# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=117 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [Strings similar to Graou?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-similar-to-graou/64787)
**Author:** [@tzighy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tzighy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-similar-to-graou/64787 "2014-03-20T21:57:21Z")
Hi guys, I really like the feel and the performance of thick graous string. However, they come by really hard, have limited colorways and i haven’t seen them in bulk yet. Is there any string that has the same feel and c… --- ## ['Fun' Yoyos?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fun-yoyos/64779)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fun-yoyos/64779 "2014-03-20T19:53:58Z")
My favorite yoyo is the Duncan Raptor. I have an Irony JP, Shutter, Strix, Genesis, Prism, and some low ends. But my favorite is the Raptor. It’s unstable with low sleep times, and I would never use it in a competition. … --- ## [Two Duncan Imperials](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-duncan-imperials/64763)
**Author:** [@scottiedx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scottiedx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-duncan-imperials/64763 "2014-03-20T04:10:37Z")
Should I pick out these 2 purple Duncans’ that are on the rack and ask for them at my local CVS drug store in Fairhaven, MA? They weren’t marked with a price and I couldn’t find the price checking scanner in the short ti… --- ## [Buying a Summit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-summit/64708)
**Author:** [@joaquiglu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joaquiglu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-summit/64708 "2014-03-20T02:32:51Z")
Hi, I was thinking of buying a summit and it is pretty expensive so I wanted to know if my desicion is right or should I get another yo-yo? Thanks in advance --- ## [Rally vs protostar vs northstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-vs-protostar-vs-northstar/64749)
**Author:** [@yoyoman2005](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoman2005)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2014, 12:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rally-vs-protostar-vs-northstar/64749 "2014-03-20T00:49:42Z")
hey guys, ummmmm, its in the title, so yeah… so which do you think is worth it and which one is best? --- ## [diamondback or phenom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamondback-or-phenom/64712)
**Author:** [@marcuspeh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/marcuspeh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/diamondback-or-phenom/64712 "2014-03-19T06:23:39Z")
??? --- ## [Albatross, Quake, or Triton?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/albatross-quake-or-triton/64730)
**Author:** [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/albatross-quake-or-triton/64730 "2014-03-19T04:58:12Z")
I’ll go ahead and let you guys pick. --- ## [Yoyo recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recommendation/64723)
**Author:** [@dnellegar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dnellegar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recommendation/64723 "2014-03-18T20:06:54Z")
So I already have a few throws and I can do most intermediate tricks and was wondering what my next metal throw should b. I just got some money and I already want to spend it… Woops --- ## [Help picking a Yo-Yo for a beginner, and one for me!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-a-beginner-and-one-for-me/64717)
**Author:** [@Slayer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slayer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2014, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-picking-a-yo-yo-for-a-beginner-and-one-for-me/64717 "2014-03-18T19:03:18Z")
So I used to yo-yo a lot back when i was younger, but for some reason I stopped. ??? Anyway, getting back into it now, and a friend (a girl), wants to try it too. She’s not sure if she’s going to like it or not (she will… --- ## [Genesis vs. Equilateral](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-vs-equilateral/64444)
**Author:** [@yoyodog1375](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodog1375)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-vs-equilateral/64444 "2014-03-17T16:22:33Z")
Hey everyone. i found a BST post that had a MIB hubstacked Genesis for 50 and a MIB Equilateral for 45. I’m not really sure which one to get because i know that they are both going to be great. --- ## [Need Yoyo recommendation For Horizontal style play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-yoyo-recommendation-for-horizontal-style-play/64578)
**Author:** [@tiobenz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tiobenz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-yoyo-recommendation-for-horizontal-style-play/64578 "2014-03-17T12:32:30Z")
Hi… All I need yoyo recommendation Budget under 80usd good for horizontal style playing (a simple like finger spin and more advance horizontal trick) My friend from local yoyo community said C3 level 6 or YYF Aviator…… --- ## [Best yoyo to learn on??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-to-learn-on/64624)
**Author:** [@yoyodog1375](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodog1375)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-to-learn-on/64624 "2014-03-17T03:50:38Z")
Hey guys I’ve been having trouble learning new tricks and I need a good yoyo anyways so what is all you guys favorite yoyo for learning new tricks and/or combos? Primarily 1A but I should start learning other divisions t… --- ## [Good yoyo for rejections and hops.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-yoyo-for-rejections-and-hops/64634)
**Author:** [@Mr.wIerdHObBies31](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mr.wIerdHObBies31)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2014, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-yoyo-for-rejections-and-hops/64634 "2014-03-17T02:35:11Z")
So I’ve been trying to learn all these new rejection tricks but it seems that my yoyo is too low walled. What makes a for a good rejection yoyo but is still good for agile play? I prefer: \<56mm 39mm Decent gap Tight… --- ## [YYF Nova vs YYF G-Funk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-nova-vs-yyf-g-funk/32855)
**Author:** [@dvan5000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dvan5000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-nova-vs-yyf-g-funk/32855 "2014-03-16T13:24:06Z")
I’ve been thinking to get a new throw around $65. People have told me to get either the Nova or G-Funk. Please help me decide which on I should get! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Recommendation for you....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-you/64635)
**Author:** [@mullicabob](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mullicabob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendation-for-you/64635 "2014-03-15T17:55:47Z")
I often hear “what’s a good throw for $50 or so”. --- ## [Summit Side Effects](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-side-effects/64616)
**Author:** [@joaquiglu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joaquiglu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-side-effects/64616 "2014-03-15T13:30:28Z")
Hi, I am getting a Summit and would like to know what would be the best side effects to put on it. Thanks in advance. --- ## [What do I need?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-i-need/64573)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-i-need/64573 "2014-03-14T22:15:41Z")
Okay, I am looking for a hefty throw that has a long spin time. Sizes I like are about 54-56mm in diameter and width is good between 42-44mm. Weight is good around 69grams (so to make it hefty). I also like yoyos to have… --- ## [New Metal Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-metal-throw/64552)
**Author:** [@DMYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DMYoYo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2014, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-metal-throw/64552 "2014-03-14T02:20:44Z")
I have a Dark Magic 2 and have been wanting an all metal throw for a while. I like my Dark Magic with its size and feel on the string. I’ve looked at the Benchmarks and they seem to be getting pretty good praise. I’m int… --- ## [Which yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo/64595)
**Author:** [@live\_wire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/live_wire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo/64595 "2014-03-13T20:47:48Z")
Hello guys, this is my first post on the forum. So, I’ve been convinced by my friends to audition for a casual performance if they subsidise my next 1A throw. Mainly because they want me to perform 1A. And they also wan… --- ## [What brand?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brand/64433)
**Author:** [@The\_Yoyo\_Nerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Yoyo_Nerd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-brand/64433 "2014-03-13T20:45:42Z")
Don’t say clyw, because I might be getting a chief or avalanche. I also want your recommendation of what yoyo from the brand you voted for. My crteria, something that is v or h shape, spins for a really long time, and … --- ## [Shutter or Benchmark?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-or-benchmark/64480)
**Author:** [@isnortcomet](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/isnortcomet)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2014, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-or-benchmark/64480 "2014-03-13T12:54:35Z")
I have a couple questions. I’m looking To get a decent metal throw for not too much money. I’ve read that some the silver shutters come with center track bearings. Is that true for all silver shutters or just some? And … --- ## [I might be getting a new throw….](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-might-be-getting-a-new-throw/64147)
**Author:** [@yoyobrandon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyobrandon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-might-be-getting-a-new-throw/64147 "2014-03-12T22:15:48Z")
I might be getting a new throw soon, and I am deciding between the yyo hatchet and the yyo jaeger. Any suggestions/pros or cons? Currently, my favorite throw is the shutter, so something that plays similar to that would … --- ## [YYF $45 check mate or C3 level 6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-45-check-mate-or-c3-level-6/64551)
**Author:** [@Jr\_Mouse](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jr_Mouse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-45-check-mate-or-c3-level-6/64551 "2014-03-12T15:52:50Z")
which one. --- ## [Which yoyo to buy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-to-buy/64500)
**Author:** [@js1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/js1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yoyo-to-buy/64500 "2014-03-12T10:49:57Z")
I have some experience with an aoda yoyo and want a better one Should I get the: YYF shutter 45$(I’ll buy a terrapin x bearing ceramic delta-cut) Werrd Hour 65$ One Drop Benchmark V --- ## [Selling. How much is my collection worth collectively? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/selling-how-much-is-my-collection-worth-collectively/64556)
**Author:** [@Apollo2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Apollo2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/selling-how-much-is-my-collection-worth-collectively/64556 "2014-03-12T06:11:19Z")
How much could I get if I sold these as one big package? MWB Samm Scott signed YYR Six!, Dead Smooth Vibey Shinwoo Prowing 1a, a few white marks and rough spots Kinda Vibey YYF HOT. One dent. Still plays great. AL7, … --- ## [Yoyo recommend for advance play](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recommend-for-advance-play/64544)
**Author:** [@Yoyofreak23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyofreak23)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-recommend-for-advance-play/64544 "2014-03-12T02:37:23Z")
What is the best yoyo you recommend for a advance player ? And why? --- ## [Shutter vs Flipside vs N12](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-vs-flipside-vs-n12/64455)
**Author:** [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-vs-flipside-vs-n12/64455 "2014-03-12T02:26:45Z")
Think of getting a new throw. I have a n12 but it’s kinda beat. I know I like it. My questions are mostly about the a Duncan Flipside and Shutter. Information about feel, quality, and any other opinions are greatly app… --- ## [Delrin Severe vs. Shaqler star](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-severe-vs-shaqler-star/64332)
**Author:** [@The\_Yoyo\_Nerd](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/The_Yoyo_Nerd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/delrin-severe-vs-shaqler-star/64332 "2014-03-11T15:52:00Z")
I was looking into them and I want your thoughts. --- ## [Octave, Pacquiao, TOO H.O.T., or MFD Ape-X?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/octave-pacquiao-too-h-o-t-or-mfd-ape-x/64371)
**Author:** [@SheepFarm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SheepFarm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/octave-pacquiao-too-h-o-t-or-mfd-ape-x/64371 "2014-03-11T15:49:06Z")
I’m not sure of what yoyo I want. I need the world’s help. What I’m looking for in a yoyo is: Light on the string Thin width Blasted for smooth grinds Based off of my preferences that I just listed, any recommendatio… --- ## [Re-Newbie! Questions + Order](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-newbie-questions-order/64511)
**Author:** [@westonbyrne](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/westonbyrne)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/re-newbie-questions-order/64511 "2014-03-11T15:11:30Z")
howdy all. I was in to yoyos back in 1998 till about 2002. i had plenty of Duncan, but my fave was my Team Losi Cherry Bomb (had 2). i also tried my friends Plamax Turbo BumbleBee… it was beyond awesome. solid, good weig… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=116) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=118)