# The next step up **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [March 5, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664 "2022-03-05T20:39:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ImMime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/immime/32/159877_2.png) [@ImMime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImMime)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/1 "2022-03-05T20:39:45Z")
So I’ve been yoyoing not so frequently for about a year now, and am ready to start taking it up to the next level. I’ve been using the ONE yoyo by Yo-yo Factory and have worn it out quite a bit. I was wondering what the next yo-yo i should get is. ---
**Author:** ![MEJBelloz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mejbelloz/32/183342_2.png) [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/2 "2022-03-05T20:43:52Z")
Most people will likely tell you to just pick up a throw you like the look of. Unless your a pro player, a lot of low price throws will be great. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/3 "2022-03-05T21:26:05Z")
Have you delved into unresponsive play yet? The answer would help determine what direction to point you in. ---
**Author:** ![yyfben2.deactivated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@yyfben2.deactivated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyfben2.deactivated)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/4 "2022-03-05T21:30:59Z")
Awesome that you used it enough to show wear. Next progression in Yoyofactory line is arrow. It will be familiar enough to your one to begin with. Change the bearing out to the wider included it opens up unresponsive play and also has a nice side cup to open up fingerspins as a trick option. > **[Arrow](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/arrow-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=30355174359114)** > > With the sights set on the future of yoyo, YoYoFactory is creating the next generation of beginner yo-yos! This is the Arrow! The Arrow will form the foundation of the new YoYoFactory beginner line of affordable high performance yo-yos. It's light... ---
**Author:** ![ImMime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/immime/32/159877_2.png) [@ImMime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImMime)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/5 "2022-03-05T21:39:46Z")
nope, thats what im hoping to learn ---
**Author:** ![ImMime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/immime/32/159877_2.png) [@ImMime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImMime)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/6 "2022-03-05T21:40:59Z")
wow, that sounds amazing! i will look into buying it! ---
**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 5, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/7 "2022-03-05T22:24:22Z")
> [@ImMime](#): > > I was wondering what the next yo-yo i should get is. Anything not plastic would be my rec. But as I just stated elsewhere, I like grinds. But even without doing grinds, an aluminum throw is just more enjoyable imho. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/8 "2022-03-05T22:26:03Z")
Learning unresponsive play inevitably leads to smacked hands/fingers and collisions with floors and anything else within reach. Better, I think, to go through that phase of learning 1A with something plastic and slightly less damaging than metal. Just a thought. ---
**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 5, 2022, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/9 "2022-03-05T22:29:41Z")
Pain is only weakness leaving the body. Tears help as does cussing. Facts. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![craZivn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazivn/32/124648_2.png) [@craZivn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craZivn)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/10 "2022-03-06T01:43:00Z")
I’d recommend the C3 Speedaholic XX. It’s a lot of yoyo for under $30 and will keep up with you through advanced elements. It’s also extremely smooth. I still throw mine regularly. Ivan ---
**Author:** ![djinni\_cake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/djinni_cake/32/113245_2.png) [@djinni\_cake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/djinni_cake)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/11 "2022-03-06T01:55:46Z")
> [@craZivn](#): > > I’d recommend the C3 Speedaholic XX. It’s a lot of yoyo for under $30 and will keep up with you through advanced elements. It’s also extremely smooth. I still throw mine regularly. > > Ivan This is the right answer. C3 Speedaholic XX is a great yoyo by any measure. > [@zslane](#): > > Learning unresponsive play inevitably leads to smacked hands/fingers and collisions with floors and anything else within reach. Better, I think, to go through that phase of learning 1A with something plastic and slightly less damaging than metal. Just a thought. This is also important. it doesn’t seem like it would make much of a difference, a hard spinning object is a hard spinning object. But legit, plastic will just be less damaging. ---
**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:** [March 6, 2022, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/12 "2022-03-06T08:22:08Z")
There are quite a few yoyos you can look into: > **[SHOOTiNG STAR](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/shooting-star-yoyo-by-iyoyo?variant=38078556930238)** > > This new model from iYoYo is based off of their popular iCEBERG design - The SHOOTiNG STAR! The SHOOTiNG STAR is a full plastic version of the iCEBERG. It has the same stepped h-shape profile you know and love from the iCEBERG with a completely... > **[Frosted Euclase](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/frosted-euclase-yoyo-by-r2fg?variant=40267840913598)** > > The Euclase was originally released in 2019, so popular that it sold out in the first day of its initial China release. The Frosted Euclase takes the winning shape and creates a full plastic version! The Frosted Euclase has a wide competitive profile... > **[Speedaholic XX](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/speedaholic-xx-yoyo-by-c3yoyodesign?variant=37688649056446)** > > The original C3 Speedaholic changed the way we looked at plastic yo-yos. It was one of the best performing yo-yos for the price, and the latest version takes that standard to the next level - This is the Speedaholic XX! The Speedaholic XX is an... > **[Dove](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/dove-yoyo-by-yoyofriends?variant=32470369370186)** > > Yoyofriends strives to release competition level yo-yos at every price range and now they want to expand their lineup with a more fun, enjoyable, and affordable yo-yo. The Dove! The idea was brought up by yoyofriends team member, Owen Titus, who... > **[Wedge](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/the-wedge-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=40836568744126)** > > Lets talk about WEDGE. It’s the next step for us in plastic. It’s good. Solid. No it’s not a metal yoyo but it’s a darn good plastic one and most of the time, that’s more than anyone needs. Molded from polycarbonate with a solid Aluminum hub this... > **[TopYo MOJO](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/mojo-yoyo-by-topyo?variant=41104082600126)** > > After lots of research and plenty of prototypes, TopYo has found the perfect solution to creating a consistent well performing injection molded yo-yo! This is the MOJO! TopYo used high precision CNC machining to create the mold for their latest... [https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/clyw-big-dipper-yoyo?variant=18874898372](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/clyw-big-dipper-yoyo?variant=18874898372) [https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/something-premiere-yoyo?variant=18874368772](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/something-premiere-yoyo?variant=18874368772) > **[YYF Replay PRO](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/plastic-yo-yos/products/yyf-replay-pro-yoyo?variant=18874532292)** > > The new YoYoFactory Replay PRO is the latest yo-yo in the World Champion Gentry Stein line of signature yo-yos, and it is fantastic!From Gentry:"It has been a long term goal and dream of mine to have my name behind a low price plastic yoyo. I am... In addition to those, you could get the ThrowRevolution Neo, Recess First Base or the MagicYoYo K2 Crystal. I will personally recommend the iYoYo Shooting Star, but the other suggestions are great as well. ---
**Author:** ![ImMime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/immime/32/159877_2.png) [@ImMime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImMime)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/13 "2022-03-06T15:50:07Z")
wow, i wish i could buy em all! I’ll add them to my list. Thank you so much! ---
**Author:** ![ImMime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/immime/32/159877_2.png) [@ImMime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImMime)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/14 "2022-03-06T15:51:56Z")
Oh, sick. That looks awesome with great specs! I’ll add it to the list ---
**Author:** ![rajones19](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rajones19/32/146452_2.png) [@rajones19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rajones19)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/15 "2022-03-06T16:11:10Z")
The other thing - in addition to being an all-around great throw (especially for $28!) that Speedaholic XX is about the best throw out there for learning fingerspins. ---
**Author:** ![ImMime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/immime/32/159877_2.png) [@ImMime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImMime)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/16 "2022-03-06T16:21:53Z")
Oh wow, thats good to know ---
**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 6, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/17 "2022-03-06T18:29:44Z")
A quick look in the store and this was a great deal and in several colors. [https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/intro-metal-yo-yos/products/colossus-v-yoyo-by-topyo?variant=32349332406346](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/intro-metal-yo-yos/products/colossus-v-yoyo-by-topyo?variant=32349332406346) ---
**Author:** ![ImMime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/immime/32/159877_2.png) [@ImMime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImMime)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/18 "2022-03-06T18:42:33Z")
Oh my, thats absolutely gorgeous! ---
**Author:** ![Elyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@Elyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Elyoyo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-next-step-up/353664/19 "2022-03-06T18:55:12Z")
Maybe keep your yyf one as a every day carry like take it places with you and maybe pick up a shutter or a shutter wide angle depending on how much you want to spend and keep it as an at home yoyo if your looking to keep it looking nice