# YYF Northstar vs YYJ Trigger
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-vs-yyj-trigger/43086
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [September 22, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-vs-yyj-trigger/43086 "2012-09-22T16:49:38Z")
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### Author:  [@Pocko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pocko)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-vs-yyj-trigger/43086/1 "2012-09-22T16:49:38Z")
How do these two throws compare? They have a very similar shape and I’m wondering what major differences in feel there may or may not be. Thanks in advance!
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### Author:  [@Mr\_Yoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr_Yoyoguy)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-vs-yyj-trigger/43086/2 "2012-09-22T17:05:41Z")
Personally, i LOVE my Northstar. It, is GREAT right out of the box. One of my main throws, yet I also have a g5, code 2, and an 888.11
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [September 22, 2012, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-vs-yyj-trigger/43086/3 "2012-09-22T17:14:37Z")
> [@Pocko](#):
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> How do these two throws compare? They have a very similar shape and I’m wondering what major differences in feel there may or may not be. Thanks in advance!
Depends what you like. The Trigger has thinner rims(as in not as thick in material at the edge) and has the weight in a slightly different location. The Trigger feels like it likes to move faster. The Trigger is a bit more hourglass shaped(only slightly), which may give in an edge in 5A play. In some regards, the Trigger doesn’t feel as solid as the Northstar.
Both are good players. I have both, and a Protostar. It would be best if you can try them out first. I’m bringing my Trigger to the YoLex meet I am going to tomorrow. We’ll see what others think of it.
What do I like better? My Trigger is the bright yellow, so very high contrast and easy to see. My Northstar is blue, so not so “stands out”. I’m kind of into a “brighter colors” mode right now. I still do prefer blue. I am already having a blue trigger reserved for me.