# The must-haves **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [March 17, 2019, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231 "2019-03-17T05:23:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Pendantduck177](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendantduck177/32/49208_2.png) [@Pendantduck177](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pendantduck177)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/21 "2019-03-17T20:00:51Z")
I thought Bout that, but I haven’t figured out how it compares to the Serenade yet. I see more buzz around the serenade than the cabal so far. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/22 "2019-03-17T23:59:02Z")
I have both. The serenade plays like you’d expect a competition yoyo to play… wide, fast, fingerspin hub, stable, etc. Cabal plays like a heavier, more solid feeling MMC imo. Solid, stable, more laid back chill type of yoyo. I love delrins. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with either of them (or both!) ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/23 "2019-03-18T00:45:14Z")
> [@andy569](#): > > He’s asking about must haves, iconic throws that everyone should have at least tried or have in their collection. A company’s flagship. The YYF Shutter, the OD MC, the G2 Banshee. None of these are hard to get but they are the face of their respective company. I like this description a lot. Narrowing it down to “one per company” is helpful too. ---
**Author:** ![Pendantduck177](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendantduck177/32/49208_2.png) [@Pendantduck177](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pendantduck177)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/24 "2019-03-18T01:12:45Z")
Sweet! I’ll be looking to own both eventually ---
**Author:** ![Pendantduck177](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendantduck177/32/49208_2.png) [@Pendantduck177](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pendantduck177)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/25 "2019-03-18T01:13:34Z")
Yeah, this is exactly what I was asking about. ---
**Author:** ![noodles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noodles/32/36467_2.png) [@noodles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noodles)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/26 "2019-03-18T06:55:26Z")
ey how come the [Shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-shutter/300140) hasn’t been mentioned?! ---
**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:** [March 18, 2019, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/27 "2019-03-18T06:59:17Z")
I mentioned it 🙋‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![noodles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noodles/32/36467_2.png) [@noodles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/noodles)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/28 "2019-03-18T07:02:09Z")
whoops missed that I think a SpinWorthy fixie is also a must have ---
**Author:** ![skklexie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skklexie/32/42925_2.png) [@skklexie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skklexie)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/29 "2019-03-18T07:31:51Z")
G2: Triton, Reaper, Covenant SF: DLRN, Statement, **CEASEFIRE** A-RT: Grail, 420, Sucction ---
**Author:** ![beeebon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beeebon/32/30672_2.png) [@beeebon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beeebon)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/30 "2019-03-18T09:29:29Z")
Onedrop - Markmont Classic ---
**Author:** ![Pendantduck177](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendantduck177/32/49208_2.png) [@Pendantduck177](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pendantduck177)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/31 "2019-03-20T03:34:35Z")
The markmont was on the original list 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![beherenow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/beherenow/32/125309_2.png) [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2019, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/32 "2019-03-20T07:56:06Z")
CLYW Chief. ---
**Author:** ![\_Z1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_z1/32/230318_2.png) [@\_Z1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_Z1)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/33 "2019-03-24T11:06:12Z")
_cracks knuckles_ Alright, time to give my ol two bits into the fray here. Considering I’ve been a part of the hobby for a wee bit of time, I bought hundreds of yoyos through out the time and thus gotten a little bit of sense on what were some of the favorites in the scene in the past and the scene of today so lets go: **Duncan** Wheel, Avenger, Freehand One, Freehand 2, Freehand 2010 edition (fh2 shape with recess pads), Hyper Freehand, Raptor, Barracuda (2012 edition), Freehand MG, Freehand Nextgen, Grasshopper X or GTX, Hayabusa, Skyhawk, Magnetude, ThrowMonkey **Yomega** Brain, Saber Brain, Fireball, Saber Fireball, Raider, Saber Raider, X-brain, X-brain Wing, Glide, Xodus, Hyperwarp Heavy Wing, Mirage, **Yoyofactory** GrindMaster, 401K (any version), G5, 888 2007 editions {The ocho edition, yuuki quake, augie…ect), 888 highwall edition, small bearing 888, Protostar, Superstar 2008, Skyline, Grind Machine 2, Genesis, Supernova, Delrin Severe, Die-nasty, DNA, Avant Garde 1 and 2, Replay (the original 2010 edition), Replay Pro, Shutter, Horizon, Flight, Plastic Grind Machine, Nine Dragons, Edge, Wedge, K’edge, Confusion, Loop 720s, **Yoyojam** Spinfaktor, Super Spinfaktor, Megas Spinfaktor, Spinfaktor HG, Spinfaktor X, Projam, Aquarius, Big Ben, Big Yo, Patriot, Black Nova, Clessiah, Dark Magic 1 through 3, Legacy, Hitman, Hitman Pro, Hitman X, Lyn Fury Diamondback 1 and 2, Mini Motrixx, Nightmoves 1 and 2, Kickside, Speeder, Spinmaster 2 and 3, Sunset Trajectory, Synergy, X-con, X-convict, Fiesta, Fiesta Tres, Fiesta XX, Go big, Phenom, Phenomizm, **Onedrop yoyos** Project, Y-factor, M1, 54, Code1, Code2 Nautilus, Cascade, Dietz, Sovereign, Wooly Markmont, Summit, Rally, Format C, Markmont Classic, Citizen, Rebirth, Topdeck, Kuntosh, Cabal, Parlay, Dang 2, Deepstate, Overture, VTwo, ParAvion, **CLYW** The original Painted Peak, Peak 2, Titanium Peak, Bear Vs Man Round 2, Yeti 1, Yeti 2, Metal Yeti, Arctic Circle 1 and 2, Borealis 1 and 2, Big Dipper, Bon Fire, Avalanche, Sasquatch, Cheif, Pickaxe, Scout, Advanced Scout, Gnarwhal 2, Puffin 2, Orca, Blizzard, SnowLzzrd, Manatee, This is all based on personal opinion- which I applie said opinion via the ones I’ve owned, tried, amount of talk and promotion and overall likeness. There is tons more I want to add to this list, but I don’t have the time to do it so I’m gonna come back and edit this to help yall out. ~Zammy ---
**Author:** ![Pendantduck177](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendantduck177/32/49208_2.png) [@Pendantduck177](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pendantduck177)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/34 "2019-03-24T15:08:41Z")
Wow that was amazing! Thank you for all of that. Also, love to see the avion in your OD list. I have one and think it’s in my top 2 for sure, so fun! Looking forward to the rest!! This could become good enough to consolidate and sticky!! ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/35 "2019-03-24T15:59:35Z")
I have used everything in the below list, not just going off reviews. If a manufacture i not on the list, just means I haven’t tried it yet. Duncan - Modded FHZ Yomega - Pair of Raiders modded for 2A Yoyofactory - 2007 888 Yoyojam - My heart says Patriot, my mind says Spinfaktor HG Onedrop - M1, OG Project or Code 1 (so hard to pick one) CLYW - OG Peak or Chief (So hard to pick one) General yo - Hatrick (bonus points for Vendetta USA Hatrick) Team Losi - Cherrybomb Playmaxx - Bumblebee GT Spintasttics - Tornado 2 (Tigershark was great too) Superyo - Renegade BBYY - Wedgie ILYY - Noctu or St Eel Tom Kuhn - No Jive SPYY - Addiction 2 3yo3 - Bassline Antiyo - eetsit (the end if you’re nasty) ---
**Author:** ![Pendantduck177](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pendantduck177/32/49208_2.png) [@Pendantduck177](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pendantduck177)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2019, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/36 "2019-03-24T16:19:15Z")
I want a tornado 2 and a gt. I have a regular TBB and og tornado 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TeeJay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/teejay/32/46016_2.png) [@TeeJay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TeeJay)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/37 "2019-03-25T10:15:25Z")
G2-Banshee, Elite 2sick-Knight&Gale OD-VTWO CLYW-Orca, Akita! YYF-Shutter (or wide angle) CoreCo.-Parser YYFriends-Hummingbird These are the only ones I can speak on as they are throws I have used personally that I love and that seem to be widely regarded as top tier by the community. Every throw here would be a great addition to your collection if you don’t have one ---
**Author:** ![sloegoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sloegoe/32/804_2.png) [@sloegoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sloegoe)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/38 "2019-03-25T11:07:53Z")
Top throws everyone must own MMC, OG and QV Kuntosh, Draupnir, OG 2011 Genesis (no other iteration compares), Banshee, Hummingbird, Any of the Ting Series, Float, Ace Yo Air, Crucible, Top Deck, OG Edge, Cadence, Charm, Apathy, Haymaker X, Mayhem, Tundra, Ti Dream, Salti, Spaceship, Fluvia, Supernova, Chief, Shutter. ---
**Author:** ![Durfee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/durfee/32/593280_2.png) [@Durfee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Durfee)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/39 "2019-06-16T17:09:31Z")
Was going to make a thread but I saw this one existed already. I have a similar question but it’s a little more specific. I want to know what the all stars of the past 5-7 years are, the yoyos people will/do remember 5 or more years after the release, not one from each brand. Think along the lines of the Hitman, Dark Magic, 888 and Genesis for their time. So less your individual opinion and more community consensus. And if a yo-yo is strictly remembered because of how hard it was to obtain (like Anti-yo’s stuff) that doesn’t fit either. I know the Draupnir is highly praised, the Shutter is a must own from what I’ve seen, but apart from that I’m not super familiar with what’s come out and how it’s been received over time. ---
**Author:** ![HVizier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hvizier/32/48785_2.png) [@HVizier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HVizier)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231/40 "2019-06-16T17:18:26Z")
A few of these may be a bit biased, but I’d like to think I have a decent grasp of what’s good (or at least I used to). Here’s some stuff from 8yrs ago worth having that I’d put up against anything I’ve personally tried. VsNYYC - Ti Walker/Vayder YYR - Stargazer v2. Gonna go on a limb and say Draupnir as well (haven’t tried one yet). CLYW - Chief YYF - Grind Machine 2 C3 - OG Berserker [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-must-haves/300231.md?page=3)