# What brands do you recommend? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 27, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408 "2026-05-27T04:09:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![rkalajian](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rkalajian/32/672584_2.png) [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/61 "2026-06-03T16:33:49Z")
Are you an Ito fan, or just an Uzumaki fan? ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/62 "2026-06-03T16:38:50Z")
you read uzumaki? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_abyss/32/704667_2.png) [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/63 "2026-06-03T16:46:38Z")
Ito, and yes. Wanna see my keyboard? I have several of his works on the shelf. I really want to buy Hellstar Remina ![1000143940](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/0/d30d461a10e0d57d72d827763417d8bb19372b45.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/64 "2026-06-03T16:56:22Z")
I have the BST blocked, so I haven’t noticed this trend… but now that you mention it, there do be a whole buncha them. I figure they are just very collectible and have so many incredible splash patterns people get in a frenzy snatching them up and then end up with too many. ---
**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:** [June 3, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/65 "2026-06-03T17:39:17Z")
> [@SlowThrow](#): > > I figure they are just very collectible and have so many incredible splash patterns people get in a frenzy snatching them up and then end up with too many. My guess is that this is a just a natural result of the Patreon subscriptions. People want the exclusive/early access, but not necessarily every individual yo-yo. ---
**Author:** ![AudreySickburn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/audreysickburn/32/313292_2.png) [@AudreySickburn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AudreySickburn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/66 "2026-06-03T18:09:12Z")
> [@neonfishingrod](#): > > insane. i hadnt seen that one yet thanks andy Yep. After the most recent public statements from YYF I’ve resolved to no longer make purchases at any retailer that stocks them. Even YYE unfortunately. I just can’t be complicit in these kind of public statements. I’ll shop direct with friendly brands. ---
**Author:** ![G2\_Jake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/g2_jake/32/446_2.png) [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/67 "2026-06-03T18:14:40Z")
Ok you guys intrigued me to see this G2 / bst. Here’s the numbers for sale on posts bumped under 24 hours ago. ![IMG_2424](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/a/e/eaecc2cc9fd98a19062e49d4ef507dfbb2d256ce.jpeg) Quick thoughts are - G2 sells a lot more yo-yos than you think. Possibly because we only sell direct. G2 is always listed in the title if they are for sale. Often others are in the “and more” Sometimes a collector sells off a chunk to raise funds. This can skew the number for sale counts I did. Mostly it’s just G2 sticks out in your head with you see it so you think there is more. Interesting thought experiment. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Abyss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/the_abyss/32/704667_2.png) [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/68 "2026-06-03T18:34:32Z")
Tbf.. a G2 in the title is far more attractive than a YYF in the title. ---
**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:** [June 3, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/69 "2026-06-03T19:29:03Z")
I would argue one of the reasons high value YoYo’s get sold often is because they retain value better so G2 showing up shows they are keeping the values. I rarely see folks selling many G2 under $100 unless it’s damaged or the person is trying to get quick cash. you see allot of old playmaxx, tk and other collectible stuff on eBay but that’s mostly the same reason the collectors who aren’t on the forum are trying to get equity out of stuff that actually retained value. With that said I like that Jake pulled the numbers. I’m not surprised by his it’s shapped up ---
**Author:** ![xX2Slow4U](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xx2slow4u/32/262760_2.png) [@xX2Slow4U](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xX2Slow4U)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/70 "2026-06-03T21:02:09Z")
I’ve had several listed like new in box for months under $80 that haven’t sold. I finally tossed the boxes and gave the pins away. Ended up keeping a ton because they won’t sell. That said, I still enjoy G2 for sure, and several will never leave my collection. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/71 "2026-06-03T21:30:26Z")
If everyone selling g2 on the bst commissioned Jake to sell their yoyos they’d be gone instantly. He is the man, the myth, the legend, and it speaks to how much of the brand relies on Jake vs Jake relying on his products. He really has his market figured out!! ---
**Author:** ![Tshou](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tshou/32/611160_2.png) [@Tshou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tshou)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/72 "2026-06-03T22:10:20Z")
uzumaki mentioned 🚨 ---
**Author:** ![BaysideGoblin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/fbc32d/32.png) [@BaysideGoblin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BaysideGoblin)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/73 "2026-06-04T01:47:32Z")
Can’t go wrong with anything from Recess, Jake Bullock, or Freshly Dirty. Also, I’m a huge OhYesYo fan and they should be having anew yoyo drop on the Recess site in the near future! ---
**Author:** ![abnfmpnk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abnfmpnk/32/674076_2.png) [@abnfmpnk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abnfmpnk)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/74 "2026-06-04T02:32:40Z")
Duncan, Turner Return Tops and MK1! ---
**Author:** ![torg33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a587f6/32.png) [@torg33](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/torg33)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/75 "2026-06-05T16:06:26Z")
> [@SlowThrow](#): > > have the BST blocked i see this happening for me 2 ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/76 "2026-06-05T18:02:55Z")
👀 ![IMG_4425](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/1/0/310f65e5fa07bb9d97f3c84ea562bcc44ac18944.jpeg) Sorry , sellers ---
**Author:** ![CoolYoYo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/65b543/32.png) [@CoolYoYo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CoolYoYo1)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/77 "2026-06-06T01:30:05Z")
I personally love Jigun/Lep yoyos but they barely offer anything beyond the Asia Pacific region my other fave is Wi1D, SUS Mechanics and Lead. ---
**Author:** ![yoyo\_cubicle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyo_cubicle/32/691750_2.png) [@yoyo\_cubicle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo_cubicle)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/78 "2026-06-06T20:08:29Z")
I don’t make endorsements without being paid in cash. So far all brands have overlooked the power of my influence in the yoyo world and have not sent me any briefcases full of cash, so I’m afraid I can’t recommend any brands at this time. ---
**Author:** ![Ironical\_Monocle1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ironical_monocle1/32/244603_2.png) [@Ironical\_Monocle1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ironical_Monocle1)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/79 "2026-06-08T10:20:17Z")
Motion, Featherspin, Dreamcraft, Edition, Atmos, OD (in no particular order) ---
**Author:** ![mikeydoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mikeydoe/32/301589_2.png) [@mikeydoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikeydoe)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408/80 "2026-06-08T12:11:57Z")
exactly throw a “G2” in the title and you know lots more people are gonna open the thread [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brands-do-you-recommend/446408.md?page=3)