# Yo-Yo Reviews **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/6.md?page=67 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 68 --- ## [Getting started in 5A](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-started-in-5a/301899)
**Author:** [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-started-in-5a/301899 "2019-05-03T00:48:24Z")
So it’s 5A May, and now that I’ve been throwing almost a year I want to give it a try, but I have a couple questions: Should I buy an actual counterweight? Or does a die with a hole drilled through work just fine? Shou… --- ## [The Gauntlet is being heavily slept on](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-gauntlet-is-being-heavily-slept-on/301566)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-gauntlet-is-being-heavily-slept-on/301566 "2019-05-02T23:52:30Z")
I picked up a Gauntlet today and I’ve gotta say I’m blown away. Such a crazy fun organic. Has a nice step away from the response so it spins better than other organics. Beautiful throw, has that super floaty smooth fe… --- ## [Quick comparison of YYR Overdrive Draupnir and YYF Edge Beyond](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-comparison-of-yyr-overdrive-draupnir-and-yyf-edge-beyond/301736)
**Author:** [@jasonwongzero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jasonwongzero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-comparison-of-yyr-overdrive-draupnir-and-yyf-edge-beyond/301736 "2019-04-28T23:47:02Z")
On Facebook someone asked me if the Edge Beyond is worth the price. Figured this forum might appreciate some quick thoughts comparing it to the Overdrive Draupnir. — snip - - - As with all yoyos, it’s very depende… --- ## [Fast 201 vs SPinstar for beginners?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-201-vs-spinstar-for-beginners/301492)
**Author:** [@Lraytm760](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lraytm760)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fast-201-vs-spinstar-for-beginners/301492 "2019-04-28T14:54:10Z")
I know there are better options than these 2, but strictly of these 2, which do you think is better for beginners, in terms of build quality and how they will last until they take the next step forward? --- ## [Three Yoyos that pull me like a magnet, can't decide](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-yoyos-that-pull-me-like-a-magnet-cant-decide/301710)
**Author:** [@Imdavid122](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Imdavid122)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/three-yoyos-that-pull-me-like-a-magnet-cant-decide/301710 "2019-04-28T04:41:24Z")
So, there is the wide angle, the recognition, and the cadence es (which apparently will have a second drop soon at the time this is made) and these three pull me in the best, and I can’t decide which one. Help me decide … --- ## [G2 Marvel VS Basecamp Jackknife](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-marvel-vs-basecamp-jackknife/301557)
**Author:** [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/g2-marvel-vs-basecamp-jackknife/301557 "2019-04-25T20:09:54Z")
Just saw how similar they are, wondering which one you guys like more. --- ## [Responsive grasshopper gtx?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-grasshopper-gtx/301487)
**Author:** [@ImNotDerp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImNotDerp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-grasshopper-gtx/301487 "2019-04-22T21:09:33Z")
So I ordered a grasshopper gtx off of yoyoexpert, and it just delivered today. The thing is it plays really responsive. I don’t know if I just need to work it in or if someone knows what’s going on. --- ## [Sinister Yoyos Reviews The ArchE Neophobia](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sinister-yoyos-reviews-the-arche-neophobia/301484)
**Author:** [@Sinister\_Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sinister_Yoyos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sinister-yoyos-reviews-the-arche-neophobia/301484 "2019-04-22T17:23:04Z")
--- ## [Clear Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clear-yoyos/301459)
**Author:** [@Ambre9864](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ambre9864)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clear-yoyos/301459 "2019-04-21T22:41:31Z")
Does anyone know any good clear plastic throws on this site? Thanks --- ## [Help! What’s your #1 Competition Throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-what-s-your-1-competition-throw/301354)
**Author:** [@zenquick](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zenquick)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-what-s-your-1-competition-throw/301354 "2019-04-20T23:07:13Z")
For the past month or so I’ve been digging around trying to figure put what throw I want to get next. I want to try out competing, but I don’t really have a yoyo fit for that—and I can’t decide what to choose. SO: if you… --- ## [Similar to a TopDeck?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/similar-to-a-topdeck/301390)
**Author:** [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/similar-to-a-topdeck/301390 "2019-04-20T00:43:44Z")
I’m looking for a yoyo that plays similar to the Top Deck (shape size weight), but with a blasted finish. I’ve found I really like how the Top Deck plays, and it’s typically my EDC, but want something with a better finis… --- ## [Has anyone tried the recognition yet?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-recognition-yet/301412)
**Author:** [@ImNotDerp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImNotDerp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-recognition-yet/301412 "2019-04-19T12:14:39Z")
I know this yoyo came out literally 6 hours ago but I was wondering if anyone knew how it played? --- ## [Help deciding what OD and CLYW to buy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-deciding-what-od-and-clyw-to-buy/292827)
**Author:** [@kksimon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kksimon)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2019, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-deciding-what-od-and-clyw-to-buy/292827 "2019-04-19T04:33:01Z")
I’m fairly new to yo-yos and haven’t bought a OD or CLYW yo-yo yet. Just looking for a little help deciding which one. I’m not a fan of organic shaped and and don’t want anything to similar to what i already have which … --- ## [Trying to find a new yo-yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-find-a-new-yo-yo/297679)
**Author:** [@ImNotDerp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImNotDerp)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/trying-to-find-a-new-yo-yo/297679 "2019-04-18T10:18:37Z")
Looking for a new yo-yo, any suggestions? --- ## [Should I get the CLYW Manatee?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-the-clyw-manatee/296074)
**Author:** [@SuperWideAngle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperWideAngle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-the-clyw-manatee/296074 "2019-04-18T10:17:45Z")
What do you guys think about me getting the Manatee. These are my personal yoyo preferences. I love stupid Wide yo-yos I like yo-yos that are rim weighted H shapes and W shapes are my preference Yo-yos that work well … --- ## [Which yoyo is better, Skyva or Mojo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-is-better-skyva-or-mojo/293338)
**Author:** [@nyimer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nyimer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-is-better-skyva-or-mojo/293338 "2019-04-18T10:14:44Z")
whic is better, magic yoyo skyva or top yo mojo and why? --- ## [Looking for new bulk string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-bulk-string/301199)
**Author:** [@BasilThunder](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BasilThunder)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-new-bulk-string/301199 "2019-04-18T04:51:20Z")
My kitty fat is running low and I want to try something new. I want a bulk string good for whips and slacks and something that lasts a long time. I’m looking at MFD vines, Kitty xl, and Buddha xl. What should I get? --- ## [Two outta three?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-outta-three/296510)
**Author:** [@Swoff](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swoff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-outta-three/296510 "2019-04-17T04:40:06Z")
Ok, so I’m kind of pre-spending Christmas money I’m pretty sure I’ll be getting, lol. I’m basically trying to make up my mind between these: Top Deck Borealis 2 (fools gold) Boa from Retic yoyo’s …or I may just wait… --- ## [Tell me about the YYF Metal Arrows](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tell-me-about-the-yyf-metal-arrows/294515)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tell-me-about-the-yyf-metal-arrows/294515 "2019-04-17T04:32:30Z")
Looks really good. If you’ve have experience with, it tell me about it. --- ## [Is the nine dragons yo-yo worth the money?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-nine-dragons-yo-yo-worth-the-money/301020)
**Author:** [@Dabid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dabid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-nine-dragons-yo-yo-worth-the-money/301020 "2019-04-17T04:30:50Z")
Seriously though, I’m debating whether I should buy it or not. I feel like it’s kind of more of a novelty throw, if you know what I mean. --- ## [Looking for a first bimetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-first-bimetal/301281)
**Author:** [@ImNotDerp](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ImNotDerp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-first-bimetal/301281 "2019-04-16T15:41:07Z")
Hi, I’m looking for my first bimetal yoyo to buy, but dont know what to choose, right now im kind of stuck between grasshopper gtx, the edge, or the bind. If you have any other suggestions feel free to let me know. My pr… --- ## [Silvia and Ti Peak comparison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silvia-and-ti-peak-comparison/301134)
**Author:** [@Jedillama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jedillama)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silvia-and-ti-peak-comparison/301134 "2019-04-10T20:58:56Z")
Very cool. Id really love to compare a silvia and ti peak side by side. --- ## [Grasshopper GTX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grasshopper-gtx/300555)
**Author:** [@sloegoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sloegoe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grasshopper-gtx/300555 "2019-04-10T13:46:55Z")
If this isn’t the best throw of 2019… it’s going to be a heck of a year. This thing takes the best of the other Grasshopper iterations and the Haymaker X and makes a much more elegant and refined version of them all. Fee… --- ## [One Drop Kuntosh: OG vs. 5000QV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-kuntosh-og-vs-5000qv/301079)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2019, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-kuntosh-og-vs-5000qv/301079 "2019-04-10T11:33:41Z")
\*These specs are based off of the Aluminum flat caps SpecsOG5000qv Material: Al 6061 Al 7075 Finish: PyramatteTM Bead Blasted Weight: 66.3 g 64.9 g Diameter: … --- ## [Retro Rocket Yoyo Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/retro-rocket-yoyo-review/301028)
**Author:** [@SimplyMike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SimplyMike)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/retro-rocket-yoyo-review/301028 "2019-04-08T13:12:10Z")
Lemme know what you think --- ## [Which of these would you chose and why?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-of-these-would-you-chose-and-why/300978)
**Author:** [@Finger4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Finger4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-of-these-would-you-chose-and-why/300978 "2019-04-06T21:38:59Z")
\-MVP -SEVERE -SUPERNOVA -GENESIS (no stacks) -Shutter --- ## [Yoyofreaks HASHTAG Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofreaks-hashtag-review/84073)
**Author:** [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2019, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyofreaks-hashtag-review/84073 "2019-04-06T02:09:41Z")
Hey guys! This is my first review in while, I’m sorry if I’m a bit out of practice. Anyway, here are my thoughts on this yoyo. Be sure to tell me what you though of the review! Enjoy :slight\_smile: Introduction: I first… --- ## [Can you suggest a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-suggest-a-yoyo/300944)
**Author:** [@Finger4](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Finger4)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-suggest-a-yoyo/300944 "2019-04-05T21:35:49Z")
I used to play alot… Favourite throws as far as shape were Genesis, Severe,MVP (old) I want a rare yoyo with a similar shape and a cool name to go with it… Any suggestions? --- ## [Looking for clear yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-clear-yoyos/300919)
**Author:** [@skarlath60](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skarlath60)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-clear-yoyos/300919 "2019-04-05T21:25:17Z")
Hello everyone. I was wondering what yoyos are out there with a clear colorway. So far, I know that the wedge and skyva both have a clear version and I think they look great. Are there any others that people know of? I’m… --- ## [OhYesYo Paradigm Shift Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ohyesyo-paradigm-shift-review/298803)
**Author:** [@SimplyMike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SimplyMike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ohyesyo-paradigm-shift-review/298803 "2019-04-04T04:07:44Z")
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