# Yo-Yo Reviews

**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=111

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## [Markmont Dragon String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/markmont-dragon-string/76043)

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**Author:** [@chromdog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chromdog)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/markmont-dragon-string/76043 "2015-07-28T22:59:42Z")

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Does the Markmint Dragon String hold its tension well and it is good for whips?

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## [CLYW Orca](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca/76046)

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**Author:** [@Shadowspectre](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowspectre)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-orca/76046 "2015-07-28T22:43:57Z")

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This is my first review, it’ll be a quick one on the CLYW Orca. Specs Diameter – 55.05 mm Width --45 mm Gap width – 4.05 mm Weight – 67 grams Bearing – C size CTX Response – CLYW Snow tires Packaging Well, every…

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## [OD Cascade or YYJ Transcend?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-cascade-or-yyj-transcend/75966)

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**Author:** [@Cyber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cyber)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-cascade-or-yyj-transcend/75966 "2015-07-28T16:53:11Z")

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Hi everyone I have been lurking here for quite some time, and I have really enjoyed all of the great yo-yo discussion and suggestions that everyone contributes. I am considering my next yo-yo purchase and thoughts perh…

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## [String help please!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-help-please/75920)

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**Author:** [@Smurf88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smurf88)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-help-please/75920 "2015-07-28T07:58:36Z")

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Hey everyone! I use yoyoexpert string. I want to try some new string. Which one should I choose because I want string that is good for slack tricks also.

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## [120 dollars on yoyoexpert..](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/120-dollars-on-yoyoexpert/76014)

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**Author:** [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/120-dollars-on-yoyoexpert/76014 "2015-07-27T23:43:45Z")

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so im gonna have 120 dollars on yoyoexpert… im gonna try to get the most out of it what are some recommendations.

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## [Monkeyfinger Design Tri-B (A5 7075 Alloy Variant): A High Speed YoYo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-design-tri-b-a5-7075-alloy-variant-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/76024)

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**Author:** [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-design-tri-b-a5-7075-alloy-variant-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/76024 "2015-07-27T19:58:41Z")

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Monkeyfinger Design (also know as MFD) has released its latest effort, the Tri-B (pronounced tribe). The tri referring to the fact that this yo-yo is a combination of the Caesar, Ape-X, and Gelada 2. Before I get into…

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## [YYJ Dark Magic II or YYF Too Hot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-ii-or-yyf-too-hot/75899)

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**Author:** [@evansj](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/evansj)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-ii-or-yyf-too-hot/75899 "2015-07-27T17:21:15Z")

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Between these 2 yoyo’s, I want to get peoples opinion on which one they would suggest. Both are in the same price range, so if anyone plays with these, please give me your opinion. Thanks!

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## [5A throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-throws/75996)

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**Author:** [@Lseda3984](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lseda3984)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-throws/75996 "2015-07-26T19:45:55Z")

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what are some good bi metal throws to use for 5A im open to all companies

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## [Looking for Recommendations.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-recommendations/75927)

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**Author:** [@jmathias](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jmathias)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2015, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-recommendations/75927 "2015-07-25T05:22:58Z")

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Hi! I’m fairly new to playing, few months in. But loving it. My play style leans toward flowing, laid back, slower play. Not a speed demon, and I favor tricks that look like magic. I’ve got the following throws. OD Do…

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## [Amplified Return Tops Shout: Impressive.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/amplified-return-tops-shout-impressive/75888)

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**Author:** [@Alphuh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Alphuh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/amplified-return-tops-shout-impressive/75888 "2015-07-24T23:42:17Z")

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Bottom Line Up Front The Shout is Amplified Return Top’s first release. If one were to summarize the yoyo in a single word, that word would be “Impressive.” A.R.T.'s branding is impressive, the professionalism of this …

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## [Looking for a new yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-yoyo/75941)

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**Author:** [@anonymous270](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonymous270)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-yoyo/75941 "2015-07-24T17:26:03Z")

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Hey, I’m 16 and I started yoyoing back when I was around 10. I started off yoyoing with cheap yoyo toys but moved on to a PowerYo Black Widow and then a Dark Magic 2. I left yoyoing for some time but always came back to…

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## [Need Enlightenment...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-enlightenment/75956)

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**Author:** [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-enlightenment/75956 "2015-07-24T08:25:51Z")

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I want to give a review on a brand of string I recently received. I’ve used kitty string, YYE contest string, and Ammo. Now a new string I’m trying out and I want to give everyone the best review I can. But I need help, …

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## [Yyf Grind Machine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-grind-machine/75923)

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**Author:** [@Smurf88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smurf88)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-grind-machine/75923 "2015-07-23T23:12:44Z")

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I put a dif e yo bearing in this yoyo. Well after a few tricks it becomes responsive. I have to tighten the axel back up and it is unresponsive for a few tricks then back to responsive. Why wont it stay unresponsive?

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## [Dark magic II](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii/75943)

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**Author:** [@Icehockeyfreak3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Icehockeyfreak3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-ii/75943 "2015-07-23T20:33:35Z")

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Is this a good yoyo for learning new tricks or what do you sugest thats in 40-60 dollar price range

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## [String recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/75905)

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**Author:** [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/75905 "2015-07-22T19:48:49Z")

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I have been using Toxic Strings Prime for awhile, but I am beginning to run low. I would like to find a string that is similar to it, but I have had no luck. I do not like using Kitty because it is a very long string, an…

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## [The Almighty CLYW Yeti](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-almighty-clyw-yeti/75913)

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**Author:** [@Jonesie11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jonesie11)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-almighty-clyw-yeti/75913 "2015-07-22T16:58:26Z")

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When I first heard about the Glass filled plastic known as the Yeti, I thought to myself “Glass filled plastic? I have to have it” After waiting and waiting for the release to come, I finally snatched up a Khaki(Or gree…

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## [fingir spin yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingir-spin-yoyo/75877)

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**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fingir-spin-yoyo/75877 "2015-07-21T20:10:34Z")

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is the one drop gradient good for finger spins?

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## [Czechmate vs shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czechmate-vs-shutter/75879)

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**Author:** [@Icehockeyfreak3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Icehockeyfreak3)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czechmate-vs-shutter/75879 "2015-07-21T16:12:12Z")

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Talk it up poeple witch is better

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## [DV888 help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-help/75894)

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**Author:** [@sherlock\_woodsnub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sherlock_woodsnub)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2015, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-help/75894 "2015-07-21T13:51:29Z")

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I’ve been looking at the DV888 for a little bit and i was confused about whether it is responsive or not because some sites say it is responsive and others say not. please help me out on this!

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## [puffin 2 or avalanch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-or-avalanch/75851)

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**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-or-avalanch/75851 "2015-07-20T14:51:38Z")

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which would be better? and why which is more unique?

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## [ayame gradient one drop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ayame-gradient-one-drop/75874)

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**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ayame-gradient-one-drop/75874 "2015-07-20T06:23:10Z")

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does anyone have this yoyo? is it a good investment?

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## [CZM8 Vs Horizon ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czm8-vs-horizon/75853)

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**Author:** [@Icehockeyfreak3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Icehockeyfreak3)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2015, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czm8-vs-horizon/75853 "2015-07-20T03:00:18Z")

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Comment what you think i like the horizon because you can use it for finger spins but i like the czm8 because it is so solid and spins a lot longer what do you think

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## [Leviathan 6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/leviathan-6/75863)

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**Author:** [@Marksman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marksman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/leviathan-6/75863 "2015-07-19T22:30:21Z")

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First post ever. Been reading through these forums for months tho. Started with a space cowboy.....then crowd funded titanium dream/aluminum dream. Just got a brussels sprouts Chief CLYW a few days ago. Anyways.....…

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## [Wooly Marmot 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-marmot-2/75806)

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**Author:** [@Buggot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buggot)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wooly-marmot-2/75806 "2015-07-19T18:24:30Z")

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How good is it? Any reviews that I can view? THanks!

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## [Need advice on a begginer yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-a-begginer-yoyo/75856)

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**Author:** [@sherlock\_woodsnub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sherlock_woodsnub)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-a-begginer-yoyo/75856 "2015-07-19T08:56:09Z")

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So I have been yoyo-ing for about a week now and I was wondering which yoyo i should get. I currently have the Duncan imperial and butterfly and got up to 20 seconds of sleep time on the imperial (and for some reason th…

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## [YoyOfficer Lava](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofficer-lava/66306)

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**Author:** [@YoyoGeezer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoGeezer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofficer-lava/66306 "2015-07-19T00:30:13Z")

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\[tr\] \[td\] http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd488/mcdvrd/Lava\_zpsc45a7545.jpg \[/td\] \[/tr\] When I wrote my Hatchet review, I did it because I just love the Hatchet. The result was that I was one of the many who s…

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## [YYF CZM84VK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-czm84vk/75743)

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**Author:** [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-czm84vk/75743 "2015-07-17T18:02:40Z")

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I looked through a bit but couldn’t find no review. So I was wondering if anyone here in the forums could give me a detailed review about the yoyo. Thank you

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## [best turning point yoyo for tech and horizontal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-turning-point-yoyo-for-tech-and-horizontal/75773)

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**Author:** [@ImThatGuyInYourLife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImThatGuyInYourLife)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-turning-point-yoyo-for-tech-and-horizontal/75773 "2015-07-16T03:52:54Z")

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You guys know the drill. Help plz

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## [bear vs man round two](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bear-vs-man-round-two/75803)

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**Author:** [@Mandiz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mandiz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bear-vs-man-round-two/75803 "2015-07-15T20:45:46Z")

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how good of a throw is this? and what is a decent price range?

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## [Diamond back or diamondback 2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-back-or-diamondback-2/74930)

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**Author:** [@FoolsGoldDigger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FoolsGoldDigger)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2015, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-back-or-diamondback-2/74930 "2015-07-15T20:07:16Z")

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Hey! For anyone who owns both or has played both, what are the differences between the two and which one is the better buy?

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