# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=146 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 147 --- ## [Duncan Raptor or YYF Protostar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-or-yyf-protostar/56613)
**Author:** [@Pyven](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pyven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-raptor-or-yyf-protostar/56613 "2013-07-21T10:04:51Z")
I’ve narrowed the search for a new yoyo down to a Duncan Raptor and a YYF Protostar. I would like to know the Pros and Cons of each yoyo and your personal experience with each yoyo. If you have tried one of these yoyos p… --- ## [Surge vs Alpha Crash](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-vs-alpha-crash/56721)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/surge-vs-alpha-crash/56721 "2013-07-20T16:47:17Z")
I’ve tried an alpha crash and i was very impressed with how it felt. It felt smooth, with no vibe, and could handle horizontals. I am between getting two of these or two surges with shims, if necessary. Which is better? --- ## [unknown yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unknown-yoyo/56773)
**Author:** [@HuntedSquatch99](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HuntedSquatch99)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/unknown-yoyo/56773 "2013-07-20T16:19:42Z")
I bought a yoyo off of some one at the Midwest regionals and I have just realized I don’t know what it is. They said it was a 1 of a kind color way. I am just wondering if anyone knows of the kind of yoyo it is. I notic… --- ## [Get the Summit or the Rally first?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/get-the-summit-or-the-rally-first/56756)
**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/get-the-summit-or-the-rally-first/56756 "2013-07-20T08:37:38Z")
I’ve been saving up for the Summit for a while now. But now I’ve heard many fantastic stuff about the Rally and am wondering if I should get that first and then start saving up for the Summit. I’ll get both, it’s just a … --- ## [Where to get a new axle for an Adegle Asteroid?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-a-new-axle-for-an-adegle-asteroid/56722)
**Author:** [@Hayden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hayden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-get-a-new-axle-for-an-adegle-asteroid/56722 "2013-07-20T03:27:39Z")
So, after doing a bit of research I got the Asteroid, got it in, and it’s super wobbly. Then, I noticed that it was extremely loose, you had to get it uncomfortably tight to stay in place. Here’s the axle. Might be hard … --- ## [would you do this trade?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-do-this-trade/56730)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-do-this-trade/56730 "2013-07-20T02:58:35Z")
Hey guys, I tried a red code 2 is pretty good condition (black spikes) and he tried my blue supernova with black specs and purple splash. His code 2 comes with the normal stock stuff, and I changed my supernovas pads wit… --- ## [is the code 2 good for horizontal?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-code-2-good-for-horizontal/56724)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-code-2-good-for-horizontal/56724 "2013-07-20T02:44:16Z")
I want to start horizontal, and i wanted to know if the code 2 is good for it, is it? --- ## [Alpha crash vs diffusion ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-vs-diffusion/56735)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/alpha-crash-vs-diffusion/56735 "2013-07-19T23:41:12Z")
Sorry for all of the topics. I was set on the alpha crash until I heard about the diffusion. I’ve played the alpha crash and loved it. I have never tried a diffusion. How do they compare? --- ## [YYJ Surge, or Legacy? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-or-legacy/56693)
**Author:** [@Varos79](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Varos79)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-surge-or-legacy/56693 "2013-07-19T20:27:10Z")
I have a Velocity that when completely unresponsive, I can bind no prob. I have an Ann Connoly Whip, but the center track bearing is giving me lots of trouble. I like the Velocity when it’s responsive, but it’s got a lot… --- ## [Magic Yoyo N9 Floating Cloud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n9-floating-cloud/56677)
**Author:** [@Dreamer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dreamer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/magic-yoyo-n9-floating-cloud/56677 "2013-07-19T18:53:35Z")
Anyone have a Magic Yoyo N9 Floating Cloud? How is it? I’m thinking of getting one, it looks good for the price, but don’t want to spend on a bad yoyo. --- ## [Twisted Stringz Gray Matter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-stringz-gray-matter/56623)
**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisted-stringz-gray-matter/56623 "2013-07-19T04:03:53Z")
What are Twisted Stringz like? They sounds interesting, but are they worth the price? --- ## [Getting nowhere with 4a.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-nowhere-with-4a/56636)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/getting-nowhere-with-4a/56636 "2013-07-19T01:38:02Z")
Hey guys! I got a fiesta xx for 4a a few weeks ago, and ive been trying to learn 4a on it, but im just not getting anywhere. I forward pass and catch, and i can bind, but when i try to do barrel rolls, it always just run… --- ## [Can't decide need help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-decide-need-help/56629)
**Author:** [@Thatonekid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Thatonekid)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-decide-need-help/56629 "2013-07-18T22:03:16Z")
??? --- ## [Funnest CLYW YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/funnest-clyw-yoyo/56459)
**Author:** [@PerspectiveDesigns](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PerspectiveDesigns)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/funnest-clyw-yoyo/56459 "2013-07-18T21:55:17Z")
After getting a Summit, assuming I like it (which I’m sure I will), I’m thinking about getting another CLYW yoyo. I’m curious what’s one of their funnest yoyo’s. The Puffin is advertised as such, but I think the Gnarwhal… --- ## [Sine//Saw vs. Werrd Hour](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sine-saw-vs-werrd-hour/56634)
**Author:** [@crazyshanky2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crazyshanky2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sine-saw-vs-werrd-hour/56634 "2013-07-18T20:41:37Z")
Any thoughts? Edit: I cant believe I put this here! I thought I put it under looking for help/recomandation. Sorry. Mods please move. --- ## [Triton Problem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/triton-problem/56669)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/triton-problem/56669 "2013-07-18T18:20:44Z")
The bearing my triton came with was really loud so i wanted to put another one in, but when i did so i cant get the bearing to go into the bearing seat all the way. I just got it and i dont want to accidentally strip it.… --- ## [Dark Sonic Finish](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-sonic-finish/56638)
**Author:** [@BenM36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BenM36)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-sonic-finish/56638 "2013-07-18T17:39:43Z")
Is the blast on the Dark Sonic like the Mo-Vitation’s? I may be obtaining a Dark Sonic and am going to be using it as my new main fingerspin yoyo (I’m using a Zeekio Core right now as main thow in general). I plan on obt… --- ## [would you consider the yyf supernova floaty? or solid?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-consider-the-yyf-supernova-floaty-or-solid/56639)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-you-consider-the-yyf-supernova-floaty-or-solid/56639 "2013-07-18T16:18:50Z")
I still dont really know what they mean, I know floaty is usually light and fast, but what would you consider the supernova?is it stable or solid or floaty? Thanks --- ## [how does the raptor compare to other metals?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-the-raptor-compare-to-other-metals/56626)
**Author:** [@yoyo143](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo143)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-the-raptor-compare-to-other-metals/56626 "2013-07-18T01:06:47Z")
Okay okay, I know the raptor is a really really good yoyo, but, compare it to some high end metals, like dont say it’s good for the price, I want to know if I should buy one of these and not buy another yoyo for like 3 m… --- ## [CLYW CLIFF](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-cliff/56546)
**Author:** [@IProYoyo93](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IProYoyo93)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2013, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-cliff/56546 "2013-07-18T00:48:28Z")
What does everyone who use it think of the Cliff. I’m hoping to get one soon if people enjoy it --- ## [FG peak worth?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fg-peak-worth/56619)
**Author:** [@the\_dope\_chaud](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/the_dope_chaud)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fg-peak-worth/56619 "2013-07-17T18:29:52Z")
I might pick up a 2nd run gold nugget FG peak. I am not looking to sell it on ebay for hundreds, but I am looking to get a aproximate value, to know where my trade stands, and what I can expect to trade it for… I might … --- ## [Looking for a new 1A plastic throw.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-1a-plastic-throw/56504)
**Author:** [@Hayden](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hayden)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-1a-plastic-throw/56504 "2013-07-17T17:46:56Z")
I had ordered a MagicYoyo T6 on eBay a few weeks back. Was pretty decent until it smacked the ground, and now it vibes like crazy. I don’t have a whole lot of money right now and would like to try some other companies, b… --- ## [Summit Vs. Genesis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-vs-genesis/56576)
**Author:** [@Malikman13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Malikman13)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-vs-genesis/56576 "2013-07-17T08:04:27Z")
I know how to bind. i want to know the pros and cons of each yoyo, and a description of how the play is, or a short review. Thanks ! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Quick Question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question/56574)
**Author:** [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question/56574 "2013-07-17T02:59:15Z")
Does the Triton come with a 10 ball bearing or just a standard 8 ball? Thanks! --- ## [Any opinions on the surge?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-opinions-on-the-surge/56525)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-opinions-on-the-surge/56525 "2013-07-17T01:16:32Z")
My birthdays coming, and along with the summit that I plan to be ordering, I would like some beater yoyos. I want some that I can take anywhere. My price range is under 20 dollars. I am planning to get 2 Of the yoyo I c… --- ## [Lubed g funk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-g-funk/56584)
**Author:** [@crococorey](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crococorey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-g-funk/56584 "2013-07-17T01:01:55Z")
Hey guys! I lubed my g funk yesterday with yyj thin lube (one tiny drop) to see if it would be quieter or not (kinda worked) and then threw it around for a few hours. During those few hours, i noticed that it was the ti… --- ## [Help me decide!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-decide/56598)
**Author:** [@crazyshanky2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crazyshanky2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-decide/56598 "2013-07-17T00:57:28Z")
Should I get the Rally right when it comes out or should I save up some more and get a chik or code2 or cascade? Thanks for the opinions! --- ## [Thoughts on Stacked Catalyst?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-stacked-catalyst/56586)
**Author:** [@Rixtify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rixtify)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-stacked-catalyst/56586 "2013-07-17T00:19:22Z")
I am thinking of getting this maybe now instead of the Duncan Strix or buy the Strix first and the Catalyst later… How does the Stacked Catalyst play? (Grinds, slow or fast, stability, horizontal, tech, any kind of 1A, e… --- ## [Looking for a recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-recommendation/56508)
**Author:** [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-recommendation/56508 "2013-07-16T23:51:16Z")
\-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 have liked very much? Describe every detail. Eg. what kind of… --- ## [Summit vs Anglam (also CC) vs Equilateral vs Genesis vs Supernova vs Superstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-vs-anglam-also-cc-vs-equilateral-vs-genesis-vs-supernova-vs-superstar/55775)
**Author:** [@skilledyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skilledyoyoer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-vs-anglam-also-cc-vs-equilateral-vs-genesis-vs-supernova-vs-superstar/55775 "2013-07-16T18:27:58Z")
Which one do you think is the best? I am looking for a yoyo that can play fast, is good for 5a and 1a and horizontal play, is stable and the size doesn’t matter. I know I have listed a lot of options but please help me. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=145) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=147)