# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=371 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 372 --- ## [Metal Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-throw/19695)
**Author:** [@thrower121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thrower121)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/metal-throw/19695 "2010-10-09T00:29:23Z")
My dad’s friend wants a metal unresponsive yoyo. This is all the info I have. What should he get? BTW He is a beginner this is what he wants for example don’t say Get a … they are great RESPONSIVE PLASTICS he wants UNRES… --- ## [The north star information thread](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-north-star-information-thread/19827)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-north-star-information-thread/19827 "2010-10-08T22:46:13Z")
The forums have been so cluttered with people asking questions about the northstar So i decided to make a thread with all you need to know about it The northstar is very similar to the protostar but The northstar is 2.… --- ## [d4rqk reviews XminusmikeX FHZ (MMZ?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d4rqk-reviews-xminusmikex-fhz-mmz/19799)
**Author:** [@d4rqk0n3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/d4rqk0n3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/d4rqk-reviews-xminusmikex-fhz-mmz/19799 "2010-10-08T22:19:27Z")
PICTURES http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/altankerbell/FHZreview001.jpg INTRO About a month or so ago I had contacted XminusmikeX and inquired on his FHZ’s and what his prices would be. I didn’t specify… --- ## [Hub Stacks?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks/19828)
**Author:** [@Blemski](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Blemski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hub-stacks/19828 "2010-10-08T18:30:11Z")
I am new to the forum on this site and i was wondering what you guys think of the hub stack’s on the yyf’s. Do you recomend them and is it possible to put them on other yoyo’s? Also i just ordered a grind machine, what… --- ## [Yuuksta Help: Spec Bearing or Central Trac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-help-spec-bearing-or-central-trac/19803)
**Author:** [@skeith1002](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeith1002)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-help-spec-bearing-or-central-trac/19803 "2010-10-08T15:21:10Z")
I’ve been wondering which is better ??? --- ## [Want some recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-some-recommendations/19813)
**Author:** [@Jehsee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jehsee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-some-recommendations/19813 "2010-10-08T13:12:01Z")
I currently throw a YYJ Dark Magic v1, and am looking to order something new within the next few months, and was wondering for some recommendations. something not YYJ, more than likely YYF though(i want to feel the diffe… --- ## [Next step up from a Velocity?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-step-up-from-a-velocity/19605)
**Author:** [@\_Kim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_Kim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-step-up-from-a-velocity/19605 "2010-10-08T05:11:13Z")
My 10 year old son is a new yo-yo addict :slight\_smile: Nothing cures 10 year old boy fidgeting like a yo-yo and endless tricks to learn. Life changing around here I tell ya! I got him a Velocity a month or two ago and h… --- ## [Heavy Cream, eh ):](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-cream-eh/19617)
**Author:** [@Yoyolunatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolunatic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heavy-cream-eh/19617 "2010-10-08T01:16:17Z")
So a while back I got a pretty much new Heavy Cream by Crucial.I loved it at first then, well , eh? On a Throw-Smooootttthhh.This thing would spin for a while but I dont like the crucial bearing in it,It was a complete … --- ## [Northstar vs Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vs-protostar/19801)
**Author:** [@YORYAN](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YORYAN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar-vs-protostar/19801 "2010-10-07T22:57:53Z")
ok i wanna know for 1a,3a,5a what is better north star or protostar --- ## [which one better](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one-better/19786)
**Author:** [@jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one-better/19786 "2010-10-07T15:29:27Z")
which ones better --- ## [Yuuksta hectic or california?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-hectic-or-california/19794)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yuuksta-hectic-or-california/19794 "2010-10-07T15:23:08Z")
What’s best? --- ## [DM or DM2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-or-dm2/19784)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dm-or-dm2/19784 "2010-10-07T14:39:18Z")
Simple opinion question: Which yoyo is better? A DM or a DM2 ??? --- ## [$40-$60](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/40-60/19193)
**Author:** [@dr.freakster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dr.freakster)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/40-60/19193 "2010-10-07T04:00:47Z")
whats the BEST!!! yoyo i could buy for 40-60 bucks? --- ## [Help choosing yoyos!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-choosing-yoyos/19682)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-choosing-yoyos/19682 "2010-10-07T02:22:54Z")
I say we should cut back on the forum space, and make a post meant just for helping choose yoyos. There are so many “Should I buy this or Should I buy that” post, it is taking up the whole looking for help/recommendation… --- ## [DIE-NASTY vs Grind Machine?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/die-nasty-vs-grind-machine/19592)
**Author:** [@catorameus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/catorameus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/die-nasty-vs-grind-machine/19592 "2010-10-07T01:37:37Z")
I’m really interested in getting into 3a, but I don’t have any two yo-yo’s that are similar enough to each other. I was wondering whether or not the DIE-NASTY is similar to the PGMv2(shape, size, feel, etc…). Should I ju… --- ## [CLYW Campfire or YYF 888X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-campfire-or-yyf-888x/19776)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-campfire-or-yyf-888x/19776 "2010-10-07T01:34:45Z")
Which yoyo should i buy: CLYW Campfire or YYF 888X? ??? --- ## [YoYoJam - SR-71 | YoYoSkills.com Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sr-71-yoyoskills-com-review/19714)
**Author:** [@dryoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dryoyo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sr-71-yoyoskills-com-review/19714 "2010-10-07T01:16:03Z")
Nathan Crissey is a real, honest to God, Rocket Scientist. He could actually have a business card that says “Nathan Crissey – Rocket Scientist” and use it at parties to pick up super-hot models that are secretly Rocke… --- ## [Walker, Yo-Yo Ranger 's String (My take on it.)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/walker-yo-yo-ranger-s-string-my-take-on-it/19739)
**Author:** [@Buddy\_Jim](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Buddy_Jim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/walker-yo-yo-ranger-s-string-my-take-on-it/19739 "2010-10-06T20:54:38Z")
Man just when I thought I couldn’t write one more review I find myself here again. (I haven’t done many so please be nice.) First I would like to thank the good Yo-Yo Ranger for giving me the oppurtunity to try out his s… --- ## [YoYoJam SpinFaktor X (SFX) Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-spinfaktor-x-sfx-review/19737)
**Author:** [@FiveIronBrian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FiveIronBrian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-spinfaktor-x-sfx-review/19737 "2010-10-06T15:35:28Z")
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3586/sfx3solocompressed.jpg Weight: 66.0 g Diameter: 57.0 mm / 2.24 inches Width: 41.0 mm / 1.61 inches Gap Width: 3.0 mm or 4.5 mm Gap Type: Fixed Response: YoYoJam Silicone Pad B… --- ## [Looping yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-yoyos/19762)
**Author:** [@Smoke770077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smoke770077)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looping-yoyos/19762 "2010-10-06T11:31:33Z")
Im trying to start looping and have bought a pair of firedogs… I hate them… Almost no sleep time and now they seem really loose. Like the two halves twist but dont come apart, and the one I use the most twists much more … --- ## [rev-1 overhaul, by dif-e-yo...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rev-1-overhaul-by-dif-e-yo/19612)
**Author:** [@mgodinez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mgodinez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rev-1-overhaul-by-dif-e-yo/19612 "2010-10-06T11:30:45Z")
rev-1 overhaul, by dif-e-yo… diameter - 2.1 inches, 53.340 mm width - 1.6 inches, 40.650 mm weight - 64 gms, 67 gms, 70 gms and 73 gms (depending on weight oring setup) gap - .177 inches, 4.5 mm setup - stock, fully… --- ## [Yoyojam Atmosphere?????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-atmosphere/19539)
**Author:** [@marlonmillamina](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marlonmillamina)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-atmosphere/19539 "2010-10-06T05:35:49Z")
Does the YYJ Atmosphere good for 1A? Does it sleep long? is it good for fast play? Is it good for Horizontals? I like it’s weight and durability because it has Brass metals on the side and is made in Celcon Plastic… … --- ## [General-Yo Essence Prototype, a review by Chase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-essence-prototype-a-review-by-chase/19729)
**Author:** [@FlexYoFace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FlexYoFace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yo-essence-prototype-a-review-by-chase/19729 "2010-10-06T00:32:33Z")
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1450/yoyos046.jpg Intro: I made friends with Ernie last year at the 2009 Nationals. I’ve been a fan of his yoyos ever since the second release of the 5 Star. A few weeks prior to the … --- ## [offstring starting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-starting/19704)
**Author:** [@OpTiC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OpTiC)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-starting/19704 "2010-10-05T18:05:11Z")
hi i want to start off string and im wondering whats a good offstring yoyo to start when your just learning some basic tricks? --- ## [rec revs or yoyojams?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rec-revs-or-yoyojams/19490)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rec-revs-or-yoyojams/19490 "2010-10-05T13:05:48Z")
I was going to save up for a new yoyojam on this site, but now there’s rec revs (recreational revolution) on this site too. What do I do? --- ## [YoyoJam SFX ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sfx/19320)
**Author:** [@YYJfan484](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YYJfan484)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-sfx/19320 "2010-10-05T03:39:32Z")
I just ordered my new YYJ SFX, and I was wondering if anyone knew the sleep time. Also Does anyone know if it plays well with whips and slacks? I wonder because my style has a ton oh that kinda stuff! :wink: --- ## [Protostar vs Northstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-vs-northstar/19686)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-vs-northstar/19686 "2010-10-05T03:37:29Z")
Which is better ? Whats the differences ? Which should I get ? --- ## [How is the AI???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-the-ai/19708)
**Author:** [@Zepher123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zepher123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2010, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-is-the-ai/19708 "2010-10-04T20:27:02Z")
I need to know how good it is. I might buy, but I need info. --- ## [new player needing advice on next yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-player-needing-advice-on-next-yoyo/19517)
**Author:** [@zombiegavins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zombiegavins)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2010, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-player-needing-advice-on-next-yoyo/19517 "2010-10-04T17:13:17Z")
So I have been throwing properly for about a week and I started off with just some cheap metal yoyo then bought a a 201 which is what I’m using at the moment. I have a Duncan butterfly and a PowerYo Black Widow coming in… --- ## [YYJ Legacy Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-legacy-review/19420)
**Author:** [@CodyJam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CodyJam)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2010, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-legacy-review/19420 "2010-10-04T15:25:11Z")
Opening: Everybody is Crazy for just a $20 yoyo. THE $20 Yoyo. The Legacy. So, I thought I might try one for Myself (Although Im totally with Yoyofactory. Not like Sponsored by them, but I pretty much only use Yoyofacto… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=370) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=372)