# What counterweight do you use? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 3, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796 "2023-05-03T21:29:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Theyeeterr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyeeterr/32/611762_2.png) [@Theyeeterr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theyeeterr)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/1 "2023-05-03T21:29:25Z")
Me personally, I use the yoyofactory multi tool as a counterweight whenever i want to do some 5a ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/2 "2023-05-03T21:34:59Z")
Dice I filed a groove into. Got a d20 and a d6 but I think I need a d12. That would probably be the best weight for the yoyo I’ve been using for 5a. I like the resourcefulness using the multi tool. That seems hard to play with I don’t know if I could do it Im also terrible at catching the weight. ---
**Author:** ![RaRa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rara/32/225696_2.png) [@RaRa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RaRa)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/3 "2023-05-03T22:37:11Z")
I did the same! ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/4 "2023-05-03T22:43:42Z")
R2FG Reactor, I have 3. love it for the string groove. I’ve also 3D printed one that has a string groove. string groove \>\>\>\>\>\> string hole/locking bead/locking key, etc ---
**Author:** ![OhDavidBowie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ohdavidbowie/32/149966_2.png) [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/5 "2023-05-03T22:50:14Z")
@Theyeeterr If you need a regular counterweight I can send you a couple if you’re in CONUS. This is a good sample of what I use mostly. Porykons and regular Duncan dice. I also really like the leather counterweight. ![20230503_184817](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/e/6/be66780efcd987c47657c00ac632053cacd33eeb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mooky](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mooky/32/231674_2.png) [@Mooky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mooky)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/6 "2023-05-04T00:07:29Z")
Astrojax V-Max, The older plastic ones. A Great re-use of my old sets. The loop knot fits perfectly through them with a pull and stay on without any extra slip knot nonsense. It saves time and doesn’t test my patience when I remove it later. 😆 ---
**Author:** ![bobafret](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobafret/32/260814_2.png) [@bobafret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobafret)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/7 "2023-05-04T00:43:48Z")
The Seed from @no\_city3d is my jam - great weight distribution and no corners so it’s comfy on the hand when it bonks you: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/1/5/d157c4c37d886f3cf5427143575ae985e92ee387.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TylerCFreem](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tylercfreem/32/252973_2.png) [@TylerCFreem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TylerCFreem)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/8 "2023-05-04T00:49:10Z")
I’m throwing a hatchimal tied to the end. It weighs in at 11g. My knuckles and hand hate the Duncan dice because they smack hard when I don’t catch it right. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/f/2/3f23f0b5ccecfd2f07d36dee0facd6f65fbba169.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Theyeeterr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyeeterr/32/611762_2.png) [@Theyeeterr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theyeeterr)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/9 "2023-05-04T14:20:41Z")
Yes, I am in north carolina, how much would it cost for you to send it to me ---
**Author:** ![OhDavidBowie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ohdavidbowie/32/149966_2.png) [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/10 "2023-05-04T14:24:07Z")
$0. Pm me your address and color preference ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/11 "2023-05-04T16:50:05Z")
Did you make the leather cw yourself? I want something quieter when I mess up than the dice I’ve been using and it would be cool to make something/ then I could play with it right away. ---
**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:** [May 4, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/12 "2023-05-04T17:51:11Z")
I mainly use Duncan dice or this Rapid Ball. I have a rubber ball too, but it feels a little heavy to me. Rapid Ball is where it’s at. ![IMG_4791](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/1/c/91ce3764528a306967f0a6830df2c52763fc2d4e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![OhDavidBowie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ohdavidbowie/32/149966_2.png) [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/13 "2023-05-04T17:55:26Z")
I didn’t make it, it was made by leatheryoyoshop in Japan. Looks like they’re all sold out though unfortunately ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/14 "2023-05-04T18:08:40Z")
Rapidball got that goated string groove ---
**Author:** ![OhDavidBowie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ohdavidbowie/32/149966_2.png) [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-counterweight-do-you-use/374796/15 "2023-05-04T18:14:25Z")
The Duncan Ultraweight is also really good and you can adjust the weight