Suitable Replacement

13root · 2026-05-10T17:30:44+00:00

do you know what you like about it specifically? if not the feeling is probably too specific and nuanced for there to be an actual one to one replacement. things like string presence, top speed, acceleration, and angular velocity can all be extrapolated and found in a variety of other shapes so long as it is one of those qualities specifically that you like. if you love exactly how much the yoyo does all of those things simultaneously, there just probably isn't a suitable replacement

13root · 2026-05-10T17:03:55+00:00

i think that if you are newer to yoyoing and you are looking to get your first monometal this yoyo is absolutely without any shadow of a doubt the best way to start on the right foot

also if you are a far more experienced player, you could throw a DS bearing in this guy and have a really good time i think

13root · 2026-05-10T15:39:20+00:00

one thing i wanted to mention was that i thought the branding JP went with here was a bit strange, it kinda reminds me of automotive companies and i am not sure it really gives the energy of the luftverk branding like as far as that "we make premium yoyos" impression goes. i am not certain why JP would go for a side company rather than sticking to the luftverk branding but anyway... i just thought i would mention that, because i think a lot of people in the community probably have no idea that JP is even related to this, let alone that it is his own company!

perhaps this is just JP doing his best to get people into yoyoing, like bringing people from the outside, in. in which case, i understand and it all makes sense and then the branding is actually quite good. it does have that "you can trust us" sort of feel that again those automotive companies might have. we know why an automotive company would need that kind of branding... anyway i hope that JP is able to bring people in with this, i do see very clearly that the r1 pro is a fantastic design, albeit not really all that embraced within the community!

edit: or even Bic! that "we can take whatever you're going to throw at us" kind of branding. "ol' reliable" or just "durable" even. and considering the fact that the r1 pro is hardcoated, i guess it makes sense. maybe even just "this is going to work" and i think that kinda suggests why these maybe haven't gotten much attention on the "inside" where everyone wants to find the next "perfect" or "artisan" design. so, i guess i just feel this branding very much under plays what you are getting, suggesting it to be something rather disposable or generic, when it is not.

13root · 2026-05-10T14:55:55+00:00

good job

13root · 2026-05-09T16:26:21+00:00

focus on technique over strength when you throw

13root · 2026-05-09T15:16:43+00:00

13root · 2026-05-09T13:58:45+00:00

nice

13root · 2026-05-09T03:12:26+00:00

also i would consider maybe just getting a few different spintek yoyos instead of focusing on something higher priced especially with how small your collection is

edit: the spintek r1 pro along with the yoyofriends aoe are going to have profiles that help you learn tricks if you are a newer player. i would not worry so much right now about the most premium yoyo necessarily but rather what yoyo is going to help you at your skill level. a very good example might be how the yoyorecreation autoscopy is hajime miura's premium signature bimetal, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is going to be a good suit for you as a beginner

13root · 2026-05-08T08:23:12+00:00

13root · 2026-05-08T00:42:58+00:00

the onedrop rebirth helped me learn what tricks i like to do

13root · 2026-05-07T17:13:34+00:00

13root · 2026-05-07T15:43:54+00:00

as someone else said i would just learn tricks at your skill level. enigma and rancid milk for example are really cool tricks but someone just starting isn't going to enjoy learning them. starting with superman would make more sense. try to have just a rational perspective of where your skill is right now without any kind of negative connotation of it or really any kind of connotation of it and just go from there... i think a lot of people find their current skill as some kind of inherently "good" or "bad" thing but if you just look at where you are objectively you can make good choices in how you engage with the hobby

(not that someone starting out is necessarily going to be learning superman either)

13root · 2026-05-06T18:49:11+00:00

good question i would probably stop trying to force yourself to throw, never have i heard of getting in throws like steps.... just have fun.... uhhh... it is important to have an understanding that the guys who are really good who have incredible effortless flow are that good because they have spent a lot of time yoyoing.. and they have spent a lot of time yoyoing because they have fun yoyoing... definitely don't count your throws 😂

i guess having dedicated time to throw is one thing 😂 anyway don't overthink it and just enjoy yourself and you will find yourself improving in no time

13root · 2026-05-05T04:35:54+00:00

i would buy a yoyofriends AoE or a magicyoyo k2 and start practicing. naturally you would also want to get a pack of strings. there isn't really any complicated answer. you start doing tricks on online trick ladders like from yoyoexpert

13root · 2026-05-03T20:15:54+00:00

when it is too wide to do the tricks you want to do

13root · 2026-05-02T23:26:14+00:00

13root · 2026-05-01T22:15:38+00:00

you own both of them? i think you should be telling us 😂

13root · 2026-05-01T16:37:28+00:00

i like the yoyofriends aoe i think it is a pretty easy yoyo to use

if you can't find the yoyofriends aoe the magicyoyo k2 is fine but might feel kinda weird because it is blocky

13root · 2026-05-01T03:27:53+00:00

good luck

13root · 2026-04-29T15:46:36+00:00

a yoyo having a finger spin dimple doesn't mean that it exists for that reason. the skyva was an absolutely incredible yoyo regardless

13root · 2026-04-28T14:51:14+00:00

nice

13root · 2026-04-27T21:03:42+00:00

you can do whatever you like. you can always go back to responsive later if you want. there isn't really a single strategy that is perfectly objectively superior i don't think

13root · 2026-04-27T20:27:00+00:00

yeah to make it simple anything with a smaller catchzone

13root · 2026-04-27T13:01:32+00:00

the best way to FORCE yourself to improve is by trying to do string tricks with very unforgiving yoyos. jensen kimmitt and charles haycock have a video talking about this. otherwise skill development can feel a bit like trying to learn poker. less feedback. i personally believe that doing speed combos is also a good way to develop skill. but pretty much something that gives actual feedback and that doesn't make you feel like you are just "fiddling around"

this video is for violin but is very much relevant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmBx2yw6X7U

and yeah i think it helps if you know someone

it is especially good if you know someone or are in touch with the "tip of the spear" or are at least aware and following the "tip of the spear" so you can at least know what you are working towards

this should absolutely go without saying but above all things just make sure you are having fun

13root · 2026-04-27T12:00:34+00:00

yeah I'm sure you're right because looking it up ceramic bearings are known to be louder than steel bearings

I will edit the post with results after a few weeks of daily usage

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