# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=351 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 352 --- ## [I just bought a 10 ball bearing and it is making weird noises](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-bought-a-10-ball-bearing-and-it-is-making-weird-noises/23701)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-just-bought-a-10-ball-bearing-and-it-is-making-weird-noises/23701 "2011-02-13T18:58:26Z")
I just bought a bearing. I spin it on my finger once and it spins for about 25 seconds. I spin it again and it starts making noises like one of the balls inside are bad. It only spun for about 7 seconds the second time. … --- ## [What should I buy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-buy/23382)
**Author:** [@thetank270](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thetank270)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-buy/23382 "2011-02-13T18:14:26Z")
??? I keep buying yoyo’s but, none of them have the long spin times and speed that i want i cant finish any master section tricks without my yoyo dying. Whats a really fast long sleeping yoyo by yoyojam --- ## [Replacment axle for wooly marmot and where can I find axle?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacment-axle-for-wooly-marmot-and-where-can-i-find-axle/23700)
**Author:** [@crocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crocks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replacment-axle-for-wooly-marmot-and-where-can-i-find-axle/23700 "2011-02-13T12:47:32Z")
Where can I find axle For my wooly marmot Could I found it in ace? And is there’s a specific size for wm axle? --- ## [Dv888 or Aoda Sunshine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-aoda-sunshine/23712)
**Author:** [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-aoda-sunshine/23712 "2011-02-13T04:25:56Z")
uys I need help. Dv888 is a really good high end metal with a great playability. Aoda (Sunshine) Has a great imatation of the 888x and also has hubstacks. Which one should I choose. Its like dv888 has quality with a … --- ## [need someone to CAD this](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-someone-to-cad-this/23493)
**Author:** [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-someone-to-cad-this/23493 "2011-02-12T23:46:10Z")
hi guys i drew this up and thought it was a good looking yo, but i need to get a C sized bearing seat on it and also a 3 D render of it to show a machinist please PM me if you can help. Ps the software i used is QCAD … --- ## [50$ 50th birthday present](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/50-50th-birthday-present/23079)
**Author:** [@the\_old\_dog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/the_old_dog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/50-50th-birthday-present/23079 "2011-02-12T23:02:52Z")
Hey Man!!! How Ya"ll do’ng nite??? So, here is the the back story. I’m turning 50 years old in a few weeks, and i started playing with a duncan mosquito a few weeks ago. I bought it about 5 years ago. But anyway, thru th… --- ## [Metal YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-yoyo/23667)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-yoyo/23667 "2011-02-12T20:58:33Z")
Im having a hard time Deciding what Yoyo should i BUY im currently using protostar and i want a Metal yoyo, what is the best yoyo? -Trinity YYJ -ENEME YYJ -METEOR YYJ -Yuuksta YYF -2010 888x YYF -CHAOTIC YYF --- ## [My Dark Magic ll yoyo doesn't spin as long as most people I see.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dark-magic-ll-yoyo-doesnt-spin-as-long-as-most-people-i-see/23662)
**Author:** [@Legend513](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legend513)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-dark-magic-ll-yoyo-doesnt-spin-as-long-as-most-people-i-see/23662 "2011-02-12T19:16:30Z")
I haven’t found a way to make my throw better, because I’ve recorded my time that I could actually pull the yoyo up. I got about 40-50 seconds (can’t remember exact time) on the stock bearing. --- ## [Duncan Metal Drifter short but helpful review.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-metal-drifter-short-but-helpful-review/23280)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-metal-drifter-short-but-helpful-review/23280 "2011-02-12T04:57:04Z")
Duncan Metal Drifter Stats: Diameter: 52.60 mm / 2.07 inches Width: 39.30 mm / 1.55 inches Response System: Duncan Friction Sticker Weight: 61.1 grams Bearing Size: Size A (5x10x4 mm) Duncan has created a awesome m… --- ## [Upgrading from a Duncan Butterfly?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrading-from-a-duncan-butterfly/23614)
**Author:** [@hawkeye2188](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hawkeye2188)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrading-from-a-duncan-butterfly/23614 "2011-02-12T04:52:36Z")
Any suggestions on what I should bump up to? The three that I have seen people start with are Lyn Fury, Kickside, or FHZ. Any others? Any pros and cons? Thanks in advance to those who help. EDIT: Mainly looking for a yo… --- ## [Journy Vs Kickside](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/journy-vs-kickside/23668)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 4:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/journy-vs-kickside/23668 "2011-02-12T04:46:06Z")
So I am going to get either a journey or a kickside as my first “real” yoyo. (I have a Yomega, but after the second one broke I don’t know if they count as real yoyos. May be it is just me.) Anyway, I am leaning towar… --- ## [Upgrade advice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrade-advice/23605)
**Author:** [@Chainsawctopus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chainsawctopus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2011, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/upgrade-advice/23605 "2011-02-12T04:16:55Z")
I’m looking to spend between the 40 and 50 dollar range on a new yo yo. But after some research, I’ve noticed that there are quite a few good choices and I don’t know which to get. I’ve only ever owned Duncans and I real… --- ## [Shipping Costs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shipping-costs/23663)
**Author:** [@Chainsawctopus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chainsawctopus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shipping-costs/23663 "2011-02-11T17:48:49Z")
Just as a reference for future purchases, could someone give me an idea of the average general shipping costs from this site? --- ## [Yo-Yo Side Caps Graphics?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-side-caps-graphics/23589)
**Author:** [@miki37](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/miki37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-side-caps-graphics/23589 "2011-02-11T04:20:45Z")
Hey guys… :smiley: I have just got my new YYJ Kickside and a pair of Duncan Turbo Bumblebees, and learned the ton of new tricks… I´m an intermediate player just got into yoyoing. ;D Here\`s the question ;D: Is it possib… --- ## [General-Yo Essence: A Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-essence-a-review/23632)
**Author:** [@PinSquid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PinSquid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-essence-a-review/23632 "2011-02-10T17:51:51Z")
Let me start off by saying that the want for an Essence has been with me a long time, as it has been with a lot of people I’m sure. When Ernie first released images of the prototype, the community was abuzz about a yo-yo… --- ## [What to get.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-get/23481)
**Author:** [@Ohemgee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ohemgee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2011, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-get/23481 "2011-02-10T04:56:11Z")
Usually i would know what i want, but i really have no idea anymore O\_o. preferences : diameter 53-56, width 40-43 , shape Butterfly,rounded or flat rimmed, weight 63-66,color doesnt really matter. Price range i would l… --- ## [Good Counterweight Yoyo ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-counterweight-yoyo/23590)
**Author:** [@Reddsigma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Reddsigma)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-counterweight-yoyo/23590 "2011-02-09T03:42:37Z")
Hello hello! I need some recommendations for a good counterweight yoyo. If you make a recommendation, please say why it’s a good yoyo. Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks! --- ## [Hatrick Review (Red Blue color scheme)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hatrick-review-red-blue-color-scheme/12798)
**Author:** [@pickle24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pickle24)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2011, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hatrick-review-red-blue-color-scheme/12798 "2011-02-09T00:02:24Z")
Intro: Well, I’m finally writing my review of the Hatrick. I’m really just writing it for the fun of it (it’s fun writing reviews of great yoyos). I may not be the most qualified person (this being only my second metal) … --- ## [SuperNova Lite, Battosai, or MarkMont Next?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-lite-battosai-or-markmont-next/23455)
**Author:** [@CodyJam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CodyJam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/supernova-lite-battosai-or-markmont-next/23455 "2011-02-08T12:55:39Z")
Im Planning to get a New YoYo Soon, and I decided to Choose either the YYF SuperNova Lite, VsNYYC Battosai, or the One Drop MarkMont Next. I have Never Played with any of the, so I Have No Idea how they are gonna Play wh… --- ## [Protostar Or DM2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-dm2/23523)
**Author:** [@Kolokoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kolokoi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-dm2/23523 "2011-02-08T12:06:38Z")
Well idk what to get, i feel like getting protostar since i can buy it at a store and dm because it can thumbgrind and its nice and heavy. can protostar grind too? Also proto looks cooler than DM --- ## [Sort of Starter YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sort-of-starter-yoyo/23559)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sort-of-starter-yoyo/23559 "2011-02-08T12:04:35Z")
I learned how to yo-yo in middle school and am sort of getting back into it. I think I need a better Yo-Yo, but I am pretty unskilled at the moment so I am not sure if it is just me. I have a couple of solid axle Dunca… --- ## [Shinwoo zen 5 question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-zen-5-question/23564)
**Author:** [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-zen-5-question/23564 "2011-02-08T11:52:30Z")
um… so i got my zen 5 in mail today, and ive had it for about 2 hours. already been through 5 strings. with my dark magic II though, Ive only gone through 1 maybe 2 a day. Is it just bad strings, or is it the fact that t… --- ## [100 bucks which yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-bucks-which-yoyo/23262)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-bucks-which-yoyo/23262 "2011-02-08T01:28:14Z")
I am willing to spend 100 dollars on a yoyo maximum. i would like an all-rounded one. If there are any suggestions, please reply. --- ## [YYJoker Double Joker, YYJ PHENOM, or YYF Severe 2010?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyjoker-double-joker-yyj-phenom-or-yyf-severe-2010/23470)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyjoker-double-joker-yyj-phenom-or-yyf-severe-2010/23470 "2011-02-07T22:47:25Z")
I’ve got my birthday coming up in March, and I’m looking for a competition yo-yo (even if I don’t compete for now, if I can get my skills up, I might try and compete in TN States), and although my G5 is amazing, I’m look… --- ## [Kickside or FHZ???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-or-fhz/23498)
**Author:** [@BrodiemanAXT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BrodiemanAXT)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-or-fhz/23498 "2011-02-07T22:33:30Z")
so i’m geting into 5a and i was gunna pick up a cheap plastic to start off with…and from all the stuff i’ve read i’ve come down to the kickside or fhz…now i can’t “throw both and see which one i like the best” because we… --- ## [YoyoFactory MVP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-mvp/22760)
**Author:** [@Yomaster16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yomaster16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-mvp/22760 "2011-02-07T22:28:10Z")
Shape - Wing Weight - 67.60 Width - 40.21 Diameter - 56.38 Gap Width - 5.00 Bearing Size - .250 … --- ## [buying a CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-clyw/23495)
**Author:** [@kingroxas206](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kingroxas206)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-clyw/23495 "2011-02-07T14:29:07Z")
i need help buying which yoyo to buy (good thing i live in the same city as CLYW )… i like to buy one of the following campfire, gnarwal, avalance or sasquash( sorry for the missed spelt name) also i love my hitman and … --- ## [CLYW / One Drop Wooly MarkMont : A High Speed YoYo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-one-drop-wooly-markmont-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/23533)
**Author:** [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-one-drop-wooly-markmont-a-high-speed-yoyo-review/23533 "2011-02-07T06:56:49Z")
CLYW / One Drop Wooly MarkMont Reviewed by Chris Rhoads February 6, 2011 Introduction It is always fun to see two companies come together and combine their talents for a new yo-yo. In the past I have seen some gre… --- ## [Hitman Pro or Kyo DNS?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-or-kyo-dns/23055)
**Author:** [@Robin\_Hood0999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robin_Hood0999)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-or-kyo-dns/23055 "2011-02-06T22:26:21Z")
Hey guys, I just have a few questions on both of these yoyos. I am upgrading from a Protostar to one of these. And I am deciding which one to get but they both seem very good and are both the same price. I just would lik… --- ## [Questions For Buying things for my yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-buying-things-for-my-yoyo/23511)
**Author:** [@Kolokoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kolokoi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-buying-things-for-my-yoyo/23511 "2011-02-06T19:13:09Z")
Sup, so i have the YYF Velocity and i was wondering if i should buy a Center Trac Bearing or Konkave Size A. Well i was going to Center trac because its cheaper and i can buy strings + lube for 30$ total. so watchu guys … [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=350) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=352)