# What would be your choice for $50-$150? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 14, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229 "2017-06-14T13:32:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dwain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dwain/32/14_2.png) [@dwain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dwain)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/1 "2017-06-14T13:32:38Z")
Hello guys, I haven’t been yoyoing for more than 12 years. 🙂 It’s been a very long time. I got married, I had a child 🙂 And nowadays, I miss throwing a yoyo again. I still keep my old yoyos somewhere but I want to purchase something and remember and improve my old skills again. So It’s been years and I still recognise many brands but it’s been so long and I don’t know what yoyos are the favorites nowadays. NightMoves and FH1 were great yoyos when I was yoyoing. And some Yoyo Factory metal yoyos. Anyway, I’d be happy if you could recommend some yoyos with the price range of $50-150$. I don’t want to spend more than this, but you can divide this amount into 2 yoyos. Or if something very good, you can just recommend 1 yoyo. I think I’l prefer an unresponsive yoyo but as I said, if you divide this amount in 2 yoyos, 1 of the yoyos can be more responsive than the other just to remember tricks. Thanks in advance 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BovineAssassin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BovineAssassin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BovineAssassin)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2017, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/2 "2017-06-14T13:59:52Z")
go on bst and order a bunch of yoyo’s that you think will play good i even heard about a guy getting a 85 dollar draupnir EDIT: I Can’t spell ---
**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:** [June 14, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/3 "2017-06-14T14:47:06Z")
It might be a good idea to pick up a couple of Onedrop’s Benchmark series, just to test out modern iterations of shapes ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/4 "2017-06-14T15:08:18Z")
The horizon is considered to be a great yoyo by many, as well as the shutter (both of which are made by yyf). If you are just getting back into the yoyo world, I would go with one of those then build up from there if you decided you really still like the hobby. There are so many choices these days. Anything you buy from here will be top notch for the price, but if you have any questions let us know! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Dust](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dust/32/83340_2.png) [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/5 "2017-06-14T15:38:40Z")
I also might recommend geting a couple or even a few of the One Drop Benchmark series shapes and go from there once you know what shapes your hand likes the best. ---
**Author:** ![dwain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dwain/32/14_2.png) [@dwain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dwain)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/6 "2017-06-15T06:33:56Z")
Hey guys, thank you for answers. I’m still trying to decide what to get. But I think the YYF Shutter may be a good choice for an unresponsive one. I was also thinking about YYF Nightmare but I think Shutter may be a better choice. I also liked the Horizon but it seems a little bigger than Shutter. I think which ever I get I’ll be happy with it. If there is no more advice, I’ll take the plunge 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Toby2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/0ea827/32.png) [@Toby2345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Toby2345)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/7 "2017-06-15T12:18:57Z")
Yeah I think you’ll definitely enjoy the shutter. It’s a great yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![dwain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dwain/32/14_2.png) [@dwain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dwain)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/8 "2017-06-15T14:22:45Z")
I would like to add something responsive too. What would you suggest? (Something like Freehand of old times or Eclipse) ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/9 "2017-06-15T14:36:03Z")
I personally like the yyf whip; however, most people will recommend the replay or the first base. I have not tried either of them, therefore these are based upon what I see recommended most often. ---
**Author:** ![GrindDude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9f8e36/32.png) [@GrindDude](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrindDude)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/10 "2017-06-15T15:23:00Z")
For unresponsive, get the shutter or the AL dream,or for responsive get the Duncan FHZ (similar to FH) Make sure to get some string too, I reccomend kitty string. ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/11 "2017-06-15T15:50:36Z")
> [@GrindDude](#): > > Make sure to get some string too, I reccomend kitty string. If you are going to get kitty string, I would recommend nylon 1.5. It seems to last a bit longer than the others I’ve tried. ---
**Author:** ![dwain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dwain/32/14_2.png) [@dwain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dwain)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/12 "2017-06-15T21:01:47Z")
Thank you guys! I got the Shutter Green W/ Black and Gray SPLASH - Hunter Edition and Recess First Base Translucent Red 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![WoodRat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/woodrat/32/1651_2.png) [@WoodRat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WoodRat)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/13 "2017-06-15T22:03:38Z")
Good choices, no doubt! Enjoy! ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2017, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/14 "2017-06-15T22:16:15Z")
> [@dwain](#): > > Thank you guys! I got the Shutter Green W/ Black and Gray SPLASH - Hunter Edition and Recess First Base Translucent Red 🙂 Nice! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![morgothaod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgothaod/32/7951_2.png) [@morgothaod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/morgothaod)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/15 "2017-06-16T01:44:12Z")
I own both of those yo-yos and they are awesome! ---
**Author:** ![SLYoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a698b9/32.png) [@SLYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SLYoyo)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/16 "2017-06-16T21:41:24Z")
> [@OhDavidBowie](#): > > It might be a good idea to pick up a couple of Onedrop’s Benchmark series, just to test out modern iterations of shapes I second that - try to find the shape of yo-yo you like, and then select a yo-yo. Below, I have made a list of the different shapes in modern yo-yo and their corresponding playstyle. V: V shaped yo-yos tend to be very competition oriented. Most fast players use these yo-yos. These are for a very competitive style.\*1 H: H shaped yo-yos are also great for players with a competitive playstyle in mind. They tend to be more focused on tech (Technically difficult tricks). O: O shaped yo-yos are very much about fun. They are comfortable in the hand, and tend to play very floaty (light and effortless). They do not spin as long or go as fast as V shaped yo-yos. W: As far as I know, a merge between H and O shaped yo-yos. ---
**Author:** ![dwain](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dwain/32/14_2.png) [@dwain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dwain)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/17 "2017-06-17T16:35:27Z")
Thank you. I already ordered 2 yoyos but I’ll keep in mind the information about the yoyo shapes you gave. ---
**Author:** ![yoyogameboy26](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogameboy26/32/121817_2.png) [@yoyogameboy26](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyogameboy26)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2017, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/18 "2017-06-28T03:01:52Z")
Compass yoyo I highly recommend or you could get two awsome yoyos the horizon and shutter ,how do I know? I have them all if you get either of them spend the rest of the money on lube ,kitty string ,I’d get a yotricks .Com yoyo holder but that’s not needed I still love it.if you get the horizon and shutter you could get a skyva yoyo or sage yoyo (sage exclusive at yotricks .com) ---
**Author:** ![yoyogameboy26](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyogameboy26/32/121817_2.png) [@yoyogameboy26](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyogameboy26)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/19 "2017-06-28T03:04:10Z")
BTW the sage is responsive and you just ordered 2 yoyos but keep these things in mind ---
**Author:** ![xyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/f05b48/32.png) [@xyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xyn)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-your-choice-for-50-150/84229/20 "2017-06-28T22:53:54Z")
Kenshin is fantastic, stable, fast, light. Coldfire is also great and very comfortable. Both are sengoku and my fav throws.