# Weird Request? Looking for ABS throws in particular… **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [July 10, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036 "2023-07-10T21:27:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TheBangalorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@TheBangalorian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheBangalorian)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/1 "2023-07-10T21:27:11Z")
So, I’ve tried a lot of materials for throws, and there’s a bunch I like, but I find that I just really like to carry and chuck around inexpensive durable materials (and I like the challenge of trying to make them do cool stuff that maybe some folks would just assume the cheapies couldn’t pull off). I have a pen in my EDC kit that’s this German made brick shithouse made of ABS plastic, and I was thinking maybe I could find a throw made of ABS (preferably an unresponsive one). Unfortunately, although I’m running searches on the ol’ interwebs for “ABS” yoyos, it brings up results that group that material together with other plastics (“polycarbonate/ABS/PC”), and I have no idea which, if any, of the results are ABS as opposed to PC (I’ve got plenty of PC already). So, I reach out to you, O’ knowledgeable YYE community: any recommendations as to ABS unresponsive throws…? Thanks so much, and have a good one! ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/2 "2023-07-10T21:36:34Z")
I found this searching for “Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene yo-yo”: [Yo-yo Materials | YoYo Wiki | Fandom](https://yoyo.fandom.com/wiki/Yo-yo_Materials#:~:text=ABS%20(acrylonitrile%20butadiene%20styrene),rim%2Dweighted%20yo%2Dyos). Then searching for “ABS” on the same site yielded: > **[C3yoyodesign Alpha Crash](https://yoyo.fandom.com/wiki/C3yoyodesign_Alpha_Crash)** > > The Alpha Crash is a yo-yo released in 2012 by C3yoyodesign. The Alpha Crash, which was first released at the 2012 44CLASH yo-yo contest, is a major departure from C3's metal models at the time, as this is their first injection-molded plastic 1A... Other than this, ABS seems to be associated with low-quality responsives ---
**Author:** ![TheBangalorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@TheBangalorian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheBangalorian)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/3 "2023-07-10T22:29:53Z")
Sweet - thanks, pal! Eh, maybe it’s just a no-go for anything decent, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to throw the question out there. Other than my favorite pen, I’m a fan of Lego, and those suckers are all ABS, too, so I just thought “what the heck”. Thanks again! ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/4 "2023-07-10T22:44:05Z")
Why not contact the store and see what they may have. There are plenty of quality plastic yoyos on the market. ---
**Author:** ![YotaroKuyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yotarokuyo/32/123850_2.png) [@YotaroKuyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YotaroKuyo)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/5 "2023-07-10T22:45:47Z")
You should try a Speedaholic XX. I’m not sure of the differences between ABS and polycarbonate but if you just want a cheap plastic yoyo that can handle some abuse it’s hard to beat (not sponsored). They are \<$30 and come in a lot of colors. I have two of them. I also really like the yoyofriends Dove which is only slightly more expensive and its delrin which is very durable in my experience too. Both are really good and smooth for plastics. Speedaholic XX has the better dimple for fingerspins imo if that matter to you. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/6 "2023-07-10T22:49:52Z")
These are modular if you haven’t seen them and are great players. There are Rim packs out there or you can make your own with 3D printers > **[Mod44](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/mod44-yoyo-by-freshly-dirty?_pos=4&_sid=4681c90f6&_ss=r&variant=40640045744318)** > > The Modular 44 is Freshly Dirty's first yo-yo design with interchangeable rims. By using one standard hub that is compatible with all 3 included sets of delrin rims, one yo-yo can truly act and feel like 3 entirely different designs. The Mod44 uses... ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/2/5/a25843d5eb7d6b4766868467b8c7a659c329c52d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TheBangalorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@TheBangalorian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheBangalorian)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/7 "2023-07-11T01:20:48Z")
Thanks for all the replies, everyone! Sorry if I wasn’t clear in the initial post: I actually have some different aluminum alloys and Delrin and a little Ti fella and PCs, but I was specifically trying to see if anyone knew of any decent ABS plastic (as opposed to polycarbonate or Delrin or POM) nonresponsive throws. Again, thanks for all the help, folks! ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/8 "2023-07-11T02:47:40Z")
So I know the Myy one third is abs and like the Duncan xt can be upgraded to unresponsive with a wide bearing. Not a great yoyo but not bad. I’m pretty sure the replay is abs as well. One thing to keep in mind is abs while strong is very susceptible to cracking and melting with contact with solvents. This normally isn’t a problem except when cleaning your bearings. If you don’t fully dry your solvent of choice off the bearing it will destroy that bearing seat. I have a replay that is super viby because i accidentally put a wet (with acetone) bearing back on and it took the bearing seat with it on my next time opening it up. You could message yyf either by there contact form or social media and probably get an answer on there yo-yos. I’ve never tried to chat with Myy but worth a shot there too. I’ll note the strongest/sturdiest yo-yos in my collection (which is what I’m inferring your looking for in this request) that I know can take a beating are all celcon plastic. My sage(classic)/one star, northstar, protostar. all those older yyf plastic yo-yos while mildly viby (as most injection mold plastic is) are my beaters cause they can just keep taking hits without worry. That and the yyf whip I know it’s poly carb but it just won’t die no matter how hard I am on it. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/9 "2023-07-11T02:57:57Z")
You can always try to get on Mr. Glen’s list for a Spinworthy Survivalist. You will be waiting a while as each one is hand made. I think it was worth the wait. Solid Plastic and Metal Axel. ![1000002081](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/c/9/7c99cc7fb5b339d17c50aaa34b97134ae307fe7b.jpeg) ![1000002082](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/a/d/fada579ea1cc1ec56eba9dbfea84a358757f1622.jpeg) Or keep an eye ount on the BST. You will see them pop up from time to time. Have fun. _Disregard, just noticed your looking for unresponsive_ ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/10 "2023-07-11T03:03:39Z")
While the survivalist is responsive I’ll also not that’s my go to when I reach for responsive fixed throws in my collection and worry about damage. The things indestructible. My toddler would just drag it around on concrete and it wouldn’t noticeably change anything about it besides some beauty marks. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/11 "2023-07-11T04:29:23Z")
> [@TheBangalorian](#): > > …but I was specifically trying to see if anyone knew of any decent ABS plastic… What, specifically, is magic about ABS? ---
**Author:** ![TheBangalorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@TheBangalorian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheBangalorian)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/12 "2023-07-11T19:32:10Z")
Not “magic” per se - list like it. I mean, it’s BPA free, from what I understand, which is nice, and it otherwise I don’t think feels too different than PC, and other things like Lego and my favorite EDC pen are made of it, so I guess I just figured there’d be a few options for throws made of the stuff. ---
**Author:** ![TheBangalorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c57346/32.png) [@TheBangalorian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheBangalorian)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/13 "2023-07-11T19:34:54Z")
Ugh - I’ve seen this thing, and I freaking love it. It’d be nice if it was more readily available…. No idea what type of plastic it’s made of, but I think it’s freaking badass! ---
**Author:** ![Jerrod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jerrod/32/367145_2.png) [@Jerrod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jerrod)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/14 "2023-07-11T19:48:03Z")
Magic Yoyo K1 is ABS and inexpensive. It comes responsive with a slim bearing but you can upgrade the bearing to make it unresponsive. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/7/0/a7074e65d195ac28b5bcd7519918a663e6230248.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/6/6/f66002d186dc62162cb1b144f846fd332916f76b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/15 "2023-07-11T19:58:32Z")
I believe the current ones are still recycled HDPE based on @anon5341354 own post a few years back. It’s a very pretty yoyo and super strong. I vaguely remember sone post about running one over and it surviving but I might be conflating a meme or something at this point. Either way I bet you could run it over and still play. > [@Spinworthy Survivalist Coming Soon!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinworthy-survivalist-coming-soon/346643): > > My latest release is coming very soon to YoYoExpert - the Survivalist. The Survivalist is a small(ish) pocketable solid plastic fixed axle yoyo. It’s made from 100% recycled HDPE with a solid 1/4" aluminium axle. HDPE is a very strong material and the Survivalist can handle quite a beating, making it an excellent everyday-carry yoyo wherever you may work or play. It has reliable response and a comfortable, solid feel in play. The AL axle helps give it an extremely smooth feeling spin. Approx… I believe there was something about some other material and solid polycarbonate at one point but poly is expensive so idk ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/16 "2023-07-11T22:12:17Z")
> [@Captrogers](#): > > I vaguely remember sone post about running one over and it surviving I can’t find the post but I remember Glen posting about running one over with his truck to test for durability and posted before and after pics. The only damage was that the axle had to be readjusted and then it played fine again. I really want one. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/17 "2023-07-11T22:23:14Z")
I agree about it being badass. I disagree with more availability. That is part of its appeal. Hand made one at a time by a community Master Yoyo Smith. Like I said; Worth the wait. Have fun. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/18 "2023-07-11T22:35:49Z")
I have looked into buying ABS rod to make yoyos from. It doesn’t come in diameters big enough to make yoyos from. I wanted tonuse it becuase it glues and dyes well. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/weird-request-looking-for-abs-throws-in-particular/380036/19 "2023-07-12T06:13:08Z")
There is a Survivalist on BST as of this post. > [@G2 Mini Banshee wide, Spin Worthy Survivalist, Higby. For sale and trade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-mini-banshee-wide-spin-worthy-survivalist-higby-for-sale-and-trade/378135): > > [20230618\_073202] [20230618\_073120] For sale and trade. All prices are best offer and shipped, PayPal FF only. I can get more pics or video upon request. Thank you for looking. For trades please see list below. G2 mini Covenant Snozberry mint w/box sold G2 mini Covenant galaxy mint w/box sold G2 mini Banshee galaxy mint w/box sold G2 mini Banshee wide berry mint w/box $75 YYF Tiny Titanium mint w/box traded SW Survivalist been played previous owner widened the gap still plays great just … Here too > [@Cryptid Yard Sale - LTTF: Splash St. Elmo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cryptid-yard-sale/380100): > > Hello, I would like to sell some yoyos to buy more yoyos. Every purchase comes with a Bigfoot sticker and a Werther’s Original. Please note that I am in Canada and all prices are USD. Please understand these are toys to be played, if vibe worries you look away, I can only describe the vibe condition so much. Send an offer, especially if it’s something you’re really interested in. Trades I’m interested in. Willing to trade in your favour or pay your shipping, on select models: Mowl: Heterogenei…