# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=318 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 319 --- ## [Good pocket yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-pocket-yoyo/9634)
**Author:** [@Dallas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dallas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2010, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-pocket-yoyo/9634 "2010-01-05T20:45:55Z")
I have some extra money from Christmas, and I’d like to buy a good yoyo to carry with me everywhere. I want it to be fairly small so it can fit in my pocket, durable, unresponsive, and fairly cheap. Some recommendation… --- ## [Pocket sized yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocket-sized-yoyo/9993)
**Author:** [@tourqe\_yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/tourqe_yo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pocket-sized-yoyo/9993 "2010-01-04T23:46:24Z")
I’m wondering if I should get a Lunatic or dingo for a pocketsized yoyo H-shape K pad or flowable silicone 60-70 price range I love doing floaty tricks and slacks. please help. ~t --- ## [what is a good yoyo for a 12 year old kid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-yoyo-for-a-12-year-old-kid/8280)
**Author:** [@collazoch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/collazoch)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-is-a-good-yoyo-for-a-12-year-old-kid/8280 "2010-01-04T23:42:01Z")
what is a good yoyo in the 20$ -45$ price range for a 12 year old kid with regular hands. i had a freehand and am looking for a yoyo for intermediate tricks that has long spin times but that is not to big or to small --- ## [Whats with the Hayabusa SL](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-with-the-hayabusa-sl/9953)
**Author:** [@Smoke770077](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Smoke770077)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/whats-with-the-hayabusa-sl/9953 "2010-01-04T01:30:36Z")
Ima get a Hayabusa… but not sure if I should get the normal or the SL? If I get the normal and drop it will it die? From what I’ve seen from searching is that neither really bounce… So is the SL just to keep it from blow… --- ## [christmas money](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/christmas-money/9633)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/christmas-money/9633 "2010-01-04T01:22:57Z")
Now that christmas is over I have some money to spend and can you guys tell me how the 888x plays. --- ## [stable yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stable-yoyo/9882)
**Author:** [@w47](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/w47)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 1:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stable-yoyo/9882 "2010-01-04T01:21:35Z")
which yoyo is the most stable yoyo you had ever tried. if you had tried a dv888, how do u feel about its stability? --- ## [3 in 1 oil](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3-in-1-oil/9865)
**Author:** [@RCJP17](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RCJP17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3-in-1-oil/9865 "2010-01-02T20:17:32Z")
i heard 3 in 1 oil makes a good thin lube, but how good? is it better than sewing machine lube? --- ## [Smooth yoyo's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smooth-yoyos/9573)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/smooth-yoyos/9573 "2010-01-02T18:18:13Z")
hey people of yoyo expert I was wondering what is the smoothest yoyo you’ve ever played. --- ## [responsivess????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsivess/9743)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsivess/9743 "2010-01-02T02:45:25Z")
Now my xconvict is responsive and I don’t know what to do. Please help. ??? ??? --- ## [RecRev I or YYF Tactic?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-i-or-yyf-tactic/9768)
**Author:** [@yoyot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/recrev-i-or-yyf-tactic/9768 "2010-01-01T21:28:05Z")
I like both of these shapes but is the Tactic worth 20 bucks more? I want it to be really smooth on the string and a good grinder. The Tactic looks like it won’t thumb grind well but I’m all right with that. --- ## [Dark Magic or The Hitman?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-or-the-hitman/9774)
**Author:** [@DarK\_Magic\_Xii](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DarK_Magic_Xii)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dark-magic-or-the-hitman/9774 "2010-01-01T04:02:37Z")
I need help i dont know which yoyo to buy!!?!? Whats better the Dark Magic or The Hitman??? --- ## [2A?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a/9690)
**Author:** [@Frozenmind32](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Frozenmind32)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2a/9690 "2010-01-01T00:42:05Z")
I’m a semi-experienced 1A player, looking to try some 2A I don’t want to spend a lot of money, but I would like a yoyo that will work for “all” 2A tricks. Something kinda like the 2A equivalent to the Legacy; cheap, bu… --- ## [10 ball bearings ???](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearings/9628)
**Author:** [@MikeMonster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeMonster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/10-ball-bearings/9628 "2009-12-31T15:53:58Z")
Whats so special about them? why are they better than a CT? --- ## [Hayabusa vs Big yo in 4a](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-vs-big-yo-in-4a/9779)
**Author:** [@AwEsOmEnEsS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AwEsOmEnEsS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hayabusa-vs-big-yo-in-4a/9779 "2009-12-31T04:20:43Z")
i want to go farther in 4a and useing a kickside for 4a now i am only looking for a 4a yoyo under or close to $20 i have a good throw but am still missing the catch alot (this will be my 1 real 4a yoyo) i want to know if… --- ## [What kind of string should I buy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-string-should-i-buy/9771)
**Author:** [@DarK\_Magic\_Xii](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DarK_Magic_Xii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-kind-of-string-should-i-buy/9771 "2009-12-31T01:03:44Z")
Should i buy 50% cotton and 50% polyester or 100% Polyester??? Thank you for your help everyone! --- ## [Strings and Bearings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-bearings/9688)
**Author:** [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/strings-and-bearings/9688 "2009-12-29T20:23:44Z")
This is a 2 part thread: Strings: i have about a hundred 50/50 strings, but i was wondering for the future, what other popular strings are there. i know about 70/30 and such, but what is the difference from a “chaotic”… --- ## [boss or superstar?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boss-or-superstar/9505)
**Author:** [@G51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G51)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/boss-or-superstar/9505 "2009-12-29T20:10:20Z")
what should i get? --- ## [My x convict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-x-convict/9684)
**Author:** [@buck\_choy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/buck_choy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-x-convict/9684 "2009-12-29T19:14:53Z")
Ok so my x covict is not responsive but when ever i do a trick where there are lots of string layers it snaps back to my hand. How can I fix this? --- ## [I need help: genesis, severe, or choatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-genesis-severe-or-choatic/9638)
**Author:** [@andrewyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andrewyoyo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-need-help-genesis-severe-or-choatic/9638 "2009-12-29T15:43:24Z")
Should I get a severe, genesis, or wait for the choatic to come out? please vote. --- ## [is the protostar better than the counter attack](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-protostar-better-than-the-counter-attack/8429)
**Author:** [@collazoch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/collazoch)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-the-protostar-better-than-the-counter-attack/8429 "2009-12-28T16:49:47Z")
is the protostar better than the counter attack in your opinion and im having a hard time picking my second yoyo and i think i might get the dark magic or the counter attack or the convict what are your opinions on those… --- ## [Enough with responsive yoyo playing for me(is it so bad?)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/enough-with-responsive-yoyo-playing-for-me-is-it-so-bad/9545)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/enough-with-responsive-yoyo-playing-for-me-is-it-so-bad/9545 "2009-12-27T15:43:05Z")
Well, I’ve been thinking. Thinking a lot. I was to buy a velocity… But then I thought. Why the hell do I want responsive play? If I’m to buy a responsive-able yoyo, that will be good, for… 1 week max? I mean, if I bu… --- ## [Can you siilicone recess a yoyo with the bearing in?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-siilicone-recess-a-yoyo-with-the-bearing-in/9374)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-you-siilicone-recess-a-yoyo-with-the-bearing-in/9374 "2009-12-27T15:21:39Z")
i have silicone recessed tons of yoyos but i usually take the bearing out first but on my genesis its just stuck and wont come out. So can you silicone the side that the bearing is in while the bearings in? --- ## [standard bearing vs. center track bearing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/standard-bearing-vs-center-track-bearing/9591)
**Author:** [@MikeMonster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MikeMonster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2009, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/standard-bearing-vs-center-track-bearing/9591 "2009-12-27T05:15:46Z")
pros and cons, whats good whats bad? --- ## [$25 to spend what to buy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/25-to-spend-what-to-buy/9570)
**Author:** [@j\_lowell9](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/j_lowell9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/25-to-spend-what-to-buy/9570 "2009-12-26T21:02:08Z")
im almost done with all of the master tricks and i got a $25 gift card for christmas,what yoyo should i buy i have all different kinds of yoyos so im looking for something interesting to play with. Give me your opinions … --- ## [i have a question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/9553)
**Author:** [@avengedseven77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/avengedseven77)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2009, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-question/9553 "2009-12-26T03:07:39Z")
can i use yoyojam lube on my bbyy wedgie’s stock berring or will that mess it up? --- ## [first looper](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-looper/9488)
**Author:** [@collazoch](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/collazoch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-looper/9488 "2009-12-24T08:26:13Z")
what is a good first looper. thanks --- ## [Confused on what to get now?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/confused-on-what-to-get-now/9458)
**Author:** [@Uncle\_Ben\_49](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Uncle_Ben_49)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/confused-on-what-to-get-now/9458 "2009-12-23T19:29:59Z")
Im a little confused on what yo-yo i should go with. Right now i have YYJ Dark Magic and it was a great beginner yo-yo until my string broke one day and the side got damaged :'(. So now i want to upgrade but i dont know… --- ## [genesis or boss??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-or-boss/9027)
**Author:** [@lczt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lczt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/genesis-or-boss/9027 "2009-12-22T18:36:07Z")
can you tell me what is better acording to my preferences?? ??? preferences are: shape: rounded os H shape weight: any one, i dont have any preferences about weight. size: small or medium stock or mod: stock respon… --- ## [SE Dark Magic or 1Drop Dingo ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/se-dark-magic-or-1drop-dingo/9327)
**Author:** [@theyoster109](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theyoster109)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/se-dark-magic-or-1drop-dingo/9327 "2009-12-19T05:35:58Z")
I like Both but can’t decide between the SE Orange Sparkle Dm with a CT Bearing and shims or a Red 1Drop design Dingo. Please Help I’m ordering tomarrow or Sunday --- ## [im in a pickle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-in-a-pickle/9212)
**Author:** [@avengedseven77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/avengedseven77)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2009, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-in-a-pickle/9212 "2009-12-19T05:01:52Z")
i have a dm and i want to get a new yoyo so i want to know what is the best yoyo i can get for 40-50 range. please lmk [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=317) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=319)