# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=34 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [El Mijo - It sings!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/el-mijo-it-sings/356501)
**Author:** [@fos1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fos1)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/el-mijo-it-sings/356501 "2022-05-29T14:31:17Z")
I received one of two El Mijo yoyos I ordered today. I believe it is the older version. It is beautiful, I have the red (pink) one. Perfect fit and finish and it comes with several spare parts and a bearing removal tool. … --- ## [Iyoyo impact](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-impact/357825)
**Author:** [@Boy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Boy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/iyoyo-impact/357825 "2022-05-27T05:49:16Z")
can anyone describe how this yoyo plays? --- ## [Alpha Line Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-line-review/357820)
**Author:** [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-line-review/357820 "2022-05-24T14:09:45Z")
Good morning. I’m going to be using this with the 10 year pre order yo-yos so I wanted to give everyone a little review on it. Spoiler it’s still bill string, it’s not going to replace your premium stuff if that’s what … --- ## [New updated Duncan barracuda?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-updated-duncan-barracuda/357754)
**Author:** [@Zacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zacy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-updated-duncan-barracuda/357754 "2022-05-23T01:14:28Z")
Just saw these drop on some sites but havent heard much about them. Anyone got them yet? --- ## [The Yoyofactory Sugar High](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyofactory-sugar-high/357686)
**Author:** [@sgoodwin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sgoodwin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-yoyofactory-sugar-high/357686 "2022-05-21T17:00:58Z")
I got ahold of a Sugar High and made a video about my thoughts :slight\_smile: --- ## [Metal yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-yoyos/357414)
**Author:** [@000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2022, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-yoyos/357414 "2022-05-18T13:37:19Z")
Hello. I’m looking for a wide metal yoyo that can grind well. My budget is 40 dollars. May you give me some recommendations. --- ## [Help pls want new yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-pls-want-new-yoyo/357326)
**Author:** [@Spiked\_Elixer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spiked_Elixer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-pls-want-new-yoyo/357326 "2022-05-15T23:24:15Z")
is there like a decent wide angle yoyo under $20? also fingerspin viable --- ## [Buying strings in bulk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-strings-in-bulk/357325)
**Author:** [@Jimmythethird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jimmythethird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-strings-in-bulk/357325 "2022-05-15T19:23:24Z")
I want to find a high quality thick string that is half cotton and half polyester. I also want to buy fhem buy the hundreds. Is that a thing? What should I get? --- ## [CLYWs With Pyramatte Finish?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyws-with-pyramatte-finish/357361)
**Author:** [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyws-with-pyramatte-finish/357361 "2022-05-15T17:55:33Z")
I’ve recently gotten the chance to throw a Quail around which I know was done by One Drop and has their pyramatte finish. It feels shockingly close to my 2015 Chief which has that kind of glossy feeling and shine to it. … --- ## [Yoyofactory Atom Smasher: a worthy successor to the Protostar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-atom-smasher-a-worthy-successor-to-the-protostar/356422)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-atom-smasher-a-worthy-successor-to-the-protostar/356422 "2022-05-14T19:54:56Z")
When I saw the Atom Smashers description “This is a yoyo finally worthy of replacing the all-time classic ProtoStar we have missed so much in the YoYoFactory lineup!” I was intrigued. No mention of the Protostar in a lon… --- ## [Looking for new counterweights](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-counterweights/357177)
**Author:** [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-counterweights/357177 "2022-05-11T21:22:23Z")
im looking to expand my minor counterweight collection throughout 5A may. this month got me hooked on 5A so i think i need some new counterweights throughout my collection :sweat\_smile: any recommendations would be appr… --- ## [Hitman response alternative](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-response-alternative/357089)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-response-alternative/357089 "2022-05-10T20:43:47Z")
I like my Hitman, but I’d like to have a flush response system, as some of my tricks don’t work with the O-rings. I browsed old forum posts but couldn’t find anything conclusive. Obviously standard 19 mm yoyofactory slim… --- ## [Gruntbull Anodizing Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gruntbull-anodizing-review/351685)
**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gruntbull-anodizing-review/351685 "2022-05-10T14:34:16Z")
I just wanted to give a review of gruntbull anodizing. Price for solids $60 Price for swirl $90 Price for laser $50 I had a very unsatisfying experience with Gruntbull recently and wanted to warn the community. First… --- ## [Recommend string for Duncan FH1? (AKA A bearing/small gap throws)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommend-string-for-duncan-fh1-aka-a-bearing-small-gap-throws/357106)
**Author:** [@Zacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zacy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommend-string-for-duncan-fh1-aka-a-bearing-small-gap-throws/357106 "2022-05-10T00:13:41Z")
Been jamming with the escolar freehand but my string (OT normal) just feels too thick on it. I’m was just going to go get some thin but figured I’d ask y’all to see what you guys have found works great on the freehands. --- ## [Sengoku Nobumecha](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-nobumecha/356944)
**Author:** [@Bobparty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bobparty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2022, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-nobumecha/356944 "2022-05-06T23:07:11Z")
Does anyone have experience with the Nobumecha? Such a cool design but can’t find a ton of reviews on it! --- ## [Thoughts on the Duncan gtr-js?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-duncan-gtr-js/356879)
**Author:** [@Zacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zacy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-duncan-gtr-js/356879 "2022-05-05T15:00:54Z")
I know lots of people love Duncan’s bi-metals but haven’t heard much fanfare for the JS. --- ## [Yoyo similar to METAVITY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-similar-to-metavity/356805)
**Author:** [@Yoyobob123321](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyobob123321)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-similar-to-metavity/356805 "2022-05-04T20:05:22Z")
I really like the shape of the Metavity but I don’t like the price. What other yo-yos have that shape? --- ## [Omnitron Noah VS Overdrive vs 0.99 Draupnir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/omnitron-noah-vs-overdrive-vs-0-99-draupnir/355976)
**Author:** [@S2KG](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/S2KG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/omnitron-noah-vs-overdrive-vs-0-99-draupnir/355976 "2022-05-02T21:48:15Z")
Hope you dont mind another comparison thread😁 I spent hours scouling youtube and forums, very kittle info on the noah and 0.99. Some good info on the OD though. Which yoyo do you feel wouod perform the best? Stability,… --- ## [How is the TP Aster?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-the-tp-aster/356755)
**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-the-tp-aster/356755 "2022-05-02T20:37:50Z")
Just wondering if anyone has tried it yet and what are their thoughts? Also is it better than the MSG? --- ## [Need some recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-recommendations/356399)
**Author:** [@Ryuryuryu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ryuryuryu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-recommendations/356399 "2022-04-30T13:25:26Z")
Hi! Im in the market for a new bi-metal yoyo. I really like the feel and weight of the topyo silenus so now im look for a bi-metal yoyo with a similar feel to it. I have yoyos that caught my eye. duncan gtr/ gtr-js cog… --- ## [Picking baby's first metal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/picking-babys-first-metal/356468)
**Author:** [@2rozhok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/2rozhok)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/picking-babys-first-metal/356468 "2022-04-28T18:58:58Z")
Hello everyone! I’m looking for a first metal yoyo for a kinda pre-intermediate player, budget is around 60-70 usd. I’m currently torn between really different throws - Dif-e-yo Juggernaut (pretty respectable brand, or… --- ## [Bearing cleaning](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/356445)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-cleaning/356445 "2022-04-28T16:09:09Z")
I’ve been doing it for years but the lighter fluid I have doesn’t seem particularly effective. This becomes annoying when 75% of my bearings from 20 yoyos aren’t clean the first time around. It also takes forever to dry.… --- ## [Metal yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-yoyos/356417)
**Author:** [@000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/000)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-yoyos/356417 "2022-04-27T07:10:36Z")
Hello. I am looking for a nice wide metal unresponsive yoyo. I like grinds as well so any yoyo that could do that well is great. Also, can you suggest yoyos under $50. Thankyou --- ## [Japan Technology Mirage 2021 Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/japan-technology-mirage-2021-review/356421)
**Author:** [@Blieske](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blieske)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/japan-technology-mirage-2021-review/356421 "2022-04-25T17:32:18Z")
Japan Technology Mirage 2021 Price/specs: $79.99 USD Diameter: 56.49 Width: 45.36 Weight: 64.8 Material: 6061 Overview: Japan Technology is a brand that started off primarily producing high quality offstring … --- ## [Which plastic yoyo is better?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-plastic-yoyo-is-better/356371)
**Author:** [@Spiked\_Elixer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spiked_Elixer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-plastic-yoyo-is-better/356371 "2022-04-25T01:36:00Z")
which one do you think is better. the atom smasher or the wedge --- ## [Zipline strings recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-strings-recommendations/356355)
**Author:** [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/zipline-strings-recommendations/356355 "2022-04-24T19:03:43Z")
i’ve NEVER used zipline strings before !!! as crazy as it sounds :sweat\_smile: there are sooo many different types of formulas from them but im looking for a zipline string that is whippy and is similar to sochi fat or y… --- ## [Recess Tropic Alien Yoyo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recess-tropic-alien-yoyo-review/356341)
**Author:** [@Blieske](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blieske)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recess-tropic-alien-yoyo-review/356341 "2022-04-24T11:18:38Z")
Recess Tropic Alien Review Price/specs: $49.99-54.99 USD Diameter: 56.57 Width: 44.62 Weight: 66.31 Material: 6061 aluminum Overview: The Recess Tropic Alien is the signature model of 2x Malaysian National … --- ## [Aceyo Hypocrisy SE Yoyo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aceyo-hypocrisy-se-yoyo-review/356338)
**Author:** [@Blieske](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blieske)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aceyo-hypocrisy-se-yoyo-review/356338 "2022-04-24T09:21:41Z")
Aceyo Hypocrisy SE Price/specs: $29.99 Diameter: 55 Width: 46 Weight: 64.8 Material: 6061 Overview: The Hypocrisy SE is a mono-metal addition to aceyo’s hypocrisy lineup. The hypocrisy lineup has been known f… --- ## [Praise for the YoYoRecreation Impact](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/praise-for-the-yoyorecreation-impact/356082)
**Author:** [@StrangeBird](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StrangeBird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/praise-for-the-yoyorecreation-impact/356082 "2022-04-19T01:28:45Z")
Hi all- Some of you may have seen the comments I’ve made in other threads about the Impact but I thought it would be worthy of its own post. This is just a short song of praise for a really neat modern responsive yo-yo… --- ## [Puckett & GSquared "Valhalla" Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puckett-gsquared-valhalla-review/356000)
**Author:** [@SimplyMike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SimplyMike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puckett-gsquared-valhalla-review/356000 "2022-04-18T07:37:15Z")
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