# Di Base, the cheaper Darkstar? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [December 4, 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-the-cheaper-darkstar/32297 "2011-12-04T14:03:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lololol](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ee7513/32.png) [@lololol](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lololol)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-the-cheaper-darkstar/32297/1 "2011-12-04T14:03:46Z")
Hey people! 😃 I’ve recently wanted to get a new yoyo… for 5A, and i don’t want to blow the budget too much hehe :/. I have a liking for C3 ever since i started using a Trident, but other recommendations are welcomed too :). As the title would tell you, i am deciding between Di Base and Darkstar. The Di Base i feel is similar to the Darkstar as they both have included weight rings, similar shape and probably the same size. Does the Di Base play anything like the Darkstar? Thanks! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![dingo54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@dingo54](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dingo54)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-the-cheaper-darkstar/32297/2 "2011-12-04T18:39:58Z")
I think the di base is a little less smooth if that makes since but here are stats Darkstar: C3 YoYo Design Dark Star Stats: Diameter: 54.26 mm / 2.13 inches Width: 41.75 mm / 1.64 inches Gap Width: 4.56 mm / .18 inches Weight: 65.9 grams Bearing Size: Center Trac Bearing Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) Response: C3 YoYo Custom Response Di Base: C3 YoYo Design Di Base Stats: Diameter: 52.34 mm / 2.06 inches Width: 41.34 mm / 1.62 inches Gap Width: 4.27 mm / .17 inches Weight: 66.9 grams Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) Response: C3 YoYo Design Silicone O-Ring And they are fairly close but you be the judge. ---
**Author:** ![DavidRH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9bcb4/32.png) [@DavidRH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DavidRH)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-the-cheaper-darkstar/32297/3 "2012-01-21T21:24:59Z")
> [@dingo54](#): > > I think the di base is a little less smooth if that makes since but here are stats > Darkstar: > C3 YoYo Design Dark Star Stats: > Diameter: 54.26 mm / 2.13 inches > Width: 41.75 mm / 1.64 inches > Gap Width: 4.56 mm / .18 inches > Weight: 65.9 grams > Bearing Size: Center Trac Bearing > Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) > Response: C3 YoYo Custom Response > > Di Base: > C3 YoYo Design Di Base Stats: > Diameter: 52.34 mm / 2.06 inches > Width: 41.34 mm / 1.62 inches > Gap Width: 4.27 mm / .17 inches > Weight: 66.9 grams > Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) > Response: C3 YoYo Design Silicone O-Ring > And they are fairly close but you be the judge. I think that the Dark Star is closer to a full sized throw. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2012, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-the-cheaper-darkstar/32297/4 "2012-01-21T22:41:44Z")
Well I have both and I must say they are both exceptional throws! For the money you can’t beat the Base. After I got mine I put a dif-e-yo kk in it and it plays just as smooth as the darkstar. I prefer an od 10 ball bearing but for some reason the Base liked the kk better. I think you will be happy either way but the Base will save you a few bucks! ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_oyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/troy_oyo/32/340_2.png) [@Troy\_oyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Troy_oyo)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/di-base-the-cheaper-darkstar/32297/5 "2012-01-22T16:29:49Z")
I LOVE my Di Base, I am not even a fan of non-fullsized throws but this one is great. It plays very solid though, just know that. Definitely a great throw though. C3 has the best bead blast… bar none.