# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=189 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 190 --- ## [Yoyo with Side Effects Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-with-side-effects-recommendation/57309)
**Author:** [@theross](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theross)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-with-side-effects-recommendation/57309 "2013-08-01T18:37:29Z")
Howdy folks, I’m looking for a side effects yoyo. I want something to act as sort of a jack-of-all-trades and that will allow me to use the side effects to vary the play. I’m interested in the overall versatility, sta… --- ## [Throws shaped similarily to this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-shaped-similarily-to-this/56587)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throws-shaped-similarily-to-this/56587 "2013-08-01T16:31:23Z")
I’m looking for a slim metal that’s shaped similarly to this modded FHZ, long shot, but can anyone think of a throw? --- ## [should i get a surge or classic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-surge-or-classic/57318)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-surge-or-classic/57318 "2013-08-01T02:13:33Z")
Hey guys! I was gonna do that thing where I paste those questions in here,bit I think I dont need that anymore… I’ve been playing my plastic (onestar) a LOT more lately. I dont know why but im starting to like the feel … --- ## [The Rally: I think One Drop lied to us...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-rally-i-think-one-drop-lied-to-us/57307)
**Author:** [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-rally-i-think-one-drop-lied-to-us/57307 "2013-08-01T01:54:32Z")
\[size=12pt\]There is absolutely NO WAY that the Rally is made out of plastic… So guys, I’m not much for writing full length reviews, but I just wanted to give my quick thoughts on the Rally and show my appreciation fo… --- ## [Fiesta XX vs. Go Big](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-vs-go-big/57270)
**Author:** [@crazyshanky2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crazyshanky2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fiesta-xx-vs-go-big/57270 "2013-07-31T22:18:17Z")
Fiesta or go big? Which one is overall a better player? --- ## [Yet another g funk problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-g-funk-problem/57176)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yet-another-g-funk-problem/57176 "2013-07-31T19:55:06Z")
Ok guys, so lately when i try to slide the string on a trapeze (or on a bind) it, like, starts to wrap up and then stops spinning pretty fast. I think that it is called a snag. It happens maybe 4 out of 5 times. Is it th… --- ## [YYJ or YYF](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-or-yyf/57252)
**Author:** [@Seazerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Seazerd)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-or-yyf/57252 "2013-07-31T12:12:03Z")
I’ve been wanting to get a new Yo for a while now I’ve been leaning more towards the YYJ surge. Then I started looking at the One star (Specifically the Paul Han Edition. Pinks awesome). The only thing that concerns me … --- ## [Is it really THAT good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-really-that-good/56885)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-really-that-good/56885 "2013-07-31T06:52:42Z")
Lookin into the alpha crash and it sounds to be one of the best plastics out there Refer to the thread below. Whats your opinion on it? Also if someone can make a comparison between the alpha crash and the SOMETHING … --- ## [YoyoFactory Onestar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-onestar/57215)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-onestar/57215 "2013-07-31T04:38:56Z")
The newest Yoyofactory Plastic Yo-yo, the Onestar. Is it worth the 14.99? Decide after reading this review. Specs: Diameter: 55.25 mm / 2.18 inches Width: 43.5 mm / 1.71 inches Weight: 62.2 grams Bearing Size: CBC … --- ## [What kind of yoyo???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-yoyo/57237)
**Author:** [@savannah.chris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/savannah.chris)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-yoyo/57237 "2013-07-31T04:02:32Z")
Hey! I was wondering which yoyo would be good for my six year old sister. She wants to learn how to yoyo. --- ## [Punchline vs Superstar vs G5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/punchline-vs-superstar-vs-g5/57227)
**Author:** [@xmotoby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xmotoby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/punchline-vs-superstar-vs-g5/57227 "2013-07-31T02:09:46Z")
I have a punchline which I like, but I thought it was a little heavy and slow. (I’m a fast yoyo type of person) I may be able to trade it for a Superstar or G5, so which do you recomend? --- ## [Looking for a nice responsive A2 ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-responsive-a2/57211)
**Author:** [@mikyjax](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikyjax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-nice-responsive-a2/57211 "2013-07-30T20:48:02Z")
Hello, First of all I want to apologize for my bad writing! I’m not an english speaker. I used to play with yoyo when I was younger, I walked in a toy store and couldn’t help buying a protech yo yo with light… the only… --- ## [OD yelets vs CLYW FG avalanche](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-yelets-vs-clyw-fg-avalanche/57248)
**Author:** [@warcraftruler19](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/warcraftruler19)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-yelets-vs-clyw-fg-avalanche/57248 "2013-07-30T20:33:41Z")
Which one is better? I want to get a couple if opinions first before I buy. --- ## [New Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/57112)
**Author:** [@xaviv](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaviv)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/57112 "2013-07-30T18:44:02Z")
Hey so i decided to get a new yoyo… my yoyo now is he yyf whip so I think i’ll be able to get a yoyo at the price of no more than 45-50$ few of the options are yff DV888 onedrop Rally somethingCrazy-D yyr Diffusion … --- ## [bes bearing to put on rally?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bes-bearing-to-put-on-rally/57240)
**Author:** [@xaviv](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xaviv)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bes-bearing-to-put-on-rally/57240 "2013-07-30T18:39:16Z")
which one is the best at around 10$? (there is also the option of getting champions collection one and getting a CT with it and the yoyo itself) Thanks a lot! --- ## [best throw is the $70 range?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-is-the-70-range/57132)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-throw-is-the-70-range/57132 "2013-07-30T16:40:20Z")
hey, what do you guys think is the best yoyo is the $70 range? -Do you know how to bind the yoyo? (If you don’t know what bind means then you don’t know how) Yes, i know how to bind. -Do you have a yoyo that you own o… --- ## [is this fair? it sucks :-(](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-fair-it-sucks/57175)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-fair-it-sucks/57175 "2013-07-29T23:19:31Z")
Hey guys, I am advanced part 2 on here, and I have 3 yoyos: a broken yomega xodus 2 (for 1a, not 4a), a blue mint onestar (I dont play plastics :slight\_smile: and, the only yoyo I use, my YYF supernova with around 13 di… --- ## [Poly/Normal Kitty String for 2A?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/poly-normal-kitty-string-for-2a/57217)
**Author:** [@Rixtify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rixtify)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/poly-normal-kitty-string-for-2a/57217 "2013-07-29T22:09:54Z")
You could use regular Polyester or Kitty String for 2A right? --- ## [One Drop Rally: A High Speed YoYo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rally-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/56359)
**Author:** [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-rally-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/56359 "2013-07-29T19:56:26Z")
In the world of yo-yos there seems to be three distinct classes of yo-yo: woods, plastics, and metals. Wood yo-yos are beautiful but are seen as “old school” or “classic” and are a nostalgia piece for some. On the oth… --- ## [CLYW Snowtires](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snowtires/57116)
**Author:** [@Pyven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pyven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-snowtires/57116 "2013-07-29T16:53:35Z")
CLYW has two types of Snowtires, What is the difference between the blue and white pads? Does one bind tighter than the other? Does one last longer? --- ## [What clyw should I get for competitions???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-clyw-should-i-get-for-competitions/57182)
**Author:** [@Mr.wIerdHObBies31](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.wIerdHObBies31)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-clyw-should-i-get-for-competitions/57182 "2013-07-29T11:52:04Z")
Ok. I know that it should depend on my preferences and all that but I’m just looking for advice. Just tell me what yoyos from clyw you prefer for contests. Thanks, Thomas. --- ## [One drop recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-recommendations/57184)
**Author:** [@yoyomeli13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomeli13)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-recommendations/57184 "2013-07-29T04:40:20Z")
Hey guys, So I wanted to get a new throw and have been wanting to try a one drop yoyo for the longest. I wanted your guys’ opinion on the one drop I should get. You guys probably want my preferences so here we go: I ten… --- ## [This or that? And why?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-or-that-and-why/57155)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/this-or-that-and-why/57155 "2013-07-29T02:26:46Z")
Raptor or barracuda? Code 2 or chik? The ones on the left is what I have. Should I upgrade? Please only respond if you have tried both. Thank you!!! --- ## [Question About The YoYo Factory C 13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-the-yoyo-factory-c-13/57136)
**Author:** [@SilverMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SilverMan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2013, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/question-about-the-yoyo-factory-c-13/57136 "2013-07-29T00:37:56Z")
Hello Guys. I just have a question about the C13 from YoYo Factory. I just want to know how much a B Grade C 13 costs with Hubstacks. There is like nothing wrong with it, maybe just one or two little scratches. On half… --- ## [whats the best yoyo company](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-yoyo-company/56967)
**Author:** [@yoyomanente](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanente)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-yoyo-company/56967 "2013-07-28T23:11:31Z")
leave a comment if you want to vote for a company not listed --- ## [Looking for help with first new throw in 20 years](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-help-with-first-new-throw-in-20-years/55207)
**Author:** [@RobK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RobK)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-help-with-first-new-throw-in-20-years/55207 "2013-07-28T23:06:01Z")
\-Do you know how to bind the yoyo? (If you don’t know what bind means then you don’t know how) No. But I am interested in unresponsive play. -Do you have a yoyo that you own or played with that you have liked very muc… --- ## [CLYW Chief or RecRev Sine/Saw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-chief-or-recrev-sine-saw/56370)
**Author:** [@Heavenshaker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Heavenshaker)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-chief-or-recrev-sine-saw/56370 "2013-07-28T19:44:33Z")
I want to get a “competition” sized yoyo and , having a cliff and a gnarwhal, was just going to go for the Chief. Looking around though I saw the RecRev Sine/Saw and thought it was exactly what I wanted minus the double … --- ## [The V or Crazy D?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-v-or-crazy-d/57146)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-v-or-crazy-d/57146 "2013-07-28T19:01:07Z")
Which is the one to have? --- ## [Pocket Pros Stinger Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocket-pros-stinger-review/56969)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocket-pros-stinger-review/56969 "2013-07-28T16:49:23Z")
So, this responsive yoyo has one rather large gimmick: a scorpion imbedded in one side. Yeah. So… The Specs: I honestly have no idea. Um… A pick with a Token and Genesis: http://i.pgu.me/LVb+hiM7\_original.jpg Right. An… --- ## [whats the name of the shape of the YYR overdrive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-name-of-the-shape-of-the-yyr-overdrive/57154)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-name-of-the-shape-of-the-yyr-overdrive/57154 "2013-07-28T07:04:53Z")
So I tried a YYR overdrive, and I found the shape as a little bit different… Is there a specific name for that shape? Just wondering. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=188) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=190)