# What makes a yoyo good? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [March 5, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-good/420381 "2025-03-05T22:15:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**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:** [March 6, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-good/420381/21 "2025-03-06T22:00:51Z")
Never change Henry ---
**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:** [March 7, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-good/420381/22 "2025-03-07T03:54:13Z")
Don’t worry about buying new bearings unless it brings you joy to tinker with things. This thread explains the shapes [A Beginner's Guide to Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-beginners-guide-to-yoyo/303088) check these out, you might like some of these: > **[Laevateinn](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/35-to-55-yo-yos-by-price-range/products/laevateinn-yoyo-by-c3yoyodesign?variant=43333006327998)** > > The Laevateinn is a brand new high performance model from C3 designed with a focus on speed, stability, and affordability. They took design inspiration for the shape of the Laevateinn from C3yoyodesign's popular P.wave, Accelerator, and Vanitas. It... > **[Aerodynex](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/55-to-85-yo-yos-by-price-range/products/aerodynex-yoyo-by-mowl?variant=43515925430462)** > > When the idea of a titanium battle-ready yo-yo first emerged, Mowl set out to craft a model that could match Hayato Itani’s high-speed, aggressive style on the world stage. But for Hayato, a signature yo-yo meant more than just personal preference—it... > **[Shutter - Wide Angle](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/55-to-85-yo-yos-by-price-range/products/wide-angle-shutter-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43098219151550)** > > Ever since the Shutter was launched in 2013 there have been small changes made to keep it at the forefront of modern performance and in-tune with the needs of current USA champion Gentry Stein. This year Gentry's Freestyle was a bit bigger and a bit... > **[Krown 7075](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/c3yoyodesign/products/krown-7075-yoyo-by-c3yoyodesign?variant=43090985681086)** > > C3yoyodesign introduces the Krown 7075, signature yo-yo for World Champion Shinya Kido! This yoyo surpassed expectations, offering a level of perfection in sharpness and core strength. The stronger 7075 metal material contributes to the yo-yo's quick... > **[Speedaholic MN](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/c3yoyodesign/products/speedaholic-mn-yoyo-by-c3yoyodesign?variant=44589626654910)** > > C3yoyodesign Introduces the Speedaholic MN! The iconic Speedaholic series from C3yoyodesign welcomes its first monometal release—the Speedaholic MN! Designed to bring the series’ signature performance to a new level, this monometal throw offers... also keep in mind the wilderness is just a damn good yoyo. it’s pretty much universally well regarded for a reason ---
**Author:** ![KirbyRobot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kirbyrobot/32/608292_2.png) [@KirbyRobot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KirbyRobot)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-good/420381/23 "2025-03-07T04:57:30Z")
What makes a yoyo good is if it can do tricks 🙂 slight /s Objectively, things like stability, maneuverability, power, spin time, catchability, etc. are one way to look at what makes a yoyo “good”. Subjectively, it doesn’t matter. Pick up and play with whatever you want. ---
**Author:** ![VidTrent](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vidtrent/32/278089_2.png) [@VidTrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidTrent)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-good/420381/24 "2025-03-07T21:20:56Z")
I have about 90 yoyo’s in my collection now. This one probably gets the most play > **[Krown .wst](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/krown-wst-yoyo-by-c3yoyodesign?variant=44755464224958)** > > Introducing the KROWN.wst, Shinya Kido's Signature Bi-Metal YoYo with a Wide Style Design. As stated by Shinya, "The KROWN.wst boasts a light weight and unparalleled comfort, but its most outstanding feature is its incredible power!" The "ws" in the... The Krown 7075 & 6061 are great too. I’m not even sure why I pick this one up the most, it just does it for me. Gotta find out what does it for you. Edit - the weird thing is my favorite yoyo’s and my most played are very different. ---
**Author:** ![aminalcollective](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aminalcollective/32/234203_2.png) [@aminalcollective](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aminalcollective)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-good/420381/25 "2025-03-07T21:31:52Z")
preference 🙂 [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-good/420381.md?page=1)