# Yoyoking Merlin vs Yoyofactory One **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [December 27, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886 "2023-12-27T22:27:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![p0ttgraycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p0ttgraycat/32/256581_2.png) [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/1 "2023-12-27T22:27:49Z")
Hey. So I am planning on buying a yoyo for starting to learn 1A and I want to ask: which one is better? ---
**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:** [December 27, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/2 "2023-12-27T23:07:23Z")
Neither get one of these > **[Crystal](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/crystal-yoyo-by-magicyoyo?variant=41896771551422)** > > The CRYSTAL was created as a cost effective high-performance injection molded yoyo that could stand up to modern trends. Cost effective and high performance are two things that don't always go hand in hand, but MagicYoYo really got this one right!... Or theses from YoYo Expert > **[Arrow](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/arrow-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=30355174359114)** > > With the sights set on the future of yoyo, YoYoFactory is creating the next generation of beginner yo-yos! This is the Arrow! The Arrow will form the foundation of the new YoYoFactory beginner line of affordable high performance yo-yos. It's light... ---
**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 27, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/3 "2023-12-27T23:22:36Z")
I agree with @Exmime here, you shouldnt buy the ones you mentioned. I personally think you should get the arrow. ---
**Author:** ![p0ttgraycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p0ttgraycat/32/256581_2.png) [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/5 "2023-12-27T23:52:11Z")
Thank you. I am going to try and get the arrow. I have a crystal k2 and I do not like it because it is viby at times. But the arrow seems promising ---
**Author:** ![p0ttgraycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p0ttgraycat/32/256581_2.png) [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/6 "2023-12-27T23:53:48Z")
Oh sorry cant get neither of these now that I checked. I guess Im going to get the one. Thank you for the advice! ---
**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 28, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/7 "2023-12-28T00:35:42Z")
I don’t know if you already bought the one, but if your looking to get a beginner throw, I can’t recommend the AoE enough, It can take you from beginner tricks all the way through super advanced tricks, and has extremely good play for all of them! Edit: Just realized you’re can only buy from amazon in your current situation. I’ve seen AoEs on there, but I’m not sure of their legitimacy. I also would’ve recommended a K2, but you’ve already stated your dislike for it. If I were you, I’d try my best to somehow find another yo-yo site, since most amazon yoyos aren’t that good. ---
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/8 "2023-12-28T00:38:19Z")
Magic K2 Crystal all the way. ---
**Author:** ![tropical\_vibes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tropical_vibes/32/189325_2.png) [@tropical\_vibes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tropical_vibes)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/9 "2023-12-28T05:55:17Z")
Get a Magicyoyo V3 or something like that. It’s metal, but nicely cheap, will spin longer, and it will withstand a beating more than a plastic. If you’re starting out, you’re unlikely to be doing anything dangerous enough to worry about chipped teeth or black eyes. I had the YYF Arrow Elite and it was basically a piece of garbage compared to what you can get these days for the same (or less!) money. ---
**Author:** ![p0ttgraycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p0ttgraycat/32/256581_2.png) [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/10 "2023-12-28T18:32:00Z")
Thank you. I am planning to buy the AoE. But I must ask: Is it viby? I ask because the crystal k2 is very bivy and I do not like vibe, not even as a beginner ---
**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 28, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/11 "2023-12-28T18:33:00Z")
My AoE was pretty smooth. ---
**Author:** ![p0ttgraycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/p0ttgraycat/32/256581_2.png) [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886/12 "2023-12-28T18:36:27Z")
Oh yeah. I just saw Dylan Kowalski’s review and it said the same