# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=58 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 59 --- ## [Premium strings vs cheaper strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premium-strings-vs-cheaper-strings/312092)
**Author:** [@Karma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Karma)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premium-strings-vs-cheaper-strings/312092 "2019-12-17T03:37:33Z")
Are there any premium strings that last long enough to justify the higher price? Yoyostringlab strings sound great but I’m not sure I want to spend the same amount of money for half as many strings. Are they worth it whe… --- ## [I'm trying to complete an 888 collection what yoyos would you consider 888's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-trying-to-complete-an-888-collection-what-yoyos-would-you-consider-888s/48760)
**Author:** [@XxsanezxX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxsanezxX)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-trying-to-complete-an-888-collection-what-yoyos-would-you-consider-888s/48760 "2019-12-16T22:20:38Z")
I’m trying to complete an,888 collection what yoyos would you consider 888’s, I know the, 888 of course, the dv 888, I count the DNA, cause its an over sized, 888 and the DNA on the yoyo makes,888 what else would be cons… --- ## [About OD 54 and extra side effects in it's package](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-od-54-and-extra-side-effects-in-its-package/311940)
**Author:** [@ATOMICA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ATOMICA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-od-54-and-extra-side-effects-in-its-package/311940 "2019-12-14T11:33:36Z")
hi what do you know about OD 54 and its packaging? in each package were extra side effects? --- ## [Thoughts on sherpa?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-sherpa/296668)
**Author:** [@knowledgeablepixels](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/knowledgeablepixels)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-sherpa/296668 "2019-12-13T04:57:55Z")
im thinking of getting this one now. any thoughts on it? how does it compare to the deep state? --- ## [The Batsquatch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-batsquatch/305499)
**Author:** [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-batsquatch/305499 "2019-12-13T04:54:33Z")
Soooo… Im heavily debating on the Batsquatch. They really got me on the hook with that army green colorway.Anyone have pre-release opinions, or better yet, played with a proto? --- ## [Wind series yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wind-series-yoyos/311880)
**Author:** [@Karbankers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Karbankers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wind-series-yoyos/311880 "2019-12-11T04:47:53Z")
Wassup guys, does anyone have any of the yoyoempires wind series plastics like the Boreas,zephyr, Botha, and eurus. If so how do these guys play, are they any good? --- ## [OFF-ROAD REVIEW - G2 Campaign](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-road-review-g2-campaign/311856)
**Author:** [@KesmEyeball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KesmEyeball)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/off-road-review-g2-campaign/311856 "2019-12-11T00:32:54Z")
We completed another review over at OFF-ROAD YOYO. This time we took a look at the G2 Campaign. Thanks for watching! --- ## [Best leviathan iteration?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-leviathan-iteration/311785)
**Author:** [@dizzo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dizzo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-leviathan-iteration/311785 "2019-12-09T00:06:30Z")
Which version of the levi is your favorite? Including the cetus --- ## [Which one?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one/311628)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-one/311628 "2019-12-08T01:53:15Z")
so i made a thread awhile back about what yoyo i should get after christmas you can view that here and the Dove the SF PLSTC and the Flight got the most votes but i’ll probably get the Flight or PLSTC in your opinion wh… --- ## [deep state vs. alley cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deep-state-vs-alley-cat/289280)
**Author:** [@xyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xyn)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deep-state-vs-alley-cat/289280 "2019-12-08T01:25:33Z")
I am looking for a nice metal yoyo for ‘zoning out’. Like my silver bullet. The alley cat looks good, but then i saw the deep state and really like the idea of the side effects. my only hesitation on the deep state is… --- ## [Bi-Shutter VS. Grasshopper GTX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bi-shutter-vs-grasshopper-gtx/311727)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bi-shutter-vs-grasshopper-gtx/311727 "2019-12-07T20:44:14Z")
anyone played both and can give me feedback? this is purely out of curiosity probably not going to get them anytime soon thanks in advance! -Peyton --- ## [String Type for Alleycat 650b](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-type-for-alleycat-650b/311485)
**Author:** [@raptor\_whisperer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/raptor_whisperer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-type-for-alleycat-650b/311485 "2019-12-03T01:55:07Z")
Picking one of these up soon and I’m curious as to what people who have played the large pad small bearing throws like this use? Slick 6? Thin poly? --- ## [Pulse vs. new Freehand vs. \[insert similar option here\]](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulse-vs-new-freehand-vs-insert-similar-option-here/311439)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulse-vs-new-freehand-vs-insert-similar-option-here/311439 "2019-12-02T20:50:24Z")
Hey there, I’ve been out of the “convertible beginner plastics” game for a while, and was wondering what the community’s thoughts on these newer models are. What I need tug responsive with option to convert to unrespon… --- ## [Thoughts on the G2 Banshee SS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-g2-banshee-ss/311419)
**Author:** [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-g2-banshee-ss/311419 "2019-12-02T02:42:34Z")
So the Banshee SS has been out for a little bit now, I’m wondering if anyone who’s gotten their hands on one can share some thoughts about it? Can anyone compare it to the OG Banshee Vs. '18 AL7? Also, have any of you … --- ## [Thoughts on the new Genesis?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-new-genesis/311430)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-the-new-genesis/311430 "2019-12-01T02:05:04Z")
To clarify, I’m talking about the most recent full sized version. How does it play, and is it worth getting the b-grade? I have had good experiences with b-grade yyfs in the past, and the 20 dollar price is quite temptin… --- ## [Ideas on a New Competition Yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ideas-on-a-new-competition-yoyo/311432)
**Author:** [@YoyoDrew](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoyoDrew)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ideas-on-a-new-competition-yoyo/311432 "2019-11-30T21:22:59Z")
Hey guys! I was waiting for the Orbital Gtx to come back in stock to use as my new competition yoyo. When it finally came back in stock it went out of stock before I could pick one up. Any ideas on yo-yos? My max budget … --- ## [What yoyo is it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-it/311437)
**Author:** [@sabbir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sabbir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-it/311437 "2019-11-30T21:01:13Z")
--- ## [G squared yoyo banshee ss vs sf yoyos motive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-yoyo-banshee-ss-vs-sf-yoyos-motive/311429)
**Author:** [@Spacewalker357](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spacewalker357)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g-squared-yoyo-banshee-ss-vs-sf-yoyos-motive/311429 "2019-11-30T15:47:06Z")
Hi guys I been wondering what is a better overall yoyo the banshee ss or the sf motive --- ## [Short review of the LumaYo: It’s not a yo-yo with LED lights added, it’s a dazzling LED light show with a yo-yo built around it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-review-of-the-lumayo-it-s-not-a-yo-yo-with-led-lights-added-it-s-a-dazzling-led-light-show-with-a-yo-yo-built-around-it/311348)
**Author:** [@moby323](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/moby323)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-review-of-the-lumayo-it-s-not-a-yo-yo-with-led-lights-added-it-s-a-dazzling-led-light-show-with-a-yo-yo-built-around-it/311348 "2019-11-30T03:16:34Z")
For those who don’t want to read the whole review, here is the takeaway: The Luma Yo is one of the most unique yoyos ever made. I think this is true now, and it will be true 10 years from now. The light show is absolutel… --- ## [Strings similar to cloud strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-similar-to-cloud-strings/311390)
**Author:** [@T4t3z0r88](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/T4t3z0r88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-similar-to-cloud-strings/311390 "2019-11-29T23:17:20Z")
A little while ago I threw a cloud string version 2 I to a yye order. I really dig it on certain throws. It lends itself to a very particular style of play. Pretty fast and chippy, and the most bounce I have ever expe… --- ## [The New Poly Edge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-new-poly-edge/300579)
**Author:** [@SimplyMike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SimplyMike)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-new-poly-edge/300579 "2019-11-29T21:25:36Z")
I dont know if you’ve heard about it? But its definitely worth checking out. I’ve got a full Review of it and lemme know what you think --- ## [Narrowing down my preferences](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/narrowing-down-my-preferences/311306)
**Author:** [@pmdon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/pmdon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/narrowing-down-my-preferences/311306 "2019-11-29T02:29:16Z")
My last purchase was a Sugar Glider, and, after a couple weeks of playing with it, I’m not sure that I really need to buy anything else, except… I like fingerspins. And while I can execute them on the SG, it’s not exact… --- ## [Looking For Bear Trap Thoughts!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-bear-trap-thoughts/311354)
**Author:** [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-bear-trap-thoughts/311354 "2019-11-28T23:05:21Z")
For anyone who owns this yo…I’d love to get your thoughts on it! During the Black Friday sale, it can be had for as low as $76…so it’s tempting me greatly! https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yoyos/products/bear-tr… --- ## [Best 19mm pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-19mm-pads/311361)
**Author:** [@SCooters](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SCooters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-19mm-pads/311361 "2019-11-28T18:10:01Z")
I understand that response is largely a player’s preference kinda thing, but here’s the deal. First time I tried a CLYW yoyo, I felt like the response system in it was super good. I was wondering if there’s pads that p… --- ## [Is this an OG Edge or 1.5?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-an-og-edge-or-1-5/311308)
**Author:** [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-this-an-og-edge-or-1-5/311308 "2019-11-27T05:25:35Z")
Hey guys. Bought this awhile back on the FB BST and can’t remember if it’s an OG Edge or 1.5. Anyone know? --- ## [Orbital gtx, barracuda x?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orbital-gtx-barracuda-x/307177)
**Author:** [@Boy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Boy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/orbital-gtx-barracuda-x/307177 "2019-11-26T22:13:45Z")
Anyone tried them both? I got the grasshopper gtx and would like to hear comparisons between those 3 in play (if possible). thankss! --- ## [Need a New Yo-Yo, Coming Back to the Activity](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-new-yo-yo-coming-back-to-the-activity/311179)
**Author:** [@EnderIsGone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EnderIsGone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-new-yo-yo-coming-back-to-the-activity/311179 "2019-11-26T15:21:10Z")
Hi all, I’m getting back into yo-yoing, but my old YYF One just won’t do anymore. It’s pretty busted up. I am very interested in a high quality plastic or metal yo-yo that can get me started and back into the swing of t… --- ## [What yoyo is most](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-most/311270)
**Author:** [@beeebon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beeebon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-is-most/311270 "2019-11-26T15:14:10Z")
What yoyo is most suuuper suuper fun to play and most suuuper super smooth and can handle any trick you throw at it and is most suuuuper super stable and most suuuuper super light on the string and most best with the abi… --- ## [Qubit -Impression](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/qubit-impression/311228)
**Author:** [@stevejspins](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stevejspins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/qubit-impression/311228 "2019-11-25T13:12:52Z")
Just an impression, not a review. I really like this yo-yo, and find it different from anything in my collection. When it reaches low spin, it will fall off the string, but look at the shape, no surprise there. But you… --- ## [Yoyofactory ND 6061](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-nd-6061/311078)
**Author:** [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofactory-nd-6061/311078 "2019-11-24T20:34:48Z")
So I want to know how the yyf nd plays, are there any similar throws that play like it? Does the cadence play like it? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=57) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=59)