9 Out of 10 People Pick the Wrong Yoyo
9 out of 10 people pick the wrong yoyo. And when it comes to yoyos, picking the right one can make all the difference in your experience. Whether it is for yourself or you are purchasing it for another, it can be overwhelming with all of the options available. Selecting a yoyo that matches your skill level, style, and preferences is essential to mastering tricks and ultimately having fun.
Therefore, we’ve got you covered with our diverse range of yoyos that caters to all levels. Let’s dive into the different areas in how you can pick the right yoyo.
1. Skill Level
The first step in choosing a yoyo is knowing where you stand in your yoyo journey. We offer a range of yoyos that cater to every skill level.
- Ultimate Beginner: Spinstar is ideal for younger ages. This yoyo makes learning the basics of returning the yoyo back to your hand.
- Beginner: If you’re just starting out, look for a responsive (automatic) yoyo. This means the yoyo will automatically return to your hand with a simple tug. A great option for beginners is the YoyoFactory ONE. It’s durable, easy to use, and offers an affordable price point. It’s also one of the most popular yoyos among beginners, with its easy-to-control response system.
- Intermediate: If you consider yourself a little more experienced yet want a great starter yoyo, Arrow or Axolotl are great choices! These are very versatile yoyos with a butterfly shape in its design. It has the capabilities to perform the DNA trick as well.
- Advanced/Pro: For seasoned players, you need a yoyo that offers precision, stability, and long spin times. Yoyos such as Axolotl Metal, Bullseye, or Bimetal are great choices for more advanced unresponsive tricks. These yoyos are top choice among yoyo players in competition. These unresponsive yoyos require the trick Bind to get the yoyo to return to your hand.
2. Type of Yoyo
Yoyos come in different shapes and sizes, and the type of yoyo you pick will impact how it performs and feels during play. Here are some key factors to consider:
- Shape: Yoyo shapes can be categorized as either traditional or modern.
- Traditional is categorized like the classic “imperial” shape. The gap in the yoyo is very narrow and the design of the yoyo itself is slim. Yoyos sich as Loop 360 or Loop 720 are designed this way primarily for looping style tricks. These yoyos are also good for beginners, however, we recommend more other options.
- Modern is categorized like the “butterfly” shape. The gap is wider while the yoyo appears to have “wings”. This style of yoyo is reccomened for string style of tricks. The wider the gap, the most complex string manurvers the player canbhave inbetween the yoyo. This wider profile allows for stability and longer spin time.
- Weight: The weight of a yoyo can influence how it performs.
- Heavier yoyos tend to spin longer and offer more stability, which is useful for advanced tricks.
- Lighter yoyos can feel “floatier” and smoother when playing. These are great for fast tricks like Godspeed combos.
- Material: Most modern yoyos are made from either plastic or metal, each offering different performance characteristics.
- Plastic yoyos like the Replay Pro are durable and less expensive, making them ideal for beginners.
- Metal yoyos, such as the Shutter, provide superior performance, smoothness, and precision, but come at a higher price point.
- Bimetal yoyos, like Miracle and Bimetal, combine two different types of metals to provide the highest grade performance. Bimetal yoyos not only provide speed, but stability, and the longest spin time.
3. Play Style
Every yoyo player has a different play style, and the yoyo you pick should match that.
- String Tricks: If you love executing complex string tricks, you’ll want a yoyo that has a wide gap and a longer spin time. The Shutter or Horizon both excel in this department, providing ample space for string tricks and stable, long spins.
- Offstring Yoyoing: Offstring style, also known as 4A, where the yoyo is thrown and caught in mid-air, requires a yoyo designed for that purpose. Flightis built with lightweight designs and durable construction to withstand aerial tricks and bounces on the ground.
- Looping tricks: Also known as 2A, looping style tricks require a responsive (automatic) yoyo that has a slim design. Loop 360 and Loop 720 are ideal options for this style of play.
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