# Yoyo for cousin **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [December 21, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616 "2023-12-21T21:54:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Des](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/des/32/701367_2.png) [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/1 "2023-12-21T21:54:00Z")
My cousin has been Yoyoing for a little while and i think he is ready for a unresponsive Yoyo. I am going to see him on Christmas and i was wondering what is a good starter unresponsive Yoyo for him. My first unresponsive Yoyo was the Yoyofactory Uppercut and it is an awesome Yoyo But he dings his other Yoyos a lot so i am worried if i get him a metal Yoyo it will break if he dings it all the time. Does anyone have a suggestion for a starter unresponsive Yoyo? ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/2 "2023-12-21T21:58:39Z")
In most cases, a metal yoyo won’t “break” if you ding it. Although, if it’s a bi-metal (two different metals) you can dislodge/displace the ring and cause nasty vibe - so I’d just avoid bimetals for him at this point. But most monometals these days can hold up to dings and such and still be relatively smooth. Here’s two great options from YoYoFriends - a plastic and a metal. Both fantastic, consistently highly recommended options here on the forum. Have played both of them myself and was very impressed with the performance for the value. > **[AoE](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/aoe-yoyo-by-yoyofriends?_pos=1&_sid=002c4cae3&_ss=r&variant=43110062063806)** > > Introducing the AoE plastic yoyo from YoYoFriends! It's their very first all-plastic yoyo, designed for everyone from beginners to experts.For beginners, it comes ready to be completely responsive with a short axle and a slim bearing that comes right... > **[Shortcut](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/shortcut-yoyo-by-yoyofriends?variant=41566757847230)** > > From YoYoFriends: The shortcut is a yoyo that is great for any level of play. It offers plenty of spin power for learning new tricks and combos while still feeling fun and floaty in play. It has enough stability to handle any type of combo from speed... ---
**Author:** ![K1LCr09](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/k1lcr09/32/268600_2.png) [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/3 "2023-12-21T22:24:14Z")
A great one is the Aoe ---
**Author:** ![Des](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/des/32/701367_2.png) [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/4 "2023-12-21T22:27:57Z")
Cool i also love the AoE ---
**Author:** ![Spaghider](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spaghider/32/255763_2.png) [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2023, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/5 "2023-12-21T23:59:48Z")
I’d also recommend the AoE. It’s stellar for the price and decently durable! ---
**Author:** ![Sgt1yoyo1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sgt1yoyo1/32/242554_2.png) [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/6 "2023-12-22T01:03:32Z")
Also a big fan of the AoE and shortcut! Yoyofriends just doesn’t miss! That said you may have to pay for expedited shipping if you want to get it there by Christmas unless you happen to live near Yoyoexpert or other stores that stock quality yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Des](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/des/32/701367_2.png) [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/7 "2023-12-22T02:54:32Z")
Cool! i live around fifteen minutes from Yoyoexpert so i am able to pick one up there. i think i am going to go with the shortcut! ---
**Author:** ![Rayen12345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/49beb7/32.png) [@Rayen12345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rayen12345)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/8 "2023-12-22T04:03:47Z")
I’m so blown for work I thought you were trying to trade your cousin for yoyos. JK lol but shortcut is a sick throw to get for a gift ---
**Author:** ![dragonfruitea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dragonfruitea/32/274671_2.png) [@dragonfruitea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonfruitea)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/9 "2023-12-22T15:25:28Z")
aoe is great ---
**Author:** ![evildipper](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/evildipper/32/141620_2.png) [@evildipper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/evildipper)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/10 "2023-12-22T15:42:05Z")
Recess First Base. > **[Recess First Base](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/recess-first-base-yoyo)** > > Recess was founded by World Champion, National Champion, and general yo-yo legend - Tyler Severance! Tyler quickly assembled an amazing team of talented players and they're doing a great job bringing that fun and exciting recess feeling back into the... ---
**Author:** ![Des](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/des/32/701367_2.png) [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/11 "2023-12-22T17:19:01Z")
Nice i love that Yoyo ---
**Author:** ![mkmavvl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mkmavvl/32/196606_2.png) [@mkmavvl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mkmavvl)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-for-cousin/390616/12 "2023-12-22T17:30:25Z")
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