# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=211 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 212 --- ## [Twisted Trifecta or Crucial Grooved](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-trifecta-or-crucial-grooved/53252)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-trifecta-or-crucial-grooved/53252 "2013-05-08T01:08:22Z")
I’m giving my Cupcake a bit of a makeover. I’m going to get it a new bearing. It came stock with a Crucial Grooved Bearing, and I was just going to get a new one, but I just saw the Twisted Trifecta and it looks really c… --- ## [YYF Genesis Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-genesis-review/53146)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2013, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-genesis-review/53146 "2013-05-07T01:40:18Z")
So hey guys im gonna do another review. Had the time so im gonna do one…On the Genesis. Specs Diameter: 56 mm / 2.20 inches Width: 43 mm / 1.69 inches Gap Width: 4.65 mm / 0.18 inches Response System: Central Bearin… --- ## [YYR knockoffs.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-knockoffs/53149)
**Author:** [@myself](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/myself)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyr-knockoffs/53149 "2013-05-06T22:09:12Z")
Are they a lot worse than the real thing, or are they the same? How much different do they play? --- ## [Buddy Jim Boss Strings(first string reveiw)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddy-jim-boss-strings-first-string-reveiw/53211)
**Author:** [@xxjohnsonxx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xxjohnsonxx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddy-jim-boss-strings-first-string-reveiw/53211 "2013-05-06T17:39:18Z")
So Buddy Jim, and I were talking a few weeks ago. And he needed parts for a YYf steel whistling yoyo. Mine stripped out of something and was sitting in a box so I sent him the parts and he sent me two packs of his normal… --- ## [Side Effect Throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effect-throws/53142)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/side-effect-throws/53142 "2013-05-06T16:40:56Z")
Hey everyone, I’m sure you’re all sick of these threads and I apologize in advance but I’ve really wanted to try a side effect throw for quite a while and I have a few in mind that interest me: The summit, code 1, and 5… --- ## [YYSL Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yysl-help/53123)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yysl-help/53123 "2013-05-06T14:15:29Z")
At CAL States, I got two yoyo string lab string samples. Ammo and Type X, I believe. One was lime-ish green and the other was bright, standard color yellow. I recently used the yellow one, and really really liked it. Now… --- ## [Dif e yo wide load?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-wide-load/53096)
**Author:** [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yo-wide-load/53096 "2013-05-06T04:02:21Z")
Any good? What is the blue ring thing in thing in the cup? --- ## [Yelets vs. DV888 for all around throw.(price doesnt matter)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yelets-vs-dv888-for-all-around-throw-price-doesnt-matter/52995)
**Author:** [@BrandonYoder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BrandonYoder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yelets-vs-dv888-for-all-around-throw-price-doesnt-matter/52995 "2013-05-05T22:25:32Z")
hey guys…im new. ive been playing with the ONE from YYF and want to get something a little more unresponsive and more attractive. what would you consider a better all around throw? a Yelets by OneDrop from a friend for $… --- ## [Yelets? Code? Avalanche? Chief? SPYY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yelets-code-avalanche-chief-spyy/53126)
**Author:** [@Legyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legyoyo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yelets-code-avalanche-chief-spyy/53126 "2013-05-05T21:35:21Z")
So I’m gonna get some money for my b-day on the 13th and was thinking of getting my first ‘high-end’/over $45 yoyo. I asked a while ago about the addiction but someone said to just save for a clyw. I’d like the yoyo I bu… --- ## [One Drop GZR Line Wave 2: A High Speed YoYo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-gzr-line-wave-2-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/53184)
**Author:** [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-gzr-line-wave-2-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/53184 "2013-05-05T17:34:39Z")
Last August I brought you a review of the first wave of One Drop’s GZR line of yo-yos. For those that missed the first review, the GZR line is One Drop’s 7075 line of yo-yos. What they did was take their yo-yo designs… --- ## [Epic Strings Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epic-strings-review/53032)
**Author:** [@JamesMay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JamesMay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/epic-strings-review/53032 "2013-05-05T04:41:39Z")
Epic Strings Review YoYo Used: ODxCLYW Summit Bearing Used: Twisted Stringz Trifecta Response Used: CLYW Aqua Pads Look & Feel: I would like to start off by saying that these strings are beautiful. When I opened the … --- ## [Burnside vs 54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burnside-vs-54/53041)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/burnside-vs-54/53041 "2013-05-05T00:09:33Z")
How do these compare? Which is a better “chill” throw? --- ## [Yyf supernova?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-supernova/53120)
**Author:** [@yoyobmxboy1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobmxboy1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-supernova/53120 "2013-05-04T21:42:00Z")
??? --- ## [A nice plastic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-nice-plastic/53012)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-nice-plastic/53012 "2013-05-04T21:18:44Z")
I keep thinking about buying these really really nice, high end metals, but in the end, I just really want a nice, agreeable plastic Yoyo that can spin a while, take a beating, and just plain out plays nicely. I want it … --- ## [CLYW Chief review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-chief-review/53125)
**Author:** [@Jdrabik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdrabik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-chief-review/53125 "2013-05-04T16:44:46Z")
My first video review. I know that the camera’s shaky, I have to work on fixing that. --- ## [Thicker string for yoyos with large gaps?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thicker-string-for-yoyos-with-large-gaps/53039)
**Author:** [@WretchedRapture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WretchedRapture)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thicker-string-for-yoyos-with-large-gaps/53039 "2013-05-04T13:43:48Z")
I’ve only been yoyoing for a little over a year now, but I’ve noticed that on a couple of my yoyos (supernova, chief, etc.) certain “risky” or “trick” binds just don’t seem to work. After some trial and error I can get t… --- ## [2nd yoyorec what i get](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2nd-yoyorec-what-i-get/52991)
**Author:** [@yoyoer4lifeluke2013](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoer4lifeluke2013)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2nd-yoyorec-what-i-get/52991 "2013-05-03T23:41:40Z")
have a sleipner but i want more yoyorec so some suggested throws from yyr please preferences: size: full size feel: smooth, stable, powerful, knowing its there so a little on the solid side, want it to feel very fun. … --- ## [H5xChief or Chief? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/h5xchief-or-chief/53091)
**Author:** [@mangakaninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mangakaninja)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/h5xchief-or-chief/53091 "2013-05-03T22:20:16Z")
how is the H5xChief ?? regardless of money, what is it different from the chief? any recommendations? anyone played the H5Chief ?? thanks guys --- ## [Summit or Arctic Circle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-or-arctic-circle/52576)
**Author:** [@Lordchootapa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lordchootapa)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-or-arctic-circle/52576 "2013-05-03T20:44:10Z")
I really want both of them, but I will not be able to get both, so please tell me the pros and cons of each, regardless of my preferences. What do they feel like on the string? How well do they handle tricks? What kinds … --- ## [CLYW x C3: H5 x Chief - CLYW Definitive Comparisons Vol3.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-x-c3-h5-x-chief-clyw-definitive-comparisons-vol3/52941)
**Author:** [@Adam\_Brewster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Adam_Brewster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-x-c3-h5-x-chief-clyw-definitive-comparisons-vol3/52941 "2013-05-03T13:21:54Z")
Volume1: http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,45158 Volume2: http://yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,57994 The past 12 months have seen two pretty phenomenal collaborations from CLYW. The first of which w… --- ## [Unboxing YoYoFactory Adjust-O-Matic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unboxing-yoyofactory-adjust-o-matic/51033)
**Author:** [@nunyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nunyx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unboxing-yoyofactory-adjust-o-matic/51033 "2013-05-03T09:37:29Z")
The Adjust-O-Matic is an aluminium “H” shaped yoyo with 65.2g, 56.40mm diameter and 35mm wide. Has a size A bearing and was released in 2009. I have too many photos, so, click on slideshow if you want more: Slideshow… --- ## [what makes a yoyo great??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-great/52832)
**Author:** [@mordo613](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mordo613)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-yoyo-great/52832 "2013-05-03T06:12:09Z")
i bought a dm2 cuz andre boulay had it so i thought it was the best in the world. but is it? whats the greatest yo yo? --- ## [I describe my perfect throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-describe-my-perfect-throw/52951)
**Author:** [@derrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/derrent)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2013, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-describe-my-perfect-throw/52951 "2013-05-03T03:42:41Z")
and you kind people recommend yo-yos that sound similar :slight\_smile: .has a more classic ‘butterfly’ shape, i really don’t like the deep Vs .doesn’t play too fast, my style is a little more laid back and contemplativ… --- ## [Sell me your perfect bearing!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sell-me-your-perfect-bearing/53038)
**Author:** [@jacktheknife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jacktheknife)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sell-me-your-perfect-bearing/53038 "2013-05-02T23:40:25Z")
I am a customer, you are a salesman… Tell me why your bearing choice is supreme. I am looking for your solid opinions on such bearings as the CBC center trac, konkave, Yoyojam speed bearing, trifecta, 10 ball, or just th… --- ## [$100 and looking for a Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-and-looking-for-a-yo-yo/32916)
**Author:** [@kcwagenseller](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kcwagenseller)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-and-looking-for-a-yo-yo/32916 "2013-05-02T03:40:55Z")
Hello everyone! I am looking for a recommendation, and I enjoy everyone’s input. I recieved $100 as a present and was told that I had to buy a yo-yo with it (I love my grandma!). What should I get? To give you an idea of… --- ## [Northstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar/53016)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 2:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar/53016 "2013-05-02T02:18:02Z")
Any news on what’s gonna happen to them? I know Jensen Kimmit left YYF but I’ve heard rumors that they will keep them coming just without his name on them. Thanks :slight\_smile: --- ## [Kevlar string suppliers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kevlar-string-suppliers/52886)
**Author:** [@slowyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/slowyojoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kevlar-string-suppliers/52886 "2013-05-02T00:59:14Z")
Hey all, So with all the budding new string makers that have sprung up lately, does anyone know a company other than Twisted Stringz that currently produce Kevlar threaded string? I know that General Yo made some but it… --- ## [Has anybody used a fools gold arctic circle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anybody-used-a-fools-gold-arctic-circle/52959)
**Author:** [@shen703](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shen703)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anybody-used-a-fools-gold-arctic-circle/52959 "2013-05-02T00:08:38Z")
I am about to get one, and i just wanted to see if anybody has used one before. It would be great if somebody could give me a review on the yoyo. --- ## [Does Fat Kitty String Whip Faster Than Normal Kitty String?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-fat-kitty-string-whip-faster-than-normal-kitty-string/53002)
**Author:** [@latnay90](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/latnay90)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2013, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-fat-kitty-string-whip-faster-than-normal-kitty-string/53002 "2013-05-02T00:03:27Z")
I like the feeling of normal Kitty String enough to pay for the 100 count box, but the speed that it whips at for a trick like brent stole is just too slow. So right now I’m buying Toxic Snakes and BG1’s. I like both of … --- ## [Spin Dynamics flow review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-dynamics-flow-review/52999)
**Author:** [@lobotomobile](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lobotomobile)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spin-dynamics-flow-review/52999 "2013-05-01T18:02:54Z")
So I just got a nickel plated Flow. It is without a doubt one of the smoothest, most stable, and long spinning throws I have ever owned. It isn’t a super zippy yoyo(the nickel plating raised the weight from 66.5 gms to 6… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=210) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=212)