# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=277 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 278 --- ## [Review Request](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-request/38885)
**Author:** [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-request/38885 "2012-06-16T02:13:14Z")
Can someone Please do a review on the RecRev 33 1/3 or the RecRev Oscillatrix? --- ## [Thumb grind/IRG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thumb-grind-irg/38877)
**Author:** [@Awesome13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Awesome13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thumb-grind-irg/38877 "2012-06-15T23:52:49Z")
What is the difference between these two tricks? --- ## [Review request](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-request/38869)
**Author:** [@gaara4sand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gaara4sand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-request/38869 "2012-06-15T20:51:05Z")
Can someone review the Battle Axe by Yoyomamma? --- ## [Beginner Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-questions/38428)
**Author:** [@Hawker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hawker)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-questions/38428 "2012-06-15T20:02:49Z")
Just been throwing a couple of months with responsive yoyos…Yomega Raider and Duncan ProZ. I seem to be getting a fair amount of string twist within a week of installing a new string…is that about normal? What is the b… --- ## [Who is the best?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-is-the-best/38837)
**Author:** [@bjoerge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bjoerge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/who-is-the-best/38837 "2012-06-15T16:38:22Z")
what do you guys recomend? the chief or arctic circle? i’ll get one of them, but don’t know who :slight\_smile: i like yoyos with more like round gap chape and like pocket zises like 888. never tryed a wide one like chief… --- ## [dv888 vs. Cafe Racer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-cafe-racer/38853)
**Author:** [@DrAwesome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DrAwesome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-cafe-racer/38853 "2012-06-15T14:10:54Z")
I’ve been looking around and have a budget of $65 the best ones I’ve found are the dv888 and the One Drop Cafe Racer. Which one should I get? If you have any other ideas for a yoyo in my price range feel free to tell m… --- ## [I'm looking for a new throw.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-looking-for-a-new-throw/38829)
**Author:** [@mmckinse3056](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mmckinse3056)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-looking-for-a-new-throw/38829 "2012-06-15T05:40:27Z")
I’m soon going to LA and I would like a metal throw that I’m not worried about destroying on the sidewalk. Price isn’t a factor. Any suggestions. --- ## [YoYoJam Speeder 2 Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-speeder-2-review/36647)
**Author:** [@Hogheg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hogheg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-speeder-2-review/36647 "2012-06-15T03:51:47Z")
YoYoJam Speeder 2, Hiroyuki Suzuki Signature Series. I picked this up as an impulse buy for a little over £30 at a shop called Oddballs in London - probably the only brick and mortar yoyo shop in the UK, (except for … --- ## [Father's Day yoyo help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fathers-day-yoyo-help/38830)
**Author:** [@jsell14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsell14)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fathers-day-yoyo-help/38830 "2012-06-14T23:11:39Z")
For father’s day I’d like to get my dad a yoyo. He was the one that basically got me into it and taught me most of the old tricks. He doesn’t have a yoyo, he just knows how to do some tricks. So was wondering what do you… --- ## [CLYW Arctic Circle Sniffy Unboxing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-arctic-circle-sniffy-unboxing/38841)
**Author:** [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-arctic-circle-sniffy-unboxing/38841 "2012-06-14T22:45:11Z")
I just finished my Arctic Circle unboxing video and placed it up at: http://www.sniffy-yo.com/2012/06/clyw-arctic-circle-yoyo-unboxing.html http://img.tapatalk.com/62f674f7-696d-ade3.jpg Sniffy-Yo.com @Sniffyo on twi… --- ## [Help!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/38839)
**Author:** [@Tjt564](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tjt564)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/38839 "2012-06-14T21:01:52Z")
Sorry if this has been asked before but I just got a magic yoyo n9. How do I take the stacks off? --- ## [Desperate plea for help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/desperate-plea-for-help/38647)
**Author:** [@Shadowz143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowz143)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/desperate-plea-for-help/38647 "2012-06-14T20:35:21Z")
So… I just was trying to take the bearing out of my Genesis, (Darn tight seats) and the bearing I had in it shattered! Could someone give me a bearing? Like for free? I don’t know… Also, The inside of the bearing … --- ## [Bearing decision help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-decision-help/38817)
**Author:** [@turtleyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/turtleyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-decision-help/38817 "2012-06-14T18:07:14Z")
So I want to buy the gold bearing here on yoyoexpert. I thought it would look really sweet in the blue metropolis i’m getting. I only want it for event yo-yoing, not hardcore play, I’m just wondering, is it worth it? wil… --- ## [Yoyojam dark magic 2 or Yoyofactory dv888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-dark-magic-2-or-yoyofactory-dv888/38815)
**Author:** [@DAL\_yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DAL_yoyos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-dark-magic-2-or-yoyofactory-dv888/38815 "2012-06-14T18:05:22Z")
I think the dv888 is better because my friend has one it it has amazing sleep times. I have also used a dark magic 2 and it is good but I think the dv888 is better.Which is better??? --- ## [Yoyo buying guide for beginners, intermediate players, and advanced.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-buying-guide-for-beginners-intermediate-players-and-advanced/31555)
**Author:** [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-buying-guide-for-beginners-intermediate-players-and-advanced/31555 "2012-06-14T11:55:37Z")
So a lot of people here always ask what yoyo to get or what yoyo they should upgrade to. This is a guide that should make deciding a lot easier. Non of the pics in this thread are taken by me. For beginners: There ar… --- ## [Echo vs. Raptor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/echo-vs-raptor/38610)
**Author:** [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/echo-vs-raptor/38610 "2012-06-14T02:00:41Z")
So I wasn’t exactly sure where to put this but here goes nothing. So I got an echo last christmas and it was my first metal. Now I want another and I was looking at the raptor and was wondering how it compares to the e… --- ## [Yomega Maverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick/36522)
**Author:** [@mrtheblackho](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrtheblackho)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick/36522 "2012-06-13T19:39:41Z")
I’m going to make this short and sweet and not get too into it. Here are some pictures first It’s specs i have no idea, i just know its undersized i’m going to guess about 52mm because its about the same size as… --- ## [What yoyo should I get](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-should-i-get/38705)
**Author:** [@WWYOYOWW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WWYOYOWW)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-should-i-get/38705 "2012-06-13T19:20:55Z")
I just ordered my genesis +. Do anybody got a recommendation on a awsome yoyo under 60$ --- ## [Loop 900 polyester vs 50/50 slick 6 string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-900-polyester-vs-50-50-slick-6-string/38714)
**Author:** [@infiniteh2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/infiniteh2o)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/loop-900-polyester-vs-50-50-slick-6-string/38714 "2012-06-13T18:36:44Z")
Just a few questions about looping/Loop 900s Does using 50/50 string instead of 100% polyester string actually affect looping performance? Does string length affect how you loop? What type of lubricant would work best… --- ## [new yoyo??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/38475)
**Author:** [@ACE\_yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ACE_yoyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/38475 "2012-06-13T16:43:24Z")
I am thinking about getting another yoyo… Suggestions?? --- ## [I need an opinion...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-an-opinion/38568)
**Author:** [@offstring-stewart](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/offstring-stewart)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-an-opinion/38568 "2012-06-13T07:07:32Z")
Well, I just got a nice sum of cash for graduating High School…So I want to buy a yo-yo. Here’s the general specs I look for in a yo-yo: Weighs More than 65 grams. Less than 55 mm in diameter More Organic Wing Shaped… --- ## [DM2 spin time](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-spin-time/38707)
**Author:** [@minqhan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/minqhan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm2-spin-time/38707 "2012-06-13T03:14:49Z")
I have a DM2, and it is an awesome throw but it sleeps for a upward of 40 seconds with flowable silicone and a stock dry YYJ speed bearing. I heard some people saying that DM2 has wicked spin, but I don’t think 40 secs i… --- ## [MonkeyfingeR Gelada Review Notes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-gelada-review-notes/38761)
**Author:** [@sniffy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sniffy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/monkeyfinger-gelada-review-notes/38761 "2012-06-12T19:57:26Z")
I’ve updated my notes in the Gelada unbox and review notes post: http://www.sniffy-yo.com/2012/06/monkeyfinger-gelada-yoyo-unboxing.html Sniffy-Yo.com @Sniffyo on twitter --- ## [Trinity?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity/38741)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trinity/38741 "2012-06-12T19:11:45Z")
It’s what almost everyone asked for, but it got released, there was just crickets. Anyone use one? hows it play? --- ## [Vigilante, SR-71, or Dark Magic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vigilante-sr-71-or-dark-magic/38730)
**Author:** [@yoboy2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoboy2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vigilante-sr-71-or-dark-magic/38730 "2012-06-12T15:29:56Z")
hey guys. I have narrowed my top picks down to these 3 but I want to hear you opinions. --- ## [Throwing tips](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throwing-tips/38742)
**Author:** [@Awesome13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Awesome13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throwing-tips/38742 "2012-06-12T15:08:43Z")
Lately I’ve been trying to improve my throw to get longer spin times, make my throws vibe free, and make the throw straight. So, I was wondering if you guys have any tips to do this. --- ## [Chaser ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaser/38715)
**Author:** [@mozartm99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mozartm99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chaser/38715 "2012-06-12T04:05:26Z")
Does this throw play quickly? --- ## [Which high-end metal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-high-end-metal/38709)
**Author:** [@minqhan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/minqhan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-high-end-metal/38709 "2012-06-12T00:27:38Z")
I’m ready for a high end metal now, but which should I get? I’m looking at Genisis, supernova, and superstar right now. --- ## [GZR??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gzr/38734)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gzr/38734 "2012-06-11T22:28:50Z")
i was looking on a certain website, and the GZR code 2 costs more than the normal code 2. what is GZR, and why is it more expensive? --- ## [Grind machine!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine/38713)
**Author:** [@WWYOYOWW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WWYOYOWW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2012, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine/38713 "2012-06-11T17:56:59Z")
I thinking of getting a grind machine. I think it’s good. Do anybody have the pgm or any other plastic yoyo for recommendation? Plz help! [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=276) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=278)