# Thoughts on my next yoyo purchase, most likely a bi-metal (#BlackFridaySale@YYE) **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [November 25, 2019, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232 "2019-11-25T15:26:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/41 "2019-11-25T20:36:22Z")
Cool ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/42 "2019-11-25T20:36:53Z")
It was at least 10%/15%/20% unlocked depending on how much you spent. Don’t remember a 5% but then again I didn’t buy anything last Black Friday. ---
**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:** [November 25, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/43 "2019-11-25T20:38:25Z")
I could be mis-remembering the lowest end. 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/44 "2019-11-25T22:12:45Z")
Not yet, but this was last year’s discount and I believe it was same the year before. So I am hoping for something similar this year. > [@Black Friday 2018 Sale at YoYoExpert!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-friday-2018-sale-at-yoyoexpert/295413/1): > > # It only happens once a year. Black Friday 2018 has arrived! > > [![2018-11-21-Black-Friday](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/3X/1/6/16fa734cb5faabf0771580678dff60539cb58f4b.jpeg) ](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases) > > ## This is it. The day you’ve been waiting for! Black Friday has arrived! > > ## **The more you spend the more you save!** > > - at $50 unlock 10% off > - at $100 unlock 15% off > - at $150 unlock the full 20% off! > > The sale runs until Sunday morning (11/25) at 10:00 AM EST (7:00 AM PST). Discount is automatically applied in the cart! > > This is the BIGGEST sale of the year for us and the best time to get your hands on some really AMAZING discounts! Pick up that awesome throw you’ve been waiting on or get that special someone something they really want for the holidays! > > **Thank You!** > > It’s a lot of fun to have a sale but we wanted to make sure we took the time following Thanksgiving to say a very serious THANK YOU to all of our customers who support us throughout the year. We appreciate your support **so much**! > > **WAIT?! Where is the Black Friday MYSTERY BOX?!** > > ![DSC01991_grande](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/3X/1/6/16caa787383893caf597e1477485cfc110bca228.jpeg) > > Winter is coming… And with it the last Mystery Box of the 2018 year. _ **Note - if you already pre-ordered it with the summer Mystery Box you will receive an email next week to confirm your shipping address.** _ We have some surprises in store for this years winter Mystery Box release too! Stay tuned - details will be announced next week with the drop date and availability! ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/45 "2019-11-25T22:14:05Z")
This was incidentally the year before (2017) > [@Black Friday 2017 is HERE at YoYoExpert!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/black-friday-2017-is-here-at-yoyoexpert/85209/1): > > ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/8/a/28a98d671a32f5e93d8add929e9d5b3e5ebe7448.jpeg) > > This is it. The day you’ve been waiting for! Black Friday has arrived! > This is the BIGGEST sale of the year for us and the best time to get your hands on some really AMAZING discounts! Pick up that awesome throw you’ve been waiting on or get that special someone something they really want for the holidays! > > We are excited to offer up to 20% off this Black Friday! It all depends on how much you spend. At $50 unlock 10% off, at $100 unlock 15% off, and at $150 unlock the full 20% off! The sale runs until Saturday night (11/25) at 11:59 PM EST (8:59 PM PST). > > ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/1/8/c1869f71730926ee845d5568981e8a940dd34499.jpeg) > > Thank You! > > It’s a lot of fun to have a sale but we wanted to make sure we took the time following Thanksgiving to say a very serious THANK YOU to all of our customers who support us throughout the year. We appreciate your support so much! > > ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/9/3/f935c3a2b9b23310f67e85e0d79596b6b1a313fd.jpeg) > > YoYoFactory Mystery Box > WAIT?! Where is the Black Friday MYSTERY BOX?! > Winter is coming… And with it the THIRD Mystery Box in the Buyers Club (normally our Black Friday box!) Details will be announced December 1st with the drop date and availability. If you are not already part of the Buyer’s club from the previous Mystery Box sign up for the email list by [clicking here](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/buyers-club-mystery-box-3)! ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 25, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/46 "2019-11-25T22:15:01Z")
2016, so hopefully the tradition continues. > [@It's Black Friday at YoYoExpert!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/its-black-friday-at-yoyoexpert/82485/1): > > It has arrived! It only happens once a year and this is a big one! > > [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-YoYoExpert-Black-Friday.jpg](http://yoyoexpert.com/) > > We are excited to offer up to 20% off! It all depends on how much you spend! At $50 take 10% off, at $100 take 15% off, and at $150 take the full 20% off! The sale runs until Saturday night (11/26) and ends at 9:30 PM EST (6:30 PM PST). And… If you are one of the first 100 people to spend $100 or more you can pre-order the official 2016 Mystery Box! > > [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-Black-Friday.jpg](http://yoyoexpert.com/) > > And then immediately following the Black Friday Sale… > The 2016 Mystery Box ‘official release’ happens Saturday night at 10 PM EST! > > [Mystery Box - 2016 YoYoFactory x YoYoExpert!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SCleBfuxWI) > > [http://yoyoexpert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-YoYoFactory-YoYoExpert-Mystery-Box.jpg](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/2016-mystery-box-by-yoyofactory-yoyoexpert) > > We want to also take a minute and thank all of the customers that year after year support our efforts. We would not be where we are without your support and from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for that. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving and have a fun-filled weekend ahead. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/47 "2019-11-26T01:50:06Z")
Today’s practice session went so poorly, that I feel like I should lay off buying more yoyos Black Friday or not. And just focus on practicing to get better with what I have instead of drooling over new stuff. ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/48 "2019-11-26T01:54:11Z")
Yeah I’m at that point too. I think I’m gonna do one last blow out then really limit my collecting from Dec onwards. Gotta do that with miniatures, too. A touch too much retail therapy 😜 I’m at the point where if I feel the itch for a new throw, I can grab one that I probably haven’t played in awhile and it’ll pass the Marie Kondo test better than buying a new throw. ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/49 "2019-11-26T03:16:54Z")
My house is super into being KonMarie these days 🙂 And we decided to keep our kids as they sparked joy 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/50 "2019-11-26T14:56:56Z")
Quick update to my list. Going a little backwards but, decided against the Overdrive Draupnir which was where my heart was initially leaning towards. I decided that I’m going to pick up a MK1 Diffraction v2 by @MarkD during the Black Friday sale. So going to take expensive toys out of the list, i.e. Draupnir is now out of the picture. To be fair, I don’t think an expensive premium yoyo like the Overdrive Draupnir should have been on my shortlist anyway on hindsight. Kind of super excited to try out a wider yoyo and support people who I like at the same time. I think I’m more excited about it now, than I was when thinking about getting a Overdrive Draupnir actually. Although right now I can’t wait to just go home, spend time with the kids, put them to bed and practice those pop n fresh!!! ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/51 "2019-11-26T20:31:21Z")
> [@DUNCAN Bi-Metals! Barracuda X, Grasshopper GTX, Exit 8, & Haymaker X!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals-barracuda-x-grasshopper-gtx-exit-8-haymaker-x/307493/16): > > Duncan’s possibly my favorite brand for bimetals rn. I totally get why some people might not like their bimetals as they have a very specific feel to them (on the heavier/more presence side IMO) but that’s right up my alley. > > So far, I’ve collected the Haymaker X, Grasshopper GTX, Barracuda X, Orbital GTX, and eXit 8. Hoping to add the Yoshicuda X and Grasshopper X to my collection by the end of the year. Hi @nonja121 so now I gave up on Overdrive Draupnir, and def want to purchase a @MarkD Diffraction, I am going to go against everything I said and buy 2 yoyos haha. (and live with the consequences) and also over $150 is free shipping so that is like a $9 subsidy. So can I ask you what you think about Grasshopper GTX / Barracuda X / Orbital GTX (and TopYo Dominator) since you own these? I think for my first Bi-Metal I will go with one of these choices and stick to sensible budget. 🙂 ---
**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:** [November 26, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/52 "2019-11-26T20:42:49Z")
I’ll say this about all those choices: - Grasshopper GTX: amazing performance and playability. - Orbital GTX: a very good performer, but a little too wide for my tastes. - Barracuda X: very interesting shape; never played one though. I don’t care for the engraving, which keeps me from getting one, if I’m being honest. - Dominator: amazing performance and playability. Least expensive/best value of the bunch. ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/53 "2019-11-26T20:49:01Z")
And if the $4 difference was negligible to me? 🙂 (not because it is, but as I said, I don’t mind spending a little bit extra but getting fewer yoyos in terms of quantity) ---
**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:** [November 26, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/54 "2019-11-26T20:52:25Z")
Then I’d go with whichever one has the colorway you like best. Honestly, I would not be able to choose between the Grasshopper GTX and the Dominator otherwise. They have nearly identical specs (the Dominator is 1g lighter though) and are both an absolute joy to play. However, the Dominator comes in many more colorways atm. ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/55 "2019-11-26T20:56:05Z")
Thanks @zslane! ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/56 "2019-11-26T21:10:14Z")
I actually don’t own the Dominator (yet; it’s in my cart 😃) but happy to talk about the others. The Grasshopper GTX definitely has more presence than the others you mentioned but it doesn’t feel heavy. It’s really great for carrying momentum forward from one element to another. Awesome flow. The Orbital GTX is floatier and seems to me to be almost the exact opposite. It’s really easy to add/kill momentum on this but you have to be really intentional about it. If you watch Tal Murdoch, he does a lot of popping his jo straight up and “constructing” mounts etc around it if that makes sense where as János flows more through elements. The Barracuda X… it’s been awhile since I touched that throw and it’s probably my least favorite of the lineup. I can throw it around after work and see if I can get you some impressions. I remember that I preferred the Yoshicuda X though they play super similarly IMO. ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/57 "2019-11-26T21:43:18Z")
Okay threw the Barracuda X around during a break. It’s very middle of the road and kinda plays like you would expect a bimetal rounded H would. It plays very well but I feel like it doesn’t stand out vs the others in its lineup. It plays kinda like how a bimetal Meta might play IMO. The Yoshicuda is smaller so it feels a bit more dense, and I like that extra denseness. Also threw the Orbital GTX around a little. I retract what I said about floatier, not sure that’s the right word. It moves fast if you push it—and it’s easy to get moving fast—but still stops at a dime. Still stand by what I said about momentum esp vs the Grasshopper GTX. ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2019, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/58 "2019-11-26T23:09:50Z")
Thank you @nonja121. With your feedback and @zslane’s I think I can quite confidently just pick up a Grasshopper GTX or a Dominator depend on the colour I fancy (currently looking at the burnt orange GTX) alongside the MK1 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/59 "2019-11-27T01:05:10Z")
Grasshopper GTX is indeed really good. Haven’t tried a dominator but it has a shape I really like. ---
**Author:** ![MoonageMin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moonagemin/32/67731_2.png) [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232/60 "2019-11-28T17:12:17Z")
Grasshopper GTX is already sold out 😱 I noticed the Black Friday sale going live too late 😭 [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232.md?page=4)