# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=38 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [Which yo-yo out of these is the best?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yo-yo-out-of-these-is-the-best/314303)
**Author:** [@hyprstorm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyprstorm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/which-yo-yo-out-of-these-is-the-best/314303 "2020-01-25T23:38:33Z")
so, i feel an odd need to buy a new yoyo. Which of these 5 performs the best and is the most fun to play? General-Yo 5 Star Absurdity TiVayder Meerkat Kuntosh 5000QV Thanks. --- ## [Thoughts on my next yoyo purchase, most likely a bi-metal (#BlackFridaySale@YYE)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232)
**Author:** [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thoughts-on-my-next-yoyo-purchase-most-likely-a-bi-metal-blackfridaysale-yye/311232 "2020-01-24T03:50:03Z")
(Edit: the post is quite long, but I felt like this is going to be a popular and recurring topic by a lot of beginner/intermediate yoyo enthusiasts in a similar situation to me leading up to Black Friday. So I thought wh… --- ## [Returning from 8 year hiatus, looking for the best $40-$100 Throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/returning-from-8-year-hiatus-looking-for-the-best-40-100-throw/313960)
**Author:** [@KFoord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KFoord)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/returning-from-8-year-hiatus-looking-for-the-best-40-100-throw/313960 "2020-01-22T15:31:18Z")
Hi, After a long break, I am looking to get back into yo-yoing. It seems Yoyos have evolved a lot in the past 8 years. I’m not even sure which brands I should be looking at now. The only two I’ve ever used are a dark… --- ## [Can't tell if these the same colourway!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-tell-if-these-the-same-colourway/314025)
**Author:** [@KFoord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KFoord)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cant-tell-if-these-the-same-colourway/314025 "2020-01-21T06:13:18Z")
Hi, I’m wondering if these are the same shutter wide angle yoyo!? Mod Edit: Link to competing online store removed. Please don’t do that. It’s not polite. :nauseated\_face: Yoyo expert list it as purple/orange fade, … --- ## [My bearing stopped working](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-stopped-working/313066)
**Author:** [@Erk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erk)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2020, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/my-bearing-stopped-working/313066 "2020-01-20T14:33:03Z")
When I dissembled my yoyo, my bearing works just fine. But after assembling, by simply put the two half together, then the bearing got locked up and doesn’t spin at all. The problem is I just purchased it lately and I di… --- ## [Is topyo silenus good yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-topyo-silenus-good-yoyo/313734)
**Author:** [@vlad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vlad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/is-topyo-silenus-good-yoyo/313734 "2020-01-16T20:26:03Z")
Is topyo silenus good yoyo? Should i buy it? --- ## [Pads for a SPYY Stryker](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-a-spyy-stryker/313698)
**Author:** [@Sinister\_Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sinister_Yoyos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads-for-a-spyy-stryker/313698 "2020-01-16T02:44:49Z")
What type of pads go on a SPYY Stryker? --- ## [Yoyo selection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-selection/313664)
**Author:** [@sabbir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sabbir)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-selection/313664 "2020-01-15T16:28:10Z")
magicyoyo n11 vs n12 vs beboo 12 vs beboo SmartU please help me here . name any yoyo from aliexpress that I should buy . Thanks in advance :smiley: --- ## [Rotor yoyo reviews please?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rotor-yoyo-reviews-please/313649)
**Author:** [@yoyogameboy26](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyogameboy26)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rotor-yoyo-reviews-please/313649 "2020-01-15T16:11:01Z")
I just saw the rotor and it looks like a really convenient yoyo perfect to add to the daily throw section but I wanna hear other people’s thoughts before I put it on my list,any thoughts? --- ## [Art life and OD overture](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/art-life-and-od-overture/313595)
**Author:** [@ATOMICA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ATOMICA)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/art-life-and-od-overture/313595 "2020-01-15T12:24:32Z")
Life and overture both of these yoyos are somewhat similar, which is better for you and why and how different are they? --- ## [Best aqua monometal (currently available)?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-aqua-monometal-currently-available/313043)
**Author:** [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-aqua-monometal-currently-available/313043 "2020-01-13T18:53:53Z")
Most of my aqua monometals are Shutters of one kind or another, and they’re quite good, but I’m wondering if there’s anything better out there. So, can anyone recommend a monometal, that is currently available, that com… --- ## [What wood yoyo to get](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-wood-yoyo-to-get/313367)
**Author:** [@yoyojoe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyojoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-wood-yoyo-to-get/313367 "2020-01-10T23:58:32Z")
Just trying to figure out what wood yoyo to try next. I’ve enjoyed the sleep machine and no jive but didn’t enjoy the tmbr Irving. Other than those I haven’t tried a lot of wood throws but I do enjoy a more rounded shape… --- ## [Shutter has major vibe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-has-major-vibe/313302)
**Author:** [@Sebtendo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sebtendo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2020, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/shutter-has-major-vibe/313302 "2020-01-10T10:44:00Z")
Hello I recently got a brand new Shutter from Yoyofactory and have been playing with it for a feel days now. I have experienced a lot of vibe consistently. The yoyo is brand new with the stock bearing and has never been … --- ## [Why are there not enough yoyos over 59mm in Diameter?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-there-not-enough-yoyos-over-59mm-in-diameter/313204)
**Author:** [@MoonageMin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoonageMin)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-there-not-enough-yoyos-over-59mm-in-diameter/313204 "2020-01-09T23:54:12Z")
So my Raccoon friend @Aiedail who is 6’2” with raccoon hands wants bigger yoyos that scale well with her height and hands. Which brings about why are yoyos designed for normal hands. Who defines normal? Lots of undersiz… --- ## [Organic shape yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/organic-shape-yoyo/313099)
**Author:** [@Karbankers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Karbankers)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 1:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/organic-shape-yoyo/313099 "2020-01-08T01:43:28Z")
I’m looking for my next yoyo, I want an Organic shape yoyo that is either a plastic or a metal and $35 or under,just leave some suggestions down below.Thanks! --- ## [Has anyone tried the Ragnarok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-ragnarok/313108)
**Author:** [@yoyo-matt-ratt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyo-matt-ratt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/has-anyone-tried-the-ragnarok/313108 "2020-01-06T17:18:51Z")
if anyone has tried the Reykjavik Return Tops Ragnarok i would like to know how it is because i want to buy it. thanks! --- ## [AR-T Grail vs 420](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ar-t-grail-vs-420/313047)
**Author:** [@ATOMICA](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ATOMICA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/ar-t-grail-vs-420/313047 "2020-01-05T07:01:54Z")
I know both yoyos are completely different, I’m just interested in your opinion. which is better for you Grail or 420 and why? --- ## [What are YOU looking for in a comp yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-looking-for-in-a-comp-yoyo/313036)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-you-looking-for-in-a-comp-yoyo/313036 "2020-01-05T00:48:22Z")
in your opinion, what makes a good comp yoyo? long spin time? rim weight? fingerspin cups? let me know what you think is a good comp yoyo. -Peyton --- ## [best wooden yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-wooden-yoyo/67676)
**Author:** [@joshxz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/joshxz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-wooden-yoyo/67676 "2020-01-03T18:45:40Z")
is there any best wooden yoyo --- ## [New yoyo advise](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-advise/312708)
**Author:** [@BINDorDIE](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BINDorDIE)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-yoyo-advise/312708 "2019-12-29T22:42:36Z")
Hey fellow yo-yo’ers. I’ve been yoyoing for about 1.5 years now and have been lurking these forums but never posted anything :stuck\_out\_tongue: I’m looking for another yoyo, but i’m afraid that it will play/feel like y… --- ## [Want to try a wide YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-try-a-wide-yoyo/312485)
**Author:** [@jsn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jsn)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/want-to-try-a-wide-yoyo/312485 "2019-12-28T21:28:27Z")
Considering the one drop 1to1 the idea of the design seems really cool. anybody thrown one? or any suggestions for a great wide throw? any feedback would be useful. Thanks, --- ## [What about " One Third "](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-about-one-third/312699)
**Author:** [@sabbir](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sabbir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-about-one-third/312699 "2019-12-28T18:20:27Z")
What is and how is One third --- ## [3 One Drops to choose from](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3-one-drops-to-choose-from/312398)
**Author:** [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/3-one-drops-to-choose-from/312398 "2019-12-26T17:36:38Z")
I’m currently looking at the Overture, Cascade, and 1to1. I have tried the Overture (at club earlier today actually) and Cascade (a few years ago), and like them both. My pockets aren’t bottomless, so I will only be buyi… --- ## [Best YoYo for a 3-Year-Old](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-for-a-3-year-old/311245)
**Author:** [@middnght](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/middnght)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-yoyo-for-a-3-year-old/311245 "2019-12-21T16:40:30Z")
My 3-Year-Old wants to YoYo with daddy. I got her a Butterfly XT but she is still having a hard time and gets frustrated. What is the best yoyo for a little one? --- ## [Batsquatch or Manatee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/batsquatch-or-manatee/312333)
**Author:** [@Herelieslewi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Herelieslewi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/batsquatch-or-manatee/312333 "2019-12-21T19:17:53Z")
Trying to make a decision, people who tried both please help me :raised\_hands:t4::tired\_face: --- ## [Duncan Freehand? How to make less responsive?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand-how-to-make-less-responsive/10390)
**Author:** [@TheBennyZone](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheBennyZone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-freehand-how-to-make-less-responsive/10390 "2019-12-20T09:48:51Z")
hey guys well while Im waiting for my Velocity to show up on tuesday I went to Toys R Us and saw a Duncan Freehand so I bought it to mess around with. Was this a good choice for a 5a yoyo or a waste of money? I find it… --- ## [Edge Ultimatum question. \[Solved\]](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-ultimatum-question-solved/312241)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Man)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/edge-ultimatum-question-solved/312241 "2019-12-19T01:24:40Z")
So, I just got an Edge Ultimatum. After playing with it for about 3 hours, I noticed that the yoyo just started to have a weird vibrating sensation when It was spinning on the bottom of the string. Confused, I looked at … --- ## [LF new strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-new-strings/312170)
**Author:** [@SpyseaRice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SpyseaRice)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-new-strings/312170 "2019-12-18T22:30:10Z")
I got a 100 pack of kitty XXL around a year ago, but it’s nearing that time again. I’m considering Sōchi or One Drop Basics for some bulk strings, so any opinions on either or bulk string suggestions would be great thank… --- ## [Premium strings vs cheaper strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premium-strings-vs-cheaper-strings/312092)
**Author:** [@Karma](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Karma)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/premium-strings-vs-cheaper-strings/312092 "2019-12-17T03:37:33Z")
Are there any premium strings that last long enough to justify the higher price? Yoyostringlab strings sound great but I’m not sure I want to spend the same amount of money for half as many strings. Are they worth it whe… --- ## [I'm trying to complete an 888 collection what yoyos would you consider 888's](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-trying-to-complete-an-888-collection-what-yoyos-would-you-consider-888s/48760)
**Author:** [@XxsanezxX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxsanezxX)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-trying-to-complete-an-888-collection-what-yoyos-would-you-consider-888s/48760 "2019-12-16T22:20:38Z")
I’m trying to complete an,888 collection what yoyos would you consider 888’s, I know the, 888 of course, the dv 888, I count the DNA, cause its an over sized, 888 and the DNA on the yoyo makes,888 what else would be cons… [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=37) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=39)