# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=374 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 375 --- ## [Buddy Jim's NorCal Inspired String unboxing/review (work in progress)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddy-jims-norcal-inspired-string-unboxing-review-work-in-progress/18428)
**Author:** [@ExAzrael](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ExAzrael)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2010, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buddy-jims-norcal-inspired-string-unboxing-review-work-in-progress/18428 "2010-09-23T22:55:21Z")
Hey everyone I got my order of NorCal Inspired Strings today, so i recorded an unboxing and took some pictures. I will add a review as soon as get a chance to play with them (I’ll edit them in) Unboxing: T… --- ## [Hubstack Genesis review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-genesis-review/19113)
**Author:** [@yoyofreak12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofreak12)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hubstack-genesis-review/19113 "2010-09-22T22:11:36Z")
The hubstacked Genesis is a nice solid yoyo it is a grind machine remake in size so overall it is a good throw. --- ## [C13-Review-My deepest desire! Poll added](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c13-review-my-deepest-desire-poll-added/19178)
**Author:** [@Nathaniel0912](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathaniel0912)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c13-review-my-deepest-desire-poll-added/19178 "2010-09-22T21:05:02Z")
Ahh yes! i’ve finally gotten my hands on the yyf C13. So i thought i would write a review to clear up so of its bad rep for having vibe. Manufacturer: Yoyofactory Shape Wing Weight (g) 63.40 Wi… --- ## [Spinvious Buttered Thread Review!!! (My first review!)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinvious-buttered-thread-review-my-first-review/19349)
**Author:** [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spinvious-buttered-thread-review-my-first-review/19349 "2010-09-22T13:02:39Z")
Ok, this is my first review, so feel free to tell me how I did. Anyway… I have never had a chance to test a new type of string, so I was honored when I was given the opportunity to test Spinvious’ Buttered Thread. Now a… --- ## [3yo3 Ceephax!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3yo3-ceephax/19132)
**Author:** [@kanahmal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kanahmal)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3yo3-ceephax/19132 "2010-09-22T04:43:53Z")
Here we go! Recently I had a master craftsman hand turn a yo-yo for me. That craftsman was Landon Balk and that piece of art was a 3yo3 Ceephax. Named after the musician Ceephax Acid Crew (master of the Roland TB-303),… --- ## [What to pick?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-pick/18900)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-pick/18900 "2010-09-22T02:39:15Z")
I have to decide what yoyo’s to pick. Ive gone down to a couple: For 4a- Fiesta, Big Yo, Hayabusa SL, or the new Yoyojam Equinox. --- ## [Choose Between Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/choose-between-yoyos/19274)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/choose-between-yoyos/19274 "2010-09-21T22:08:04Z")
This poll will help in the choosing of my next yoyo. --- ## [Dingo vs. Ministar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo-vs-ministar/19322)
**Author:** [@Rancor16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rancor16)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dingo-vs-ministar/19322 "2010-09-21T21:24:21Z")
I’m looking for some opinions on the Dingo and the Ministar, and for those who have tried both what they personally preferred. I have a Campfire which I LOVE and I’m looking for another mini to add to my collection. Obvi… --- ## [YoYoJam - Hitman Pro | YoYoSkills.com Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-hitman-pro-yoyoskills-com-review/19313)
**Author:** [@dryoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dryoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyojam-hitman-pro-yoyoskills-com-review/19313 "2010-09-21T13:54:50Z")
The original Hitman design is older than my daughter. 2010 marks the 7th year anniversary of YoYoJam Hitman. When JD debuted the Hitman at the 2003 World Yo-Yo Contest, he not only won the 1a division, he completely r… --- ## [10-15 dollar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-15-dollar/19296)
**Author:** [@davidlaw543](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/davidlaw543)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-15-dollar/19296 "2010-09-21T03:26:04Z")
I need a good unresponsive pocket yo-yo for around 10-15 dollars. any suggestions? i dont mind minimal response i know most 10-15$ yoyos are responsive --- ## [whats better dark magic or dark magic II?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-better-dark-magic-or-dark-magic-ii/18999)
**Author:** [@xXdomXx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xXdomXx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2010, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-better-dark-magic-or-dark-magic-ii/18999 "2010-09-21T03:25:07Z")
what do u all think about the new dark magic II and whats better dark magic or dark magic II --- ## [great for uyour first unresponsive yoyo cheap too](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/great-for-uyour-first-unresponsive-yoyo-cheap-too/14170)
**Author:** [@saintsfan02](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintsfan02)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/great-for-uyour-first-unresponsive-yoyo-cheap-too/14170 "2010-09-20T23:42:53Z")
if you are ready for a really unresponsive yoyo get the yyj speed maker and some red shims oh my gosh i think its close to as good as the dark agic not even kidding. sleeps longer and is cheaper get the speedmaker --- ## [Someone i can trust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/someone-i-can-trust/19265)
**Author:** [@fady](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fady)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/someone-i-can-trust/19265 "2010-09-20T22:18:47Z")
so here is the thing i wanna buy a yoyo online from a site any it says paypal onlt the thing is paypal doesont include Egypt so is there is someone i can trust to send the yoyo to hi address and its free shipping so u wo… --- ## [duncan ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan/19310)
**Author:** [@BB1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BB1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan/19310 "2010-09-20T21:48:32Z")
ive had problems with my duncan diabolo the turn knobs breaking,brearing freezing up ,and hand sticks breaking i email duncan and they replace the parts and with fast shipping too anyways they have an a+++++++++++++++++… --- ## [Which one ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one/19291)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one/19291 "2010-09-20T01:48:14Z")
Yoyojam New Breed Yoyojam Dark Magic 2 Yoyojam Revolution Yoyofactory Protostar Or, other ? If you say other please tell me Budget is under $50 --- ## [Which to pick?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-to-pick/19210)
**Author:** [@Lets\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lets_Yo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-to-pick/19210 "2010-09-19T22:50:20Z")
Okay so i’m going to order soon and idk which yoyo to get. I’m planning to get a metal yoyo that is under 100$ (but my limit is 200) I was thinking about getting a BOSS,Severe,yuuksta,protage,888x,and primo. Obviously… --- ## [What should i get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/19275)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/19275 "2010-09-19T19:27:39Z")
currently i have about 20 something dollars. my cousin has this 15 dollar cosmic spin yoyo from a company called NED. It was surprisingly better than what you would think from any yoyo you can get from the market. I know… --- ## [yoyo questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-questions/19242)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-questions/19242 "2010-09-19T18:25:12Z")
how do shapes (h shape,butterfly)affect yoyo play. What differences are there between full and mid/undersized(yuuksta,dmv2,lynfury) besides how fast they play. What are some pros and cons of hubstacks. (sorry about my … --- ## [Gnarwhal vs. Pacquaio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal-vs-pacquaio/19283)
**Author:** [@superstar615](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/superstar615)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gnarwhal-vs-pacquaio/19283 "2010-09-19T18:17:15Z")
I love Werrd yoyos, but i think i might want to buy a Gnarwhal. I don’t have any preferences. I just want to know which yoyo you like better. Thanks! --- ## [stryker vs wooly marmot vs gnarwhal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stryker-vs-wooly-marmot-vs-gnarwhal/19249)
**Author:** [@crocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crocks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stryker-vs-wooly-marmot-vs-gnarwhal/19249 "2010-09-19T14:29:52Z")
first does the wooly marmot grinds like the 888x or they are completly different? in play and grinds? wich u guys would pick? stryker,gnarwhal or wooly marmot? --- ## [CLYW Gnarwhal Peoples Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-peoples-review/18556)
**Author:** [@rhys1523](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rhys1523)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-peoples-review/18556 "2010-09-19T07:56:59Z")
I am looking at buying a gnarwhal, but I’d like to see what other people think of it. So I would like people to rate the following catagories on a scale of 1 to 10, and other yoyos that you personally think are better p… --- ## [What are the YoYoExpert bearings like?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-yoyoexpert-bearings-like/19141)
**Author:** [@KebertXela](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KebertXela)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-yoyoexpert-bearings-like/19141 "2010-09-19T01:42:00Z")
Who has purchased the YoYoExpert Replacement Bearings available in the YoYoExpert shop? What are they like? Will they be a significant upgrade to YoYoJam stock bearings? How do they compare to other popular bearings? --- ## [Werrd Two Fat Ladies Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-two-fat-ladies-review/19203)
**Author:** [@yoyojamben](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojamben)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/werrd-two-fat-ladies-review/19203 "2010-09-18T23:48:32Z")
Well, I waited 3 months for this, and dang. It was worth it! http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1176/img1386pm.jpg By born2curl at 2010-09-16 Construction Well, the best thing about this yoyo is the looks… wait, the … --- ## [Which is better(trying to choose)?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better-trying-to-choose/19231)
**Author:** [@yosuf](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yosuf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better-trying-to-choose/19231 "2010-09-18T23:19:35Z")
I’m planning on buying a yoyo and i was just wondering which one i should get. I’m trying to choose between a YYJ Eneme,YYF 888x and a CLYW Bear vs. Man. If u guys can give me links to reviews that would be great! --- ## [dv888 or protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-protostar/19143)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-protostar/19143 "2010-09-18T21:20:28Z")
I was wondering which yoyo I should get. I only have undersized yoyo’s so mabbey it would be a good idea to get the protostar? I want a yoyo that can do multiple wraps. Good spin time. It doesn’t matter if the bearing … --- ## [first metal question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-question/19239)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-question/19239 "2010-09-18T20:44:11Z")
I was wondering if I would need to get a “first metal” (dv888,yuuksta) before I move on to something like a 888. I have the darkmagic2 and a lyn fury. --- ## [Best grinder ever](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-grinder-ever/19050)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Srebernak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tom_Srebernak)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-grinder-ever/19050 "2010-09-18T04:42:39Z")
I am looking for a new yoyo. I want to grind. I already have a dv888 and a dm. I want a really high quality yoyo that can just grind forever. Price doesn’t matter, and I would like undersized and rounded. How are the woo… --- ## [Undersized yoyo for 1a?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undersized-yoyo-for-1a/19155)
**Author:** [@shadrcom3t](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shadrcom3t)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undersized-yoyo-for-1a/19155 "2010-09-18T02:10:30Z")
Well I have a dilemma here. I want an undersized yoyo, yet idk if I’m getting the one I bought from someone (… so I’m sorta …upset… for now :-\\ ). It was a Y-factor, fyi. Skip to the bottom, unless you’d like my “spec… --- ## [Duncan Silicone Stickers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-silicone-stickers/19188)
**Author:** [@XLazyThrowerX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XLazyThrowerX)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-silicone-stickers/19188 "2010-09-17T07:31:25Z")
How good are they? How unresponsive are they and how long do they last? Thanks. :slight\_smile: --- ## [3a throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3a-throw/19090)
**Author:** [@climber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/climber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3a-throw/19090 "2010-09-17T00:32:29Z")
I’m looking to get a new 3a a pair. I was looking at the SFX or the Journey. I will take any other suggestions but I don’t want protostars. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=373) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=375)