# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=12 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 13 --- ## [Can smacking a yoyo to your hand cause it to vibe?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-smacking-a-yoyo-to-your-hand-cause-it-to-vibe/391929)
**Author:** [@Mo\_Arsh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mo_Arsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-smacking-a-yoyo-to-your-hand-cause-it-to-vibe/391929 "2024-01-13T14:14:11Z")
can it cause it vibe? it did not hurt but after smacking the yoyo started to feel rough for some reason? and the bearing sounded a lil weird too but when i spinned it after opening the yoyo it was perfectly fine. ps: t… --- ## [Best amazon beginner yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-amazon-beginner-yoyo/391898)
**Author:** [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-amazon-beginner-yoyo/391898 "2024-01-13T03:42:36Z")
Hey. So I just got the AoE form amazon and it was dissapointing. Very bivy, tilted a lot, etc. So I want to get another yoyo. Right now I got the crystal k2 as a replacement, but it is kind of bivy so I don´t like it tha… --- ## [I need some help with stringgg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-stringgg/391526)
**Author:** [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-some-help-with-stringgg/391526 "2024-01-12T19:03:02Z")
I am looking for string. I used to use chaos string and ham string. So I am looking for strings similar to those. I like having a nylon heavy one and a poly/cotton heavy one. So yea idk every string I have got from YYE b… --- ## [Duncan bi-metals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals/371180)
**Author:** [@mates\_erdinger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mates_erdinger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-bi-metals/371180 "2024-01-10T22:29:45Z")
So, i wanted a duncan bimetal and I can’t decide. The options are: Exit 8 Grasshopper gtx Yoshicuda x Tourney --- ## [Yomega Maverick vs Shutter Trainer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick-vs-shutter-trainer/391613)
**Author:** [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yomega-maverick-vs-shutter-trainer/391613 "2024-01-09T01:52:54Z")
Which one is better? I would prefer the one that grinds the best, that can hit most of the advanced tricks/combos, and that is the most fun. Which one is it --- ## [Next bimetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-bimetal/391365)
**Author:** [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-bimetal/391365 "2024-01-05T20:58:51Z")
Idk what bi metal I should get next, it doesn’t have to be a Bi-Metal, but I was thinking one of yyf newer ones like the shutter elite, r4, iq, or moonlight. I’m a fan of hunter so a moonlight would be cool, same with t… --- ## [AR-T grail vs life](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ar-t-grail-vs-life/313003)
**Author:** [@ATOMICA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ATOMICA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ar-t-grail-vs-life/313003 "2024-01-02T00:10:11Z")
AR-T grail or life which is better in your opinion why and what is differents between them? (Am I mistaken or does life look like clyw canvas? if the game has similarities?) --- ## [Mini yoyo string recs?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mini-yoyo-string-recs/391092)
**Author:** [@Xyloyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xyloyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mini-yoyo-string-recs/391092 "2024-01-01T15:17:21Z")
Hi, I have a snack. It’s a great throw, but I have an issue doing ninja vanishes and it binding and smacking my hand. Currently, All I have are kitty fat strings or something similar. Does anyone have a recommendation fo… --- ## [Yoyoking Merlin vs Yoyofactory One](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886)
**Author:** [@p0ttgraycat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/p0ttgraycat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyoking-merlin-vs-yoyofactory-one/390886 "2023-12-28T18:36:27Z")
Hey. So I am planning on buying a yoyo for starting to learn 1A and I want to ask: which one is better? --- ## [SF YoYos - Motive](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sf-yoyos-motive/390894)
**Author:** [@Just\_Dangelo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Just_Dangelo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sf-yoyos-motive/390894 "2023-12-28T04:33:10Z")
What axel size is it? --- ## [Best 5A comp yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-5a-comp-yoyo/390795)
**Author:** [@yoyothomas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyothomas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-5a-comp-yoyo/390795 "2023-12-26T18:58:55Z")
I want to start competing in 5A and I’m looking for a comp yoyo that’s not too expensive. Any recommendations? --- ## [Have anyone tried Acanthus S from TP?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-anyone-tried-acanthus-s-from-tp/377255)
**Author:** [@Lee\_sihyeon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lee_sihyeon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-anyone-tried-acanthus-s-from-tp/377255 "2023-12-26T02:48:39Z")
I’ve heard Acanthus is somehow unacceptable for using in 1A, but I am thinking to buy Acanthus S because it’s another bi-metal model from TP XD So how does Acanthus S feels like? --- ## [What yoyo would be good to teach a class of about 30 people](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-would-be-good-to-teach-a-class-of-about-30-people/378241)
**Author:** [@Theyeeterr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Theyeeterr)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-would-be-good-to-teach-a-class-of-about-30-people/378241 "2023-06-21T01:15:06Z")
So, I’m going to high school this year, and I want to start a yoyo class. I would guess around 30 people are going to come, so what yoyo would you recommend for this? Preferably, it should be able to turn into an unrespo… --- ## [Need help with I.D. of yoyo and color-ways](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-i-d-of-yoyo-and-color-ways/390670)
**Author:** [@BindWithMe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BindWithMe)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-i-d-of-yoyo-and-color-ways/390670 "2023-12-23T21:46:05Z")
Anyone know what the gold yoyo is? Also seeing if anyone knows the names of the color of the Benchmark’s and Cliff --- ## [What is a good wide metal yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-wide-metal-yoyo/390659)
**Author:** [@Judahham](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Judahham)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-wide-metal-yoyo/390659 "2023-12-23T06:49:39Z")
Looking for a yoyo that is wide and has a lot of power. Also that does not break the bank. --- ## [What's your favorite Nylon string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-nylon-string/390633)
**Author:** [@Drummer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Drummer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-your-favorite-nylon-string/390633 "2023-12-22T17:55:51Z")
I found some old Kitty Nylon string at my parents’ place and I had almost forgot how much I liked it. I don’t think they make it anymore so I was wondering what’s the most similar string out there. Thanks everyone! --- ## [Oracle vs loop 720 vs match](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oracle-vs-loop-720-vs-match/390421)
**Author:** [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/oracle-vs-loop-720-vs-match/390421 "2023-12-19T01:59:01Z")
Hey, if I got into 2A play, which I want to, what would be the best yoyo? I was thinking the loop 720, and wondering how the bigger bearing affects it in the match. (I would like a match because it would be easier to do … --- ## [Yoyo Gift Card](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-gift-card/390397)
**Author:** [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-gift-card/390397 "2023-12-18T22:56:22Z")
I just got a awesome $50 Yoyoexpert gift card But i have no idea what i should i should get. I already have a lot of Yoyofactory and Duncan Yoyos and those are my two favorite Yoyo Brand but i want to get a Yoyo from a b… --- ## [Best budget Bimetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-budget-bimetal/389109)
**Author:** [@yomega\_fan\_335](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yomega_fan_335)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-budget-bimetal/389109 "2023-12-18T03:21:12Z")
Hi! I have a playstyle that is techy and I would like to aim to be a more flowy player as well. I would like a budget bimetal that performs well and fits my playstyle. I am also welcome to plastic metal hybrids which als… --- ## [Good titanium?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-titanium/390100)
**Author:** [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-titanium/390100 "2023-12-13T14:23:10Z")
I was possibly thinking about getting a titanium yoyo, using the money I get off of selling an old possibly very valuable beanie baby. I didn’t know what ones were good, bc I don’t have any. I looked at the titanic, and … --- ## [First metal unresponsive yoyo recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-unresponsive-yoyo-recommendation/350325)
**Author:** [@yoyotrickster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyotrickster)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-metal-unresponsive-yoyo-recommendation/350325 "2023-12-12T00:00:09Z")
Im 14 and I just got into yoyo’s. I got a yomega raider responsive yoyo for christmas. I’ve gotten pretty good at it and i’m looking to get a unresponsive yoyo that would be good for finger tricks like DNA. Prefer not to… --- ## [Plastic 3A Yoyo Recs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-3a-yoyo-recs/389815)
**Author:** [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/plastic-3a-yoyo-recs/389815 "2023-12-07T13:23:11Z")
Yo I’m looking to get a pair of plastic yo-yos to play 3a with. My main concern is durability. They need to withstand getting swung into each other as hard as I can swing them a million times and not become totally usel… --- ## [Outlier mini reviews?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/outlier-mini-reviews/388349)
**Author:** [@Xyloyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xyloyoyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/outlier-mini-reviews/388349 "2023-12-06T23:39:25Z")
I’ve been looking for reviews or videos about the outlier mini and haven’t found any details. Can anyone give a comparison to a recess snack in terms of how it plays? --- ## [Anyone tried TP's new Colony2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-tried-tps-new-colony2/389726)
**Author:** [@Lee\_sihyeon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lee_sihyeon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-tried-tps-new-colony2/389726 "2023-12-06T07:40:29Z")
It is fun to write a topic after buying one, but I am curious about how does it feel different compared to the original does, or how does it feel like --- ## [What is the version of this MCMO?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-version-of-this-mcmo/389532)
**Author:** [@LittleInorganic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LittleInorganic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-the-version-of-this-mcmo/389532 "2023-12-03T04:43:37Z")
Hi, friends, yesterday I got a MCMO from Japan, it looks pretty good. But I don’t know what the version it is. I know that the blue splash MCMO is NYYYC edition. So is this green splash MCMO also a special edition for s… --- ## [Cyber Monday 2023 Reccomendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cyber-monday-2023-reccomendations/389460)
**Author:** [@Jdrabik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jdrabik)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cyber-monday-2023-reccomendations/389460 "2023-12-01T18:08:08Z")
Hey y’all, I’m looking to purchase some throws from the Cyber Monday sale before it ends tonight. I’m planning on getting one “casual” and one “competitive” throw. I currently have my list narrowed down and was hoping f… --- ## [Richmond 2024 Yoyo Contest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/richmond-2024-yoyo-contest/388878)
**Author:** [@dragonfruitea](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dragonfruitea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/richmond-2024-yoyo-contest/388878 "2023-11-27T16:48:00Z")
does anyone know anything about this??? if not any clubs? --- ## [Good Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-yoyos/375038)
**Author:** [@MJ27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MJ27)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-yoyos/375038 "2023-11-26T12:11:14Z")
So I just want to know if you guys have any really good unresponsive yo-yo recommendations. --- ## [Yoyos on planes 2023](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-on-planes-2023/388581)
**Author:** [@Mo\_Arsh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mo_Arsh)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyos-on-planes-2023/388581 "2023-11-26T06:50:01Z")
its gonna be my first flight when im gonna take the yoyos and equipment with me but im worried about some stuff would appreciate if someone can help me with this :slightly\_smiling\_face: Questions: will I be Able to br… --- ## [Thoughts on edge beyond?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-edge-beyond/389058)
**Author:** [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-edge-beyond/389058 "2023-11-24T19:20:52Z")
I’m planning on getting the edge beyond for Black Friday and want to know what you guys think of it. How good is it? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=11) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=13)