# Which fh model **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 14, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402 "2024-11-14T14:37:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/1 "2024-11-14T14:37:10Z")
wanna check out what the whole freehand thing was about. whats the best (non mg…lookin at you @Snoopy lol) fh model to get feet wet? tia! ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/2 "2024-11-14T14:44:00Z")
Start with a FH1p, classic A bearing that comes responsive, but can be easily be set up unresponsive. > **[Freehand One - Plastic FH1](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/freehand-one-yoyo-by-duncan-toys?variant=42312594096318)** > > In 2001 the original Duncan Freehand was launched and with it came a change in the world of yoyos. Duncan had tapped into something unique. Although the why was not fully understood, everybody recognized it: the Freehand was special. In addition to... ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/3 "2024-11-14T14:50:16Z")
I definitely think you should start with the regular plastic FH1, it’s certainly a wonderful throw! (Still sad that mine broke) Also, the Freehand MG is my favorite yo-yo, I have to mention it— if you ever get a good deal on one, you won’t regret getting it! (especially if you like high-wall organics) ---
**Author:** ![Simyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/858c86/32.png) [@Simyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Simyo)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/4 "2024-11-14T15:09:21Z")
Definitely agree with the plastic fh1, pick a color and beat it up👊 ---
**Author:** ![Lukoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/lukoyo/32/24789_2.png) [@Lukoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lukoyo)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/5 "2024-11-14T15:31:49Z")
Another vote for the Freehand One plastic, its a great throw. I haven’t done a lot of 5A but the weight feels substantial enough with the plastic version, could be a bit on the narrow side for catches if you’re starting out with it for freehand play. If I lost all my yoyos in a tragic accident then the FhOne would be the first one I buy. Lots of cool colours available too. ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/6 "2024-11-14T16:01:39Z")
Can +1 these as well, I have around x12 of the various Freehand models if you count the metals as well, and the simple plastic Freehand One with the small “A” bearing is still one of my favorite go-to’s of them. ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/7 "2024-11-14T16:04:13Z")
dang, sounding pretty unanimous. thanks yall ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/8 "2024-11-14T16:18:30Z")
Grab a Freehand PC while they’re still around. They went on sale last black Friday iirc ---
**Author:** ![Fun\_Dad69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6bbea6/32.png) [@Fun\_Dad69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fun_Dad69)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/9 "2024-11-14T16:38:57Z")
The plastic FH1 is the best option to dip your toe in but I don’t see any love here for the aluminum FH1. It’s a grossly underrated yo-yo that almost never comes up in conversations about favorite organics. Absolutely one of my favorites in my collection. ---
**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:** [November 14, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/10 "2024-11-14T17:54:52Z")
Plastic FH1 lol so good and fun. ---
**Author:** ![gfou](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gfou/32/589722_2.png) [@gfou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gfou)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/11 "2024-11-14T20:25:17Z")
Maybe someone here can answer this question for me. I cleaned my bearing on the new FH1 and it still seems to snag on me. Do you need to purchase the new upgrade kit to widen the gap to truly make it unresponsive? ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/12 "2024-11-14T20:59:22Z")
The kit is the easiest ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/7/c/17c8c7a088883af4e18d65703ffdeb5f50a0955d.jpeg) > **[Duncan Freehand One FH1 Upgrade Kit](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/parts-mods/products/duncan-freehand-one-parts?variant=42560673185982)** > > Freehand One (FH1) Replacement/Upgrade Kit.  One pair: standard spacer One pair: wider spacer One concave bearing One Freehand One axleMake Freehand One Completely Unresponsive Just a Concave or a Center Trac will also work as well > **[YYF Center Trac Bearing](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yo-yo-bearings/products/center-trac-yoyo-bearing?variant=19201951684)** > > YoYoFactory in conjunction with the Central Bearing Company present to you a new bearing to make your yo-yo less responsive and smoother on the string.The concept with center-trac: Take a normal bearing and create a flat groove towards the inside of... Some people also razor blade off the that lip around the response if you want a flat bearing for true old school feel ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/1/d/a1d2cc9bdabb37333001151ebfe3c860122ca012.jpeg) [https://www.instagram.com/p/CudQyvfJvnj/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/p/CudQyvfJvnj/?hl=en) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/2/3/923f0f562397248d99dd3832d882c142d45eef66.jpeg) Normal thickness or Slim string is also helpful ---
**Author:** ![Fun\_Dad69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/6bbea6/32.png) [@Fun\_Dad69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fun_Dad69)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/13 "2024-11-14T21:01:58Z")
Remove one of the response pads and use the thinnest string you can get. The kits widen the gap a bit but I still find that I need to remove a pad and use thin string even with the gap widened. You could also put shims behind the stock spacers to widen the gap ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/14 "2024-11-14T21:54:27Z")
I think I need another FH1… ---
**Author:** ![Stickboy618](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Stickboy618](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Stickboy618)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/15 "2024-11-14T22:39:02Z")
what’s all the scribing around the edge? neat ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/16 "2024-11-14T23:20:24Z")
Just some custom engravings that [Chris Makita](https://www.instagram.com/crs_mkt/?hl=en) likes to do with his Freehand 1 Plastics ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/b/0/fb06a66b1a315f897e54832babec0d95fca91233.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/4/d34b3dcf65af1e0d039a9a22816758fb3c12e636.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Stickboy618](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Stickboy618](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Stickboy618)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/17 "2024-11-15T05:49:42Z")
Awesome ---
**Author:** ![gfou](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gfou/32/589722_2.png) [@gfou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gfou)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/18 "2024-11-15T22:04:23Z")
Sorry I didn’t mean to hijack this thread with the response questions. Turns out the center trac bearing + removing a response pad did the trick! I’m also using some fat string so I’m sure it will play even better with some thinner string. With that being said, having started yo-yoing in the Freehand Zero era, modding these things to be unresponsive was what it was all about. I would’ve loved to see the FH1 come unresponsive out of the package, but I see the charm of a stock FH1 experience. So here’s my unpopular opinion, if unresponsive is your style, I actually love the Freehand Nextgen. It comes with both a standard and konkave bearing and it’s the most affordable out of all the freehands. It’s a bit “floatier” than the FH1 but I really like it, especially for 5A. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/19 "2024-11-15T22:13:43Z")
> [@gfou](#): > > I would’ve loved to see the FH1 come unresponsive out of the package This one does the LARGE BEARING from Worlds, this would have been a modders dream, can’t believe they still have several in stock ![cfdd8b9912bf0281f94c3ea70d06170b00fd4179](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/f/d/cfdd8b9912bf0281f94c3ea70d06170b00fd4179.jpeg) > **[Freehand One - Plastic FH1](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/freehand-one-yoyo-by-duncan-toys?variant=43067953250494)** > > In 2001 the original Duncan Freehand was launched and with it came a change in the world of yoyos. Duncan had tapped into something unique. Although the why was not fully understood, everybody recognized it: the Freehand was special. In addition to... ---
**Author:** ![Snoopy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/snoopy/32/669143_2.png) [@Snoopy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Snoopy)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402/20 "2024-11-15T22:20:43Z")
I may need to get one! [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-fh-model/413402.md?page=2)