# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=274 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 275 --- ## [Protostar Or DM2?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-dm2/23523)
**Author:** [@Kolokoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kolokoi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/protostar-or-dm2/23523 "2011-02-08T12:06:38Z")
Well idk what to get, i feel like getting protostar since i can buy it at a store and dm because it can thumbgrind and its nice and heavy. can protostar grind too? Also proto looks cooler than DM --- ## [Sort of Starter YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sort-of-starter-yoyo/23559)
**Author:** [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sort-of-starter-yoyo/23559 "2011-02-08T12:04:35Z")
I learned how to yo-yo in middle school and am sort of getting back into it. I think I need a better Yo-Yo, but I am pretty unskilled at the moment so I am not sure if it is just me. I have a couple of solid axle Dunca… --- ## [Shinwoo zen 5 question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-zen-5-question/23564)
**Author:** [@Rika-chan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rika-chan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shinwoo-zen-5-question/23564 "2011-02-08T11:52:30Z")
um… so i got my zen 5 in mail today, and ive had it for about 2 hours. already been through 5 strings. with my dark magic II though, Ive only gone through 1 maybe 2 a day. Is it just bad strings, or is it the fact that t… --- ## [100 bucks which yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-bucks-which-yoyo/23262)
**Author:** [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/100-bucks-which-yoyo/23262 "2011-02-08T01:28:14Z")
I am willing to spend 100 dollars on a yoyo maximum. i would like an all-rounded one. If there are any suggestions, please reply. --- ## [YYJoker Double Joker, YYJ PHENOM, or YYF Severe 2010?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyjoker-double-joker-yyj-phenom-or-yyf-severe-2010/23470)
**Author:** [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyjoker-double-joker-yyj-phenom-or-yyf-severe-2010/23470 "2011-02-07T22:47:25Z")
I’ve got my birthday coming up in March, and I’m looking for a competition yo-yo (even if I don’t compete for now, if I can get my skills up, I might try and compete in TN States), and although my G5 is amazing, I’m look… --- ## [Kickside or FHZ???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-or-fhz/23498)
**Author:** [@BrodiemanAXT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BrodiemanAXT)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kickside-or-fhz/23498 "2011-02-07T22:33:30Z")
so i’m geting into 5a and i was gunna pick up a cheap plastic to start off with…and from all the stuff i’ve read i’ve come down to the kickside or fhz…now i can’t “throw both and see which one i like the best” because we… --- ## [buying a CLYW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-clyw/23495)
**Author:** [@kingroxas206](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kingroxas206)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2011, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-clyw/23495 "2011-02-07T14:29:07Z")
i need help buying which yoyo to buy (good thing i live in the same city as CLYW )… i like to buy one of the following campfire, gnarwal, avalance or sasquash( sorry for the missed spelt name) also i love my hitman and … --- ## [Hitman Pro or Kyo DNS?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-or-kyo-dns/23055)
**Author:** [@Robin\_Hood0999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robin_Hood0999)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 10:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hitman-pro-or-kyo-dns/23055 "2011-02-06T22:26:21Z")
Hey guys, I just have a few questions on both of these yoyos. I am upgrading from a Protostar to one of these. And I am deciding which one to get but they both seem very good and are both the same price. I just would lik… --- ## [Questions For Buying things for my yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-buying-things-for-my-yoyo/23511)
**Author:** [@Kolokoi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kolokoi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/questions-for-buying-things-for-my-yoyo/23511 "2011-02-06T19:13:09Z")
Sup, so i have the YYF Velocity and i was wondering if i should buy a Center Trac Bearing or Konkave Size A. Well i was going to Center trac because its cheaper and i can buy strings + lube for 30$ total. so watchu guys … --- ## [A newbie looking for some help.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-newbie-looking-for-some-help/22726)
**Author:** [@beg1ner](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beg1ner)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-newbie-looking-for-some-help/22726 "2011-02-06T05:29:48Z")
Hey everyone, I’m new here, and I’ve been really amazed as to what tricks people can do. And I’m looking into learning these new tricks and stuff. So I come here to ask you pros and experts what yoyo would be recommended… --- ## [Next yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-yoyo/23412)
**Author:** [@SKOHH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SKOHH)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/next-yoyo/23412 "2011-02-06T00:34:12Z")
I currently have a Duncan freehand zero and Dark Magic. I like both yoyo’s and if i could combine the two i think they would make a perfect yoyo! I love the smoothness of the metal zero, but hate friction stickers, i l… --- ## [what yoyo should i get?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-should-i-get/23494)
**Author:** [@OpTiC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OpTiC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-should-i-get/23494 "2011-02-05T23:02:24Z")
price range is around 40$ and im looking for a plastic maybe metal yoyo to get possibly, i have the revolution and i do 1a and 2a… --- ## [Need help deciding a new Yo yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-deciding-a-new-yo-yo/23333)
**Author:** [@Xzanth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xzanth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help-deciding-a-new-yo-yo/23333 "2011-02-05T18:21:33Z")
I am an existin Yo Yo’er and am new to this forum. I am currently loom g to get a new Yo Yo. ATM I use my dark magic 2 and maverick. I like them both. I have my eye on the dv888. And one more week to decide. I look aroun… --- ## [BEST 3A YOYO COMBINATION](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-3a-yoyo-combination/23459)
**Author:** [@jamez\_apolz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jamez_apolz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-3a-yoyo-combination/23459 "2011-02-05T14:51:42Z")
double protostars? ;D --- ## [superstar,888 or g5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/superstar-888-or-g5/23473)
**Author:** [@yoyoART](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoART)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/superstar-888-or-g5/23473 "2011-02-05T06:46:51Z")
what yoyo is better yyf superstar,888 or g5 --- ## [Which is better?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better/23250)
**Author:** [@potatobobguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/potatobobguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-is-better/23250 "2011-02-05T02:01:18Z")
Is the crucial grooved bearing, dif-e-yo konkave bearing, or center track bearing better? I am not really going to buy any of these bearings , I am just curious. --- ## [phenom or phenomizm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenom-or-phenomizm/23343)
**Author:** [@matrixyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matrixyoyoer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenom-or-phenomizm/23343 "2011-02-05T01:11:03Z")
??? which is a better yoyo be specific phenom or phenomizm if you want put recommendations --- ## [New Camera Recomendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-camera-recomendation/23469)
**Author:** [@Doubleyo7](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Doubleyo7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-camera-recomendation/23469 "2011-02-05T00:05:56Z")
I’ve been using the Panasonic SDR-S26 for a few years now and I’m looking for a better camera to shoot yoyo videos. I would like an HD camera and my price range can be up to $500 if I find one that I think will be perfe… --- ## [What do you like better?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-like-better/23385)
**Author:** [@yoskater](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoskater)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-like-better/23385 "2011-02-04T19:07:53Z")
What do you guys like better YoYoFactory North Star or YoYoFactory Proto Star? --- ## [DV 888 or DM 2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-or-dm-2/23230)
**Author:** [@UKWildcat13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/UKWildcat13)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-or-dm-2/23230 "2011-02-04T19:00:40Z")
Looking to upgrade, both seem outstanding. Which do you prefer and/or recommend for an intermediate player and why? --- ## [What yoyo to get next (need help plz)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-to-get-next-need-help-plz/23416)
**Author:** [@Ike13](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ike13)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-yoyo-to-get-next-need-help-plz/23416 "2011-02-04T13:56:14Z")
hello everyone, I have been yoying for a while now and have done most of the advanced and intermediate tricks. but my yoyo just keeps dying on the string tricks. I cant really enjoy combining tricks or anything because m… --- ## [California](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/california/23457)
**Author:** [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/california/23457 "2011-02-04T07:56:48Z")
Sorry, just a little confused which ones California? --- ## [New yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/23425)
**Author:** [@eric94306](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eric94306)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo/23425 "2011-02-04T01:21:15Z")
I need a new yoyo priced around 40-60 (could be a little more) for 1a, I am around expert on the trick list Smaller yoyos but not light preferably full metal Heres a list of yoyos i’ve played with xconvict - liked t… --- ## [Markmont next vs skyline](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/markmont-next-vs-skyline/23426)
**Author:** [@sirnaq\_MN42](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sirnaq_MN42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/markmont-next-vs-skyline/23426 "2011-02-03T16:23:34Z")
I like small yoyos that aren’t too light. For example I hated the airey feel of the marmot. I also like a h shaped yoyo like the messiah or protoge. I do like grinds. I also want it to be stable. --- ## [yoyo string is knotting](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-is-knotting/23399)
**Author:** [@Dyes96](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dyes96)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2011, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-is-knotting/23399 "2011-02-03T01:57:24Z")
i am a novice yoyoer and i have a fast 201 and whenever i bind my yoyo string gets knotted is there a reason for this and how can i prevent this from happening if you need a a video of me binding to see and then diagnose… --- ## [YYF PROTOSTAR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar/23312)
**Author:** [@HOWxiao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HOWxiao)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-protostar/23312 "2011-02-02T16:46:43Z")
please RATE this yoyo PROTOSTAR from 1-10 (1 is the lowest 10 is the highest) and the reason why you have given that score. quick question . –The PROTOSTAR is GLASS RIGHT ? so definitely it can be SHATTERED ? --- ## [YoYo Choosing Help](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-choosing-help/23381)
**Author:** [@Hback9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hback9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-choosing-help/23381 "2011-02-02T05:49:34Z")
Hey everyone. I’m trying to pick out a new yoyo. I have say 70 dollars to play around with but I’d like to be able to keep some of it. Id mainly like to spend around 50ish or 60ish plus shipping. I’m looking for a ver… --- ## [If I like center trac will I love KKs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-like-center-trac-will-i-love-kks/23271)
**Author:** [@yoyomaverickgt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaverickgt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 8:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/if-i-like-center-trac-will-i-love-kks/23271 "2011-02-01T08:00:13Z")
I was thinking of getting one for my 54. I tried a center trac and I liked it. Do you think I should get a KK --- ## [School yoyo? & what pads?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/school-yoyo-what-pads/23295)
**Author:** [@YOdudeJF03](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOdudeJF03)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/school-yoyo-what-pads/23295 "2011-01-31T23:17:35Z")
So I’ve been in the mood to get a new yoyo, something I can bring to school and not have to worry about it. I’m looking at getting either a lyn fury or a pocket change. I want something fun to play with, not sure if you … --- ## [Duncan's Silicone Stickers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncans-silicone-stickers/23273)
**Author:** [@ItzChris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ItzChris)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncans-silicone-stickers/23273 "2011-01-31T22:28:14Z")
So, this is probably a dumb question. But Duncan’s silicone stickers make the yoyo unresponsive right ? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=273) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=275)