# DV888 2023 by YoYoFactory! - Modern DV888 with fingerspin cap! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [November 21, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941 "2023-11-21T22:41:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![YoYoExpert](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpert/32/71258_2.png) [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/1 "2023-11-21T22:41:59Z")
[![DV888_Feature](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/3/0/9305aaeb3411e2e0694a17766e8080a64bc77356.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318) The DV888 has always been YoYoFactory’s flagship entry-level yo-yo for those players who want something a little sturdier than plastic at a budget price. The new [DV888](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318) introduces a significant advancement with the incorporation of a polycarbonate fingerspin cap! Hitting a finger spin and moving on to performing the DNA yoyo trick has never been easier now for anyone even if you are completely new to throwing yo-yos! [![Red-Responsive-Version-DV888-2023](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/3/d/f3d2b993d352cce8d7fb4f249ebe15bf03cb38bb.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318) [![Red-Responsive-Version-DV888-2023-02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/0/3/d0366c4132e624c0efe7be7bf29c1effda0f0732.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318) [![Red-Responsive-Version-DV888-2023-03](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/b/7/bb7c4b1769e4c7205acc1babecae5fa9fcf6b5df.jpeg)](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318) Since the first time we threw it the DV888 has been one of our top recommended entry-level metal yo-yos. It’s built to perform beginner to advances tricks giving the perfect setup whether you want to play responsive out of the box or upgrade to unresponsive play. The simple compact design feels smooth and maneuverable on the string and packs plenty of spin power for yo-yo players ready to move on to more advanced string tricks fast! Great for your first metal or as an addition to your growing collection; The [DV888](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318) offers some serious bang for your buck! _The [Dv888](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318) comes responsive but can easily be upgraded for unresponsive play with the YoYoFactory [Upgrade Kit](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-upgrade-kit?_pos=1&_sid=563a1f431&_ss=r&variant=18874161220)!_ > **[DV888 w/ DNA FingerSpin Cap](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/new-releases/products/dv888-2023-yoyo-by-yoyofactory?variant=43262911152318)** > > The DV888 has always been YoYoFactory’s flagship entry-level yo-yo for those players who want something a little sturdier than plastic at a budget price.  The new DV888 introduces a significant advancement with the incorporation of a... ---
**Author:** ![SR1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sr1/32/104603_2.png) [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 10:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/2 "2023-11-21T22:49:38Z")
Bruuuh ![Screen Shot 2023-11-21 at 2.48.29 PM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/7/b87bb53ed74bcd907d5e999384a779c36ed5ca5a.png) Those pads happy to see me or what? ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/3 "2023-11-21T22:57:55Z")
Looks snappy 🫰 ---
**Author:** ![Sleeper80](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sleeper80/32/257936_2.png) [@Sleeper80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sleeper80)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/4 "2023-11-21T22:58:41Z")
cool modern update for a classic. i’d swap to unresponsive immediately. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/5 "2023-11-22T14:32:47Z")
My favorite rock on a string got a facelift ---
**Author:** ![Duncam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@Duncam](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Duncam)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2024, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/6 "2024-05-24T21:59:47Z")
Seriously mine is like this. It’s so responsive I wonder if anyone can actually finger spin with it like this?? ---
**Author:** ![SmashYoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smashyoyos/32/271121_2.png) [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/7 "2024-05-24T22:17:53Z")
You can finger spin a responsive yoyo, I’d argue its easier. But I do hate lifted pads I usually swap mine out. Not sure if that would make this yoyo slippy though. Worth a try if its annoying you though. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/8 "2024-05-24T22:19:47Z")
I have a responsive dv888 without the caps, but it has those same pads. It is extremely responsive, hope you have quick reflexes lol. I also have 2 unresponsive ones with a standard bearing rather than the half spec and the pads are flush, those play nicely ![IMG_5562](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/f/5/cf5b38464bc38e150aaf5402c99b2bd77e4d6c73.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SmashYoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smashyoyos/32/271121_2.png) [@SmashYoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SmashYoyos)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/9 "2024-05-24T22:23:28Z")
Yeah, i wish YYF and other companies would cut it out with the responsive/unresponsive yoyos. Make one or the other pls. It would take a smidge of extra effort but if I had a DV888 id be making that bad boy unresponsive. I feel like the responsive version is just an axle that is too short, a half spec bearing and pads that are too big. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2024, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/10 "2024-05-24T22:24:31Z")
Yeah pretty much, I do like the two unresponsive ones a lot though, I let my friend borrow the red one and the blue one, the splash is my favorite of the three ---
**Author:** ![Hotaru](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hotaru/32/348980_2.png) [@Hotaru](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hotaru)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2024, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/11 "2024-06-08T00:04:09Z")
I’m pretty new and have a couple of different beginner’ish yoyos like the Yotricks Sage and I bought the DV888. I found it to be TOO responsive. Compared to my responsive Sage it ground to a halt so fast when I tried to do any basic string tricks. I put the unresponsive bearing that came with a Yoyofactory Arrow in it and it was still responsive and didn’t have the nice feel my Sage has in my relatively newbie’ish opinion. I’ve started learning unresponsive and might like the DV888 if it had thinner pads, but as it is I’m not sure what it’s intended style/audience is. ---
**Author:** ![Hungrymushroom](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hungrymushroom/32/259613_2.png) [@Hungrymushroom](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hungrymushroom)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/12 "2024-06-08T11:11:01Z")
I would clean the bearing and get some different pads for it if you can, they’re pretty fun unresponsive Edit: they’re targeted at beginners but in my opinion they aren’t the best choice for a beginner, they can be pretty scary, I always tell people to make sure they have quick reflexes if they play it responsive ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/13 "2024-06-08T11:32:12Z")
I really wish YYF didn’t ignore the new DV888 design I sent them. Oh well, they didn’t ask for it and they are not interested. ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-2023-by-yoyofactory-modern-dv888-with-fingerspin-cap/388941/14 "2024-06-08T12:10:01Z")
Make it!