# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=101 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 102 --- ## [Borealis thoughts...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/borealis-thoughts/78452)
**Author:** [@S3TH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S3TH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/borealis-thoughts/78452 "2015-12-20T01:26:08Z")
Title says it all. What do you guys think of the Borealis. I would like to know how it plays. (Disclaimer: I would like to hear thoughts from people who have actually played the borealis) --- ## [Yoyojam Dark Magic 2 yoyo review! Best Beginner yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-dark-magic-2-yoyo-review-best-beginner-yoyo/78449)
**Author:** [@AGyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AGyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2015, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-dark-magic-2-yoyo-review-best-beginner-yoyo/78449 "2015-12-19T17:08:36Z")
--- ## [is the sleipnir or supernova usa made better](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-sleipnir-or-supernova-usa-made-better/51838)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-sleipnir-or-supernova-usa-made-better/51838 "2015-12-18T03:27:20Z")
which one is better coz i wanna know from u guys experience --- ## [CLYW Pickaxe hoodie \*Way Too Small\* Pics Added](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-pickaxe-hoodie-way-too-small-pics-added/78372)
**Author:** [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-pickaxe-hoodie-way-too-small-pics-added/78372 "2015-12-18T02:48:17Z")
Since the idea of reviews of products here on YYE is not supported for some reason (I disagree that they are useless), Ill just put this here. They mention that American apperal wears a bit small and go a size larger th… --- ## [recommendations for plastic responsive yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendations-for-plastic-responsive-yoyo/78414)
**Author:** [@philipneri](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/philipneri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendations-for-plastic-responsive-yoyo/78414 "2015-12-17T05:05:17Z")
I would consider myself an advanced player. I have been throwing on and off for 15 years. My main throw is a Shutter, but sometimes I long for the olden days of the early 2000s when people used responsive yoyos. -Do y… --- ## [One Drop Gradient VS CLYW Chief](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-gradient-vs-clyw-chief/78375)
**Author:** [@Jelloman777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jelloman777)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2015, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-gradient-vs-clyw-chief/78375 "2015-12-17T02:02:55Z")
:wink: --- ## [vanguard vs horizon vs too hot vs level 6 vs cyborg 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vanguard-vs-horizon-vs-too-hot-vs-level-6-vs-cyborg-2/78389)
**Author:** [@yonim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yonim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vanguard-vs-horizon-vs-too-hot-vs-level-6-vs-cyborg-2/78389 "2015-12-16T20:00:35Z")
I’m looking for a new yoyo. I currently own the magic yoyo n12 and m002, and a replay pro. i would would like it to be under $55 but if it goes to 65$ ill deal woth it. i am thinking about horizon, too hot, vangaurd, and… --- ## [sleipnir vs messiah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-vs-messiah/78399)
**Author:** [@bryansuh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bryansuh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-vs-messiah/78399 "2015-12-16T04:25:46Z")
so… i found a place that sells both for under 35 dollars each. pretty sure they arent genuine, but i can risk it XD. either way, which is better overall? i mean if the copied yyr they cant be THAT bad right? nobody can p… --- ## [Vanguard vs benchmarks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vanguard-vs-benchmarks/78403)
**Author:** [@yonim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yonim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vanguard-vs-benchmarks/78403 "2015-12-16T02:00:15Z")
What yoyo do you think is better the benchmarks or the vanguard? If benchmark what is the best benchmark? --- ## [First CLYW or OD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-clyw-or-od/78250)
**Author:** [@Cid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-clyw-or-od/78250 "2015-12-15T00:52:24Z")
I’d like to get a CLYW or possibly a OD. High end metal under 200. Shutter: like it, but feels too light. The feel in my hand is great though. Aviator: my favorite throw right now, wish it had more rim weight. Otherwis… --- ## [iYoYo Steel vs Yoyofactory Nightmare](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-steel-vs-yoyofactory-nightmare/78315)
**Author:** [@Emerlad24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Emerlad24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-steel-vs-yoyofactory-nightmare/78315 "2015-12-15T00:50:52Z")
\[color=black\]\[color=green\]\[color=brown\]I am trying to find a new yoyo for 1A, so I decided that I should try out one that is Bi-metal. I’ve seen the iYoYo Steel and the Nightmare cropping up in a lot of places lately and… --- ## [Looking for another high-end metal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-another-high-end-metal/78195)
**Author:** [@Siruta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siruta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2015, 12:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-another-high-end-metal/78195 "2015-12-15T00:47:48Z")
Does anyone have any good suggestions for another high-end? I’m actually looking for something that’s smooth and a little floaty. I don’t really care if it’s fast or slow. So far, I’m using the Shutter, and it’s been my … --- ## [YoyoJam Phenom yoyo review!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-phenom-yoyo-review/78360)
**Author:** [@AGyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AGyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-phenom-yoyo-review/78360 "2015-12-12T17:49:38Z")
A new yoyo review! --- ## [One Drop Rebirth vs Vanguard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rebirth-vs-vanguard/78341)
**Author:** [@Bobby\_Brown](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobby_Brown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rebirth-vs-vanguard/78341 "2015-12-12T06:25:39Z")
With a budget of up to $70, would you recommend getting a Rebirth or a Vanguard? Can’t make up my mind. --- ## [Most Reccomended](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-reccomended/78327)
**Author:** [@OhDavidBowie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OhDavidBowie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/most-reccomended/78327 "2015-12-11T20:32:19Z")
Hi everyone. I’ve been doing a bit of research about what gets recommended the most, but I wanted to organize it a bit. The yo-yos that come up the most are ones like the Shutter, and the Dark Magic, and I was just wonde… --- ## [Whip YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-yoyo/77714)
**Author:** [@magicthrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/magicthrower)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whip-yoyo/77714 "2015-12-11T20:23:28Z")
Just got me new whip in the mail today. Great yoyo. Little smaller than expected, but thats okay. Plays like a much more expensive yoyo. Spin time is great, and is very light wieght. I can perform all of my combos on thi… --- ## [Which is better?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better/78298)
**Author:** [@Jelloman777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jelloman777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better/78298 "2015-12-11T20:20:56Z")
;D Just Wanna Know! ;D --- ## [Need for speed under $100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-for-speed-under-100/78255)
**Author:** [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-for-speed-under-100/78255 "2015-12-11T20:20:09Z")
I am attempting to diversify my collection and am looking for a yoyo that won’t slow down to fill that niche. As the title states, what yoyo plays exceptionally fast and is under $100? A couple yoyos that I have now tha… --- ## [Is this yoyo any good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-yoyo-any-good/78342)
**Author:** [@olam1794](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/olam1794)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-yoyo-any-good/78342 "2015-12-11T20:18:09Z")
Is this yoyo any good? Mod Edit: Link to bootleg YYF yoyo removed. Please do not post links to bootleg/knockoff yoyos here. Thanks. -jhb8426- --- ## [Need wood....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-wood/78329)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-wood/78329 "2015-12-11T16:35:30Z")
I’m thinking about getting my first real fixed axle throw. What would you guys recommend? My only stipulation is that it has to come apart. I get a lot of knots… Also, is the type 10 cotton string still the thread of… --- ## [Turning point shake?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-shake/78257)
**Author:** [@ImThatGuyInYourLife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImThatGuyInYourLife)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2015, 1:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-shake/78257 "2015-12-10T01:05:48Z")
Thinking about asking for a tp shake because of how I loved how my friend’s leviathan 4 played. Is it good, or would it be better to ask for another tp? --- ## [Spin Dynamics Alter Ego](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-dynamics-alter-ego/77975)
**Author:** [@mgiroux77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mgiroux77)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-dynamics-alter-ego/77975 "2015-12-09T21:18:36Z")
Alter Ego by Spin Dynamics Specs: Diameter: 56.15 mm Width: 45.45 mm Weight: 65.95 grams One Drop 19 mm Flow Groove CBC Center Trac Bearing Out of the Box: When I first opened up the box I noticed that the yoy… --- ## [Yomega glide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-glide/48187)
**Author:** [@TTTYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TTTYo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2015, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-glide/48187 "2015-12-09T06:07:01Z")
Before I start the review I will post a view points out. I am doing this from my phone so do not expect much this is my first review 3)pictures of comparison to my other throws will be posted in the morning once I sig… --- ## [Monkey Finger Ape Hangers String Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-finger-ape-hangers-string-review/78295)
**Author:** [@wishiwasayoyoexpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wishiwasayoyoexpert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2015, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkey-finger-ape-hangers-string-review/78295 "2015-12-08T11:25:09Z")
Decided to film a review on these. They’re really good and worth checking out! --- ## [Need help regarding the purchase of a new throw. :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-regarding-the-purchase-of-a-new-throw/78245)
**Author:** [@bajajrokr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bajajrokr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-regarding-the-purchase-of-a-new-throw/78245 "2015-12-07T16:26:11Z")
Hey guys, I’d like to ask for some advice regarding the OD Rebirth v. the YYF Genesis 2015. I currently have the Genesis 2012 version, and i love it. I’m looking for more of a contest oriented throw. Would the Rebirth b… --- ## [YYF AVIATOR 2 or YYF GENESIS 2015](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-aviator-2-or-yyf-genesis-2015/78288)
**Author:** [@bajajrokr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bajajrokr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-aviator-2-or-yyf-genesis-2015/78288 "2015-12-07T10:13:07Z")
Preferences, please. In terms of overall speed and stability, which of the two should I pick? (I already have a 2012 Genesis by the way) Thanks. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Sleipnir VS Valor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-vs-valor/77949)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-vs-valor/77949 "2015-12-07T08:45:53Z")
Not really a recommendation, but like to see you guys compare them both. I suggest you answer only if you played them both. :slight\_smile: --- ## [IYoyo x ILYY TiGer - Impressions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-x-ilyy-tiger-impressions/77561)
**Author:** [@felipe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/felipe)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-x-ilyy-tiger-impressions/77561 "2015-12-07T07:22:49Z")
First off, let me start off by saying that I am in no way an advanced player. I am also very skeptical when it comes to yoyo comparisons and reviews (and I think even the manufacturers themselves are, as evident by the … --- ## [Best Magicyoyo offering available?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-magicyoyo-offering-available/78092)
**Author:** [@TakahashiAkio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TakahashiAkio)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-magicyoyo-offering-available/78092 "2015-12-04T02:29:04Z")
Hi, everyone. It’s been several years since I have actively practiced or learned anything new. I recently picked up a Replay, and I love it. I want to grab a metal yoyo or two, however, and it seems that MagicYoyo has so… --- ## [$25 Plastic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/25-plastic/78240)
**Author:** [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/25-plastic/78240 "2015-12-03T21:22:38Z")
Looking into some budget plastics. What do you think is the best for $25? Narrowed it down to the premiere, or daydream. Really looking for a fun yoyo I can take anywhere. (Replay pro wasn’t my type) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=100) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=102)