# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=417 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 418 --- ## [what is a good yoyo for a 12 year old kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-yoyo-for-a-12-year-old-kid/8280)
**Author:** [@collazoch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/collazoch)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-yoyo-for-a-12-year-old-kid/8280 "2010-01-04T23:42:01Z")
what is a good yoyo in the 20$ -45$ price range for a 12 year old kid with regular hands. i had a freehand and am looking for a yoyo for intermediate tricks that has long spin times but that is not to big or to small --- ## [Info on Center Trac Bearing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/info-on-center-trac-bearing/9968)
**Author:** [@Sorry](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sorry)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/info-on-center-trac-bearing/9968 "2010-01-04T21:40:18Z")
Can your guys tell me if this bearing is any good? Thx --- ## [Need a Campfire Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-campfire-review/9888)
**Author:** [@Alliance86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Alliance86)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-campfire-review/9888 "2010-01-04T02:06:36Z")
I’m thinking of buying the Campfire yoyo. Does anybody have it that can make a review for me? Thanks ;D --- ## [Whats with the Hayabusa SL](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-with-the-hayabusa-sl/9953)
**Author:** [@Smoke770077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smoke770077)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-with-the-hayabusa-sl/9953 "2010-01-04T01:30:36Z")
Ima get a Hayabusa… but not sure if I should get the normal or the SL? If I get the normal and drop it will it die? From what I’ve seen from searching is that neither really bounce… So is the SL just to keep it from blow… --- ## [christmas money](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/christmas-money/9633)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/christmas-money/9633 "2010-01-04T01:22:57Z")
Now that christmas is over I have some money to spend and can you guys tell me how the 888x plays. --- ## [stable yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stable-yoyo/9882)
**Author:** [@w47](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/w47)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stable-yoyo/9882 "2010-01-04T01:21:35Z")
which yoyo is the most stable yoyo you had ever tried. if you had tried a dv888, how do u feel about its stability? --- ## [3 in 1 oil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3-in-1-oil/9865)
**Author:** [@RCJP17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RCJP17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3-in-1-oil/9865 "2010-01-02T20:17:32Z")
i heard 3 in 1 oil makes a good thin lube, but how good? is it better than sewing machine lube? --- ## [Smooth yoyo's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smooth-yoyos/9573)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smooth-yoyos/9573 "2010-01-02T18:18:13Z")
hey people of yoyo expert I was wondering what is the smoothest yoyo you’ve ever played. --- ## [Can I get A review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-get-a-review/9847)
**Author:** [@Grindmachine343](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grindmachine343)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-get-a-review/9847 "2010-01-02T05:40:01Z")
I want to get a Die Nasty cause i am gettin into 5a so can somebody tell me about it --- ## [X-Convict review My first one!!!!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-convict-review-my-first-one/9864)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/x-convict-review-my-first-one/9864 "2010-01-02T02:54:07Z")
Yoyojam’s X-Convict Review This is one of JD’s 5 signature yoyo’s and arguably the best one of the five. With it’s unique profile, long spins and incredibly smooth play it is definitaley one of my favourite’s and it is … --- ## [responsivess????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsivess/9743)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsivess/9743 "2010-01-02T02:45:25Z")
Now my xconvict is responsive and I don’t know what to do. Please help. ??? ??? --- ## [Beginner Yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-yoyo/7168)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Wocky](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Wocky)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/beginner-yoyo/7168 "2010-01-01T21:50:15Z")
Getting good at a yoyo? only have one from Walmart? Well, Dont get a journey or anything like that! NOOOOOOO! Get a DarkMagic for your first GOOD yoyo. TRUST ME! it will boost your learning by a WHOLE LOT! i got it three… --- ## [RecRev I or YYF Tactic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-i-or-yyf-tactic/9768)
**Author:** [@yoyot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-i-or-yyf-tactic/9768 "2010-01-01T21:28:05Z")
I like both of these shapes but is the Tactic worth 20 bucks more? I want it to be really smooth on the string and a good grinder. The Tactic looks like it won’t thumb grind well but I’m all right with that. --- ## [Dark Magic or The Hitman?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-or-the-hitman/9774)
**Author:** [@DarK\_Magic\_Xii](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DarK_Magic_Xii)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-or-the-hitman/9774 "2010-01-01T04:02:37Z")
I need help i dont know which yoyo to buy!!?!? Whats better the Dark Magic or The Hitman??? --- ## [Gizzyo's Handmade Wooden Counterweights!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gizzyos-handmade-wooden-counterweights/9798)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gizzyos-handmade-wooden-counterweights/9798 "2010-01-01T02:50:41Z")
First Impression: This counterweight is beuty-ful. Gosh, Gizzyo. You are VERY good at carving wood, because the craftsmanship of this bad boy is incredible. Now onto the play. When I first played these, I found the count… --- ## [2A?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a/9690)
**Author:** [@Frozenmind32](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Frozenmind32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a/9690 "2010-01-01T00:42:05Z")
I’m a semi-experienced 1A player, looking to try some 2A I don’t want to spend a lot of money, but I would like a yoyo that will work for “all” 2A tricks. Something kinda like the 2A equivalent to the Legacy; cheap, bu… --- ## [YYF SEVERE Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-review/9764)
**Author:** [@CodyJam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/CodyJam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 10:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-severe-review/9764 "2009-12-31T22:45:05Z")
Ok. First Review! The YYF SEVERE is an Awesome yoyo! Unboxing: When I first got it on Christmas, I saw it, and TORE the box open! I was sooo surprised that I got it, because My mom ordered it off “YoyoJoes.com” and Th… --- ## [Kickside for 5A?!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-for-5a/9500)
**Author:** [@XminusmikeX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XminusmikeX)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-for-5a/9500 "2009-12-31T19:27:20Z")
I’m thinking about getting a Kickside for 5A. I would love a list of pros and cons about this Yo. All kinds of thoughts are welcome. --- ## [Lyn Fury review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-fury-review/9805)
**Author:** [@Grindmachine343](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grindmachine343)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lyn-fury-review/9805 "2009-12-31T19:06:53Z")
I recently ordered a Lyn and it arrived today so i am gonna review it This yoyo was made by Johhnie Delvalle, This was made shorly after the Hitman, It has not won any titles Take a look at these stats: Weight (g) 6… --- ## [10 ball bearings ???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearings/9628)
**Author:** [@MikeMonster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeMonster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearings/9628 "2009-12-31T15:53:58Z")
Whats so special about them? why are they better than a CT? --- ## [Hayabusa vs Big yo in 4a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-vs-big-yo-in-4a/9779)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-vs-big-yo-in-4a/9779 "2009-12-31T04:20:43Z")
i want to go farther in 4a and useing a kickside for 4a now i am only looking for a 4a yoyo under or close to $20 i have a good throw but am still missing the catch alot (this will be my 1 real 4a yoyo) i want to know if… --- ## [What kind of string should I buy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-string-should-i-buy/9771)
**Author:** [@DarK\_Magic\_Xii](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DarK_Magic_Xii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-string-should-i-buy/9771 "2009-12-31T01:03:44Z")
Should i buy 50% cotton and 50% polyester or 100% Polyester??? Thank you for your help everyone! --- ## [random thoughts on MVP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/random-thoughts-on-mvp/9698)
**Author:** [@amanojakumo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/amanojakumo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/random-thoughts-on-mvp/9698 "2009-12-30T00:06:14Z")
First off, I didn’t like the color I ordered and yoyoexpert.com was amazingly easy to deal with. They swapped me colors quickly and with no problems. I definitely have a preference for buying here now. I’m just going … --- ## [New 3yo3 reveiw teaser with pictures](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-3yo3-reveiw-teaser-with-pictures/9702)
**Author:** [@raymondini](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/raymondini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-3yo3-reveiw-teaser-with-pictures/9702 "2009-12-29T23:06:23Z")
Hey guys, I got the oppertunity to try and review Landon Balk’s (3yo3’s) new acryllion. Here is a teaser for the review, as well as a pic, so get ready for a HUGE extravaganza of a reveiw coming your way soon! --- ## [Strings and Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-bearings/9688)
**Author:** [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-bearings/9688 "2009-12-29T20:23:44Z")
This is a 2 part thread: Strings: i have about a hundred 50/50 strings, but i was wondering for the future, what other popular strings are there. i know about 70/30 and such, but what is the difference from a “chaotic”… --- ## [boss or superstar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boss-or-superstar/9505)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boss-or-superstar/9505 "2009-12-29T20:10:20Z")
what should i get? --- ## [My x convict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-x-convict/9684)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-x-convict/9684 "2009-12-29T19:14:53Z")
Ok so my x covict is not responsive but when ever i do a trick where there are lots of string layers it snaps back to my hand. How can I fix this? --- ## [I need help: genesis, severe, or choatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-genesis-severe-or-choatic/9638)
**Author:** [@andrewyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andrewyoyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-genesis-severe-or-choatic/9638 "2009-12-29T15:43:24Z")
Should I get a severe, genesis, or wait for the choatic to come out? please vote. --- ## [is the protostar better than the counter attack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-protostar-better-than-the-counter-attack/8429)
**Author:** [@collazoch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/collazoch)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-protostar-better-than-the-counter-attack/8429 "2009-12-28T16:49:47Z")
is the protostar better than the counter attack in your opinion and im having a hard time picking my second yoyo and i think i might get the dark magic or the counter attack or the convict what are your opinions on those… --- ## [The dingo, Boss, CLWY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-dingo-boss-clwy/9451)
**Author:** [@stephen\_cam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stephen_cam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-dingo-boss-clwy/9451 "2009-12-27T22:14:06Z")
Alright so after Christmas ill have a little cash in my pocket, and i got my Tactic a few weeks ago, liking the size, smaller and nice curves. So i will have a very hard decision to make:: –Dingo(i have heard fantastic… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=416) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=418)