Hereās whatās failing to be consisdered:
1: Budget. Why is the budget so low? That doesnāt mean you canāt get great yoyos for that money, weāve proven that you can.
2: Lack of focus. While 1A and 5A can often be interchangable, 3A has different requirements, which means you should perhaps focus on a pair for 3A that can also work well for 1A and 5A if your budget is so tight.
3: The YYJ Classic is by far one of the most enjoyable yoyos I have played and provides best bang for buck. Versatile, adaptable, customizable and stupid affordable! Iām also seeing them show up in competitions. The only drawback is you absolutely must replace the bearing, which is in part what keeps the cost down. You also are recommended to change the response, but you donāt have to once you change the bearing. I recommend changing the response.
3A:(oopsā¦) but no, seriously. I saw Jayyo at CalStates and BAC throw it down a pair of PSGās for his 3A and use them for 5A as well. Price is irregardless if the yoyo is an ideal fit for a player, or the player is sufficiently skilled where he doesnāt need to worry about it. Jayyo stole 3rd place with a clean performance at BAC.
For 4A, I still stand by my original recommendations of the Go Big and Fiesta XX, with my preferences being for the Fiesta XX. If budget is a concern, the Shinwoo Griffin Wing is an ideal choice. Wide, generous catch zone, great performance, but the caps can pop out when it bounces. Jayyo has been seen using these I think as well. I only mention Jayyo because he had a reputation for using inexpensive stuff yet turning out amazing performances. It is the player, not the equipment. I think the YYJ models I mentioned are better choices.
However, if you intend to be performing a lot, not to say your budget isnāt appropriate, you might want to start looking for stuff that may be higher in price, provided you get the feel and performance you want out of it. Donāt let the size of your performance mandate you can only use inexpensive stuff. If your budget is small, then that limits what you can buy, but doesnāt mean you have to buy junk either.
This is a good time for yoyo. Amazing QUALITY stuff can be had at nearly any budget, including the $25 and under mark youāre aiming for.
Iād also suggest that you get yourself the 8-yoyo YYE Competition Case. 2 yoyos for 2A, 2 yoyos for 3A, 1 or 2 each for 1A and 5A, plus get a 4A throw and pop it in the outside pocket. With plenty of room for strings, lube and other accessories, youāre good to go.