:25Z")
I saw this thread but it doesn’t answer my question. I know what are the differences in material and such But what are the differences in term of play? How do they differ in floatiness? Stability? Spin time? Weight on string? Thunk? The thing is, 2012 is not just a different material, is a different shape as well ---
**Author:** ![papaYOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/papayoyo/32/926_2.png) [@papaYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/papaYOYO)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/8 "2012-05-16T13:11:25Z")
I have never tried the older Supernova but a 2012 ed. should be in the mailbox this afternoon. So more details once I play with it 🙂 That being said, I’ve heard a few professional’s opinions on the matter(on the YYF team and others) and they all seem to like the 2012 edition better. That can’t be a bad thing! Most have said it spun great and played alittle faster. ---
**Author:** ![rockem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f9ae1b/32.png) [@rockem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockem)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2012, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/9 "2012-05-16T14:04:21Z")
Thanks! Waiting to hear more from you 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![papaYOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/papayoyo/32/926_2.png) [@papaYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/papaYOYO)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2012, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-2012-6061-vs-usa-made-7075/37718/10 "2012-05-20T23:04:33Z")
I’ve been playing my 2012 Supernova for a few days now and I’m very pleased to say the least. As I stated before, I’ve never played an older Supernova but the 2012 ed. is AMAZING. Although the only damage I might have inflicted was a slight touch to a metal table and tile floor, the aluminum used for this issue stood up greatly. For the record I have the silver/red splash version. Normally, raw/silver/clear annodized yoyos normally get marks but this one’s are very very minimal and seems pretty resistant to picking up scratches. It’s very stable and floaty(don’t disregard my recommendation because of my use of the term, “floaty”) Also seems to keep up with, if not pass, my Protostar in terms of speedy play. The shape and size of it makes for one awesome yoyo for horizontal play as well. Two words: GET IT. You will not be dissapointed!