# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=251 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 252 --- ## [protostar or northstar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322)
**Author:** [@yoyofan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyofan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-northstar/29322 "2011-08-29T23:20:08Z")
well, protostar or northstar what do you prefer. --- ## [White? Yellow? Red? What's the difference?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/white-yellow-red-whats-the-difference/29477)
**Author:** [@Chainsawctopus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chainsawctopus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/white-yellow-red-whats-the-difference/29477 "2011-08-29T13:28:26Z")
I’m looking to buy some replacement YYF silicone pads, but this store was all out of the white 888 size pads. They have plenty of the yellow and red, so my question is: What’s the difference? Are the yellow or red pads s… --- ## [responsive g5+ help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-g5-help/29470)
**Author:** [@lukedude43](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lukedude43)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-g5-help/29470 "2011-08-29T03:12:55Z")
i have a g5 plus and it was unresponsive and happy but about a week ago the pads fell out and someone told me it takes ghost pads so i ordered them 2 days ago they came but guess what they didnt fit so i thought o i have… --- ## [slighty used g5 or mint stealth 888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slighty-used-g5-or-mint-stealth-888/29468)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/slighty-used-g5-or-mint-stealth-888/29468 "2011-08-29T00:43:44Z")
ok I haave 2 offers coming at me and I am not sure which one to choose. they both want $50. so which one is better? please comment asap! I have to know! --- ## [Hitman PRO vs 888x - Worth the money?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-vs-888x-worth-the-money/29465)
**Author:** [@BlackShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BlackShot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2011, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-vs-888x-worth-the-money/29465 "2011-08-29T00:02:32Z")
Okay so I’ve narrowed down my choice to the Hitman PRO. But I might be able to squeeze in some money for the 888x. Other than the hubstacks, what advantages does the 888x have over the HMP? What makes it worth twice as … --- ## [Looking for a 3A set](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-3a-set/29326)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-3a-set/29326 "2011-08-28T22:54:57Z")
OK, I’m new. Not going to hide it. I’m thinking down the line though. I intend to be able to do a little bit of everything, but focus more on 1A and 5A. This also ties into a program for schools to expose kids to stuff o… --- ## [Code1 or Sasquatch?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code1-or-sasquatch/29433)
**Author:** [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2011, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/code1-or-sasquatch/29433 "2011-08-28T13:03:37Z")
Hey i’ve had a real hard time deciding between these yo yo’s, what do you guys think of each of them? Also if there are others like these (full size metal), please let me know what ones you like and don’t like! Thanks … --- ## [Spyy Pro vs Punchline Repeater](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-pro-vs-punchline-repeater/29220)
**Author:** [@adogaus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/adogaus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spyy-pro-vs-punchline-repeater/29220 "2011-08-27T20:25:23Z")
I have an option of a punchline repeater or pro. I like to go slow and smooth but sometimes a tad bit on the fast side. Ive never had a wide yoyo. Or atleast that wide as a pro. And my favorite yoer is Guy Wright. Help a… --- ## [Bi-metal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bi-metal/29320)
**Author:** [@yoyogirl16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyogirl16)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bi-metal/29320 "2011-08-27T03:54:28Z")
So I looking for my second yoyo. Right now i am using a yyf one. I am getting into the advanced tricks and can bind. i am wondering what is the best bi-metal yoyo. Thank you --- ## [Silicone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/29366)
**Author:** [@yyf\_lover](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyf_lover)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silicone/29366 "2011-08-27T01:58:11Z")
I’m wondering if this kind of silicone is good for siliconing a DV888? My K- Pad fell out and I want to put a new response system in? It’s called Yellow Super Weatherstrip Adhesive by Permatex. Sorry if the answer is obv… --- ## [Is it all that or what](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-all-that-or-what/29207)
**Author:** [@Yo\_Yo\_345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_345)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2011, 4:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-it-all-that-or-what/29207 "2011-08-26T04:07:19Z")
Hey, people on the forum, if you have the Protostar answer this qeustion. Is it all it’s cracked up to be?? :-\\ --- ## [Which CLYW???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-clyw/29330)
**Author:** [@dogyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dogyoyo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-clyw/29330 "2011-08-25T18:04:46Z")
Hi guys, i want to buy one of the CLYW yoyos but i cant find the perfect one for me in their wide array of colourful pieces of art. I generally dont like any shapes like a tactic which is really rounded but all other sha… --- ## [Grind Machine vs Proto Star](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-vs-proto-star/29036)
**Author:** [@littleking](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/littleking)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grind-machine-vs-proto-star/29036 "2011-08-24T20:01:18Z")
Should i get the YYF Grind Machine or YYF Protostar and why? --- ## [Northstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar/29244)
**Author:** [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/northstar/29244 "2011-08-24T19:42:35Z")
I’m planning to get one or two northstars and I heard that they break easily and crack? can anyone deny or confirm this?? --- ## [Dark Magic 2 Q's Koncave Or standard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-qs-koncave-or-standard/29293)
**Author:** [@LaZyMM](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LaZyMM)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-2-qs-koncave-or-standard/29293 "2011-08-24T05:06:51Z")
On youtube ive been hearing that a koncave bearing makes a huge difference but does it really? i also heard andre boulay uses it too so ive been tempted to buy one a lot but does it really matter? --- ## [What's the best yoyo under $100?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-yoyo-under-100/28725)
**Author:** [@Kihyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kihyo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-the-best-yoyo-under-100/28725 "2011-08-23T22:53:49Z")
For months now, I’ve been playing with a Yomega Maverick, a responsive all-metal yoyo. I made it kinda unresponsive (doesn’t return by tugging it) by cleaning the bearing and wearing out the rubber response. I’d be happy… --- ## [RecRev Sharp, Protostar, Northstar, or etc?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-sharp-protostar-northstar-or-etc/29215)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-sharp-protostar-northstar-or-etc/29215 "2011-08-23T02:37:40Z")
I am looking for ONE yoyo. The Sharp is just amazing and beautiful. I’ve used one before. The Protostar looks beautiful in grey and its always been an all time fav. The Northstar is very awesome. I just hate the small vi… --- ## [YYJ Meteor, or PHENOMizm?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-meteor-or-phenomizm/29277)
**Author:** [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyj-meteor-or-phenomizm/29277 "2011-08-22T22:07:49Z")
Which one is better? --- ## [(5A) YYJ AI impressions ?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-yyj-ai-impressions/29267)
**Author:** [@hadoq](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hadoq)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/5a-yyj-ai-impressions/29267 "2011-08-22T08:31:26Z")
Hi, I couldn’t find any but one YYJ Ai review, and that one was fairly mixed. But the YYJ Destiny had a special feel when playing 5A and I can’t help but look for the same thing in a proper “premium” metal throw. So nat… --- ## [One drop code 1, Clyw avalance or, Clyw Sasquatch ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-code-1-clyw-avalance-or-clyw-sasquatch/29075)
**Author:** [@reycoreki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/reycoreki)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-code-1-clyw-avalance-or-clyw-sasquatch/29075 "2011-08-22T04:25:23Z")
I need help deciding between the Code 1 Avalanche or the Sasquatch. Yoyos i have used before and liked are the duncan raptor,yyf protostar ,dv888 and the rec rev no. 9 --- ## [what yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo/29224)
**Author:** [@hotrodyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotrodyoyoer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 8:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo/29224 "2011-08-21T08:40:38Z")
i got back into yoyoing today and im wanting a new throw i want something cheap and unresponsive what should i get ??? --- ## [anyone checked out new DNA??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-checked-out-new-dna/29228)
**Author:** [@nicholi2789](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nicholi2789)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-checked-out-new-dna/29228 "2011-08-21T00:11:26Z")
I really like it, and I’m thinkin bout buying one… I live the 888x style. Anyone? --- ## [Need Help Choosing](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-choosing/29113)
**Author:** [@DByoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DByoyoer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-choosing/29113 "2011-08-20T04:59:37Z")
It is between the yoyomamma crystal, the yoyomamma Battle Axe, the yyf Starlite, the yyf JK, or any other yoyos around $25. I am looking for something that is smooth, stable, and can handle playing fast but can also pla… --- ## [Two to choose from....](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-to-choose-from/29203)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/two-to-choose-from/29203 "2011-08-20T03:22:34Z")
I’m going to put in an order sometime. I definitely want to get a Destiny. I’m stuck on a decision… G5 or Genesis. How do they compare to smoothness, grindability, and playability? Which do you prefer? --- ## [Talent Show!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/talent-show/29208)
**Author:** [@yyf\_lover](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yyf_lover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/talent-show/29208 "2011-08-20T02:03:12Z")
Hi, Were Having our town talent show On Sept 30. And I’m a pretty good yoyoer but not amazing. What Tricks Would you guys Recommend for me to put in my Performance? I’m going to be doing 1a and 4a. --- ## [One Drop CafeRacer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-caferacer/28917)
**Author:** [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-caferacer/28917 "2011-08-19T22:13:24Z")
Hey guys! I was looking at the one drop caferacer and was wondering if any of you guys have played it and what your thoughts are on it. Thanks everyone! ??? --- ## [Considering One Drop/ YoYo Factory](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/considering-one-drop-yoyo-factory/29091)
**Author:** [@papaYOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/papaYOYO)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/considering-one-drop-yoyo-factory/29091 "2011-08-19T15:20:21Z")
Hi guys, I’ve recently got back into yoyoing. Ive been learning everything on my Duncan Metal Drifter and I feel that it’s time to try a better yoyo. While I like the undersized characteristics of the drifter, being lig… --- ## [The best?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best/29199)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-best/29199 "2011-08-19T14:48:38Z")
Which of these would you recommend? --- ## [Newbie - cant make a "move"](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/newbie-cant-make-a-move/29146)
**Author:** [@meir21](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/meir21)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/newbie-cant-make-a-move/29146 "2011-08-19T04:15:57Z")
hey i just bought a new yo-yo it’s called DragonFly DUNCAN now i tried to make the third trick from the intermediate but i couldnt do it cus i allways missed the string and yes i tried from close range it’s just don… --- ## [Destiny and Super G](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/destiny-and-super-g/29087)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2011, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/destiny-and-super-g/29087 "2011-08-18T23:03:50Z")
Is the Destiny worth it? I’ve heard the Super G is perfect for horizontal tricks. Are these yo-yos good choices? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=250) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=252)