# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=128 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 129 --- ## [Need help :( ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/71857)
**Author:** [@GraydenYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GraydenYoyos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/71857 "2015-01-11T06:31:35Z")
What would you recommend me doing with my draupnir Me selling my draupnir, getting a chief and some money. Not selling the draupnir Sell the draupnir get a puffin 2 and some money --- ## [puffin 2 vs leviathan 5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-vs-leviathan-5/71869)
**Author:** [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-vs-leviathan-5/71869 "2015-01-11T00:36:42Z")
Procrustes: not as fun as i hoped --- ## [Puffin 2 First Impressions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-first-impressions/63574)
**Author:** [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2015, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-first-impressions/63574 "2015-01-10T20:44:08Z")
This is not a “review” because I haven’t had the yoyo long enough to do a proper review. However, I’ve been asked by a few people about the Puffin 2. Here’s one of the more detailed responses I gave via PM: – The Puffi… --- ## [Kitty String XXL good for competitive play? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string-xxl-good-for-competitive-play/71796)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string-xxl-good-for-competitive-play/71796 "2015-01-09T04:34:41Z")
So is this too thick for competition? Will it snag more regularly? --- ## [Any thoughts on the Whip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-thoughts-on-the-whip/71820)
**Author:** [@Padawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Padawan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-thoughts-on-the-whip/71820 "2015-01-09T01:31:52Z")
They’re really cheap and I heard that they’re great for the price. Any thoughts? --- ## [Yo-yo Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-recommendations/71670)
**Author:** [@Decade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Decade)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-recommendations/71670 "2015-01-08T15:10:11Z")
Do you know how to bind the yoyo? Yes, the basic ones from front mount side mount -Do you have a yoyo that you own or played with that you have liked very much? YYF Horizon -Do you have a preferred shape of the yoyo? … --- ## [N12 with yellow pad and 8 ball kk bearing????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n12-with-yellow-pad-and-8-ball-kk-bearing/71793)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n12-with-yellow-pad-and-8-ball-kk-bearing/71793 "2015-01-08T13:41:05Z")
what i know from the manufacturer website that the n12 should come with blue new pad and 10 ball kk bearing, now mine came with yellow pad and 8 ball kk bearing, how is it possible? i order it on ebay --- ## [String Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/71775)
**Author:** [@anmo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anmo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/71775 "2015-01-07T16:48:49Z")
Can anyone suggest a comparable alternative to Toxic Strings Base (their standard string)? It is my favorite string and I’m running low, and unfortunately it’s out of stock. Just looking for something with a similar feel… --- ## [best $0-$60 throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-0-60-throw/71743)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-0-60-throw/71743 "2015-01-07T13:25:54Z")
Suggest me the yoyo My criteria: -spin for days -suitable for fast/slack play -good both at vertical and horizontal play -not too wide, max is 46mm --- ## [Undecided choice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undecided-choice/71668)
**Author:** [@GrandMaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrandMaster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undecided-choice/71668 "2015-01-07T04:56:44Z")
We all get that feeling of buying a new yoyo, but sometimes just cannot decide between 2 or 3 different throws. We tend to do tons of research on what we want in a throw, to choose the best one. This usually all depends … --- ## [I'm new and I would like some advice.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-new-and-i-would-like-some-advice/71748)
**Author:** [@myo\_myo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/myo_myo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-new-and-i-would-like-some-advice/71748 "2015-01-06T15:36:11Z")
Hi all, In 2015 I would like to learn Yo-Yo:-) I have trawled the forum and I have done some idea on my first purchase, but I still need some clarification: First purchase after reading the various reviews will be: … --- ## [onedrop Benchmark H 2014 Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-benchmark-h-2014-review/71766)
**Author:** [@mtbone1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mtbone1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/onedrop-benchmark-h-2014-review/71766 "2015-01-06T05:52:32Z")
Background: We have all tried a ton of different throws, V-shape, H-shape, and many more. How should an H-shape throw play like? What should be the benchmark that all H-shape throws are compared against? Well, onedrop s… --- ## [4a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-yoyo/71683)
**Author:** [@Harryhillz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Harryhillz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-yoyo/71683 "2015-01-05T23:57:01Z")
Is the fiesta xx a good 4a yoyo or is the big yo better? --- ## [bechmark vs Horizon vs orbis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bechmark-vs-horizon-vs-orbis/71686)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bechmark-vs-horizon-vs-orbis/71686 "2015-01-05T22:35:46Z")
please help me choose, the comment also accepted, thank you --- ## [Several yoyos up for consideration after YYF Shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/several-yoyos-up-for-consideration-after-yyf-shutter/71619)
**Author:** [@mtbone1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mtbone1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/several-yoyos-up-for-consideration-after-yyf-shutter/71619 "2015-01-05T18:33:46Z")
Do you know how to bind the yoyo? Yup -Do you have a yoyo that you own or played with that you have liked very much? YYF Shutter -Do you have a preferred shape of the yoyo? H-shaped or slightly V-ish H-shaped butter… --- ## [Pulsefire SS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulsefire-ss/71747)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulsefire-ss/71747 "2015-01-05T18:32:52Z")
Haven’t seen any posts about it at all… Birthday is coming up, so wondering whether to get it or nah --- ## [Yoyofactory hubstack after glow!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-hubstack-after-glow/71685)
**Author:** [@That-one-kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/That-one-kid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-hubstack-after-glow/71685 "2015-01-03T06:17:06Z")
Hello all! Let me get the specs out of the way reeeeall quick: Diameter: 58.36 mm / 2.29 inches Width: 40.3 mm / 1.58 inches Gap Width: 4.80 mm / .18 inches Weight: 63.2 grams (61.2 for the after glow) Bearing Size:… --- ## [One Drop Benchmark Series 2014: A High Speed YoYo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-series-2014-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/70965)
**Author:** [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-series-2014-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/70965 "2015-01-02T20:38:22Z")
Last year One Drop came out with the first Benchmark Series of yo-yos, a design study in how shape alone affected the feel of the yo-yo during play. All three had the exact same specs but came out, at the time, in V-S… --- ## [Need new freehand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-new-freehand/71626)
**Author:** [@JustYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustYoYo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-new-freehand/71626 "2015-01-02T18:32:50Z")
Currently I use (just got ) a throw monkey, which I will use for everyday use but I need more spin time! New throw, or bearing? --- ## [One Drop benchmark 2014 V or H??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-2014-v-or-h/71674)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-2014-v-or-h/71674 "2015-01-02T18:10:06Z")
Since I like the shape of v and h, which has better playability, and long spin? --- ## [The new gentry yoyo (Mystery box yoyo)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-new-gentry-yoyo-mystery-box-yoyo/71105)
**Author:** [@That-one-kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/That-one-kid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-new-gentry-yoyo-mystery-box-yoyo/71105 "2015-01-02T05:55:50Z")
Hello all! Incase any of you saw my first post about that yoyo on the mystery box thread, well, get ready for me to grab a fork and eat my words! WOW!!! This yoyo was nuts! I thought I wouldn’t have liked it because I … --- ## [Buying a 3$ Duncan butterfly yoyo be worth it for starting out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-3-duncan-butterfly-yoyo-be-worth-it-for-starting-out/71486)
**Author:** [@Acah1013](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Acah1013)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-3-duncan-butterfly-yoyo-be-worth-it-for-starting-out/71486 "2015-01-02T05:48:10Z")
I’m just starting out and would like to know what you guys would suggest to buy first? What was the first yoyo you bought and started with? --- ## [Opinions on the C3 Accelerator?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-the-c3-accelerator/71606)
**Author:** [@Eastfield](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Eastfield)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-the-c3-accelerator/71606 "2014-12-31T20:31:06Z")
Anyone with input and/or opinions on the C3 Accelerator? The shape and price really speaks to me, so if it plays like it looks i’ll probably grab one :slight\_smile: --- ## [King Yo Star RAPID](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/king-yo-star-rapid/71655)
**Author:** [@dragonderp729](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonderp729)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/king-yo-star-rapid/71655 "2014-12-31T15:01:29Z")
How does the Rapid play? There are close to no reviews on it and I am wondering if this brand has good quality control, design, etc. How does it play? Is it worth the $120? --- ## [would anyone suggest the spintastics blade/magic yoyo T8?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-anyone-suggest-the-spintastics-blade-magic-yoyo-t8/71611)
**Author:** [@Ripcord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ripcord)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-anyone-suggest-the-spintastics-blade-magic-yoyo-t8/71611 "2014-12-31T12:54:20Z")
Ok so I got my first unresponsive yoyo in for Christmas which was the c3 speedaholic and I just don’t like it. The feel and weight distribution feels off for me. the weight feels distributed toward the center instead of … --- ## [yoyo suggestions ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-suggestions/71410)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_yopro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tyler_yopro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-suggestions/71410 "2014-12-31T04:08:33Z")
Im 12 years old just getting into 1a tricks and would like to start getting into unresponsive play. have any suggestions for a yoyo to use? :slight\_smile: --- ## [ONE or FHZ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-or-fhz/71539)
**Author:** [@orca](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/orca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-or-fhz/71539 "2014-12-31T04:06:15Z")
I’m looking to buy a cheap, high walled yoyo to work on my accuracy and yoyoing skills in general. As the title states, which of these two yoyos should I get? Bonus question: What’s the difference between the FH and FH… --- ## [Xmas Money buy?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xmas-money-buy/71559)
**Author:** [@FLUFFALO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FLUFFALO)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xmas-money-buy/71559 "2014-12-31T04:03:28Z")
Hey there boys and gals, i got a gift card to this great place for a new yoyo :3. And i just can not decide what to get! So i am going to look toward you fools for help. I play 1a mostly im doing some complicated tricks… --- ## [Best undersized under $50](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-undersized-under-50/71598)
**Author:** [@sallas116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sallas116)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-undersized-under-50/71598 "2014-12-31T03:52:45Z")
Like it says i was wondering which would be the best one. Thanks. Im looking at either the token or the pause but im open for suggestions. --- ## [intermediate player looking for recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/intermediate-player-looking-for-recommendation/71627)
**Author:** [@Ripcord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ripcord)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 2:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/intermediate-player-looking-for-recommendation/71627 "2014-12-31T02:46:36Z")
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