# dv888 or eight8eight? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 27, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883 "2010-05-27T01:53:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BiG\_FooT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e95f7d/32.png) [@BiG\_FooT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BiG_FooT)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/1 "2010-05-27T01:53:07Z")
whats the “better” yoyo, dv888, or eight8eight ---
**Author:** ![neil.parsa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc29f/32.png) [@neil.parsa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neil.parsa)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/2 "2010-05-27T02:11:46Z")
oviously the 888 i dont think they would make a $100 worse that a $60 throw but the DV888 is still amazing 😃 ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/3 "2010-05-27T03:44:16Z")
it wouldd depend more on your preferences the 888 is rounded butterfly while the dv888 ismore of a v shape ---
**Author:** ![KageKira](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kagekira/32/498_2.png) [@KageKira](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KageKira)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/4 "2010-05-27T04:08:05Z")
Depends if you want stability or speed. If you want stability, get the DV888 Speed, 888. I’ve tried both and this is what I have to say about it… DV888 was the first “stable” metal yoyo i’ve tried (high percentage of weight on rims) and it feels really floaty. I personally do not like it. But it is very stable and long spin times. Somewhat fast too. 1. Speed. This was my first metal yoyo and first 1A yoyo. It is really fast, but stability is not one of it’s fortes. The 888 always seems to tilt with the slightest brush against the walls. I can get about 3 minutes with this (using the hubstacks to tilt the yoyo back straight when it tilts to the sides)… The 888 is also really smooth. Of course the only two metal yoyo’s I’ve ever tried were this and the DV888, but the 888 is definitely smoother than the DV888. You can’t even tell it’s spinning! PS…I’m getting my Jensen Kimmitt Superstar either Thursday or Friday! I CAN’T WAIT!!! ;D ;D ---
**Author:** ![maxd11yoyo-e](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/maxd11yoyo-e/32/466_2.png) [@maxd11yoyo-e](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maxd11yoyo-e)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/5 "2010-05-27T04:56:12Z")
Floaty is an opinion. I haven’t felt the DV being the least bit “floaty”. It is solid and stable as a rock. I can recomend the DV 100%. I have thrown 888s but I never really got the time to aquire an opinion on their play. They are very different yoyos. The only things they share that aren’t obvious like being metal and being made by YYF is the name. Either would be a very good choice. ---
**Author:** ![Lazegalli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6de8d8/32.png) [@Lazegalli](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lazegalli)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/6 "2010-05-27T10:31:25Z")
I think it’s all about preference! Both are really good throws and you can’t go wrong. If you like Hubstacks take the 888, otherwise the DV. ---
**Author:** ![AFrozenYetiBaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ab992/32.png) [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/7 "2010-05-27T16:50:16Z")
> [@KageKira](#): > > PS…I’m getting my Jensen Kimmitt Superstar either Thursday or Friday! I CAN’T WAIT!!! ;D ;D yeah i got mine yesterday there pretty sweet ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/8 "2010-05-27T19:15:56Z")
The DV888 plays like a brick The 888 plays floaty and light as a feather The DV888 has a very angular shape The 888 has a more rounded shape both are the same size 888 has hubstacks dv888 does not 888 has a higher quality metal/anno/etc. The Dv888 is very stable The 888 tilts easier If you are going for a budget throw, get the DV888. If you want a really high quality throw for more cash, get the 888 take your pick ---
**Author:** ![SilverMan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/silverman/32/494_2.png) [@SilverMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SilverMan)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/9 "2010-05-27T19:31:39Z")
888 2010 version is really good!! but the dv888 is still good! master at 5a!!! ---
**Author:** ![neil.parsa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc29f/32.png) [@neil.parsa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neil.parsa)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/10 "2010-05-27T20:13:35Z")
yeah if your a beginner or even advance i’d still reccomend the DV888 because its a great yoyo ---
**Author:** ![SilverMan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/silverman/32/494_2.png) [@SilverMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SilverMan)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/11 "2010-05-27T21:19:30Z")
true ---
**Author:** ![Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo_yo_ma_x/32/187_2.png) [@Yo\_Yo\_Ma\_X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo_Yo_Ma_X)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 12:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/12 "2010-05-28T00:33:18Z")
well you said best so i think the imperial would be the best. it is really cheep and isn’t bad… oh wait, you want something that is better to your preferences? ok why didn’t you say so? seriously, the word best is opinionated. never use it. even with “”. but for what you are asking, i have used both Dv888 and an 888x. in no ways was the 888x fast. it felt like a brick to me, and it was incredibly tilty. i loved my dv888 and i regret trading it. it never tilted. ---
**Author:** ![BiG\_FooT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e95f7d/32.png) [@BiG\_FooT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BiG_FooT)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/13 "2010-05-28T15:41:05Z")
thx, I went with the 888, its amazing. ;D ---
**Author:** ![SilverMan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/silverman/32/494_2.png) [@SilverMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SilverMan)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/14 "2010-05-28T19:46:53Z")
yah i know wait, the 2010 version ---
**Author:** ![neil.parsa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc29f/32.png) [@neil.parsa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/neil.parsa)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/15 "2010-05-28T20:13:07Z")
most likely since they dont sell others on this site unless for trade ---
**Author:** ![iAvery220](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iavery220/32/518_2.png) [@iAvery220](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iAvery220)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/16 "2010-05-31T00:37:49Z")
> [@KageKira](#): > > Depends if you want stability or speed. > If you want stability, get the DV888 > Speed, 888. > I’ve tried both and this is what I have to say about it… > > DV888 was the first “stable” metal yoyo i’ve tried (high percentage of weight on rims) and it feels really floaty. I personally do not like it. But it is very stable and long spin times. Somewhat fast too. > > 1. Speed. This was my first metal yoyo and first 1A yoyo. It is really fast, but stability is not one of it’s fortes. The 888 always seems to tilt with the slightest brush against the walls. I can get about 3 minutes with this (using the hubstacks to tilt the yoyo back straight when it tilts to the sides)… > The 888 is also really smooth. Of course the only two metal yoyo’s I’ve ever tried were this and the DV888, but the 888 is definitely smoother than the DV888. You can’t even tell it’s spinning! > > PS…I’m getting my Jensen Kimmitt Superstar either Thursday or Friday! I CAN’T WAIT!!! ;D ;D That pretty much says it all ---
**Author:** ![SilverMan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/silverman/32/494_2.png) [@SilverMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SilverMan)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2010, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/17 "2010-05-31T11:54:44Z")
yup ---
**Author:** ![yoyoteacher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e47774/32.png) [@yoyoteacher](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoteacher)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/18 "2010-05-31T17:56:48Z")
in my opinion would be the dv888 really good yoyo for its price ---
**Author:** ![SilverMan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/silverman/32/494_2.png) [@SilverMan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SilverMan)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2010, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/19 "2010-05-31T18:45:12Z")
the 888 is really good for a lot of stuff and really good price for it ---
**Author:** ![Xyjiryo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/b782af/32.png) [@Xyjiryo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xyjiryo)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883/20 "2010-05-31T22:08:55Z")
> [@KageKira](#): > > Depends if you want stability or speed. > If you want stability, get the DV888 > Speed, 888. > I’ve tried both and this is what I have to say about it… > > DV888 was the first “stable” metal yoyo i’ve tried (high percentage of weight on rims) and it feels really floaty. I personally do not like it. But it is very stable and long spin times. Somewhat fast too. > > 1. Speed. This was my first metal yoyo and first 1A yoyo. It is really fast, but stability is not one of it’s fortes. The 888 always seems to tilt with the slightest brush against the walls. I can get about 3 minutes with this (using the hubstacks to tilt the yoyo back straight when it tilts to the sides)… > The 888 is also really smooth. Of course the only two metal yoyo’s I’ve ever tried were this and the DV888, but the 888 is definitely smoother than the DV888. You can’t even tell it’s spinning! > > PS…I’m getting my Jensen Kimmitt Superstar either Thursday or Friday! I CAN’T WAIT!!! ;D ;D The Jensen Kimmitt Superstar sucks. Get a G5. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-or-eight8eight/14883.md?page=2)