# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=153 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 154 --- ## [Nessie v. Cascade v. Sakura? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nessie-v-cascade-v-sakura/66088)
**Author:** [@CrawfishYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrawfishYo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nessie-v-cascade-v-sakura/66088 "2014-05-10T11:10:46Z")
Torn between Nessie, Cascade, and Sakura. All seem to have good reviews. Which do you prefer, and why? --- ## [The best organic midsize? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-organic-midsize/66072)
**Author:** [@CrawfishYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrawfishYo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best-organic-midsize/66072 "2014-05-10T01:18:00Z")
In your opinion, what’s the best organic shaped, midsize throw, with emphasis on stability? --- ## [OD Benchmark V vs. Rally](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-benchmark-v-vs-rally/66066)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-benchmark-v-vs-rally/66066 "2014-05-09T04:10:44Z")
So far I have an OD Benchmark H, O, and a Rally. I’m really enjoying the differences between the two benchmarks, and I haven’t been able to get the V yet. I’m dying to try one. Does it play similar to the Rally, or are t… --- ## [I have 25$ to spend, I dont want string or cheap(ish) plastics.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-25-to-spend-i-dont-want-string-or-cheap-ish-plastics/65846)
**Author:** [@pudge34](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pudge34)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-25-to-spend-i-dont-want-string-or-cheap-ish-plastics/65846 "2014-05-08T21:28:06Z")
I have 25$ in YYE Gift Certificates that I won recently, but I don’t know how to spend it, I was thinking of buying a T-shirt, but I dont know, Please help me out here if you can, Thank! Have a great day! Christopher. --- ## [Lighter weight yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lighter-weight-yoyos/65960)
**Author:** [@jon\_dohnson](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jon_dohnson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lighter-weight-yoyos/65960 "2014-05-08T19:45:09Z")
Okay so for my birthday this year, in three weeks, I’m thinking about getting my first “high-end” metal yo. However, I’ve come to realize that no matter what I end up choosing, it’s probably going to be lighter than wha… --- ## [Good hubstacked yoyo under $30](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-hubstacked-yoyo-under-30/66011)
**Author:** [@sallas116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sallas116)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-hubstacked-yoyo-under-30/66011 "2014-05-08T19:09:28Z")
I really want a good hubstack yoyo with a pretty good spin time and stability. What is a good one for under $30? --- ## [Northstar & Shutter - Beginner Observation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008)
**Author:** [@CrawfishYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CrawfishYo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-shutter-beginner-observation/66008 "2014-05-08T12:30:46Z")
I just started throwing and I got a Northstar while waiting for my Shutter to come in. After researching, I was expecting the Shutter to be amazing. Here’s the thing - I like the Northstar better. Yes, the Shutter has a … --- ## [Favorite sub-$200 Oxygene Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-sub-200-oxygene-yoyo/61198)
**Author:** [@SwissArmyTenor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SwissArmyTenor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/favorite-sub-200-oxygene-yoyo/61198 "2014-05-08T06:39:14Z")
I would love to hear your thoughts on the under-$200 throws offered by Oxygene. if you own one, I would love to hear your likes or dislikes about it. if you have 2, would love a brief comparison - what you like abo… --- ## [What yoyo is good for slower,smooth,and stable play?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-good-for-slower-smooth-and-stable-play/65760)
**Author:** [@VolkenX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VolkenX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-good-for-slower-smooth-and-stable-play/65760 "2014-05-08T03:04:29Z")
Im looking to buy a new yoyo that is good for slower play and that is smooth and stable for about 50$ --- ## [pwave or motivation or berserker or krown](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pwave-or-motivation-or-berserker-or-krown/66014)
**Author:** [@marcuspeh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marcuspeh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pwave-or-motivation-or-berserker-or-krown/66014 "2014-05-08T00:45:01Z")
?? --- ## [5A yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-yoyo/65921)
**Author:** [@stp217](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stp217)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-yoyo/65921 "2014-05-08T00:40:42Z")
Can anyone give me a suggestion for a stable 5A yoyo for a beginner? I’m looking around but dont know which ones are stable. Thanks --- ## [Choosing an affordable beginner YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/choosing-an-affordable-beginner-yoyo/65934)
**Author:** [@acheron717](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/acheron717)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2014, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/choosing-an-affordable-beginner-yoyo/65934 "2014-05-07T06:14:11Z")
Hey everyone! I’m new to the forums. I need some help in buying a beginner yo-yo. I want to practice and learn how to do tricks, but at this point I’m basically starting from scratch. But even though I am just at the beg… --- ## [Capital Serum?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/capital-serum/65828)
**Author:** [@DMYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DMYoYo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2014, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/capital-serum/65828 "2014-05-07T05:12:32Z")
What are your thoughts on this yoyo? Can someone maybe link a good review? I posted this in help/recommendation but no one replied. Thanks! --- ## [Grind machine vs hubstack( afterglow)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-vs-hubstack-afterglow/65997)
**Author:** [@sallas116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sallas116)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-vs-hubstack-afterglow/65997 "2014-05-06T20:04:59Z")
How well do these play and which is better? --- ## [shutter or dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-or-dv888/65856)
**Author:** [@shortbus145](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shortbus145)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-or-dv888/65856 "2014-05-06T17:02:56Z")
i want to buy my first metal yoyo but i dont know which one i should get, the shutter or dv889. both seem like good budget metal throws but is one better than the other? --- ## [Good Metal yo-yos under 75$](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-metal-yo-yos-under-75/65786)
**Author:** [@MaxY0Y0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaxY0Y0)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-metal-yo-yos-under-75/65786 "2014-05-06T06:14:42Z")
Hi guys! IM trying to find a good metal yoyo under 75$. I want a yoyo with a good sleep time. I currently have a Metal Drifter and I find it doesn’t have a long sleep time to do string tricks. Don’t care about anything, … --- ## [Diamond Back v. Spin Dynamics Flow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-back-v-spin-dynamics-flow/65946)
**Author:** [@Zort\_Commander](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zort_Commander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2014, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamond-back-v-spin-dynamics-flow/65946 "2014-05-04T23:10:16Z")
So, they play almost exactly the same, and I like both. However, I am looking for a competition based Yoyo. I don’t really care for the grinding aspect of the Flow, but it’s locally made, from where I live. The Diamond b… --- ## [Shutter vs. C3YYD Level 6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-vs-c3yyd-level-6/65891)
**Author:** [@Rossman777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rossman777)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-vs-c3yyd-level-6/65891 "2014-05-03T18:18:05Z")
In my first thread on this forum about what yoyo I should get to get back into the hobby was between the Shutter and C3YYD Level 6. What are the differences between the two? Is one better than the other? Thanks in advanc… --- ## [A choice to make... please reply](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-choice-to-make-please-reply/65920)
**Author:** [@zVF9214](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zVF9214)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-choice-to-make-please-reply/65920 "2014-05-03T17:21:28Z")
I’m going to buy a new throw and cant decide between CLYW summit and G2 albatross. Opinions? I’d be thrilled to hear your thoughts --- ## [Please recomend a good yoyo for me.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-recomend-a-good-yoyo-for-me/65661)
**Author:** [@Yo-Yo\_Key](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-Yo_Key)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-recomend-a-good-yoyo-for-me/65661 "2014-05-03T11:59:23Z")
Hi so as someone pretty new to yo-yo I’m looking for a good unresponsive yoyo. I’ve started with the fast 201 but I feel I’m in need of something a little higher level I want one that will be good for 1a tricks and prefe… --- ## [YoYo to get after Rally](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-to-get-after-rally/65844)
**Author:** [@Steven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Steven)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2014, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-to-get-after-rally/65844 "2014-05-03T02:59:59Z")
I am looking for my next yoyo in the $40-$60 range. I like V shapes (Rally) and kinda dislike undersized and Organic shapes (Velocity). I’m looking for a yoyo for finger-spinning, horizontal, and high stability and was t… --- ## [Surge or Classic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-or-classic/65855)
**Author:** [@Mr.wIerdHObBies31](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.wIerdHObBies31)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-or-classic/65855 "2014-05-01T14:15:50Z")
I’m looking for a cheap 1A and 5A throw. I don’t mind paying for upgrades so that isn’t a factor. Please explain the advantages and disadvantages of both and tell which yoyo you think is superior in play. Thanks, Thoma… --- ## [One drop Valor or yoyojam h3x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-valor-or-yoyojam-h3x/65845)
**Author:** [@marcuspeh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marcuspeh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2014, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-valor-or-yoyojam-h3x/65845 "2014-05-01T00:53:12Z")
Which shall I get? --- ## [YYJ Dark Magic 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-2/65814)
**Author:** [@MaxY0Y0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaxY0Y0)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-2/65814 "2014-04-30T19:46:51Z")
Seeing what you’re opinions were on this yoyo? Is it good for combos/string tricks. UPS/DOWNS. Thanks! --- ## [New Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/65837)
**Author:** [@Rossman777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rossman777)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/65837 "2014-04-30T19:28:28Z")
A few years ago, I had gotten my fist yoyo, the Dark Magic 2. I had used it for a half a year, I was not very good but could land a few intermediate tricks. But, sadly I let my younger brother borrow it and he lost it. I… --- ## [Better 'pocket' yoyo than the CLYW Campfire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-pocket-yoyo-than-the-clyw-campfire/65733)
**Author:** [@ram112358](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ram112358)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/better-pocket-yoyo-than-the-clyw-campfire/65733 "2014-04-30T16:10:45Z")
i’m looking for a good unresponsive yoyo for 1a that i could keep in my pocket even wearing tight jeans. this would also be my introduction to nicer yoyo’s as i have a DM2 right now. so is the CLYW campfire the best way … --- ## [YYR sleipnir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-sleipnir/65829)
**Author:** [@Chubbstermike\_23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chubbstermike_23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-sleipnir/65829 "2014-04-29T16:15:16Z")
How much is a YYR sleipnir? I know the B grades are $144.99 what about the A grades? --- ## [YYJ Dark Magic 2 or inspire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-2-or-inspire/65816)
**Author:** [@MaxY0Y0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MaxY0Y0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-2-or-inspire/65816 "2014-04-29T02:37:55Z")
Which yoyo should I get, Why? --- ## [Sleipnir or Draupnir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-or-draupnir/65762)
**Author:** [@Dublin777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dublin777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2014, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-or-draupnir/65762 "2014-04-28T00:09:45Z")
Which one will be better? Your opinions guys?(compare) Want to buy,but don’t have chance to try --- ## [Post String Comparisons here please! Kitty vs. Blueprint vs. YYE vs other bulk.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/post-string-comparisons-here-please-kitty-vs-blueprint-vs-yye-vs-other-bulk/65740)
**Author:** [@LEDGERYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LEDGERYOYO)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/post-string-comparisons-here-please-kitty-vs-blueprint-vs-yye-vs-other-bulk/65740 "2014-04-27T22:07:05Z")
Hey all. That’s right. I have transitioned into string price shopping. I was formerly a handmade string buyer (StringLab, Toxic, Twisted, etc.), but I began to realize the value wasn’t there as much as people had claim… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=152) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=154)