# Yoyo for advanced responsive string tricks **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [October 22, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747 "2020-10-22T11:13:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bpelletier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bpelletier/32/105344_2.png) [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/1 "2020-10-22T11:13:29Z")
Best yoyo for getting into adavanced 0a, im a fairly advanced 1a player and i want to jump into some serious responsive tricks, what do you guys recommend, deep state? alley cat? or a woody ---
**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:** [October 22, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/2 "2020-10-22T12:19:25Z")
> [@bpelletier](#): > > deep state? alley cat? or a woody These are all good choices and here is a list of more in the 0A thread; > [@The 0A Thread (Fixed Axle & Modern Responsive)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/2): > > Here are some makers and yoyos that are common for 0A these days (not an exhaustive list): Fixed Axle Makers: a/Rt, Duncan, Fallen44, Freshly Dirty, Hildy Brothers, Jon Gates, O.U.T, Spinworthy, TMBR, Tom Kuhn, YoYoFactory Modern Responsive Bearing yoyos: Basecamp Moonshine, Basecamp Sherpa, Basecamp Moonshine 2.0, CoreCo Alleycat, CoreCo Alleycat 650B, DocPop Weekender, DocPop x Zipline Strings DayTripper, Duncan AL Butterfly, Duncan Freehand 1 AL SB, G Squared Respawn & Respawn Lite, \* ILYY… ---
**Author:** ![bpelletier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bpelletier/32/105344_2.png) [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/3 "2020-10-22T12:39:29Z")
appreciate it!! ---
**Author:** ![Eric\_Newlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eric_newlin/32/598950_2.png) [@Eric\_Newlin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eric_Newlin)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/4 "2020-10-22T16:27:28Z")
If you go with a woody (which I highly recommend), talk to @anon5341354. He can make you something that fits the sort of 0a stuff you’re interested in trying. Some 0a throws are better for more stall-based tricks, while others are better for tricks that need slightly longer spin times. I really like my Spinworthy maple KNack and Spinworthy Bloodcell. ---
**Author:** ![Malachi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/malachi/32/14039_2.png) [@Malachi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Malachi)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/5 "2020-10-22T16:55:39Z")
The 0A thread has a pretty comprehensive list but it depends on what exactly you are wanting to do, also. ![IMG_20200822_123538](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/f/c/9fcf9e9dc99e1d31114a0c7b579eb918647a390d.jpeg) I’m not the best player, but let me know if you have questions about any of these, they are all set up responsive. The first two rows are small bearing, the next two are slim C, and the last if full C. I personally prefer slimline, small bearings, and high walls. Fixies are fun, too, and there are lots of great options around starting with Legend Wing and going up through TMBR and Spinworthy type stuff (or track down a No-Jive). Edit: Adding list of names. small bearing (mostly A): Doc Pop Weekender Core Co AlleyCat Core Co AlleyCat 650b YYF Confusion YYF Confusion GT Doc Pop x Rain City Skills Pop Art Oh Yes Yo x Rain City Skills SK8R (small bearing) Out of Hand Burner Basecamp Moonshine 2 G2 Respawn slim C bearing: Doc Pop Bolt Part 2 Eternal Throw x Rain City Skills Gamer Eternal Throw x Rain City Skills Delrin Gamer TimCo Starfire 2018 Basecamp Moonshine Basecamp Sherpa Top Yo Creater Duncan Butterfly AL Duncan Butterfly XT Toybania Thing Toybania Stoopid Toybania Thing V2 C bearing: Recess x Zeekio Quiz OD Deep State OD Deeper State ---
**Author:** ![bpelletier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bpelletier/32/105344_2.png) [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/6 "2020-10-22T16:57:52Z")
i ended up grabbing a deep state! im a big one drop guy so id figure id start with something i semi know, whats that throw next to the Bolt??? looks like a beauty ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/7 "2020-10-22T17:00:32Z")
Alley Cat by far is my favorite, both versions of it. And YYE just got a restock of the 650b, would suggest grabbing one before they disappear again! ---
**Author:** ![Malachi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/malachi/32/14039_2.png) [@Malachi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Malachi)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/8 "2020-10-22T17:02:39Z")
Rain City Skills x Eternal Throws Gamer (second run). I actually like the splash on the first run of this colorway (Space Invaders), but the finish is better on the second run. ![IMG_20200522_130625~2](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/6/3/f63b08ffc2612e6601df3a98d10e9a0f798978f3.jpeg) I believe they (Eternal Throws) is working on a Gamer V2 design. Unfortunately, he doesn’t like small bearings… ---
**Author:** ![bpelletier](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bpelletier/32/105344_2.png) [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/9 "2020-10-22T17:08:44Z")
i would like to find one of those, they look great ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/10 "2020-10-22T19:02:20Z")
If you like OD, the Weekender is machined by them, and is one of the best IMO. I prefer it to the Alleycat 650b. My very favorite; which surprisingly to me has a slim C, is a Delrin with Cabal guts, that @anon5341354 made. Edit: My very favorite bearing responsive. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/11 "2020-10-22T20:34:46Z")
> [@Myk\_Myk](#): > > My very favorite; which surprisingly to me has a slim C, is a Delrin with Cabal guts, that @anon5341354 made. That surprises me too. I’m going to have to send one to Kyle to get his feedback on it one day. ---
**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 23, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/12 "2020-10-23T00:00:38Z")
Metal = Weekender Wood = TMBR EH Plastic = Butterfly XT (new version) Other = Pop Art ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/13 "2021-07-31T01:22:36Z")
How do you like the delrin gamer? Is the gap really sub 3mm with a full size c as YYE specs indicate? How does the yoyo play with a slim bearing? Comparison photos of the gap on the RCS site make the slim c gap look really narrow. ---
**Author:** ![Fasty\_8](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fasty_8/32/133735_2.png) [@Fasty\_8](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fasty_8)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/14 "2021-08-13T12:20:15Z")
YYT Sage Duncan Butterfly YYF Fast 201 ---
**Author:** ![aorear85](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aorear85/32/632365_2.png) [@aorear85](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aorear85)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-advanced-responsive-string-tricks/328747/15 "2025-06-27T12:29:24Z")
The Weekender is vote. It’s available and plays beautifully. I have a couple. One is stock, which is great for stall style tricks, the other has a deshielded bearing that has been cleaned then relubed with a tiny bit of YYF looping oil that’s great for more spin time string sticks.