# Unpopular Yoyo Opinions **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 23, 2018, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554 "2018-12-23T05:37:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 46
**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:** [August 9, 2019, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/973 "2019-08-09T06:09:47Z")
It is more expensive, so it’s worse in that regard! ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/974 "2019-08-09T06:14:21Z")
> [@zslane](#): > > Plastic yoyos are _awesome_ when: > > - You don’t care about performance. _(“It’s a really chill throw…blah blah blah…”)_ So funny. Tell that to Gentry who won nationals with a Replay Pro. I also saw a world class Japanese competitor (I forget his name) do his entire ridiculously insanely complicated routine with YYR Gargantua. It’s guys like you that only care about what they think top performing yoyos are, but likely can’t perform at the top that say things like that. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/975 "2019-08-09T06:25:17Z")
I’ve done it again haven’t I… Gotten all snarky. Sorry again, @zslane. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2019, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/976 "2019-08-09T06:25:26Z")
Top players, including Gentry himself, agree that metals are just in general superior to plastic so I’m not sure what you’re getting at here. Nobody is saying you can’t play at a high level with a plastic. Obviously plastics, like the Replay, can still perform. Metals, like the Shutter, can just perform better. You are taking what he is saying too seriously. I’m pretty sure you know what he meant. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/977 "2019-08-09T06:26:56Z")
Do you really think Gentry would have risked his Nationals performance by using a yoyo he felt inferior? I somehow doubt that. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/978 "2019-08-09T06:27:42Z")
Yes. Because it would’ve been huge, a much bigger story, if he won with a plastic. And he was so far ahead of the competition in terms of skill that year the risk honestly wasn’t that big for him. I don’t think he would’ve done that for worlds ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/979 "2019-08-09T06:28:45Z")
@zslane was also suggestion that plastics are awesome when you don’t care about performance. That’s the position I was arguing against. Nothing else. ---
**Author:** ![MoosaK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moosak/32/116955_2.png) [@MoosaK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoosaK)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/980 "2019-08-09T06:46:04Z")
I think plastics (hybrids not included) _are_ inferior, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be used competitively. Modern plastics are not that far behind metals in terms of stability. They may not be the best, but I’d agree that they still good performers and usually more stable than metal organics. ---
**Author:** ![EOS44](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eos44/32/47059_2.png) [@EOS44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EOS44)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/981 "2019-08-09T06:47:35Z")
I have a lot of fun playing with plastics. If we were to measure how “good” a yoyo is based on how stable/long spinning they are, then let’s ditch all our organics and our flat bearings, but of course, we wouldn’t do that because we do not measure how “good” a yoyo is based on those factors. This discussion started by someone not being impressed by a plastic SF made, and then it drifted to plastics in general(?). Of course that metals perform better, but it’s not like plastics are unplayable or not fun or something like that. If you think that, maybe the reason for that are your skills as a player. ---
**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:** [August 9, 2019, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/982 "2019-08-09T06:50:48Z")
> [@EOS44](#): > > If you think that, maybe the reason for that are your skills as a player. And @zslane has openly admitted this. So that’s that. He never said you HAVE to not care about performance to like plastics anyway. But if you aren’t a stickler about a yoyo being top level super stable and long spinning, then that would probably add to enjoyment factor of plastics. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/983 "2019-08-09T06:51:00Z")
Metals no doubt perform better, as everyone would agree, but plastics can perform well. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/984 "2019-08-09T09:10:28Z")
Exactly ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/985 "2019-08-09T12:23:32Z")
> [@sfyoyos](#): > > Delrin is worse than polycarbonate in every single way It certainly seems so on paper. However, many of my injection molded polycarbonate yoyos cracked around the hubs where the nuts were molded in. I have had very few problems with POM yoyos. I think if the halves were turned from solid stock, the polycarbonate would likely outshine POM. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/986 "2019-08-09T12:36:24Z")
Idk if this is unpopular but: machined plastic\>\>\>\>\>\>molded plastic ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/987 "2019-08-09T12:37:52Z")
Jensen won world’s 2010 with a plastic Northstar. Injection moulded plastics will never be as vibe free or smooth as any yoyo that has been turned on a lathe. However, you can still hit the exact same tricks with either of them. I bought a 30oz Estwing framing hammer for work to replace my 16oz claw hammer that I got from a local builders merchants. Much better quality with the Estwing, feels well made. I still hit the same type of nails though… ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/988 "2019-08-09T13:13:45Z")
Holy… a 30 oz framing hammer? As in your main daily driver? 😲 ---
**Author:** ![Jhammond93](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhammond93/32/53095_2.png) [@Jhammond93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhammond93)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/989 "2019-08-09T16:04:15Z")
> [@Lukoyo](#): > > bought a 30oz Estwing framing hammer for work to replace my 16oz claw hammer You must have forearms like popeye!!! I swing a 26 oz framing hammmer, and it wears me flat out! ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/990 "2019-08-09T16:24:54Z")
A 26?! Sheesh, I swing a 22 oz. I want to get a titanium 18 oz. It’s a full size hammer but it packs a hell of a punch. I used my buddie’s for a day, and it really saved my elbow! ---
**Author:** ![Jhammond93](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhammond93/32/53095_2.png) [@Jhammond93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jhammond93)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/991 "2019-08-09T16:26:13Z")
I found this one in an attic lol, I probably would’ve bought a lighter one, but sense I’ve already got one might as well get used to it lol ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554/992 "2019-08-09T16:26:48Z")
That’s right, she’s my main hammer. The first few weeks, my left hand was taking a battering but you do just get used to it. Makes studwork and, well anything that needs to be hit really hard so much easier. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554.md?page=45) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unpopular-yoyo-opinions/296554.md?page=47)