Best Yo-Yos of 2025

"I absolutely love this yo-yo! As a beginner, I had some experience with yo-yos when I was younger, but my previous one was frustrating. The Duncan Toys Limelight is a blast with its LED lights and solid build. It's well-balanced, and even when it goes to sleep, it wakes up instantly with a gentle tug. I can perform some tricks too, and it's easy to maintain. I definitely recommend it!"

"This yo-yo is a total joy! It's incredibly intuitive and allows me to do tricks effortlessly. While it's not the toughest, I've clumsily knocked it on the ground, and it still performs great! I'm genuinely thrilled with this yo-yo. Just a heads-up, when it says assorted, you only get one random color—not multiple like in the picture. Still, I’m very happy with my purchase!"

"I bought three of these for my daughters, aged 10, 8, and 6. After reading the instructions, my 10-year-old picked it up in minutes, while the others took a bit longer. Now my 10-year-old can do all sorts of tricks! My nephew, a yo-yo expert, showed them new tricks, and they absolutely love it. She even took it to school and became the yo-yo master there!"

"This yo-yo brings back memories of my childhood. It works well and has a good stall time, just like I remember from years ago."

"I absolutely love this yo-yo. During the yo-yo craze of the late 90s, Yomega was the best. The awesome colors and lightweight feel are great, although it took me a bit to get used to how it sleeps. Beginners may find it tricky at first, but it's still manageable. Loops can be challenging, but they are possible. It feels a bit pricey, but having it in my hands, I think it's worth it."

"I remember when I was a kid in the mid-90s, these yo-yos used to be just $3 to $5. Good times! The quality has dropped a bit since then, but I love the red plastic candy-like appearance. It has a good response time, which is a plus!"

"The Duncan Toys Reflex Auto Return Yo-Yo is a fantastic choice for beginners. The auto-return feature helps me learn basic string tricks easily, and I love the green color. It's durable, smooth, and perfect for anyone starting out—highly recommend for kids and beginners! My granddaughter loved it!"

"I bought two of these at the same time, and unfortunately, both have the same issue—they do not sleep properly. For most yo-yo tricks, it's essential for the yo-yo to reach the end of the string and keep spinning. This is a bad fitting bearing issue. I expected better quality from Duncan, not something that feels like a knockoff."

"My son, who is nearly 7, uses this yo-yo really well. He had other cheap yo-yos before but could never yoyo like this. He absolutely loves it! My only wish is that we could choose the color we wanted."

"For the price, it's a great deal. I can see how close I can get to my wife's nick nacks without hitting them. It's an awesome game to play!"

"I got Duncan Imperial Yo-Yos for my granddaughters' Christmas stockings and was shocked to discover my husband has some serious yo-yo skills after 20 years!"

"These yo-yos are perfect for kids learning. However, one of them broke after hitting the tile floor."

"I absolutely love the Duncan Imperial. The quality is quite good, and it performs well. I highly recommend it!"

"I bought these as stocking stuffers for my grandchildren. Who doesn't like to yo-yo? It's a great way for youngsters to build hand-eye coordination!"

"This yo-yo is just like I remembered from my childhood. It’s hands down the best yo-yo for beginners. I'm loving mine!"

"I love the colors and am re-learning how to use these yo-yos with my grandchildren."

"I remember this brand from my childhood, so when my kids wanted yo-yos, I was only interested in these. I think they are cheaper now than they were 40 years ago. The color assortment was perfect for my 10-year-old boy and my picky 7-year-old girl."

"I got these in a six-pack for a great value! I'm excited to teach my sister's grandchildren what a real yo-yo can do!"

"My kids are 4 and 6, and this yo-yo is perfect as a first one. It's soft and easy to learn, and when they want to swing it around, it's great for that too!"

"I bought this for my 4-year-old, and they managed to get it back up on the first try. They carried it around for days talking about their tricks. The responsiveness makes it really fun for little ones."

"I got this for my 7-year-old son who wanted to try a yo-yo. It was a good decision because it's responsive and easier to play with. I enjoy playing with it too!"

"I bought these for our senior citizens, and they absolutely loved them! They were easy to use and provided loads of fun! Some hadn't touched a yo-yo in 50 years, yet they still remembered how to do tricks. Thanks!"

"I ordered these for my Cub Scouts to help them complete their Yo-Yo Adventure requirements. There was a definite learning curve for the younger ones, but overall, it’s a great product at a good price."

"All my grandkids and their dads enjoyed these yoyos. The dads even showed the kids tricks they used to do as children. I think I’ll be putting some in my son’s Christmas stockings next year since everyone loved them so much!"

“My toddler really enjoys her yoyo. It's entertaining and she has a blast playing with it. She’s excited to try a real yoyo like her daddy's. After I mentioned my childhood experience with one, I decided to get her this. She has accidentally dropped it multiple times, but it’s still in great shape. Totally worth it!”

“Unfortunately, my experience was not great. The yoyo broke within 5 minutes of use. It felt too light to function properly, the ring was too small for my finger, and the string often got stuck. Overall, poor quality, and I wouldn’t recommend wasting your money.”

“This yoyo was a hit for a short time, but it ended up breaking. I know my 3-year-old can be rough, but I expected at least a week of fun out of it. Disappointed with the durability.”

"I was really impressed with this yoyo. For the price, I expected it to be mediocre at best, but it's exactly what I needed. The kit includes a case, 10 extra strings, and both responsive and unresponsive bearings. The responsive bearing is very responsive and the wide bearing spins nicely. I highly recommend this to anyone learning to throw!"

"When I first got the K3 yo-yo, I found it fun and easy to learn with. It came with both responsive and unresponsive bearings, but I chose to stick with the responsive one since I’m a beginner. My only issue was that when I tried to call it back, it smacked my hand, and I still feel the pain today!"

"I bought this yoyo because it reminded me of my childhood. Initially, I struggled to get it set up, but once I figured out how to throw it, it returned beautifully. I can perform tricks like walk the dog and around the world with ease. Just a heads up, it’s made of hard metal, so it’s not for young kids!"