# What did you throw 2023? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 1, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694 "2023-01-01T04:15:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 170
**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:** [July 2, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3411 "2023-07-02T12:28:46Z")
![IMG_3879](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/f/3/2f370882419705374da70233c89bc18d17166e6c.jpeg) Stoked to play a lot of Yoyo today. Set out my favs for 1a plus these half swaps. I can’t tell if I love this half swap or hate it. Pretty hardcore…I’m definitely not chromophobic…hah I decided I love it! ---
**Author:** ![TryCatchThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trycatchthrow/32/171307_2.png) [@TryCatchThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TryCatchThrow)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3412 "2023-07-02T12:38:09Z")
I for one hate it, but you do you. I really wish they did the AllYoYo Loops in blue with pink caps for half swapping. As they are, I half swapped the all pink and pink with blue cap. ---
**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:** [July 2, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3413 "2023-07-02T13:10:03Z")
I get it. It’s hardcore and I bet the majority of ppl share your sentiments. I too wish they had done blue w pink caps! I regret not getting at least one all pink and going with both pink and blue but w/e idk I wasn’t thinking clearly when I ordered them. ---
**Author:** ![MattC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattc/32/258241_2.png) [@MattC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattC)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3414 "2023-07-02T13:34:00Z")
![20230701_194324](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/a/1/9a107fa4866d6120b0ef61080b3229a7185010d3.jpeg) Nationals was fantastic. I’m 100 years old and didnt realize it was two days so im traveling home today. Taking some bangers home with me. ---
**Author:** ![Chaman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaman/32/601454_2.png) [@Chaman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chaman)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3415 "2023-07-02T14:42:57Z")
![20230701_175744](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/1/5/d15fec3c21a2692ec5e5bf363ace868f14e334d5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LeftyThrower24](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/leftythrower24/32/264593_2.png) [@LeftyThrower24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyThrower24)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3416 "2023-07-02T14:47:43Z")
I know I said I’d use the Legato 2 at Nats, but the grasshopper gtx is a very close second. Two months ago I woulda chose this first, but I’m starting get a little more speed and maneuverability in my style so now I’m not so sure anymore lol ![IMG_6248](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/9/2/692adbf631009cdc49cab8b3ff5d63af04f40e24.jpeg) ---
**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:** [July 2, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3417 "2023-07-02T15:14:11Z")
Plum AfterLife ![6N6A6423](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/e/0/1e0c16d23a080e496b74efb8cb7df2cd3dca9e6f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nwarda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a9a28c/32.png) [@Nwarda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nwarda)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3418 "2023-07-02T15:16:24Z")
When you’re outside with the kids OD Diorama ![IMG_2610](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/4/b/94b547c90f16474c4697f5519c50251a69743931.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Xymantix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xymantix/32/194595_2.png) [@Xymantix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xymantix)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3419 "2023-07-02T15:34:05Z")
I busted out a couple of my favorite Dressel Designs 5050s and took a stroll down memory lane: ![DresselDesigns-5050s](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/0/b/a0b4529c71d8c4c6de779bb81cd1b02a63ceb6b0.jpeg) Those are both really interesting, as they aren’t your standard colorways. I know that it’s hard to tell with just the two of them there with nothing else to compare to, but the left one isn’t clear - it’s a very lightly-tinged lilac. And the right one isn’t black, it’s a very dark gray that’s slightly greenish. I know for certain that it’s not black, as I dinged it during my first throwing session and tried to cover up the silver aluminum with a black Sharpie. So now instead of having some bright silver spots, it’s got some deep black spots 😝 Every time I throw a 5050, or the assassin for that matter, I always end up practicing my pull-starts. I certainly need a lot more practice on those, and these guys practically beg to do that! ---
**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:** [July 2, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3420 "2023-07-02T15:58:35Z")
Lovely shot! The clear especially is a unique pantone we found. It’s going to be our go-to for clear colorways; and shiny clear especially will be a staple for all our yoyos!! I got my lemonade 5050 today too ---
**Author:** ![Chaman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaman/32/601454_2.png) [@Chaman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chaman)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3421 "2023-07-02T15:59:23Z")
Personally, which do you prefer: The Assassin or the 50/50? ---
**Author:** ![Thruwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thruwell/32/194240_2.png) [@Thruwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thruwell)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3422 "2023-07-02T16:49:54Z")
Finally found my favorite Diorama setup in terms of performance/feel and aesthetics…brown Diorama with brass UL SE… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/f/6/9f69f15504700d46fe0d7f1c936b604908601683.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/8/8/788448626f567c46d038a6194d1412f028acabc1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AKYOYOMIKE](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/akyoyomike/32/286732_2.png) [@AKYOYOMIKE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AKYOYOMIKE)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3423 "2023-07-02T17:10:08Z")
I need some Brass SE! Recently heard someone say “Spikes on everything” and i said YEAH!.. got some copper color Al some for my Sudo. ![20230702_130813](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/3/6/e367753ff88a96c658c027a09df312efb940d112.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Xymantix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xymantix/32/194595_2.png) [@Xymantix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xymantix)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3424 "2023-07-02T17:30:03Z")
> [@hobbygod](#): > > It’s going to be our go-to for clear colorways; and shiny clear especially will be a staple for all our yoyos! Oh wow, that’s great news! That one is my favorite colorway of all of them by far. > [@Chaman](#): > > which do you prefer That’s like asking which one of your children you love the most :joy: Seriously though, I always pick up the 5050 first so I guess I have a slight preference for that. But whenever I put the 5050 away I always end up grabbing the Assassin next. I would have thought that they’d be pretty similar, but they really seem to complement each other well. And the stainless steel gives it a very different feel, especially when I miss the string and it hits my belt buckle since it rings out like a bell. It sounds nice, but it’s a giveaway that lets everyone know that I screwed up! The Assassin is also a little more “standard” when it comes to dimensions. I really like the 5050, but it’s pretty wide. The Assassin feels more like you shrunk down a regular yoyo to a smaller size, whereas the 5050 feels like it was stretched to make its width match its diameter. But I don’t really have any complaints about either one of them and I usually give them equal time. ---
**Author:** ![SML](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sml/32/221290_2.png) [@SML](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SML)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3425 "2023-07-02T17:37:59Z")
![IMG_5714](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/8/a/28aaac17c72e956d1acd5f64367e095bab60de4f.jpeg) Slimline Razor Pocket Pros Zombie. (Came with o-ring response, unlike Small Minds Zombie.) I’ve siliconed it and also tortured it a bit over the years, first using a wire brush to give it a grinding surface and later polishing that away. Still plays great. ---
**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:** [July 2, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3426 "2023-07-02T18:17:05Z")
We did it with the emotion too. Ever so slightly different feeling bc it’s 7075 but same pantone ---
**Author:** ![CatFoodScience](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/catfoodscience/32/206708_2.png) [@CatFoodScience](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CatFoodScience)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3427 "2023-07-02T18:20:38Z")
Are you sure thats brown? It looks purple-ish to me. ¯\_(ツ)\_/¯ ---
**Author:** ![Thruwell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thruwell/32/194240_2.png) [@Thruwell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thruwell)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3428 "2023-07-02T18:29:14Z")
Pretty sure I ordered a brown one :wink: With the lighting and my shabby camera it doesn’t come through that well. In person it actually does look pretty brown with a hint of rootbeer-ish. ---
**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 2, 2023, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3429 "2023-07-02T19:13:24Z")
Clears/Silvers/Raws are my favorite finishes and I have quite a few, but whatever was done with the clear Emotion makes it the best of them all. ---
**Author:** ![UnluckyOwl53](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/unluckyowl53/32/190567_2.png) [@UnluckyOwl53](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/UnluckyOwl53)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-throw-2023/367694/3430 "2023-07-02T19:43:57Z")
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