# dv 888 vs raptor

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**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [May 18, 2011, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434 "2011-05-18T20:51:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![jjwinck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/977dab/32.png) [@jjwinck](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jjwinck)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434/1 "2011-05-18T20:51:57Z")

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which one is better for a newer yoyo.

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**Author:** ![quinton](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/quinton/32/376_2.png) [@quinton](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/quinton)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434/2 "2011-05-18T20:54:11Z")

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Both are amazing.

I’d go with Raptor though, as it allows you to experiment with heavier playing yoyos by adding the cap’s weight, or removing it.

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**Author:** ![Swatnoodle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/swatnoodle/32/855_2.png) [@Swatnoodle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Swatnoodle)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434/3 "2011-05-18T21:18:24Z")

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Depends. Is it your first yoyo? Then raptor. If yot just looking for a yoyo to add to yoir collection, then it would depend on your preferences. Size, weight, color, shape, response, etc…

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**Author:** ![Trace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/trace/32/620097_2.png) [@Trace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Trace)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434/4 "2011-05-18T21:54:14Z")

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> [@jjwinck](#):
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> which one is better for a newer yoyo.

I liked my DV888 but I haven’t used a Raptor though.

I would listen to Q he know’s what he’s talking about.

> [@Q](#):
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> Both are amazing.
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> I’d go with Raptor though, as it allows you to experiment with heavier playing yoyos by adding the cap’s weight, or removing it.

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**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434/5 "2011-05-18T22:07:37Z")

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I would say raptor, but apparently since my opinion is no longer welcome Im just gonna not speak.

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**Author:** ![XxKingDomxX23](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/xxkingdomxx23/32/614_2.png) [@XxKingDomxX23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/XxKingDomxX23)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434/6 "2011-05-18T22:28:25Z")

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I’d go with what Jayyo said. I would go for the Raptor.

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**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2011, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv-888-vs-raptor/26434/7 "2011-05-18T22:57:09Z")

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Raptor all the way. It is very smooth, almost vibeless, has 2 removable caps for different weight, feel, play, 2 extra sets of response pads, comes in many colors, has 2 nice laser engravings on the sides and very grindable. It may seem to be over-sized, but not too much. Fits nicely in your hands. But it is bigger than the Dv888 as the Dv888 is very small.

Dv888 is not a bad choice but I tend to feel that Raptor is smoother and people claim that too.

Go Raptor!