# CLYW Gnarwhal vs SPYY Addiction **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [April 2, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672 "2013-04-02T02:20:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/1 "2013-04-02T02:20:32Z")
Looking for a new throw, current one isn’t cutting it anymore as i get more advanced, I’ve been researching for the past few weeks and have narrowed down to a Gnarwhal or Addiction. I’m fond of the wide rounded butterfly shape and the shallow H shape like the gnarwhal if anyone has any other suggestions that would be nice. P.S, I’m also on the lookout for an ilyy liopleurodon on the b/s/t or elsewhere ---
**Author:** ![N8dogg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a88e57/32.png) [@N8dogg](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/N8dogg)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/2 "2013-04-02T02:28:34Z")
I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/3 "2013-04-02T02:37:56Z")
> [@N8dogg](#): > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. How so? ---
**Author:** ![znin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/znin/32/1279_2.png) [@znin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/znin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 2:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/4 "2013-04-02T02:52:05Z")
> [@Anthym](#): > > > [@N8dogg](#): > > > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. > > How so? It’s just more serious. The Gnarwhal is a more fun, not as competition directed as the SPYY. The SPYY is also smoother. ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 3:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/5 "2013-04-02T03:11:38Z")
> [@znin](#): > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > [@N8dogg](#): > > > > > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. > > > > How so? > > It’s just more serious. The Gnarwhal is a more fun, not as competition directed as the SPYY. > The SPYY is also smoother. So only being able to purchase one, go for the Addiction? ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/6 "2013-04-02T03:18:13Z")
> [@Anthym](#): > > > [@znin](#): > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > [@N8dogg](#): > > > > > > > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. > > > > > > How so? > > > > It’s just more serious. The Gnarwhal is a more fun, not as competition directed as the SPYY. > > The SPYY is also smoother. > > So only being able to purchase one, go for the Addiction? Cant edit for some reason but what about the sasquatch? ---
**Author:** ![anon12742582](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon12742582](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon12742582)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 3:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/7 "2013-04-02T03:21:59Z")
> [@Anthym](#): > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > [@znin](#): > > > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > > > [@N8dogg](#): > > > > > > > > > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. > > > > > > > > How so? > > > > > > It’s just more serious. The Gnarwhal is a more fun, not as competition directed as the SPYY. > > > The SPYY is also smoother. > > > > So only being able to purchase one, go for the Addiction? > > Cant edit for some reason but what about the sasquatch? i have all 3, they are all great and the sas is just a over grown gnar. It’s a awesome throw! ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/8 "2013-04-02T04:56:32Z")
> [@anon12742582](#): > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > [@znin](#): > > > > > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > > > > > [@N8dogg](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. > > > > > > > > > > How so? > > > > > > > > It’s just more serious. The Gnarwhal is a more fun, not as competition directed as the SPYY. > > > > The SPYY is also smoother. > > > > > > So only being able to purchase one, go for the Addiction? > > > > Cant edit for some reason but what about the sasquatch? > > i have all 3, they are all great and the sas is just a over grown gnar. It’s a awesome throw! So what would you recommend? Also, should i wait a week and get a puffin? ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/9 "2013-04-02T05:41:28Z")
> [@Anthym](#): > > > [@anon12742582](#): > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > > > [@znin](#): > > > > > > > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > > [@N8dogg](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. > > > > > > > > > > > > How so? > > > > > > > > > > It’s just more serious. The Gnarwhal is a more fun, not as competition directed as the SPYY. > > > > > The SPYY is also smoother. > > > > > > > > So only being able to purchase one, go for the Addiction? > > > > > > Cant edit for some reason but what about the sasquatch? > > > > i have all 3, they are all great and the sas is just a over grown gnar. It’s a awesome throw! > > So what would you recommend? is the gnar floaty? None of your choices are floaty. If you want a Butterfly shape, the Sasquatch won’t fit into that category. Honestly if you want something in the size range of the Gnarwhal and Addiction (52-54mm) and floaty, none of your current options will fit the bill. ---
**Author:** ![znin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/znin/32/1279_2.png) [@znin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/znin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/10 "2013-04-02T15:05:08Z")
> [@Yonut](#): > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > [@anon12742582](#): > > > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > > > > > [@znin](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [@N8dogg](#): > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am a complete CLYW fanboy but the Addiction destroys the Gnarwahl. It’s a wonderful throw. Cannot say enough good things about SPYY or the Addiction. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > How so? > > > > > > > > > > > > The Addiction is actually a pretty floaty throw. > > > > > > It’s just more serious. The Gnarwhal is a more fun, not as competition directed as the SPYY. > > > > > > The SPYY is also smoother. > > > > > > > > > > So only being able to purchase one, go for the Addiction? > > > > > > > > Cant edit for some reason but what about the sasquatch? > > > > > > i have all 3, they are all great and the sas is just a over grown gnar. It’s a awesome throw! > > > > So what would you recommend? is the gnar floaty? > > None of your choices are floaty. If you want a Butterfly shape, the Sasquatch won’t fit into that category. Honestly if you want something in the size range of the Gnarwhal and Addiction (52-54mm) and floaty, none of your current options will fit the bill. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/11 "2013-04-02T15:26:14Z")
If you want floaty and smaller (a hair above 52mm), SPYY Punchline is a good bet. I got a somewhat beat OG Punchline with a bit of vibe, and despite its condition it has probably become my favourite yoyo (might have to update my profile!), beating out my El Ranchero, Wrath, and DNS. I’ll give it a while longer before I update my profile, though-- I might just have “new yoyo love”. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Jerrod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jerrod/32/367145_2.png) [@Jerrod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jerrod)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/12 "2013-04-02T17:31:14Z")
😃 ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/13 "2013-04-02T17:43:12Z")
> [@Jerrod](#): > > First of all, all of these are great choices. It’s hard to go wrong with CLYW or SPYY. > > The Gnarwhal, Addiction, and Sasquatch don’t feel floaty. They have a more solid feel on the string. As GregP mentioned, the original Punchline, if that is something you would be interested in, now that thing definitely feels floaty. For it’s size and weight, the stability and spin times of the Punchline are phenomenal. It’s also one of my favorite yoyos. > > The Gnarwhal and the Addiction feel kind of similar to me on the string. The Sasquatch, however, is a beast. It is the more competition-oriented of the three because of it’s size and spin times, I guess. Personally, I don’t care for describing one throw as better suited for a competition, but that’s another topic. So, I digress… > > I’m a big fan of both CLYW and SPYY. I love the Gnarwhal, but if I had to pick just one yoyo out of your choices, it would be the Addiction hands-down, all day long. Not that it necessarily plays better, except for grinds and matador, I just like it. I feels good in the hand and on return, light but solid on the string. Super chill, and you gotta love those spikes. > > Also, another thing worth mentioning is resale value. You can get a used SPYY yoyo for a lot cheaper, than a used CLYW. That also means it is easy to get more of your money back for a CLYW yoyo, if you decide you want to sell it later. > > Keep in mind, as well, that a lot of this is my opinion, and therefore, highly subjective. I’ll take this into consideration, thanks. i think I’m going to get the Addiction and get a Gnarwhal in a few months. ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/14 "2013-04-02T17:45:25Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > If you want floaty and smaller (a hair above 52mm), SPYY Punchline is a good bet. I got a somewhat beat OG Punchline with a bit of vibe, and despite its condition it has probably become my favourite yoyo (might have to update my profile!), beating out my El Ranchero, Wrath, and DNS. > > I’ll give it a while longer before I update my profile, though-- I might just have “new yoyo love”. :wink: Not necessarily looking for a floaty throw just heard the gnar was floaty. How do you like the ranchero? ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/15 "2013-04-02T17:48:18Z")
Also, How does the Puffin compare to the addiction? ---
**Author:** ![znin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/znin/32/1279_2.png) [@znin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/znin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/16 "2013-04-02T17:51:58Z")
> [@Anthym](#): > > Also, How does the Puffin compare to the addiction? Light, floaty, fun. Short spin times, but extremely fun. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/17 "2013-04-02T17:59:52Z")
> [@Anthym](#): > > > [@GregP](#): > > > > If you want floaty and smaller (a hair above 52mm), SPYY Punchline is a good bet. I got a somewhat beat OG Punchline with a bit of vibe, and despite its condition it has probably become my favourite yoyo (might have to update my profile!), beating out my El Ranchero, Wrath, and DNS. > > > > I’ll give it a while longer before I update my profile, though-- I might just have “new yoyo love”. :wink: > > Not necessarily looking for a floaty throw just heard the gnar was floaty. How do you like the ranchero? Ranchero is an exceptional yoyo. Like all things, it depends on your tastes. It is insanely stable, runs the middle ground between string presence and float (much like an Avalanche does), is wonderful just as an “object” (nice engravings, great shape, cool spikes), and just plays really really well. But it’s not going to be to everyone’s tastes! I don’t know from horizontal yet, but when I’m practicing a Banana Turnover, I turn to other yoyos; not saying it can’t do horizontal, just that I don’t think of the Ranchero when I think horizontal. Also, although it can grind, it is not a grinding champion (exception: the IRG which is great). I have no problems recommending a Ranchero to anyone that thinks all of the above sounds good. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/18 "2013-04-02T19:40:52Z")
> [@znin](#): > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > Also, How does the Puffin compare to the addiction? > > Light, floaty, fun. Short spin times, but extremely fun. I’m going to emphasize short spin times. Honestly, the Puffin and Addiction are different beasts. The Addiction is slow, but stable and super comfortable on the string and in the hand. It still is no competition oriented monster. The Puffin is much faster and more nimble, as well as incredibely floaty. However, the short spin times keep it from being marked off as something other than fun. Unless, of course, you have a super strong throw that comes from years and years of yoyoing, then the Puffin truly is a monster. ---
**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2013, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/19 "2013-04-02T23:19:22Z")
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**Author:** ![Anthym](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@Anthym](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Anthym)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2013, 12:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672/20 "2013-04-03T00:25:11Z")
> [@Yonut](#): > > > [@znin](#): > > > > > [@Anthym](#): > > > > > > Also, How does the Puffin compare to the addiction? > > > > Light, floaty, fun. Short spin times, but extremely fun. > > I’m going to emphasize short spin times. Honestly, the Puffin and Addiction are different beasts. The Addiction is slow, but stable and super comfortable on the string and in the hand. It still is no competition oriented monster. The Puffin is much faster and more nimble, as well as incredibely floaty. However, the short spin times keep it from being marked off as something other than fun. Unless, of course, you have a super strong throw that comes from years and years of yoyoing, then the Puffin truly is a monster. How are spin times on the gnarwhal? I would like something with good spin times that’s stable but nimble if that makes sense. EDIT: How does the chief or arctic circle compare to the addiction? Just trying to gather as much info before i pull the trigger on a yoyo, Thank you everyone [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-gnarwhal-vs-spyy-addiction/51672.md?page=2)