# CLYW Gnarwhal VS Bassalope VS 888 VS Peak **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [June 6, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253 "2010-06-06T18:01:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dgiant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/1 "2010-06-06T18:01:28Z")
Ok im looking for a more rounded yoyo that is totally unresponsive and are awesome at grinds, I currently own a Envy 64 and the Grindmachine 2 44clash edition I have narrowed the choices down, which do u think is the best for my needs a Gnarwhal, Bassalope, or 888 Added a Peak to a list of thinkers ---
**Author:** ![BuddhaFusion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/buddhafusion/32/465_2.png) [@BuddhaFusion](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BuddhaFusion)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/2 "2010-06-06T18:06:42Z")
i ie the bassalop better than 888 but i never tryed a gnarwal ---
**Author:** ![x52](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/3bc359/32.png) [@x52](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/x52)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/3 "2010-06-06T18:23:27Z")
I like the 888x the best out of those choices. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/4 "2010-06-06T18:41:47Z")
From What i hear the Gnarwal is an excellent yoyo. The bassalope is my main throw its almost as smooth as the 888 but its way more stable. The grinds on the 888 are the best but the Bassalope isn’t too far behind and im not sure about grinds on the Gnarwhal but i hear they are good. Gnarwhal review: [http://www.highspeedyoyo.com/reviews/caribou-lodge-yoyo-works/gnarwhal-by-clyw-inc](http://www.highspeedyoyo.com/reviews/caribou-lodge-yoyo-works/gnarwhal-by-clyw-inc) Bassalope review: [http://www.highspeedyoyo.com/reviews/clyw-bassalope](http://www.highspeedyoyo.com/reviews/clyw-bassalope) 888x review: > **[Better YoYoFactory 888x review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,16223.0.html)** > > Intro:I have been trying to get my hands on one of these for a while. I have a friend at school, Ben (Benyo on the forums), Who has a beautiful violet one. I offered him my 2010 G5 but no he didn’t want it. So I found someone who was trading a Grind... Hope theose reviews help. Good Luck  :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Dgiant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/5 "2010-06-06T18:52:22Z")
I just added a peak to my thoughts ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_rocks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/49beb7/32.png) [@Johnny\_rocks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Johnny_rocks)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/6 "2010-06-06T19:43:54Z")
> [@Dgiant](#): > > I just added a peak to my thoughts Peaks are discontinued. ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/7 "2010-06-06T19:49:54Z")
Gnarwhal is responsive stock. ---
**Author:** ![Dgiant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/8 "2010-06-06T20:23:34Z")
how do u make it unresponsive ---
**Author:** ![cameron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cameron/32/307_2.png) [@cameron](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cameron)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2010, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/9 "2010-06-06T21:22:01Z")
I replaced my pads with hatpads which are about half the size. it slips a little but still is a great throw ---
**Author:** ![Dgiant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/10 "2010-06-07T01:34:34Z")
Thick or smooth ones? ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/11 "2010-06-07T01:42:12Z")
> [@Cameron (and his yoyo)](#): > > Gnarwhal is responsive stock. its probably just a bad bearing ---
**Author:** ![psin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/psin/32/397_2.png) [@psin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/psin)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/12 "2010-06-07T01:49:50Z")
The only ones of those I have are the 888, SB Bassalope, and Peak. I think the peak is a little too big for my taste, but the Bassalope plays fantastically. Though for size, comfort, speed and smoothness, I’d say the 888 is definitely my overall favorite out of the 3. ---
**Author:** ![Dgiant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 1:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/13 "2010-06-07T01:51:52Z")
I narrowed it down to a classic 888 or Gnarwhal, which do u guys think is better for overall smoothness and grinds ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/14 "2010-06-07T02:01:31Z")
if your looking for grinds and smoothness definatley the 888. why do you want the classic over the 888x? ---
**Author:** ![Dgiant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/15 "2010-06-07T02:09:18Z")
I want it to be made in the U.S and the classic I heard is better, is that true ? Or should I get a 888x ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/16 "2010-06-07T02:13:54Z")
well true the 888x isnt made in the US but why does that really matter. [http://www.yoyoskills.com/?p=3079#more-3079](http://www.yoyoskills.com/?p=3079#more-3079) read this guys review its pretty good hope it helps ---
**Author:** ![Dgiant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f05b48/32.png) [@Dgiant](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dgiant)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/17 "2010-06-07T02:17:15Z")
I think I’m gonna get a 888x but I’m leaning more into the gnarwhal because I already have a yoyofactory yoyo do u think it’s still a good choice to go with the clyw ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/18 "2010-06-07T02:21:09Z")
CLYW are really nice yoyos with great attention to detail. I myself like to diversify my collection because every brand plays different. So yes if it were me I would get the Gnarwhal and no matter which one you go with you will like it they are both great yoyo’s. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mattsk8nike](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattsk8nike/32/213_2.png) [@mattsk8nike](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mattsk8nike)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/19 "2010-06-07T02:25:27Z")
Some CLYW have vibe. Just lettin you know. ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2010, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253/20 "2010-06-07T02:27:50Z")
Every CLYW I’ve ever had the pleasure of using is dead smooth. Just saying and I’ve used at least five and own one. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-bassalope-vs-888-vs-peak/15253.md?page=2)