# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [888 help!?! Can anyone identify if this is an 08 or a rerelease?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-help-can-anyone-identify-if-this-is-an-08-or-a-rerelease/440144)
**Author:** [@JDSYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JDSYO)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888-help-can-anyone-identify-if-this-is-an-08-or-a-rerelease/440144 "2026-01-30T01:33:42Z")
I’m wondering if this is an 08, can anyone tell? I just received this from my brother for a late Birthday gift. He has no idea about yo yo’s. He just knew I wanted a raw 888. It had an old cotton string on it, if that … --- ## [Yoyofriends 10th Anniversary Clockwork Overview](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-10th-anniversary-clockwork-overview/440009)
**Author:** [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-10th-anniversary-clockwork-overview/440009 "2026-01-27T15:15:49Z")
--- ## [Does anybody know how good the Yomega X2 is?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anybody-know-how-good-the-yomega-x2-is/438139)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/does-anybody-know-how-good-the-yomega-x2-is/438139 "2026-01-23T14:45:53Z")
It’s a fairly recent metal yoyo released by Yomega. Does it play on par with other yoyos in its price tier? --- ## [A-RT Furn vs CLYW Wooly Marmot 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-furn-vs-clyw-wooly-marmot-2/437779)
**Author:** [@quntnchan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quntnchan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-rt-furn-vs-clyw-wooly-marmot-2/437779 "2026-01-22T17:21:17Z")
I’m about to recieve a wooly marmot 2. I was wondering how different it is from the furn. I was looking around on facebook marketplace but couldn’t get my hands on one so i landed on getting a wooly marmot 2 since i tho… --- ## [Case help, please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/case-help-please/439220)
**Author:** [@firestormfirst](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/firestormfirst)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/case-help-please/439220 "2026-01-22T01:52:49Z")
I need better storage for my throws, but I’m not a huge fan of anything I see that’s currently available. Ideally I’d like something double sided that lays flat and holds a decent amount (looking at you, FD50). I don’t m… --- ## [Chill but Comp yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chill-but-comp-yoyos/439561)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/chill-but-comp-yoyos/439561 "2026-01-20T14:16:33Z")
Hello everyone, I am looking for a nice yoyo that can be used for chill home play but also has good performance for competition play. The yoyos that I am interested in are the following and I gave a reason for each: UNR… --- ## [Magicyoyo z05](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-z05/439517)
**Author:** [@Wormwood\_Scrub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wormwood_Scrub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magicyoyo-z05/439517 "2026-01-18T21:40:34Z")
Magicyoyo - Z05 - 7075/TC4 (Paid $89/£66) Just got one after letting MY know there was a problem on their website preventing shipping being accepted to uk. They fixed it and it’s now available. They stuck a 10% discount… --- ## [Yoyofriends Hummingbird II Overview](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-hummingbird-ii-overview/439232)
**Author:** [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-hummingbird-ii-overview/439232 "2026-01-13T17:34:27Z")
--- ## [Ben's Alphabetacular Yoyo Reviews: W1ld Unbound](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bens-alphabetacular-yoyo-reviews-w1ld-unbound/439172)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bens-alphabetacular-yoyo-reviews-w1ld-unbound/439172 "2026-01-13T16:36:54Z")
I know this isn’t exactly a new release, but I thought I would write about this yoyo anyways as I like it. I got mine at the 2025 WYYC from the mystery boxes that W1ld was selling for 50-60 USD if my memory serves. W… --- ## [I can’t decide which yoyo to choose](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-t-decide-which-yoyo-to-choose/439169)
**Author:** [@Nam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-can-t-decide-which-yoyo-to-choose/439169 "2026-01-13T10:59:29Z")
I'm having trouble deciding which one to choose magicyoyo y04 or aceyo gravitation 7 --- ## [Thoughts on the Titanium Edge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-titanium-edge/437892)
**Author:** [@Darloyman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Darloyman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-titanium-edge/437892 "2026-01-09T08:14:00Z")
Is this yoyo still worth it today? I want to get one titanium yoyo to be my main and have found a titanium edge, do you think this yoyo is still good by today’s standards or would I be better off going for a newer model? … --- ## [Anywhere to get bulk response pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anywhere-to-get-bulk-response-pads/438892)
**Author:** [@Jvanwye](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jvanwye)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anywhere-to-get-bulk-response-pads/438892 "2026-01-07T23:23:52Z")
I have seen some youtubers pulling response pads from like a full page sheet. I am wondering where does everyone get response pads? preferably in bulk. --- ## [Offset review help?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offset-review-help/438349)
**Author:** [@mrPluto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrPluto)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offset-review-help/438349 "2025-12-30T15:48:42Z")
Just got into yoyoing and fell for the brandon vu promotion, is a mostly offset collection good enough quality wise Ai recommends 1. Ascent 2. Deviant (standard) 3. Logic 2 4. Xenon (standard) 5. Galactus 6. Outli… --- ## [Bimetal suggestion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bimetal-suggestion/438105)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bimetal-suggestion/438105 "2025-12-26T14:51:27Z")
I’m have the funds for a bimetal and would like to add one to my collection. I want something that feels premium and has good spin time/stability. I’ve been buying mono metals for 10+ years and ready to get a nice bimeta… --- ## [Turning Point Yoyo Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-yoyo-recommendations/438101)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/turning-point-yoyo-recommendations/438101 "2025-12-24T06:07:58Z")
I want a yoyo that is good for both 5a and 1a. Preferably smaller than usual for fun play but not too small it feels like just a collector’s item. MGB and Point Breaker are my 2 main candidates right now. If anyone has a… --- ## [Did anyone buy an Empathy Noir Deux?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-anyone-buy-an-empathy-noir-deux/437939)
**Author:** [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/did-anyone-buy-an-empathy-noir-deux/437939 "2025-12-18T05:04:36Z")
Been looking at the photos of it every so often and think it looks cool/crazy. No idea how it plays or what people think about it since there’s no reviews anywhere about it. Curious if anyone here bought one and what the… --- ## [Please help me decide between the OD Rainier and Rainier Boosted!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-me-decide-between-the-od-rainier-and-rainier-boosted/437622)
**Author:** [@LofaBred](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LofaBred)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/please-help-me-decide-between-the-od-rainier-and-rainier-boosted/437622 "2025-12-14T00:49:15Z")
I watched G2 Jake’s yoyo flights multiple times and I always had my eyes on the Rainier. In the video, he highlights its comfort, which is what I’m most interested in. After stating how comfy it is though, he commented o… --- ## [Which ditch?!? 🤔😁](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-ditch/437194)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-ditch/437194 "2025-12-03T13:11:26Z")
2 part question. First, which splash do you all think looks the best on these? The second question, if I bought a ditch today from yye, do they still come with the enamel pin? Thanks yall. --- ## [W1ld Anceps or YYR Savage?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-anceps-or-yyr-savage/437256)
**Author:** [@kaizxc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaizxc)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-anceps-or-yyr-savage/437256 "2025-12-03T12:14:59Z")
Has anyone tried or own both? What are your thoughts? Recently tried upshift and loved it thus the anceps option else i will most probably go for savage --- ## [CLYW Leaf VS Bonfire?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-leaf-vs-bonfire/437241)
**Author:** [@Tshou](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tshou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-leaf-vs-bonfire/437241 "2025-12-02T15:01:19Z")
title says it all, debating on picking up a bonfire (for the free ditch combo). wondering if i even should partake since i already have a leaf would love some input :cowboy\_hat\_face: --- ## [Best Yo-Yo for Walking The Dog?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yo-yo-for-walking-the-dog/73216)
**Author:** [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yo-yo-for-walking-the-dog/73216 "2025-12-01T15:22:25Z")
I was wondering which Yo-Yo would be best to carry around with me to Walk The Dog? Which Yo-Yo will Walk The Dog the farthest and for the longest? And…, which Yo-Yo will last the longest under Walk The Dog conditions? --- ## [Bonfire or Glacier Express for returning thrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bonfire-or-glacier-express-for-returning-thrower/436890)
**Author:** [@godspeeduzachemperor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/godspeeduzachemperor)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bonfire-or-glacier-express-for-returning-thrower/436890 "2025-11-27T18:33:46Z")
Hello there everyone! Although I have been throwing on and off since I was basically a kid, I haven’t bought a single yoyo in several years, let alone anything on the higher end. The last thing I remeber picking up was … --- ## [Another one of those what should I buy threads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-one-of-those-what-should-i-buy-threads/436919)
**Author:** [@WoodenYoEr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WoodenYoEr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/another-one-of-those-what-should-i-buy-threads/436919 "2025-11-26T20:11:19Z")
About 3 to 5 years ago I found a yoyofactory GO. I was looking for a trans-axle 2A player. I’m still very happy with it. However, it’s not produced anymore. I selected a trans-axle because I don’t like fidgeting with spa… --- ## [First Yoyorecreation Yoyo Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyorecreation-yoyo-recommendation/434186)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-yoyorecreation-yoyo-recommendation/434186 "2025-11-23T05:33:39Z")
Hello everyone! I have been wanting to try out YYR for a long time now. Which yoyos do you like by them? Some that interest me are the Upheaval Expansion, Liminal Autoscopy, and Empty. Any help would be appreciated! … --- ## [G2 Banshee T52 review (I guess?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-banshee-t52-review-i-guess/436100)
**Author:** [@NuroVolt7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NuroVolt7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-banshee-t52-review-i-guess/436100 "2025-11-18T02:06:51Z")
I didn’t want to clog up the “What Are You Throwing?” thread so I made my own. Been playing with this nonstop since it showed up and now I can give some thoughts on it. I wanted to make a written review since the only ot… --- ## [Looking for slim/pocketable throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-slim-pocketable-throws/433000)
**Author:** [@Lydia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lydia)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-slim-pocketable-throws/433000 "2025-11-10T07:27:55Z")
I recently got my El MiJo SL in and it’s awesome! I love that I can slip it in my pocket and carry it around campus without looking like a massive nerd. :joy: I want more throws like this. Hit me with some suggestions. O… --- ## [Yoyofriends Artifice Overview](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-artifice-overview/435720)
**Author:** [@Mazdarx7FD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mazdarx7FD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofriends-artifice-overview/435720 "2025-11-06T18:35:45Z")
--- ## [Trick/tool for bearing shields a lock rings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-tool-for-bearing-shields-a-lock-rings/435670)
**Author:** [@Wildo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Wildo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trick-tool-for-bearing-shields-a-lock-rings/435670 "2025-11-06T15:08:50Z")
Hey gang, quick question for ya’s. How do yall remove your bearing shields? I’ve found thin guitar picks and razor blades will work. However sometimes I’ll just rush and destroy the shield in the process. A lot of my lu… --- ## [Help with this DNA bind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-this-dna-bind/435604)
**Author:** [@atrashyoyoplayer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/atrashyoyoplayer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-with-this-dna-bind/435604 "2025-11-05T07:14:04Z")
As the title says, I understand the fundamentals of the fingerspin and how to throw it across your body, but I’m not understanding the bind part I can do a laceration bind normally, but I’m not understanding how to do it… --- ## [W1ld halcyon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-halcyon/435008)
**Author:** [@Juno](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Juno)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/w1ld-halcyon/435008 "2025-10-26T08:42:42Z")
Has anyone played Halcyon by w1ld and can share some thoughts on it? Thanks in advance :heart: [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=4)