I actually had a football shaped fixie as a kid. It sucked as a yoyo, but I never tried turning it into a spin top.
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I see what you did there.
Last trick aside, that looks like a pretty dope throw
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I posted this in the mail thread, and have only been playing with this for a few hours, but I am convinced that the hype surrounding this yoyo is not much overstated. $30 certainly seems to be the sweet spot for budget performance, as I have two yoyos more expensive and two cheaper, and this one might just take the cake with overall performance.
Now the reason I bought it is because I wanted something that played differently than anything I already own, and this fit the bill. Despite being my lightest throw by far you can very much feel it on the string, but because of its weight it doesn’t jerk around or resist. You can play it at any speed you want and it will gladly oblige.
The fact that the polycarbonate is machined is a huge bonus. I’m comparing it to my 1UP, and it one-ups it in every respect: power, stability and trick application. Because of where the material is placed it can still get through most of your combos and back to your hand without much difficulty, defying the fact that plastic has less inertia than metal.
However because it’s plastic it does come with that aspect of not being as stable as most metal yoyos; however I see this as a good thing. It is stable enough that it won’t punish your slight errors, another win over my 1UP, but still encourages you to polish up your string and hand placement.
I especially like the profile. Because the finish is smooth it literally cradles your finger during grinds, making those kinds of tricks a lot easier to learn and master. I was struggling with learning Calypso but after giving it a shot on the Shooting Star I landed it after a couple attempts.
Are there yo-yos that perform way better? Absolutely, but you will have to shell out more cash for them. When designing a budget yoyo, companies will always claim that even though it is beginner-friendly, it can take you all the way to the most advanced tricks. However, I think the Shooting Star is one that actually lives up to that claim. Yes, $30 certainly is the sweet spot for budget performance. You will find this yoyo alongside other recommendations like the Luftverk plastic series and the Speedaholic xx, as well as the Yoyofriends Shortcut (all of which I hope to purchase someday). What one ultimately decides to purchase will depend on availability and personal preference. I’m just grateful that @iYoYo gave it their all in this genre. They knocked it out of the park with this one!
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That tabletop play is so cool!!!
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Love a shutter
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OD Panorama
Only problem I have is that every time I go to sit it down I always want to get one more throw.
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That’s a sick colorway
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I’ve been on a Rainier kick for a while, but since I’m on guard duty outside, I decided to string up the 54. Fantastic! It’s like a small Rainier, and I hope they boost both.
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Thanks! Sea of flames! 
I love it!
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