# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Looking for Help/Recommendation category](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-looking-for-help-recommendation-category/30)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-looking-for-help-recommendation-category/30 "2024-02-08T14:52:16Z")
Need helping picking out a new yo-yo? Ask for opinions here. --- ## [What should I get - How to post looking for a new yoyo \[Template\]](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get-how-to-post-looking-for-a-new-yoyo-template/64505)
**Author:** [@js1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/js1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 3:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get-how-to-post-looking-for-a-new-yoyo-template/64505 "2014-03-10T03:51:50Z")
Copy this template to your own post and answer the questions… -Do you know how to bind the yoyo? (If you don’t know what bind means then you don’t know how) Yes -Do you have a yoyo that you own or played with that you … --- ## [Yo-yo related tips and tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-related-tips-and-tricks/29910)
**Author:** [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\ **Replies:** 192\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-related-tips-and-tricks/29910 "2019-07-23T14:15:32Z")
Well as the name of the thread implies this thread will be centered around tips. Basically I want to hear tips for anything yoyo related. I think everyone has to have some kind of tip that they could share it doesn’t ma… --- ## [Yoyorecreation recommendation?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-recommendation/454016)
**Author:** [@SkyHighYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkyHighYo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-recommendation/454016 "2026-09-27T20:13:33Z")
I’ve been having a lot of fun dabbling in modern yoyo offerings and figuring out what performs best for me. Yoyorecreation has a few throws I’d love to try, but given the higher prices, I don’t feel like it would be very… --- ## [Thoughts on UNPRLD Cognizance](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-unprld-cognizance/453579)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-unprld-cognizance/453579 "2026-09-23T16:27:33Z")
So far I have only tried the Seiji by UNPRLD and want to get another UNPRLD yoyo for competition. My two main candidates are either Cognizance or possibly Aftermath, would love to hear your thoughts on these --- ## [TP Hades vs ASTer Comparison](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tp-hades-vs-aster-comparison/453270)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tp-hades-vs-aster-comparison/453270 "2026-09-14T15:45:00Z")
So I recently got a TP Hades and I like it a lot so far (Stability and spintime are perfect for me) but my only issue is the lack of maneuverability on it. Therefore, which of these three would you recommend? : ASTer, MS… --- ## [Should I get the Shutter in 2026?😮🤔🪀⁉️](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-the-shutter-in-2026/450881)
**Author:** [@walt505](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/walt505)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-the-shutter-in-2026/450881 "2026-09-14T13:27:31Z")
I need to know what monumental yoyo would be great for 2026 like the shutter or any other options. --- ## [Arata String Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arata-string-recommendation/452001)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/arata-string-recommendation/452001 "2026-09-02T16:04:59Z")
Hello everyone, I currently use these bulk strings: OT Fat, Kitty Fat, and Sochi Fat. How does a HKMT equipment Arata String compare with these? My favourite string I have tried up to date is OT Fat or Normal Thank you … --- ## [ASTer or Hades for 1a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aster-or-hades-for-1a/451574)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/aster-or-hades-for-1a/451574 "2026-08-29T14:08:55Z")
Hello everyone, would love to hear your thoughts on these. I am looking for a good competitive yoyo with stability and versatility for many styles of tricks --- ## [Incompetent Beginner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/incompetent-beginner/451705)
**Author:** [@Super](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Super)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/incompetent-beginner/451705 "2026-08-28T16:14:26Z")
I want to get into yoyoing, but I only own a duncan butterfly and it’s getting boring throwing around a yoyo that doesn’t sleep. Any recommendations for starter yoyos and equipment? Additionally, how often do the one dro… --- ## [Best Bi-metal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542)
**Author:** [@Yoyofroyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyofroyo)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bi-metal/444542 "2026-08-26T05:15:43Z")
I’ve been looking for the best bi-Metal yoyo and was wondering what your opinions were. As I was looking at other posts along this line I noticed that most were pretty out dated so I decided to start a new one. I’m fairl… --- ## [Any infos about this yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-infos-about-this-yoyo/451143)
**Author:** [@Tizze](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tizze)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-infos-about-this-yoyo/451143 "2026-08-19T13:24:04Z")
So a couple of years ago i got this yoyo. It got sold to me as a Duncan Hurricane but i cant find anything on it online. I think i got it with a Dark magic 2, so its maybe roughly from the same time? It uses a c-bearing … --- ## [YoyoRecreation 2026](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-2026/447530)
**Author:** [@phenom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phenom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyorecreation-2026/447530 "2026-08-15T21:27:50Z")
Hi, I’m researching about YYR Almighty, Nir, MN Autoscopy, Chobi Gorilla and Monotone. I just discovered YoyoRecreation and I wonder if are those (still?) made in Japan? --- ## [Do you know the specs of this YYF Supernova Raw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-know-the-specs-of-this-yyf-supernova-raw/449891)
**Author:** [@phenom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phenom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/do-you-know-the-specs-of-this-yyf-supernova-raw/449891 "2026-07-29T11:24:45Z")
Hi, I recently bought this Supernova. One of my friends told me that is 7075, before 2013 and American made. But I couldn’t find any reliable information or photo online so wanted to ask here. I apologise in advance if… --- ## [Looking for recommendations for my first real yoyo with Side Effects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-recommendations-for-my-first-real-yoyo-with-side-effects/449330)
**Author:** [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-recommendations-for-my-first-real-yoyo-with-side-effects/449330 "2026-07-22T04:50:53Z")
Yes we all know I love undersized yoyos… so I’m want to stick around that. They’re the most fun and easy to throw. Anywhere around 53 diam or less. I doubt there are undersized bimetals with SE’s, but if so I’d be very e… --- ## [Looking to buy more undersized but need help finding what's out there](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-buy-more-undersized-but-need-help-finding-whats-out-there/448152)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-to-buy-more-undersized-but-need-help-finding-whats-out-there/448152 "2026-07-01T20:17:59Z")
Okay folks. I need a little favor after my vacation. I’m looking for more undersized yo-yos now I need from you guys. What yo-yos that you have that are undersized. What I mean by that is I would like for you to tell me … --- ## [Looking for pretty loopers and responsive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-pretty-loopers-and-responsive/447976)
**Author:** [@The\_Abyss](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Abyss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-pretty-loopers-and-responsive/447976 "2026-06-26T20:21:22Z")
So I got paid, and I want to get some stuff I don’t have. I am looking for a good looper (which most importantly) I want variety/good aesthetics!! If I can halfswap, so be it, but I would prefer blue/yellow most. I also … --- ## [Atmos Gumball vs Butterball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmos-gumball-vs-butterball/447630)
**Author:** [@washyjoshe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/washyjoshe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/atmos-gumball-vs-butterball/447630 "2026-06-19T19:48:19Z")
Does anyone own both? I know they’re really similar, just curious if anyone has a preference between them and why. --- ## [I need suggestion for yoyojam alternatives](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-suggestion-for-yoyojam-alternatives/447318)
**Author:** [@phenom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phenom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-suggestion-for-yoyojam-alternatives/447318 "2026-06-19T17:02:58Z")
Hi, I’m an old Yoyojam fan, I really like the delrin-cap combo feel and shape of them. And I’ve not been playing-buying yoyos for a long time so I’m not actually fully familiar with most of the current brands-models cur… --- ## [Od Summit2 vs crucible](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-summit2-vs-crucible/445450)
**Author:** [@Amazarashi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amazarashi)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-summit2-vs-crucible/445450 "2026-06-06T21:46:43Z")
very hard to choose. It’s my first od site purchase Which one more powerful? I can’t found any review of od crucible :man\_bowing:t4::man\_bowing:t4::man\_bowing:t4: Thank you --- ## [OT string suggestions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ot-string-suggestions/446794)
**Author:** [@cool](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ot-string-suggestions/446794 "2026-06-04T02:56:47Z")
I was interested in trying one of the OT signature line of strings, mainly debating between the Jonathan, izuru and hunter versions. Though I’m having a hard time telling what the differences are from the shop descriptio… --- ## [Thoughts on magic yoyo v13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-magic-yoyo-v13/446655)
**Author:** [@Bznalcapone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bznalcapone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-magic-yoyo-v13/446655 "2026-06-01T19:36:47Z")
Wondering anyone’s thoughts on the magicyoyo v13. Beginner here and looking for a metal that is both responsive and unresponsive. I also would like to do string tricks and finger spins. For the 30 bucks the magicyoyo v13… --- ## [Hyper Yoyo Accel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-yoyo-accel/446596)
**Author:** [@Jvbon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jvbon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hyper-yoyo-accel/446596 "2026-05-31T13:41:47Z")
Good day all, I am planning to buy a hyper yoyo accel from rewind and would like to her all about your experience with it, and as well if there are any specific models to avoid. I would also like to ask on what string ya… --- ## [What Yo-Yo Shape Is Best For Beginners?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yo-yo-shape-is-best-for-beginners/385805)
**Author:** [@Spaghider](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spaghider)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yo-yo-shape-is-best-for-beginners/385805 "2026-05-31T01:27:49Z")
I’ve heard of V-Shapes, W-Shapes, H-Shapes, and Organics and their respective pros, but I’ve always wondered which one of the four is the best for beginner-intermediate throwers, especially considering I’m thinking of ge… --- ## [ONEyoyoequipment String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oneyoyoequipment-string/446167)
**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oneyoyoequipment-string/446167 "2026-05-23T09:00:45Z")
Anyone try the Fat and/or Normal versions of this string? Thinking of getting some​:eyes: Drop some comparisons or opinions --- ## [Bulk Yoyo String Opinions (and some 1A/3A/5A Yoyo Opinions)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bulk-yoyo-string-opinions-and-some-1a-3a-5a-yoyo-opinions/445812)
**Author:** [@Nnv1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nnv1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bulk-yoyo-string-opinions-and-some-1a-3a-5a-yoyo-opinions/445812 "2026-05-17T17:29:55Z")
Hi there, I have created this post not exactly for a direct recommendation of a certain brand or type of bulk yoyo string but just for some general opinions on bulk yoyo strings like Kitty String, Original Throw String, … --- ## [What Yo-yo for my first YYR?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yo-yo-for-my-first-yyr/445389)
**Author:** [@Jvbon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jvbon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yo-yo-for-my-first-yyr/445389 "2026-05-10T17:18:24Z")
Hello yo-yo expert forum, long time lurker here and finally decided to sign up. I’ve finally saved up some cash and decided I want to acquire my first Yoyorecreation throw. I’m torn between the CS61 and the GOPA, and I … --- ## [Hkmt string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hkmt-string/444841)
**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hkmt-string/444841 "2026-04-30T19:25:19Z")
Which string do you prefer? Arata or Ayumu string? Ive tried Arata before but wanna know how Ayumu compares and if I should buy it. --- ## [Whats I gots? ID help please. Solved. Wisteria. Noice!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-i-gots-id-help-please-solved-wisteria-noice/444617)
**Author:** [@The\_Throws\_Of\_Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Throws_Of_Yo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-i-gots-id-help-please-solved-wisteria-noice/444617 "2026-04-28T04:23:38Z")
Yo. Recently received this throw in a YYE mystery bag…and it remains a mystery. Was initially a little disappointed, as was paired with a plain k2 (this has made a nice gift tho). However, a few months on, and plenty of … --- ## [Best Competition Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-competition-yoyos/444495)
**Author:** [@cviavi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cviavi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-competition-yoyos/444495 "2026-04-26T04:32:49Z")
What are some good yoyos which can help you practice well, therefore performing well in a competition? Also stability and spintime is important [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=1)