# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=365 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 366 --- ## [Need advice on which yoyo to buy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742)
**Author:** [@wbrand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wbrand)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-on-which-yoyo-to-buy/20742 "2010-11-16T04:43:14Z")
I have just had the dark magic one for about a year now, and i am looking to get a new yoyo. I im getting in to more unresponsive play for string tricks and such and just starting to get into the advanced tricks, but don… --- ## [horizontal play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/horizontal-play/20940)
**Author:** [@kingroxas206](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kingroxas206)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/horizontal-play/20940 "2010-11-16T04:19:14Z")
how to do you do horizontal tricks cuz i want to learn them --- ## [Buying my first metal....kinda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-my-first-metal-kinda/20900)
**Author:** [@Crosswhite](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Crosswhite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-my-first-metal-kinda/20900 "2010-11-16T03:24:00Z")
Well I’m 24, I used to throw an x-brain or something in middle school but never really got into it. I seen a mosquito at walmart and and my buddy, Josey McCormick, showed me to breakaway and bind and I’ve been mainlining… --- ## [severe vs g5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe-vs-g5/20719)
**Author:** [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/severe-vs-g5/20719 "2010-11-16T03:20:02Z")
I’ve tried both of these yoyos and like both of them but cant decide between them. I can only get one so which should I get? I want you to try and convince me to get one or the other. --- ## [Has anyone here thrown a Kyo DNS?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-here-thrown-a-kyo-dns/18457)
**Author:** [@mikelz777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mikelz777)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-here-thrown-a-kyo-dns/18457 "2010-11-16T02:05:33Z")
I just ordered a Kyo DNS and am experiencing the excitement and anticipation that comes with getting a new yoyo. I was wondering, has anyone here thrown one? There’s not a whole lot out there on the Kyo DNS but what I’… --- ## [Yuuksta vs Icon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-vs-icon/20911)
**Author:** [@smartboy3456](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smartboy3456)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-vs-icon/20911 "2010-11-16T00:39:37Z")
I can’t decide which to get… I like the Icon’s spiked hubs for matador play, yet yuuksta probably has a longerspin time. Icon has very smooth ano for nice grinds, and I odn’t know about the yuuksta. Could someone who … --- ## [Which yyf?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yyf/20934)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yyf/20934 "2010-11-16T00:38:32Z")
EDIT:I like undersized stable spinning yoyos with good spin times and grindable surfaces too. Which of these fits my preferences the best? Protege? Yuuksta? Hectic? California? --- ## [Starlite Vs. Protostar.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlite-vs-protostar/20894)
**Author:** [@Beginner11](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Beginner11)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlite-vs-protostar/20894 "2010-11-16T00:37:52Z")
I just bought my first starlite. I have never owned a protostar in the past and have never played one. But after buying a starlite I am seriously debating buying one. What is everyone else’s opinion on the protostar comp… --- ## [Hitman Pro or Protostar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-or-protostar/20909)
**Author:** [@Robin\_Hood0999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robin_Hood0999)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-or-protostar/20909 "2010-11-16T00:18:08Z")
I can’t seem to make up my mind. Should I buy a yoyofactory Protostar or a yoyojam Hitman Pro? They both seem like great yoyos and are unresponsive, except the Hitman Pro comes with a responsive bearing also. And I have … --- ## [CRACKED YOYOFACTORY NORTHSTAR !](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cracked-yoyofactory-northstar/20850)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cracked-yoyofactory-northstar/20850 "2010-11-15T23:32:49Z")
Wow. My northstar cracked and I havent used it in 1 day.\[tr\]\[td\]\[/td\]\[/tr\] --- ## [Vs. Newton YoYo Concepts' Battosai - Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vs-newton-yoyo-concepts-battosai-review/20902)
**Author:** [@leecos187](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/leecos187)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/vs-newton-yoyo-concepts-battosai-review/20902 "2010-11-15T18:16:41Z")
I received a tester Battosai for review purposes. I’ve been playing it constantly for about a week now, so lets begin with the specs: Diameter: 51.1 mm Width: 40 mm Weight: 65.5 g Gap: 4.1 mm (Pictures following the… --- ## [TVS Review: Big Brother Juvenile Offender](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tvs-review-big-brother-juvenile-offender/20664)
**Author:** [@TidusVsSora](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TidusVsSora)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tvs-review-big-brother-juvenile-offender/20664 "2010-11-15T01:33:58Z")
So, i got a BBYY JO in the mail a few weeks ago, and i spontaneously thought i’d do a review just now, so here it is. Pre-getting I never got a shipment email form the person i ordered from, so i wasn’t real sure when … --- ## [Aoda Triple X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aoda-triple-x/20903)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aoda-triple-x/20903 "2010-11-14T22:47:29Z")
Im looking for a cheap metal yoyo and this one seems to be a good deal. Anyone own one ? If so can you let me know what you think of it ? --- ## [The "Ooch Smoov" by Yomega/Rhody-O](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ooch-smoov-by-yomega-rhody-o/20771)
**Author:** [@Yojo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yojo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-ooch-smoov-by-yomega-rhody-o/20771 "2010-11-14T04:02:43Z")
Last weekend I was invited to a good friends wedding in southern MA., specifically Fall River. Now Fall River is known for a lot of things… It likes to consider itself a “tough” city, it has the largest collection of WWI… --- ## [Protostar Vs. North Star](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-vs-north-star/20871)
**Author:** [@yo-yo\_dood\_95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yo-yo_dood_95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-vs-north-star/20871 "2010-11-13T21:17:58Z")
Ok so I wanna get one of these but can’t decide. Here are my preferences: Undersized 65-67 grams So yeah is that enough info or do I need more. Tell me what you think? Right now I’m leaning toward a Protostar. --- ## [2A Stuff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-stuff/20862)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a-stuff/20862 "2010-11-13T13:06:08Z")
I’ve been wanting to start 2a for a while now and i want to know which is the best 2a yoyo to get? i was thinking a bout a YYJ Sunset Trajectory or a Loop 720. --- ## [Protostar Questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-questions/20849)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-questions/20849 "2010-11-13T05:28:40Z")
I’m thinking about getting a protostar, but I have 2 questions… ??? Can you grind(regular and thumb) with it just as good as say… a DM? Where can you get another one of these “center trac bearings by CBC?” Help would … --- ## [I would like a yyj](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-would-like-a-yyj/20661)
**Author:** [@YoyoMango](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoMango)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-would-like-a-yyj/20661 "2010-11-13T04:02:28Z")
i would like to expand my knowledge of yoyojam yoyos seeing as i only have one. --- ## [replay by yyf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-by-yyf/20210)
**Author:** [@yoyoTM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoTM)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/replay-by-yyf/20210 "2010-11-13T02:33:43Z")
i am luckey enpugh t own one of the not realeased yet replays i dont know the specs or any thing but for 10 dollars the play amazing almost better than a northstar so they are more worth the wait --- ## [Need a new yoyo to give as a present](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-new-yoyo-to-give-as-a-present/20826)
**Author:** [@yoyospazzz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospazzz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-new-yoyo-to-give-as-a-present/20826 "2010-11-13T02:29:03Z")
Hey guys, I am getting my cousin a yoyo. I am very skilled myself but don’t remember much about responsive yoyos since I play completely unresponsive. I am looking for a plastic or cheep metal under $30. It must be good … --- ## [NVX or Icon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nvx-or-icon/20846)
**Author:** [@smartboy3456](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smartboy3456)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nvx-or-icon/20846 "2010-11-13T01:56:44Z")
I can’t decide between them… --- ## [Good cheap pocket carry?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-cheap-pocket-carry/20763)
**Author:** [@Zholl](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zholl)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 1:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-cheap-pocket-carry/20763 "2010-11-13T01:47:49Z")
I was just wondering if anyone had a good suggestion for a cheap (under $25) yoyo that would be good for just carrying around. Something that plays relatively well, but where it wouldn’t be that big a deal if it hit pave… --- ## [G-String vs. YYN Highlights?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-string-vs-yyn-highlights/1017)
**Author:** [@Synth47](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Synth47)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-string-vs-yyn-highlights/1017 "2010-11-12T19:34:15Z")
I wanna try out G-string but I’m not sure about spending the same amount I would on YYN Highlights for 100-count as opposed to 20-count of G-string. Does g-string last a long time? and is it more worth it over Highlights… --- ## [Should I buy PHENOMizm or something else?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-buy-phenomizm-or-something-else/20811)
**Author:** [@kreeschun](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kreeschun)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-buy-phenomizm-or-something-else/20811 "2010-11-12T10:01:37Z")
im looking to buy a nice yyj or yyf yoyo in the $50-$80 range. the only real 1A yoyo i have purchased is the yyj atmosphere. its small, wide, and heavy on the rims. now im looking for a yoyo that is more “average” siz… --- ## [No.9 vs. NVx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-9-vs-nvx/20832)
**Author:** [@TreeBarkTrevor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TreeBarkTrevor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/no-9-vs-nvx/20832 "2010-11-12T06:30:20Z")
Well im looking for a new yoyo and i have narrowed it down to the NVx and the No. 9. I really like the shape of the NVx but is it worth paying the extra money for? I was also wondering if the vvx was small or large beari… --- ## [SFX vs Protostar vs NorthStar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sfx-vs-protostar-vs-northstar/20600)
**Author:** [@xAtomic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xAtomic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sfx-vs-protostar-vs-northstar/20600 "2010-11-12T00:55:00Z")
I've recently got some money to get a new plastic, and at first i thought i was going to get an SFX because I tried my friends and it is good, but I've read some reviews and I think I might get the protostar or northstar… --- ## [Hitman Short Sleep Times?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-short-sleep-times/20629)
**Author:** [@xAtomic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xAtomic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-short-sleep-times/20629 "2010-11-11T06:57:20Z")
I recently got a regular Hitman and contradictory to what I’ve read online, I only gets sleep times of about 30 seconds. What’s wrong? --- ## [YoYoJam Sunset Trajectory Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sunset-trajectory-question/20728)
**Author:** [@lkpomn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lkpomn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sunset-trajectory-question/20728 "2010-11-11T01:18:05Z")
About how long do sunset trajectories sleep out of the box? Please tell me if the sunset trajectory you’re talking about is the NXG or the original. --- ## [A cause of Death: Buddy Jims nor cal string ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-cause-of-death-buddy-jims-nor-cal-string/20774)
**Author:** [@Death](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Death)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-cause-of-death-buddy-jims-nor-cal-string/20774 "2010-11-10T22:21:17Z")
Ok, I feel this is pretty late, and I apologize to Buddy Jim. First off, about a month ago, I recommended a color combonation on one of his threads. He later agreed to ship his newly developed strings to me, free. I c… --- ## [Starlite review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlite-review/20582)
**Author:** [@yy44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yy44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starlite-review/20582 "2010-11-10T06:34:09Z")
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