# Total noob - looking to learn in 2023. Please recommend a yoyo or two ($200 budget)

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For a yoyo that can convert from responsive to unresponsive, my favorite is the DocPop BoltXP:

> **[Bolt](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/bolt-yoyo-by-doc-pop?variant=41162772414654)**
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> From DocPop: This updated Bolt, also known as the BoltXP, has the same shape and feel as the classic Bolt from the 2000s, but with a few small updates to improve play. The Bolt is made from machined POM (very similar to delrin) and features schmoove...

But since you mentioned the Duncan Butterfly, that is still a valid option for a beginner. I think that modern responsive play is a great place to start. The tricks are accessible and a $5 plastic Butterfly won’t hold you back.

> [@The 0A Thread (Fixed Axle & Modern Responsive)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/6):
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> This just popped in my head. Kyle Nations got 9th place at UYYC using one of Doc Pop’s Weekenders. Here is his performance:

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