# Compare/Contrast 888x vs 888.11 **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [January 30, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396 "2012-01-30T00:16:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JohnnyJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/johnnyj/32/94616_2.png) [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/1 "2012-01-30T00:16:58Z")
will someone please compare contrast the 888x vs the 888.11? ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/2 "2012-01-30T00:23:49Z")
888x=made in china 888.11= made in usa ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/johnnyj/32/94616_2.png) [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/3 "2012-01-30T00:48:19Z")
is that the only difference? ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/4 "2012-01-30T21:33:35Z")
No. They differ in width, shape, weight, finish, color. ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/5 "2012-01-30T21:36:29Z")
Yeah, sorry, that might have been confusing. That is only one of the differences. Like Ben said, Width, Shape, Weight, Finish, Color, Model. ---
**Author:** ![doug77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5a626/32.png) [@doug77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/doug77)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2012, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/6 "2012-01-31T10:25:09Z")
The 888x is heavier, slower (though still fast compared to many other throws), and has a high wall. It’s going to spin longer, and I found it to grind a little better (because of it’s blasted surface), and it’s dead smooth. It’s probably a better fit for a person looking for their first metal, and I believe it was designed to that end. I ended up selling mine on the bst, and I have some regrets about that. The 888.11 is lighter, faster, and does not have any wall, so it’s going to be a tad better for suicides. It’s got a very organic feel. It’s a better fit for someone who likes fast throws, and man is it fast when you take off the stacks. Amazingly it’s got a decent spin to it. Not as good as the x but very good for the weight. IMO this is THE 888 to get. Now a more important question to ask is “IS it better than the classic 888?” I say yes. ---
**Author:** ![BPhilly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bphilly/32/850_2.png) [@BPhilly](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BPhilly)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/7 "2012-02-01T02:05:52Z")
Can’t beat the 2007 888 in my opinion. Much, much better than any other edition and I have tried them all. Just something special about it. Super smooth and “floaty” ---
**Author:** ![boltthrower](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/boltthrower/32/66280_2.png) [@boltthrower](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/boltthrower)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2012, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/compare-contrast-888x-vs-888-11/34396/8 "2012-02-01T13:06:43Z")
Yeah, the 07’s are the best but as for as the X Vs. the .11 I find for my style of play, fast and smooth transitions the 888.11 plays better. The quality of both is superb and I think both are great throws! If you decide to buy one and like it I would definitely recommend picking up a 2007 edition off the BST.