# Yo-Yo Reviews

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## [Where to Post this](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-post-this/56886)

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**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-post-this/56886 "2013-07-22T22:27:08Z")

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I’ve been working on making my own clay yoyos and I want to post a topic about them. Where would be a good place to put this?

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## [Good Wooden Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-wooden-yoyos/56875)

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**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-wooden-yoyos/56875 "2013-07-22T20:34:13Z")

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I’ve been wanting to get a really good wood yoyo for quite some time. I’ve been eying TMBR’s yoyos, but I’ve heard some bad things about them. What are the best wood yoyos I can get on YYE? Price isn’t really an issue a…

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## [YYJ Surge Impressions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-impressions/55235)

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**Author:** [@Robin\_Hood0999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robin_Hood0999)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-impressions/55235 "2013-07-22T19:17:22Z")

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I haven’t seen any reviews on the YYJ Surge yet, so if you have one post your thoughts here! Also if you have played one be sure to vote. Curious to see how it is. :o

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## [What do u guys think about the SOMETHING V?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-u-guys-think-about-the-something-v/56807)

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**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-u-guys-think-about-the-something-v/56807 "2013-07-22T18:19:48Z")

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Haven’t seen one post about it!!! How is it? It was modeled after the Anglam!!! Sounds like it could have huge potential!

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## [Tilty g-funk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tilty-g-funk/56757)

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**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tilty-g-funk/56757 "2013-07-22T18:08:02Z")

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My g- funk has been tilting alot lately, and i was curious if there’s a way to make it not so tilty. Is it because of the flat (stock) bearing? Should I get another bearing for it so that it doesn’t tilt so much?

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## [Crazy-D](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crazy-d/56786)

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**Author:** [@Raptor\_T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raptor_T)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/crazy-d/56786 "2013-07-22T17:41:55Z")

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Soooo I ordered a Crazy-d and an A-Grade f(x)I got the f(x) it vibed A LOT. I haven’t gotten the Crazy-D yet so HOW DOESIT PLAY. My f(x) was a bustthe only thing I am throwing right now is a Duncan Metropolis. Is the Cra…

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## [How does the barracuda play?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-the-barracuda-play/56809)

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**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-the-barracuda-play/56809 "2013-07-22T16:55:47Z")

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I have a raptor and really like it. Is it worth it to try and get a barracuda (trying to find the best Duncan)

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## [Best Clyw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-clyw/56853)

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**Author:** [@Floosh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Floosh)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-clyw/56853 "2013-07-22T16:30:12Z")

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Im looking for a clyw but from all the reviews ive read and watched they all seem steez. So I want your opinion. Im more of a slack, smooth flow player.

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## [I have narrowed it down to 3 (maybe 4), which to pick?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-narrowed-it-down-to-3-maybe-4-which-to-pick/56777)

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**Author:** [@gart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gart)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-narrowed-it-down-to-3-maybe-4-which-to-pick/56777 "2013-07-22T14:20:11Z")

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Im going to either be getting Wrath (DS) Cascade (OD) Summit (OD and CLYW) Also maybe considering Chief (CLYW) and Addiction (SPYY) The only metal yo i own right now is the CODE 2, love it to death but its my yoyo i…

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## [What's the best plastic yoyo that's not one of the 5 main brands? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-plastic-yoyo-thats-not-one-of-the-5-main-brands/56714)

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**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-plastic-yoyo-thats-not-one-of-the-5-main-brands/56714 "2013-07-22T04:22:22Z")

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(CLYW YYF YYJ DUNCAN OD) C3 alpha crash? I think I remember someone saying its as good as some YYR

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## [Surge, classic, or alpha crash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-classic-or-alpha-crash/56800)

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**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-classic-or-alpha-crash/56800 "2013-07-22T04:16:55Z")

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I’m looking into some cheap yoyos for beaters and I’ve come down to these 3. I’ve been really wanting to try a classic. I’ve heard some say it plays as well as a protostar. Is this true? Also, which of these is the smoot…

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## [beginner looping yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-looping-yoyo/56826)

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**Author:** [@drz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/drz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-looping-yoyo/56826 "2013-07-22T03:06:17Z")

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I have lots of 1a throws and I really enjoy it but I was looking for something new so I started looping on an old velocity with the middle pads tightened all the way. My problem is that I am now looking for a good loopin…

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## [Ways to break in response faster?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-break-in-response-faster/56841)

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**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ways-to-break-in-response-faster/56841 "2013-07-22T02:49:46Z")

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I put new aqua snow tires in my Summit, and even after like a week of play, the response is really slowing the yoyos spin down and even causing vibe. I don’t know what to do. I just took out the old ones and put the new …

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## [Unique yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unique-yoyos/56746)

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**Author:** [@grolk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/grolk)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unique-yoyos/56746 "2013-07-22T01:42:59Z")

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Ok, I don’t want you to get a bad impression, so I’m gonna start out straight. I own a Supernova, AC, and Dietz, and I love them all. The thing is, I recently realized I’m sick of buying straight out competition throws. …

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## [yyj synergy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-synergy/56835)

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**Author:** [@yoyomanente](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanente)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-synergy/56835 "2013-07-21T22:18:43Z")

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the yoyojam synergy was only released at worlds a couple of years ago the only run produced was a prototype run. it is just amazing when yo can pop it up and have it spin verticaly in your hand it is about 2.5 times hea…

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## [yyf protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar/56837)

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**Author:** [@yoyomanente](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanente)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar/56837 "2013-07-21T21:54:16Z")

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the yoyo factory protostar is one of the best plastic throws i have ever used. here is the video to prove it. i have found that it is extremely smooth and will do almost any trick as long as your quick. whi…

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## [yyj x-s todd bell](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-x-s-todd-bell/56819)

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**Author:** [@yoyomanente](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanente)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-x-s-todd-bell/56819 "2013-07-21T18:35:22Z")

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there are only 50 of these yoyos in the world and it is very smooth only came on black and was an extremely fun yoyo i love to play the x-s just because if how smooth it is. if anyone out there has the opertunity to get …

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## [Duncan Raptor or YYF Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-or-yyf-protostar/56613)

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**Author:** [@Pyven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pyven)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-or-yyf-protostar/56613 "2013-07-21T10:04:51Z")

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I’ve narrowed the search for a new yoyo down to a Duncan Raptor and a YYF Protostar. I would like to know the Pros and Cons of each yoyo and your personal experience with each yoyo. If you have tried one of these yoyos p…

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## [clyw cheif review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-cheif-review/56769)

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**Author:** [@yoyomanente](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomanente)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-cheif-review/56769 "2013-07-21T07:23:59Z")

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my fiirst impression of this yoyo was that it was just extremely smooth for the 144 dollars it was a lot but it was totaly worth the cash to get it.i will strongly recomend this throw. it has the smoothest anidozation t…

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## [CLYW Puffin Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-puffin-review/49276)

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**Author:** [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-puffin-review/49276 "2013-07-20T19:21:39Z")

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Pictures can be found here http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/804/CLYW-Puffin Introduction After seeing all the hype regarding the Puffin, I picked one up immediately, despite the steep price tag. The only negative th…

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## [Surge vs Alpha Crash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-vs-alpha-crash/56721)

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**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-vs-alpha-crash/56721 "2013-07-20T16:47:17Z")

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I’ve tried an alpha crash and i was very impressed with how it felt. It felt smooth, with no vibe, and could handle horizontals. I am between getting two of these or two surges with shims, if necessary. Which is better?

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## [unknown yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unknown-yoyo/56773)

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**Author:** [@HuntedSquatch99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HuntedSquatch99)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unknown-yoyo/56773 "2013-07-20T16:19:42Z")

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I bought a yoyo off of some one at the Midwest regionals and I have just realized I don’t know what it is. They said it was a 1 of a kind color way. I am just wondering if anyone knows of the kind of yoyo it is. I notic…

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## [Get the Summit or the Rally first?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/get-the-summit-or-the-rally-first/56756)

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**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/get-the-summit-or-the-rally-first/56756 "2013-07-20T08:37:38Z")

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I’ve been saving up for the Summit for a while now. But now I’ve heard many fantastic stuff about the Rally and am wondering if I should get that first and then start saving up for the Summit. I’ll get both, it’s just a …

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## [Where to get a new axle for an Adegle Asteroid?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-a-new-axle-for-an-adegle-asteroid/56722)

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**Author:** [@Hayden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hayden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-a-new-axle-for-an-adegle-asteroid/56722 "2013-07-20T03:27:39Z")

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So, after doing a bit of research I got the Asteroid, got it in, and it’s super wobbly. Then, I noticed that it was extremely loose, you had to get it uncomfortably tight to stay in place. Here’s the axle. Might be hard …

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## [would you do this trade?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-do-this-trade/56730)

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**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-do-this-trade/56730 "2013-07-20T02:58:35Z")

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Hey guys, I tried a red code 2 is pretty good condition (black spikes) and he tried my blue supernova with black specs and purple splash. His code 2 comes with the normal stock stuff, and I changed my supernovas pads wit…

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## [is the code 2 good for horizontal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-code-2-good-for-horizontal/56724)

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**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-code-2-good-for-horizontal/56724 "2013-07-20T02:44:16Z")

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I want to start horizontal, and i wanted to know if the code 2 is good for it, is it?

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## [Alpha crash vs diffusion ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-vs-diffusion/56735)

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**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-vs-diffusion/56735 "2013-07-19T23:41:12Z")

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Sorry for all of the topics. I was set on the alpha crash until I heard about the diffusion. I’ve played the alpha crash and loved it. I have never tried a diffusion. How do they compare?

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## [G-Squared Triton First Impressions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-triton-first-impressions/56687)

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**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-triton-first-impressions/56687 "2013-07-19T20:37:36Z")

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Ok so i got my Triton today. I got it in the Freedom colorway, which is an amazing color, and it looks really cool while spinning. So far, i LOVE the Triton. It is so stable, and smooth. I can’t even feel it spinning on …

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## [YYJ Surge, or Legacy? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-or-legacy/56693)

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**Author:** [@Varos79](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Varos79)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-or-legacy/56693 "2013-07-19T20:27:10Z")

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I have a Velocity that when completely unresponsive, I can bind no prob. I have an Ann Connoly Whip, but the center track bearing is giving me lots of trouble. I like the Velocity when it’s responsive, but it’s got a lot…

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## [Magic Yoyo N9 Floating Cloud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n9-floating-cloud/56677)

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**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreamer)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n9-floating-cloud/56677 "2013-07-19T18:53:35Z")

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Anyone have a Magic Yoyo N9 Floating Cloud? How is it? I’m thinking of getting one, it looks good for the price, but don’t want to spend on a bad yoyo.

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