# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=20 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [YYF Whip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip/77297)
**Author:** [@sKyBeAsT82](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sKyBeAsT82)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-whip/77297 "2022-11-18T04:51:40Z")
I am thinking of buying a YYF Whip for a pocket throw, what do u guys think? --- ## [Need some (general) recs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-general-recs/365681)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-some-general-recs/365681 "2022-11-13T06:55:44Z")
So I’m still fairly new to throwing, with only a Magicyoyo V3 and Crystal to my name. My wishlist is filled with a bunch of really great-looking throws, but in the end, I know little about how each shape, material, etc… … --- ## [Is there an equivalent to a 7068 / 7075 Deep State?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-to-a-7068-7075-deep-state/365667)
**Author:** [@tropical\_vibes](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tropical_vibes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-to-a-7068-7075-deep-state/365667 "2022-11-12T14:58:37Z")
I have my Deep State set for responsive (or semi-responsive) and I love it. The weight and the form factor are perfect, except it seems like it might be prone to dings and deep gashes. So I’m wondering if there exists so… --- ## [First one drop throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-one-drop-throw/365700)
**Author:** [@Yoyogeek15](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyogeek15)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-one-drop-throw/365700 "2022-11-12T05:22:32Z")
Im thinking of getting my first one drop yo-yo but there are so many choices to choose from and I have no idea which one to pick :sweat\_smile: My choices are (1) panorama. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to try a panorama but most … --- ## [Similar yoyo to Unprld - Elimination](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/similar-yoyo-to-unprld-elimination/365717)
**Author:** [@Albertino](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Albertino)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/similar-yoyo-to-unprld-elimination/365717 "2022-11-11T22:48:51Z")
Hello guys, I wanted please to ask if there is any throw actually on the shops similar to the Unprld - Elimination. I had one second hand back 2/3 years ago it was my favourite throw, used only that one everyday but I … --- ## [Is there any other bulk poly/nylon blend besides Sochi T-String?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-other-bulk-poly-nylon-blend-besides-sochi-t-string/365597)
**Author:** [@cayce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cayce)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-there-any-other-bulk-poly-nylon-blend-besides-sochi-t-string/365597 "2022-11-10T08:14:38Z")
I recently got some Sochi T-String and I love it. Unfortunately it appears to be sold out everywhere (outside of their own store) and after an Instagram DM it seems uncertain that they will be restocking it anytime soon. … --- ## [StormBerry?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stormberry/365347)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Bender](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ian_Bender)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stormberry/365347 "2022-11-05T14:59:08Z")
I’m interested in picking up a stormBerry. Does anybody have one? How does it play? Can you compare to anything else? --- ## [How does the Alpine play?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-the-alpine-play/365238)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Bender](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ian_Bender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-the-alpine-play/365238 "2022-11-02T23:16:54Z")
I’m interested in buying an alpine but I was curious to see how it plays does anybody have any reviews? Is there any yo-yo you could compare it to? --- ## [C3 Delphinium evaluations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-delphinium-evaluations/365153)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-delphinium-evaluations/365153 "2022-11-02T04:00:27Z")
For those who have a C3 Delphinium, what are your thoughts and opinions of it? I have the Gamma Crash and Cyber Crash (kinda missed out on the Atomic Crash), and I love them both. My gut tells me the Delphinium would be… --- ## [YYF Atom Smasher or C3yoyodesign Speedaholic XX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-atom-smasher-or-c3yoyodesign-speedaholic-xx/364677)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-atom-smasher-or-c3yoyodesign-speedaholic-xx/364677 "2022-10-31T15:08:28Z")
I’m looking for thoughts and/or opinions about the two. I know they are fairly close in specs. I have played both only very little and being new to unresponsive I’m hard pressed to decide which may be the better choice. … --- ## [C3 CyberCrash, yoyofriends Shortcut, or Colossus VI?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-cybercrash-yoyofriends-shortcut-or-colossus-vi/364867)
**Author:** [@theendofcake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theendofcake)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3-cybercrash-yoyofriends-shortcut-or-colossus-vi/364867 "2022-10-26T19:38:14Z")
I’m learning unresponsive right now, I have the basic binds down, and I want a budget metal yo-yo. I’ve been using the YoTricks Arcade, but I would like a new shape. Any people out there with these yo-yos that can give s… --- ## [Quietest Bearing/Throw?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quietest-bearing-throw/364660)
**Author:** [@LeftyThrower24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyThrower24)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quietest-bearing-throw/364660 "2022-10-25T01:25:19Z")
What would you say is your most quiet bearing or throw all together? I’m definitely one of those people that likes my bearings lubed and quiet and honestly kind of a snob about it lol. I’d say OD 10 Ball’s are some of th… --- ## [Peregrine vs. Vulture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peregrine-vs-vulture/364720)
**Author:** [@brockdvs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brockdvs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/peregrine-vs-vulture/364720 "2022-10-22T18:54:50Z")
Can anybody offer any thoughts on these two throws and how they compare with one another? I watched the video done by Yoyofriends, which had some good information for sure, but also repeatedly said the Vulture “magically… --- ## [Bearing question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-question/364658)
**Author:** [@StitchedSteel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StitchedSteel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-question/364658 "2022-10-21T21:33:45Z")
so i picked up an iceberg recently, the bearing that came with it i was told is a pixel. thats fine and dandy ,however the bearing it came with was seized and crunchy and i had to force it to get it to move. i reached ou… --- ## [C3yoyodesign Galaxy Diver 7075 V2 vs Galaxy Dinosaur](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3yoyodesign-galaxy-diver-7075-v2-vs-galaxy-dinosaur/364628)
**Author:** [@Siggy-06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siggy-06)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/c3yoyodesign-galaxy-diver-7075-v2-vs-galaxy-dinosaur/364628 "2022-10-20T18:12:40Z")
Been looking at a few C3’s lately, and these 2 have really caught my eye: C3yoyodesign Galaxy Diver 7075 V2 and the Galaxy Dinosaur. The Dinosaur being a smidge lighter and having titanium rims. Anyone have an opinion on… --- ## [GTR-JS vs YYF IQ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gtr-js-vs-yyf-iq/362365)
**Author:** [@Siggy-06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siggy-06)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/gtr-js-vs-yyf-iq/362365 "2022-10-20T09:05:10Z")
Looking for my next bi metal. I currently have a Paladin, an Exia, and a Akita. I’ve narrowed it down to these two. And insight and opinions are welcome. poll --- ## [Out of the loop -What's a good sub-$50 yo-yo these days?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/out-of-the-loop-whats-a-good-sub-50-yo-yo-these-days/364152)
**Author:** [@ClaytonDM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ClaytonDM)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/out-of-the-loop-whats-a-good-sub-50-yo-yo-these-days/364152 "2022-10-16T22:23:21Z")
I haven’t been keeping up with what yo-yos are popular for the last couple years. I never quit practicing, I’ve just been playing with the yoyos already in my collection. Does anyone have any recommendations for yo-yos… --- ## [Sub standard kitty string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sub-standard-kitty-string/364237)
**Author:** [@Zacy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zacy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sub-standard-kitty-string/364237 "2022-10-14T05:15:09Z")
Anyone played with sub standard kitty? Is it closer to old school kitty? But the first class just isn’t the same. --- ## [Wanting to pick up 2 new bimetals](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wanting-to-pick-up-2-new-bimetals/363661)
**Author:** [@PropofolPenguin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PropofolPenguin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2022, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wanting-to-pick-up-2-new-bimetals/363661 "2022-10-09T03:55:33Z")
Hello all, Long time lurker and first time posting. I am looking at picking up two new throws and need some help. I am on a travel assignment for work and in the rush of packing, I left my yoyos at home :(. Thankfully,… --- ## [Looking for a big lightweight organic yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-big-lightweight-organic-yoyo/361767)
**Author:** [@cayce](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cayce)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-big-lightweight-organic-yoyo/361767 "2022-10-08T04:05:46Z")
My all time favourite yoyo is the ILYY Lio (55mm diameter, 41.5mm width, 67 grams, organic shape). I want to find something with similar dimensions and shape, but wider, a bit lighter(63g-65g), and “floatier”. Preferably… --- ## [Deeper State or El Mijo 6061? Help, please](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deeper-state-or-el-mijo-6061-help-please/363583)
**Author:** [@Ardeus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ardeus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/deeper-state-or-el-mijo-6061-help-please/363583 "2022-10-06T03:16:06Z")
Hi! I just started throwing again after more than a decade and recently Iearned stalls on my Playmaxx Proyo II. I was thinking of getting a slim metal responsive yoyo and had my eyes on the Alleycat 650b and the RBC. Un… --- ## [Recommendations?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendations/363523)
**Author:** [@LeftyThrower24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyThrower24)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recommendations/363523 "2022-10-04T21:37:31Z")
Hey all! The other day I made a thread asking about your favorite companies/manufacturers and a lot of you gave great answers. So I started researching a few of these companies mentioned (Mowl, C3, and Yoyofriends). I g… --- ## [Duncan String?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-string/362965)
**Author:** [@LeftyThrower24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyThrower24)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-string/362965 "2022-09-20T20:25:43Z")
Hey all! Wasn’t quite sure which category to place this in so I hope it’s the right one, but I was just wondering what yellow string Duncan uses for their higher-end throws. I got a Grasshopper GTX yesterday and it came… --- ## [Edge 2022 comparables](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-2022-comparables/362861)
**Author:** [@Gaterman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gaterman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-2022-comparables/362861 "2022-09-14T09:18:25Z")
Hi everyone! I was hoping to get some input/recommendations on comparables to the Edge 2022 … Throws that are similar in price ($125ish) and comparable in quality or better than the Edge 2022. Thank you! --- ## [What should i get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/362889)
**Author:** [@Spiked\_Elixer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spiked_Elixer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-get/362889 "2022-09-14T09:02:19Z")
want a new thow in my collection. here are the ones who made is 2 the finals: R-type fits all my wants: wide, powerful, able 2 fingerspin Shutter and replay pro pack that comes with xtra string and lube overthrow is ov… --- ## [Opinions between two throws](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-between-two-throws/362855)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-between-two-throws/362855 "2022-09-14T06:51:54Z")
I am looking at two different bimetal organic throws, Damian Puckett Duality Fallen Angel I am looking for opinions on these two as I haven’t been able to find much information about them. --- ## [Need help with a bimetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-a-bimetal/362289)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-with-a-bimetal/362289 "2022-09-12T13:36:21Z")
Looking to purchase a bimetal throw. I narrowed it down to these 4, looking for opinions on them. YYF Switchblade Duncan Exit8 General Yo Mini Star 2 MK1 Exia Thanks --- ## [Best current wooden yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-current-wooden-yoyo/362707)
**Author:** [@Willybone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Willybone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-current-wooden-yoyo/362707 "2022-09-11T01:12:14Z")
I had a sweet, heavy, laminated, wooden butterfly years ago that could genuinely trick, but I dropped it broke the axle. I can’t find anything like it out there. I bought the Legend, but it lacks the heft of my old one. … --- ## [Help me spend my money](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-spend-my-money/362646)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/help-me-spend-my-money/362646 "2022-09-10T13:31:09Z")
I have an itch that needs scratching. I don’t have a perfered style and I have many responsive and unresponsive throws. I have been looking at the OD legendary Terrarian, Durendal, IQ, Kanto, I even was looking at a tit… --- ## [YYF BiMetal vs Duncan Barracuda](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-bimetal-vs-duncan-barracuda/362647)
**Author:** [@LeftyThrower24](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeftyThrower24)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-bimetal-vs-duncan-barracuda/362647 "2022-09-10T02:25:01Z")
Hey all, happy Friday! I don’t throw a lot of YYF or Duncan personally so I was hoping to get some advice.(hopefully from someone that owns or has played both?) Would you prefer the YYF BiMetal, or the Duncan Barracuda 2… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=19) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=21)