# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=370 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 371 --- ## [YoYo Factory NorthStar Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-factory-northstar-review/18126)
**Author:** [@Matty\_14](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Matty_14)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-factory-northstar-review/18126 "2010-10-14T13:27:34Z")
Specs Weight- 69.00 grams Width- 43.00 mm Diameter- 56.00 mm Gap Width- 4.55 mm Bearing Size- Large Gap- Fixed Response- YYF Silicone pads (Specs From Modernyoyoing.com) First Impressions Im not going to lie. I… --- ## [Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar/19764)
**Author:** [@yy44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yy44)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 2:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar/19764 "2010-10-14T02:30:49Z")
im going to by a protostar but i want to know how it is --- ## [$40...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/19928)
**Author:** [@A\_Person](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/A_Person)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/19928 "2010-10-14T00:28:15Z")
i have noticed that Yoyojam has a lot of new yoyos out in the $40 range. They all look great, but which should i buy? I have considered buying the following: SFX Hitman Pro Dark Magic 2 Equinox (i know its for 4a. i… --- ## [Need some help with skill toys.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-help-with-skill-toys/20004)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-help-with-skill-toys/20004 "2010-10-13T23:53:57Z")
Alright it’s Christmas time everyone and you guys know what that means! :slight\_smile: Presents!! So I’m going to get a kendema,astrojax,and devil sticks. So I need your help on some websites containing these products an… --- ## [Dif-e-yo's?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yos/19974)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dif-e-yos/19974 "2010-10-13T21:38:50Z")
I see these tutorials with people using their difs, but it seems like it takes 5 attempts at bind to get the yoyo up? What is the deal with that. I was looking at a review of an internal termoil too. How is that yoyo? If… --- ## [hayabusa setup](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-setup/19876)
**Author:** [@bigj122802](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigj122802)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-setup/19876 "2010-10-13T20:07:36Z")
HI guys just wondering how you setup your hayabusa for offstring. I’v got one coming in a few days. I’ve been 4a ing with a big yo and I’m trying to step down in size so I can get more accurate with my whips and such. … --- ## [YoYoJam SpinFaktor X (SFX) Review | YoYoSkills.com](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-spinfaktor-x-sfx-review-yoyoskills-com/19968)
**Author:** [@dryoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dryoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-spinfaktor-x-sfx-review-yoyoskills-com/19968 "2010-10-13T14:01:18Z")
Ten years ago when Madonna was reinventing herself as some sort of pop/tech/country/diva and the world was breathing a sigh of relief that Y2K didn’t happen, Dale Bell and his daughter Val were busy creating their fir… --- ## [Yoyofactory Northstar Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-northstar-review/19977)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-northstar-review/19977 "2010-10-13T10:53:48Z")
Specs: Weight- 69.00 grams Width- 43.00 mm Diameter- 56.00 mm Gap Width- 4.55 mm Bearing Size- Large Gap- Fixed Response- YYF Silicone pads Price- $35 First Impression: This yoyo looks like it wont sleep that … --- ## [YYF Northstar or YYJ Phenomizm?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-or-yyj-phenomizm/19982)
**Author:** [@CodyJam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CodyJam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-northstar-or-yyj-phenomizm/19982 "2010-10-13T02:35:54Z")
Hey Guys! I am trying to decide between getting a YYF Northstar or YYJ Phenomizm. What would you Reccomend? Tell me your thoughts on each yoyo. Thanks! -Cody Wright --- ## [I have a question.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/19970)
**Author:** [@skillz123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skillz123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/19970 "2010-10-12T21:24:53Z")
Does the northstar from this website come with a center trac bearing or do you have to buy it seperate? --- ## [ilyy rocket or e1ns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilyy-rocket-or-e1ns/19945)
**Author:** [@Patthebaker17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Patthebaker17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ilyy-rocket-or-e1ns/19945 "2010-10-12T05:21:24Z")
im trying to decide between them the new e1ns 2010 and the sb rocket i have a yuuksta but i want something that feels better when thrown. since the yuuksta shape makes it small will the e1ns seem any bigger? i want s… --- ## [protostar question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-question/19959)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-question/19959 "2010-10-12T03:57:04Z")
I have a protostar.I was wondering if anyone had a tightening problem.There are to arrows that line up on the yoyo that tell you when its tight. The problem is even if I don’t tighten it fully it’s still stable. Should … --- ## [snagging yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snagging-yoyo/19958)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/snagging-yoyo/19958 "2010-10-12T03:50:35Z")
I have a new protostar and its starting to snag some when I do tricks like skin the gerbil and trapeze brother whip (its the best name I can think of).I think I might need to clean my bearing but the spacers are stuck to… --- ## [Kevlar string???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kevlar-string/19930)
**Author:** [@Aldo8250](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Aldo8250)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kevlar-string/19930 "2010-10-11T23:15:56Z")
Has any one used it or have it… is it good??? is it like alchemy string??? how is the tension… feel… please some one give a review :cry: --- ## [Need Recommendation ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recommendation/19848)
**Author:** [@skeith1002](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeith1002)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-recommendation/19848 "2010-10-11T10:09:50Z")
Need Recommendation max funds is $162 as for preference I do not know really as long if its usable by a beginner i will also be doing Offstring and Counterweight with it I am asking for this much because this will be… --- ## [looking for something different](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-something-different/19910)
**Author:** [@Chemsplice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chemsplice)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 1:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-something-different/19910 "2010-10-11T01:50:24Z")
hay just looking for help selecting a new yo-yo. current throws are: velocity GMv2 DMv1 dv888 protostar dns wolly marmot hattrick genesis gnarwhal and a bassalope preferences are: weight:65-70 size:prefer … --- ## [How isthe hot shot?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-isthe-hot-shot/19920)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-isthe-hot-shot/19920 "2010-10-11T00:22:47Z")
I am looking at local throws I can get at my toy store. Is the hotshot unresponsive? Can it be made in responsive? Should I just get a kickside and try to mod it? Can I silicone without a lathe? Thanks Tom Sreb. --- ## [Northstar vs. Genesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vs-genesis/19755)
**Author:** [@Triangulator](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Triangulator)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vs-genesis/19755 "2010-10-10T21:05:18Z")
I’ve been looking at the genesis recently, untill i noticed that the northstar has nearly the exact same size and shape as it, minus $40. I was wondering if the genesis is worth the extra $40. --- ## [888x, skyline or g5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-skyline-or-g5/19891)
**Author:** [@themaddoughnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/themaddoughnut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/888x-skyline-or-g5/19891 "2010-10-10T19:38:42Z")
hi. i was gonna get a new throw and should i get a 888x a skyline or a g5. thanks! :wink: :slight\_smile: --- ## [I'm going from a dark magic to...?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-going-from-a-dark-magic-to/19900)
**Author:** [@mls5stokes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mls5stokes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-going-from-a-dark-magic-to/19900 "2010-10-10T17:53:39Z")
So I yoyoed in middle school for a couple of years then stopped and recently, in the last 6 months, have started up again in college. I can do 75% of the advanced string tricks and working on several expert ones. I cur… --- ## [What would be the best All-Plastic/Plastic-metal yoyo? (Preferences down)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-all-plastic-plastic-metal-yoyo-preferences-down/19872)
**Author:** [@lczt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lczt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-all-plastic-plastic-metal-yoyo-preferences-down/19872 "2010-10-10T02:45:14Z")
Size: Undersized Response: Silicone, pads. Color: N/D. Price Range: 0-60 Weight: N/D Gap: N/D --- ## [yoyo recomendations??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recomendations/19856)
**Author:** [@OpTiC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OpTiC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recomendations/19856 "2010-10-10T02:10:52Z")
Hi, im looking for a new yoyo… i can do all begginer tricks and most of the intermediate tricks…i use a pocket pros zombie right now and i was wondering if i should get a new yoyo and what kind…i was thinking to get a yo… --- ## [help ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/19861)
**Author:** [@yoyoTM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoTM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help/19861 "2010-10-09T20:13:25Z")
my northstar wont come appart help is appericeated thanks --- ## [YYJ Dark Magic Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-review/3405)
**Author:** [@catorameus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/catorameus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-dark-magic-review/3405 "2010-10-09T18:32:00Z")
Here it is! My take on the ever popular Dark Magic. Specs(taken from the YoYoNation site with a few edits) \[tr\]\[td\]Manufacturer\[/td\]\[td\]YoYoJam\[/td\]\[/tr\] \[tr\]\[td\]Shape\[/td\]\[td\]Wing(Butterfly)\[/td\]\[/tr\] \[tr\]\[td\]Wei… --- ## [YYF Yuuksta Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-yuuksta-review/19814)
**Author:** [@CodyJam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CodyJam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-yuuksta-review/19814 "2010-10-09T15:58:42Z")
Opening: I was excited to get my New YYF Yuuksta. I heard they Play Great! I got the New Green Acid Wash Edition. I loved the Color, heard the Yoyo was Awesome! I couldn’t Wait to Open it up and Play with it! First Thr… --- ## [Sunset or 720?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sunset-or-720/19808)
**Author:** [@titanium221](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/titanium221)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sunset-or-720/19808 "2010-10-09T14:44:03Z")
which one is better for learning basic 2a looping? Thanks --- ## [yyj fiesta vs hayubasa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-fiesta-vs-hayubasa/19728)
**Author:** [@ice33](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ice33)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-fiesta-vs-hayubasa/19728 "2010-10-09T13:11:28Z")
Should i get a hayubasa or fiesta. Im only buying one or the other --- ## [My PFD should go to a good cause](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-pfd-should-go-to-a-good-cause/19818)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-pfd-should-go-to-a-good-cause/19818 "2010-10-09T02:21:03Z")
That cause being a yoyo! Price: 150$ I want a yoyo that is a wooly marmot with better grinds that is a little more stable. I was thinking a general yo. What do you guys think? --- ## [Grind Machine stacked II review!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-stacked-ii-review/19837)
**Author:** [@fatjoe298](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatjoe298)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-stacked-ii-review/19837 "2010-10-09T01:31:29Z")
Hello everybody, today is my birthday and i got my new grind machine. WOOT WOOT! First Impressions So i got this yoyo from yoyonation for my birthday. I opened a postal box to find a green box with a little black and g… --- ## [Hitman with 5a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-with-5a/19795)
**Author:** [@yoyoFRReeak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoFRReeak)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 12:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-with-5a/19795 "2010-10-09T00:46:57Z")
Just wondering if its possible for one lol. And 2 just wondering how it plays good/bad choice. ??? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=369) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=371)