# Looking for Help/Recommendation **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=92 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 93 --- ## [Clyw yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-yoyos/72025)
**Author:** [@Yoyordy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyordy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-yoyos/72025 "2015-01-18T06:27:54Z")
So I want to buy a new Clyw and I can’t decide what to get. I’m leaning towards: chief 66 or 65, Avalanche. What do you think is the best for competitive play and please say in what way (speed, stability etc…) --- ## [Have anyone tried YoyoExpert Polyester Strings?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-anyone-tried-yoyoexpert-polyester-strings/71939)
**Author:** [@LeDave](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeDave)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2015, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/have-anyone-tried-yoyoexpert-polyester-strings/71939 "2015-01-18T02:22:02Z")
Have anyone tried the YoyoExpert Polyester Strings and how does it hold up with the Kitty String version? I find the YoyoExpert one cheaper so if it ends up being up par to the Kitty String, I’ll probably get some neon y… --- ## [What are your opinions on YoYoJam Classic , Yoyofactory Hubstack Afterglow?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-opinions-on-yoyojam-classic-yoyofactory-hubstack-afterglow/71989)
**Author:** [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-opinions-on-yoyojam-classic-yoyofactory-hubstack-afterglow/71989 "2015-01-17T18:37:52Z")
Which in your opinion will give a more oversized feel as both are near 58 diameter and will they feel more oversized then a YOYOFACTORY SHUTTER and what are other yoyos that can give a oversized feel then a Shutter in 25… --- ## [Looking for the Best Yo-Yo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-the-best-yo-yo/71966)
**Author:** [@HavikkTV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HavikkTV)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-the-best-yo-yo/71966 "2015-01-17T00:25:43Z")
\-Do you know how to bind the yoyo? (If you don’t know what bind means then you don’t know how) Yes -Do you have a yoyo that you own or played with that you have liked very much? Describe every detail. Eg. what kind of … --- ## [offstring yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-yoyo/71938)
**Author:** [@Nickfris0511](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nickfris0511)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2015, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/offstring-yoyo/71938 "2015-01-16T13:04:30Z")
I’m looking for a new offstring throw im looking for extreme durabillity (i drop a lot ) nice wide/big profile fits relatively good in hand bounces nice for catches spin time is not extremely important my combos ar… --- ## [Xcube Seed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xcube-seed/71959)
**Author:** [@SamuraiAlex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SamuraiAlex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xcube-seed/71959 "2015-01-15T19:42:57Z")
Does anyone have experience with the Xcube Seed? What’s it like? How does it compare to other extra-wide throws, like the Stampede? --- ## [Sleipnir VS. Cyborg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-vs-cyborg/71949)
**Author:** [@YOLOcop\_57](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOLOcop_57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2015, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sleipnir-vs-cyborg/71949 "2015-01-14T05:10:00Z")
I am thinking of buying either of these two yoyos and I dont know which to go with. specs I prefer Diameter- 54-57 Width- 42-45 Gap Width- 4.5-5.0 Weight- 64-67.5 --- ## [Cypher bs. Shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cypher-bs-shutter/71924)
**Author:** [@jjs77as6533](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjs77as6533)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cypher-bs-shutter/71924 "2015-01-13T22:53:28Z")
The title says it all. I already have most of the other Yoyofactory budget metals, and I like the shu-ta and Too HOT best. My play style is more slowish and I do a lot of horizontal. Is the cypher good for horizontal? --- ## [Prestige Vs Shake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prestige-vs-shake/71852)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/prestige-vs-shake/71852 "2015-01-13T09:26:05Z")
Kinda tired of only havin like v-shaped throws… --- ## [What does a matte finish do on a yoyo?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-a-matte-finish-do-on-a-yoyo/71910)
**Author:** [@Rixtify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rixtify)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2015, 1:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-does-a-matte-finish-do-on-a-yoyo/71910 "2015-01-13T01:40:38Z")
So I saw the TP Shake and saw the matte black option. What does matte finish do for the yoyo? --- ## [A yoyo that can give you a oversized feel?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-yoyo-that-can-give-you-a-oversized-feel/71850)
**Author:** [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-yoyo-that-can-give-you-a-oversized-feel/71850 "2015-01-12T22:43:52Z")
The yoyo should have oversized feel and budget under 30$. --- ## [Looking for a new daily throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-daily-throw/71881)
**Author:** [@markayoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/markayoyo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2015, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-new-daily-throw/71881 "2015-01-12T13:56:04Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a new YoYo to use for daily use, like when I’m out. I want something inexpensive and metal or plastic. I really love my One Drop Code One but it’s pretty expensive and I don’t want to take it out wit… --- ## [Duncan Pro Z with Large Konkave Bearing spacers?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pro-z-with-large-konkave-bearing-spacers/71740)
**Author:** [@Ripcord](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ripcord)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/duncan-pro-z-with-large-konkave-bearing-spacers/71740 "2015-01-11T19:57:23Z")
Howdy! While I am sure to have more yo-yo’s in my near future, I am currently using my Duncan Pro Z more then my Speedaholic for learning new tricks. It’s just better for me personally. So I was thinking of trying to m… --- ## [Need help :( ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/71857)
**Author:** [@GraydenYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GraydenYoyos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-help/71857 "2015-01-11T06:31:35Z")
What would you recommend me doing with my draupnir Me selling my draupnir, getting a chief and some money. Not selling the draupnir Sell the draupnir get a puffin 2 and some money --- ## [puffin 2 vs leviathan 5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-vs-leviathan-5/71869)
**Author:** [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 12:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-2-vs-leviathan-5/71869 "2015-01-11T00:36:42Z")
Procrustes: not as fun as i hoped --- ## [Kitty String XXL good for competitive play? ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string-xxl-good-for-competitive-play/71796)
**Author:** [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kitty-string-xxl-good-for-competitive-play/71796 "2015-01-09T04:34:41Z")
So is this too thick for competition? Will it snag more regularly? --- ## [Any thoughts on the Whip?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-thoughts-on-the-whip/71820)
**Author:** [@Padawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Padawan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-thoughts-on-the-whip/71820 "2015-01-09T01:31:52Z")
They’re really cheap and I heard that they’re great for the price. Any thoughts? --- ## [Yo-yo Recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-recommendations/71670)
**Author:** [@Decade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Decade)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yo-yo-recommendations/71670 "2015-01-08T15:10:11Z")
Do you know how to bind the yoyo? Yes, the basic ones from front mount side mount -Do you have a yoyo that you own or played with that you have liked very much? YYF Horizon -Do you have a preferred shape of the yoyo? … --- ## [N12 with yellow pad and 8 ball kk bearing????](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n12-with-yellow-pad-and-8-ball-kk-bearing/71793)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2015, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/n12-with-yellow-pad-and-8-ball-kk-bearing/71793 "2015-01-08T13:41:05Z")
what i know from the manufacturer website that the n12 should come with blue new pad and 10 ball kk bearing, now mine came with yellow pad and 8 ball kk bearing, how is it possible? i order it on ebay --- ## [String Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/71775)
**Author:** [@anmo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anmo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/71775 "2015-01-07T16:48:49Z")
Can anyone suggest a comparable alternative to Toxic Strings Base (their standard string)? It is my favorite string and I’m running low, and unfortunately it’s out of stock. Just looking for something with a similar feel… --- ## [best $0-$60 throw](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-0-60-throw/71743)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-0-60-throw/71743 "2015-01-07T13:25:54Z")
Suggest me the yoyo My criteria: -spin for days -suitable for fast/slack play -good both at vertical and horizontal play -not too wide, max is 46mm --- ## [Undecided choice](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undecided-choice/71668)
**Author:** [@GrandMaster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GrandMaster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2015, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/undecided-choice/71668 "2015-01-07T04:56:44Z")
We all get that feeling of buying a new yoyo, but sometimes just cannot decide between 2 or 3 different throws. We tend to do tons of research on what we want in a throw, to choose the best one. This usually all depends … --- ## [I'm new and I would like some advice.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-new-and-i-would-like-some-advice/71748)
**Author:** [@myo\_myo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/myo_myo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2015, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-new-and-i-would-like-some-advice/71748 "2015-01-06T15:36:11Z")
Hi all, In 2015 I would like to learn Yo-Yo:-) I have trawled the forum and I have done some idea on my first purchase, but I still need some clarification: First purchase after reading the various reviews will be: … --- ## [4a yoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-yoyo/71683)
**Author:** [@Harryhillz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Harryhillz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/4a-yoyo/71683 "2015-01-05T23:57:01Z")
Is the fiesta xx a good 4a yoyo or is the big yo better? --- ## [bechmark vs Horizon vs orbis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bechmark-vs-horizon-vs-orbis/71686)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bechmark-vs-horizon-vs-orbis/71686 "2015-01-05T22:35:46Z")
please help me choose, the comment also accepted, thank you --- ## [Several yoyos up for consideration after YYF Shutter](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/several-yoyos-up-for-consideration-after-yyf-shutter/71619)
**Author:** [@mtbone1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mtbone1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/several-yoyos-up-for-consideration-after-yyf-shutter/71619 "2015-01-05T18:33:46Z")
Do you know how to bind the yoyo? Yup -Do you have a yoyo that you own or played with that you have liked very much? YYF Shutter -Do you have a preferred shape of the yoyo? H-shaped or slightly V-ish H-shaped butter… --- ## [Pulsefire SS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulsefire-ss/71747)
**Author:** [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pulsefire-ss/71747 "2015-01-05T18:32:52Z")
Haven’t seen any posts about it at all… Birthday is coming up, so wondering whether to get it or nah --- ## [Need new freehand](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-new-freehand/71626)
**Author:** [@JustYoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JustYoYo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-new-freehand/71626 "2015-01-02T18:32:50Z")
Currently I use (just got ) a throw monkey, which I will use for everyday use but I need more spin time! New throw, or bearing? --- ## [One Drop benchmark 2014 V or H??](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-2014-v-or-h/71674)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Frandi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthony_Frandi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/one-drop-benchmark-2014-v-or-h/71674 "2015-01-02T18:10:06Z")
Since I like the shape of v and h, which has better playability, and long spin? --- ## [Buying a 3$ Duncan butterfly yoyo be worth it for starting out?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-3-duncan-butterfly-yoyo-be-worth-it-for-starting-out/71486)
**Author:** [@Acah1013](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Acah1013)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/buying-a-3-duncan-butterfly-yoyo-be-worth-it-for-starting-out/71486 "2015-01-02T05:48:10Z")
I’m just starting out and would like to know what you guys would suggest to buy first? What was the first yoyo you bought and started with? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=91) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/yo-yo-reviews/looking-for-help-recommendation/24.md?page=93)