# Whip or Duncan XT **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [October 24, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707 "2019-10-24T21:05:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/1 "2019-10-24T21:05:11Z")
I yo-yoed at work a bit, and now two coworkers asked about yo-yos for their kids, and if I had extras. No, not even my MYYs which would be useless to them anyway. 🙂 Why does that smile look passive-aggressive to me now? Which is better whip or XT? They are in the price range. Have never played them. I did play a Recess First base, and thought it was way too light, at least for me. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Travelingyoyokid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/travelingyoyokid/32/62091_2.png) [@Travelingyoyokid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travelingyoyokid)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/2 "2019-10-24T21:14:40Z")
Whip ---
**Author:** ![pmdon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pmdon/32/62892_2.png) [@pmdon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pmdon)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/3 "2019-10-24T21:19:13Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/3))_ ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/4 "2019-10-24T21:19:18Z")
the Whip ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/5 "2019-10-24T21:20:00Z")
I would go with the new Butterfly XT over the Whip, but I would probably also say Spinstar over both of them. The Spinstar is really good for young kids, it responds really well even with really weak throws. ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/6 "2019-10-24T21:30:07Z")
The whip will take them the farthest in their yoyo journey! ---
**Author:** ![FrankieJR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frankiejr/32/74848_2.png) [@FrankieJR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankieJR)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/7 "2019-10-24T21:32:07Z")
How old are the kids? I havnt tried a whip but the XT my 4 year old and 6 year old can use. I would imagine the starburst response makes it a lot easier. Because if the kids are older than that, their coordination might develop quicker and an XT might be very limiting shortly after. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/8 "2019-10-24T21:40:08Z")
Yeah, @FrankieJR kinda echoes my thoughts as well. Whenever I think about what yoyos I’d want to have on hand for introducing yoyoing to beginners, I am also trying to think ahead a bit. Most who try it will never go past throwing a sleeper or a forward pass, and for them there’s no reason to have anything but a Butterfly XT or a Spinstar on hand. But for those few who master those early basics quickly, it may be worthwhile to have something more robust to give them, like a First Base or a Sage. But how long does it take these quick learners to reach that point, on average? Does it make sense to have a suite of yoyos, from XT to Shutter, in a yoyo case ready for whenever someone is ready to “take the next step”? Or does it only make sense to have a bunch of XTs or Spinstars on hand and then tell them what yoyo to get next (on their own) when they’re ready? ---
**Author:** ![stevejspins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c77e96/32.png) [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-or-duncan-xt/309707/9 "2019-10-24T22:10:30Z")
Went with spinstar. Never tried any of the 3, and Garret has tried them all.