Which Metal Yoyo Should You Choose?
One of the most exciting upgrades you can make is to switch from plastic to metal yoyos. Metal yoyos are more durable, longer spinning, and allow for a wider range of complex string tricks. But with so many options out there, which metal yoyo should you choose?
Here’s a breakdown of some of our best metal yoyos to help you choose the right one for you.
DV888: Metal Yoyo for Beginners
For beginners who want their first yoyo to be metal, the DV888 is the one for you! While this yoyo is metal, it is also responsive/automatic. This means it will immediately return to your hand with just a tug. The DV888 is perfect for those needing a beginner yoyo with more spin time to complete tricks. It even has fingerspin caps to do the popular the DNA trick.
What sets the DV888 apart from other beginner plastic yoyos is its metal weight which offers longer spins and a more powerful feel.
Axolotl Metal: First Unresponsive Metal Yoyo
Once you’re ready to take your skills to the next level, it’s time to try out unresponsive yoyos. An unresponsive yoyo requires you to know how to Bind. A great unresponsive metal to start with is the Axolotl Metal.
This yoyo is designed with the same shape as the Arrow and the Axolotl, which provides a seamless transition from beginner into unresponsive play. Its user friendly design and reliable spin time make it a great first choice for learning complex yoyo tricks.
Bullseye: Longer Spin for DNA Tricks
Want to focus more on fingerspin tricks? Then yoyos such as Bullseye and DNA are the way to go!
Bullseye is a full mono-metal yoyo designed to create less friction in the gap and super long spinning fingerspins. It has rings around the center that act as guides for your finger, helping you land smooth fingerspins. With practice, you can even master the advanced trick of popping the center of the yoyo onto your finger. It’s challenging but incredibly rewarding!
DNA is built to do the DNA trick. The distribution of its weight on the edge of the yoyo allows the yoyo to spin extremely stable when doing fingerspins.
Try combining these yoyos with DNA String for unlimited and tangle-free playing.
Bimetal Yoyos: Higher Performance and Stability
If you’ve mastered unresponsive yoyos and want to take your skills even further, it might be time to try a bimetal yoyo. Bimetal yoyos are made with two different metals. This design gives the yoyo a greater weight distribution, resulting in more stability and longer spins. Bimetals are a top choice for players competing on stage.
Bimetal is a great choice for its relatively affordable price point.
Miracle, designed by World Champions Mir Kim and Miri Kim, is a premium, high-performance yoyo that’s perfect for competition-level play.
Something More Unique?
If you’re after something unique and challenging, here are some yoyos worth checking out:
- Nine Dragons: This one is a bit more challenging to use, yet offers the most unique experience of holding the yoyo in your hand while it is spinning! It’s designed for players who are looking to try new trick variations while testing their skills in different ways.
- Mighty Flea or Big Deal: Looking for something…smaller? These are miniature sized yoyos! But don’t let their tiny size fool you—they still offer a high metal performance.
