# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=20 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [Raw throw, under $120?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raw-throw-under-120/388033)
**Author:** [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/raw-throw-under-120/388033 "2023-11-06T15:38:25Z")
Hey! Looking for a nice raw throw, under $120, with really good performance. Any recommendations? Can’t seem to search by raw :weary: --- ## [Whats the use of this?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-use-of-this/387948)
**Author:** [@Mo\_Arsh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mo_Arsh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-use-of-this/387948 "2023-11-04T17:49:58Z")
I got these super cheap yoyo string from amazon and they came with these “replacement cords” I dont know what these are or what’s the use of it, it would be appreciated if someone can tell the use of this:) --- ## [Should I get into yoyo with a counter weight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-into-yoyo-with-a-counter-weight/387472)
**Author:** [@TheFonk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheFonk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-into-yoyo-with-a-counter-weight/387472 "2023-10-31T21:55:19Z")
Should I get into yoyoing with a counter weight your thoghts --- ## [Looking for Thoughts on TP Hades](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-thoughts-on-tp-hades/371333)
**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-thoughts-on-tp-hades/371333 "2023-10-31T05:23:27Z")
I picked up an MSG awhile ago and I’ve been really digging it and was wondering if the Hades is just a bigger MSG? Thanks for any input on the matter. --- ## [Cool yoyos to look at](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cool-yoyos-to-look-at/387475)
**Author:** [@TheFonk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheFonk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cool-yoyos-to-look-at/387475 "2023-10-29T16:52:15Z")
I need more yoyos give me some brands --- ## [Duncan Freebird 1-3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freebird-1-3/387427)
**Author:** [@Drummer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drummer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freebird-1-3/387427 "2023-10-27T14:43:10Z")
Hi everyone! Has anyone here used the Duncan Freebird 1, 2, or 3? Does anyone have any thoughts on them or think one model better than the others? --- ## [Things I can use as a counterweight](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/things-i-can-use-as-a-counterweight/387272)
**Author:** [@K1LCr09](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/K1LCr09)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/things-i-can-use-as-a-counterweight/387272 "2023-10-25T11:46:16Z")
Hey! I want to get into 5a yoyoing but I don’t have a counterweight, and I do not exactly want to buy one yet… does anyone know anything I can use that is an everday household item that I can use as one? --- ## [Is the Duncan Skyhawk any Good?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-duncan-skyhawk-any-good/387100)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-duncan-skyhawk-any-good/387100 "2023-10-24T22:39:36Z")
I’ve been using a regular yo-yo to practice 4A for a few weeks, but now I’m looking to get a proper 4A throw for offtober. I decided to check out the Duncan Skyhawk, but all of its reviews are from years ago. Do any of y… --- ## [4A String Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-string-recommendation/387268)
**Author:** [@MEJBelloz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MEJBelloz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-string-recommendation/387268 "2023-10-24T21:16:21Z")
Hey! Looking to pick up a Flawless Air soon (or another metal rim alternative), however I’ve been advised to pick up thinner string to help with spin time during tricks (currently using my 1A string). Any recommendatio… --- ## [ZGRT Libero yoyo overview](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zgrt-libero-yoyo-overview/387194)
**Author:** [@Throwhand1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwhand1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zgrt-libero-yoyo-overview/387194 "2023-10-24T12:56:30Z")
--- ## [What's your favorite counterweight? What do you look for in a counterweight?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-counterweight-what-do-you-look-for-in-a-counterweight/387092)
**Author:** [@Drummer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drummer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-counterweight-what-do-you-look-for-in-a-counterweight/387092 "2023-10-23T13:45:39Z")
Do you prefer bigger or smaller counterweights? Lighter or heavier? Any favorite shape? Whatcha got? :grin: --- ## [Does anyone know how many colors Hinemosu has?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-many-colors-hinemosu-has/386788)
**Author:** [@LittleInorganic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LittleInorganic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-many-colors-hinemosu-has/386788 "2023-10-19T07:51:00Z")
Hi, friends. Now I’m very interested in collecting Hinemosu, and I have collected two of them. But there are too many colors. I would like to know the colors available for Hinemosu, as well as their approximate release t… --- ## [Good yoyo for blacklight?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-yoyo-for-blacklight/386801)
**Author:** [@Yo-yo\_Power](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-yo_Power)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-yoyo-for-blacklight/386801 "2023-10-18T01:13:09Z")
Gonna do some tricks under blacklight as my wife passes out candy this year. Looking for unresponsive, fingerspin dimple, and can do good basic grinds without glove. In the color of red, orange, or pink while under the b… --- ## [Back From Hiatus! Looking For New Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/back-from-hiatus-looking-for-new-throw/386079)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/back-from-hiatus-looking-for-new-throw/386079 "2023-10-17T11:40:56Z")
Hey all! I’ve been yoyoing since ~2009, and took a bit of a hiatus for the last several years but I’m getting back into it! I’ve still been throwing periodically but haven’t kept up much with the yoyo scene, new throws,… --- ## [Russell yoyo’s?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/russell-yoyo-s/386638)
**Author:** [@LeeFromSwitzerland](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeeFromSwitzerland)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/russell-yoyo-s/386638 "2023-10-17T03:41:20Z")
Hi, Just saw in an antique boutique in Geneva, Switzerland. Does somebody have an idea of the price of the Russell ? Are they rare ? How does it play ? Regards Lee --- ## [Has anyone tried the new metal Duncan Freehand II?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-new-metal-duncan-freehand-ii/386705)
**Author:** [@Drummer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drummer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-new-metal-duncan-freehand-ii/386705 "2023-10-17T00:22:10Z")
Has anyone here tried the new Ducan Freehand II that came out recently? I’m thinking about saving up for one and I’m curious if anyone here has tried it and has any thoughts on it. Does it come with the standard Duncan d… --- ## [Ben's Alphabetacular Yoyo Review: The Magic Yoyo M-04 Stealth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bens-alphabetacular-yoyo-review-the-magic-yoyo-m-04-stealth/386669)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bens-alphabetacular-yoyo-review-the-magic-yoyo-m-04-stealth/386669 "2023-10-15T21:16:54Z")
Nothing like reviewing a yoyo that’s 6 years old. I’ve always been suspicious of Magicyoyo, even when I got this one for free as a gift from my grandmother. However, this yoyo was only 60 dollars. For a bimetal? Vagu… --- ## [Help me pick a red yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-pick-a-red-yoyo/386605)
**Author:** [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-pick-a-red-yoyo/386605 "2023-10-14T22:38:32Z")
I’ve narrowed it down to these three: poll I don’t have a red monometal and I want it to match the color in performance. I want something powerful, stable, and with premium feel and control. I’m also open to any other… --- ## [Good Light Up Yo-yo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-light-up-yo-yo/386561)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-light-up-yo-yo/386561 "2023-10-14T16:44:14Z")
Alright, so my grandma just came into town, and she found out I was a yo-yoer. I showed her a few tricks, and she was impressed! However, she was surprised that I didn’t have a light up yoyo, so she decided she was going… --- ## [Yoyofactory Halo yoyo review!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-halo-yoyo-review/386415)
**Author:** [@Throwhand1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwhand1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-halo-yoyo-review/386415 "2023-10-11T21:19:23Z")
--- ## [Best yoyo of 2023](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-of-2023/384955)
**Author:** [@Blieske](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blieske)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-of-2023/384955 "2023-10-11T06:37:05Z")
I am starting to prepare myself for the Christmas season and want to know which yoyos should definitely be on my radar. I have heard absolutely incredible things from the following yoyos and I want to know if there are a… --- ## [Yanasii Scissortail](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yanasii-scissortail/386347)
**Author:** [@mrJames](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrJames)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yanasii-scissortail/386347 "2023-10-10T23:53:41Z")
To be honest, I can’t even remember how I found the Scissortail, I just know I’m glad I did. The first thing that came to mind when I opened the box was, “Wow. Dude went all out!” The yoyo came in a (very nice) cus… --- ## [Recommedations on Yoyo's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommedations-on-yoyos/385823)
**Author:** [@Just\_Dangelo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Just_Dangelo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommedations-on-yoyos/385823 "2023-10-10T20:04:57Z")
Is there any (Bimetal) yoyo you would recommend to me that will last year’s and the yoyo threads not snapping so easily? --- ## [YYF Kim 23 yoyo overview](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-kim-23-yoyo-overview/386326)
**Author:** [@Throwhand1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwhand1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-kim-23-yoyo-overview/386326 "2023-10-10T20:00:55Z")
--- ## [Frustrated with fireball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frustrated-with-fireball/386168)
**Author:** [@Solarbeam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Solarbeam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/frustrated-with-fireball/386168 "2023-10-08T02:53:30Z")
Im a beginner. But Im having an infurating time with the yomega fireball. I cant get it to respond. Im having no issues getting any of my other yoyos to respond (butterfly, k2, & arrow) I got the fireball to play aroun… --- ## [Trying to Choose An Intermediate Yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-choose-an-intermediate-yo-yo/386139)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-choose-an-intermediate-yo-yo/386139 "2023-10-08T01:28:57Z")
Around 2 months ago, I got a heavily beginner oriented yo-yo. It played pretty well (and it still does!), but I was thinking of moving onto some more advanced throws. I’ve currently narrowed my search down to 5 options: … --- ## [Help me pick between ss koi and 303 bowl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-pick-between-ss-koi-and-303-bowl/385966)
**Author:** [@Yoyomikie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyomikie)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-pick-between-ss-koi-and-303-bowl/385966 "2023-10-07T20:12:16Z")
I’m looking to cop a stainless steel organic that’s not a pocket throw like my lowerkase. I love 52mm yo-yos but the rainbow bowl 303 is drop dead gorgeous. Is there anything I should know that sets these two apart from … --- ## [What new yoyo to buy next ??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-new-yoyo-to-buy-next/82782)
**Author:** [@whitesage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/whitesage)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-new-yoyo-to-buy-next/82782 "2023-10-06T17:47:20Z")
I love spinning my shutter. What yoyo should I buy next ?? I want something stable and long spinning. I am pretty new yoyoing and just getting into my unresponsive 1a tricks. --- ## [Has anyone here tried the OG C3 Strelizia or the Apus?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-here-tried-the-og-c3-strelizia-or-the-apus/384915)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-here-tried-the-og-c3-strelizia-or-the-apus/384915 "2023-10-06T09:22:10Z")
The new release of the Strelizia Apus is taunting me. Probably won’t buy it due to price tag but does anyone out there have experience with the OG model or the new one? If so, how was/is it? --- ## [First Bimetal Suggestions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-bimetal-suggestions/385914)
**Author:** [@Yooo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yooo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-bimetal-suggestions/385914 "2023-10-05T15:00:12Z")
I messaged a few people on here but I figured i’d ask everyone’s opinion. My money is kinda tight so it’s rather I save up for something for awhile or get something second hand now. The main thing I’m wondering about is … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=19) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=21)