# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=115 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [Anybody tried Whimsy Pokerface?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-tried-whimsy-pokerface/65706)
**Author:** [@Nikolai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nikolai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2014, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anybody-tried-whimsy-pokerface/65706 "2014-04-25T11:56:21Z")
I wanted to try a yoyo out with specs and shape around what it offers, and I really like the design. Can anybody who’s tried one of these give me a bit of feedback or write a review before I spend a bunch of money. --- ## [What's the best bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-bearing/65678)
**Author:** [@ToadyCody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ToadyCody)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2014, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-bearing/65678 "2014-04-24T17:44:34Z")
I couldn’t find a discussion about this yet, which is surprising. I don’t know much about bearings, but it seems ceramic bearings are better than steel, 10-ball is better than 8-ball, and obviously concave is better than… --- ## [Throw Monkey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-monkey/65659)
**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreamer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-monkey/65659 "2014-04-23T23:46:40Z")
Might be a long time before I can get a new yoyo because the “don’t you have enough yoyos, what’s the difference” is in effect and even though I could buy another I’d rather play it smart and keep my family happy. Anywa… --- ## [Civility vs minute](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/civility-vs-minute/65660)
**Author:** [@sallas116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sallas116)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/civility-vs-minute/65660 "2014-04-23T17:04:53Z")
I’ve been looking at both the civility and the minute. Which one do you think is better? --- ## [A yoyo the has the same shape or similar of the Oxy Megatron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-yoyo-the-has-the-same-shape-or-similar-of-the-oxy-megatron/65642)
**Author:** [@Montash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Montash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-yoyo-the-has-the-same-shape-or-similar-of-the-oxy-megatron/65642 "2014-04-23T15:17:58Z")
It’s bulky looks strong and heavy i like it, but the colors are a turn off for me any help or pointers would be nice :slight\_smile: . --- ## [Should I get a yyj phenom?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-yyj-phenom/65537)
**Author:** [@marcuspeh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marcuspeh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/should-i-get-a-yyj-phenom/65537 "2014-04-23T07:16:14Z")
? --- ## [Too HOT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-hot/65576)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Bonkajenko](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Joe_Bonkajenko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/too-hot/65576 "2014-04-23T01:39:17Z")
has anyone tried a too hot? It’s pretty cheap for a yoyo of its looks, idk if i should get it. Just wondering what peoples opinions are on it. Thanks --- ## [new throw for under 140 ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-for-under-140/65638)
**Author:** [@yairhonig](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yairhonig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-throw-for-under-140/65638 "2014-04-22T15:47:20Z")
i have an old shutter and a strix and im looking for a new throw… any suggestions? i want h shapes, great finish for grind and can do finger spins thanks, yair --- ## [best yoyo for finger spins?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-for-finger-spins/56792)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-for-finger-spins/56792 "2014-04-22T13:42:34Z")
What do you guys think is the best yoyo for finger spins? Is the Chico yoyo co. Heavy hitter one of ge best for finger spins? (I heard \< that somewhere \*\[b\]bonus question\[/b\]\* … --- ## [Light/Solid or Heavy/Floaty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-solid-or-heavy-floaty/65530)
**Author:** [@Raptor\_T](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raptor_T)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/light-solid-or-heavy-floaty/65530 "2014-04-22T06:14:17Z")
So, as the title suggests I would like a light but hefty/solid throw, or a heavy(er) throw that plays light\\floaty. After doing some research I have found that these yoyos would be predicted to fit my preferences. BTW I … --- ## [I am looking for a good advanced yoyo under $60](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-good-advanced-yoyo-under-60/65591)
**Author:** [@sallas116](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sallas116)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 3:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-good-advanced-yoyo-under-60/65591 "2014-04-22T03:15:48Z")
I am looking for a good advanced yoyo that is under $60. Right now i use the Duncan flipside. I dont really care if its plastic but i really want an all metal --- ## [Got $140 to spend in here, what should I get!!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-140-to-spend-in-here-what-should-i-get/65615)
**Author:** [@Tommy\_tman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tommy_tman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-140-to-spend-in-here-what-should-i-get/65615 "2014-04-21T18:02:02Z")
So I’ve got some cash gift cards to spend here totaling $144.26. Looking to get some new stuff, what should it be! If you had this much what would you get!! Keep in mind I’m plenty sufficient at any/all skill levels a… --- ## [Best grinding throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-grinding-throw/65026)
**Author:** [@\_chris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_chris)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-grinding-throw/65026 "2014-04-21T12:20:05Z")
I’m really getting into grinding. What is the best grinding throw??? --- ## [String recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/65402)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/65402 "2014-04-21T05:45:07Z")
Does anyone have any recommendations for strings? I’ve been doing string tricks for only about 3 weeks now, and I can tell I’m going to stick with it for a long time. I would like to get a 100 pack, but am hesitant to or… --- ## [Looking for a change.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-change/65437)
**Author:** [@Mr.wIerdHObBies31](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.wIerdHObBies31)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-change/65437 "2014-04-21T02:05:02Z")
Ok so right now I just need some spice in my life. Haven’t thrown a new or different throw since Christmas so I’m dying over here. Need…new…yoyos. Right now I’m looking at: Gold ILYY Nile Light melon OD x ILYY Sakura S… --- ## [$40-$60 range recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/40-60-range-recommendation/65167)
**Author:** [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/40-60-range-recommendation/65167 "2014-04-21T00:52:57Z")
I’m looking for my first mid priced yo yo maybe in a month or two. My searching has led me to the Rally, Shutter, and Level 6. I want something that performs beyond its price category. From the perspective of one who is … --- ## [What is the best beginner yoyo today? (poll)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-beginner-yoyo-today-poll/65406)
**Author:** [@Skred300](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Skred300)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-beginner-yoyo-today-poll/65406 "2014-04-20T06:15:33Z")
I recently got a few friends interested in yoyoing and I’m not really up to date with the latest yoyos so I was wondering what the best beginner yoyo is that can also be adjusted to become unresponsive as the player prog… --- ## [OD Benchmark V or C3 Level 6?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-benchmark-v-or-c3-level-6/65516)
**Author:** [@ForsakenPeanut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ForsakenPeanut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2014, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/od-benchmark-v-or-c3-level-6/65516 "2014-04-19T00:40:26Z")
Hello, I’ve been looking around for the past week for my first competition-level yoyo. Based on my preferences, I’ve narrowed it down to these two yoyos: OD Benchmark V and C3 Level 6. From what I’ve seen, these both are… --- ## [One drop benchmark H shape VS YYF genesis ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-h-shape-vs-yyf-genesis/65525)
**Author:** [@Simber02](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Simber02)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-h-shape-vs-yyf-genesis/65525 "2014-04-18T19:21:45Z")
Thank you in advance for your honest response :smiley: --- ## [Endlesspin Creation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/endlesspin-creation/65280)
**Author:** [@SheepFarm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SheepFarm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/endlesspin-creation/65280 "2014-04-18T04:00:02Z")
I’m looking to create a yoyo, but I don’t necessarily want the yoyo to fit my preferences, but rather YOURS. So, tell me. What should my design begin with? Organic Undersized Midsized Oversized H-Organic Undersized … --- ## [CZM8 Vs. Shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czm8-vs-shutter/65515)
**Author:** [@Pajamas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pajamas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/czm8-vs-shutter/65515 "2014-04-18T00:05:40Z")
Hurray for new yoyos! Looking to snag either the czm8 or shutter, as I’ve heard great things about both but they’re both so similar I’m having difficulty deciding between the two. Would love to hear opinions about both. … --- ## [Was this a good trade?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/was-this-a-good-trade/65488)
**Author:** [@Fire\_Penguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fire_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2014, 3:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/was-this-a-good-trade/65488 "2014-04-17T03:48:25Z")
I traded my damaged FG Arctic Circle and a MIB Rally (Clear w/ Blue Rings) for a NM Valor. Was that a good trade? --- ## [Yyj surge vs myy n12 sharks honor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-vs-myy-n12-sharks-honor/65310)
**Author:** [@Travisdanger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Travisdanger)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-vs-myy-n12-sharks-honor/65310 "2014-04-16T21:29:54Z")
So, I’ve been rocking the yyj classic for a few weeks and am close to finishing the intermediate section of the trick videos. Now that I’m heading into the unresponsive tricks I was wanting some advise on a new throw. I … --- ## [What Is The Best CLYW yoyo in General?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-clyw-yoyo-in-general/65225)
**Author:** [@junahh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/junahh)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-best-clyw-yoyo-in-general/65225 "2014-04-16T19:38:29Z")
Vote it up please! --- ## [What is your favorite string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-string/65410)
**Author:** [@SheepFarm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SheepFarm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2014, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-string/65410 "2014-04-16T02:40:10Z")
What is YOUR favorite string??? Mine = Epic Strings I just got it in the mail today and it is the best! I’m not sure how long they last, but they better last a long, long, long time. I can’t give them up. They make me … --- ## [Kitty String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/65028)
**Author:** [@yoyobrandon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobrandon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string/65028 "2014-04-15T15:35:57Z")
I want to hear your guys’ opinions between these strings: Normal kitty Fat kitty Nylon kitty Fat Nylon kitty I am looking into getting a couple new strings, but I don’t like the thinness to the normal kitty string. … --- ## [Looking for a new throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-throw/65414)
**Author:** [@Cole62895](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cole62895)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-throw/65414 "2014-04-14T05:37:11Z")
I am kind of new to yo-yoing, I can do basic tricks, basic string tricks and everything. Trying to work on my binding now. What yo-yo would you guys recommend for something that would play well for me now but be good as … --- ## [Looking for a high quality 1A unresponsive yoyo + string...](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-high-quality-1a-unresponsive-yoyo-string/65407)
**Author:** [@ForsakenPeanut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ForsakenPeanut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-high-quality-1a-unresponsive-yoyo-string/65407 "2014-04-13T23:57:41Z")
Hello! I’ve been doing 1A for a while and would like to know what a good option for upgrading my yoyo and string would be. I am planning on taking 1A a lot more seriously so I want a yoyo that can do any trick I throw at… --- ## [Need advice/ opinions for new purchase! :)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-opinions-for-new-purchase/65374)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2014, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-advice-opinions-for-new-purchase/65374 "2014-04-13T15:30:18Z")
Hey, I am new to the yo-yoing community. I have been yo-yoing for a very long time, but when it comes to the “terms” I am clueless. I’ve been using a Dark Magic 1 (started with a Duncan Freestyle/Freethrow?) since it ca… --- ## [YYJ Captivate….](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-captivate/65296)
**Author:** [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-captivate/65296 "2014-04-09T03:32:01Z")
Umm, so what’s up with it? No one’s said anything about it, and they’re still all in stock from nearly a year ago. Although the shape definitely doesn’t look the best… Has anyone ever played one? Just curious lol [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=114) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=116)