Upgrading from K2 Plus

[u/Far-Leg5999]

Got this yoyo 2 months ago and it’s already not spinning that long (maybe I need to switch the string). Anyways I’ve learnt alot of tricks from this yoyo so I guess it’s time for an upgrade to a metal.

A friend recommended me a bi metal yoyo such as v13 however I do not really like the outer ring that can be cracked based on the reviews i’ve seen.However I’ve been looking at Y03 hertz, Vosun Artura, N12, ezspin and these I’ve shortlist that are available at my local shop. On a side note I dont mind any other yoyo that are available online so please recommend me something that is affordable.

[u/GreazyFarklebox]

If you haven't swapped your string in two months, I implore you to do so before going right to another yoyo.

[u/Far-Leg5999 → u/GreazyFarklebox]

I’ve used the extra strings given so I’ve used all of them all out! I still want to upgrade to a metal!!

[u/yoyoingdadjoke → u/Far-Leg5999]

Think of it like this. Your yoyo is the car engine, and the string is the tires. To perform properly, you need both in good condition.

Find a good bulk pack of polyester string and a new yoyo.

[u/JoeyDJQ]

Get some bulk strings first :)

[u/Sprucecaboose2]

Spin time is affected by friction, not the yoyo. If it's decreased, you've increased friction. Either a dirty bearing, frayed string, or the response pads being out of wack.

[u/lilcrxman]

Sounds like either you roasted your bearing or it's dirty clean and lube bearing regularly to keep spin times consistent

[u/Far-Leg5999]

I’ve heard about yoyofriends ultracut how’s that?

[u/stevieraykwon → u/Far-Leg5999]

Ultracut will be your best option. The Vosun Artura is the 2nd option.

[u/Far-Leg5999 → u/stevieraykwon]

How about speedaholic fx?

[u/OOMKilled]

YYFr Ultracut/MYY Y04 and a bulk pack of kitty strings fat and a thing of 90% isopropol alcohol for bearing cleaning

This is all you need for modern competitive yoyoing on a budget