# DV888 vs Hitman Pro **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [December 5, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-hitman-pro/46182 "2012-12-05T16:38:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hakysak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/bbce88/32.png) [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-hitman-pro/46182/1 "2012-12-05T16:38:23Z")
I have a Hitman Pro, and I am thinking about getting a DV888 also, but I want to know if the DV888’s performance is comparable to the HMP first. ---
**Author:** ![daniel0731ex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/45deac/32.png) [@daniel0731ex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/daniel0731ex)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-hitman-pro/46182/2 "2012-12-05T16:53:52Z")
DV888 anytime. The HMP isn’t even that good; the original plays better ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-hitman-pro/46182/3 "2012-12-05T17:30:32Z")
I prefer the Hitman Pro over the dv888. I don’t currently have an original, UNMODIFIED version of the Hitman, although I think I’ve managed to located one in mint condition. I have one of each. I don’t have them in front of me. I think the HMP is a bit wider. The way the weight is distributed works better for me. It does have a problem that I’ve experienced and other people have mentioned to me: The rims can come off from the plastic, requiring a firm press to get things back together. I have found in my opinion, the dv888 feels dense and a bit heavy on the string. It gets the job done, but it’s nothing amazing. I’m not saying it’s bad, it’s just not a good match for me. I also feel it’s one of those few yoyos that is priced right. It feels like a $45 yoyo that plays at $45. Nothing more, nothing less. ---
**Author:** ![daniel0731ex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/45deac/32.png) [@daniel0731ex](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/daniel0731ex)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-hitman-pro/46182/4 "2012-12-05T17:46:55Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > I prefer the Hitman Pro over the dv888. I don’t currently have an original, UNMODIFIED version of the Hitman, although I think I’ve managed to located one in mint condition. > > I have one of each. I don’t have them in front of me. I think the HMP is a bit wider. The way the weight is distributed works better for me. It does have a problem that I’ve experienced and other people have mentioned to me: The rims can come off from the plastic, requiring a firm press to get things back together. > > I have found in my opinion, the dv888 feels dense and a bit heavy on the string. It gets the job done, but it’s nothing amazing. I’m not saying it’s bad, it’s just not a good match for me. I also feel it’s one of those few yoyos that is priced right. It feels like a $45 yoyo that plays at $45. Nothing more, nothing less. A Toyota Corolla. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-hitman-pro/46182/5 "2012-12-05T19:46:32Z")
> [@daniel0731ex](#): > > > [@Studio42](#): > > > > I prefer the Hitman Pro over the dv888. I don’t currently have an original, UNMODIFIED version of the Hitman, although I think I’ve managed to located one in mint condition. > > > > I have one of each. I don’t have them in front of me. I think the HMP is a bit wider. The way the weight is distributed works better for me. It does have a problem that I’ve experienced and other people have mentioned to me: The rims can come off from the plastic, requiring a firm press to get things back together. > > > > I have found in my opinion, the dv888 feels dense and a bit heavy on the string. It gets the job done, but it’s nothing amazing. I’m not saying it’s bad, it’s just not a good match for me. I also feel it’s one of those few yoyos that is priced right. It feels like a $45 yoyo that plays at $45. Nothing more, nothing less. > > A Toyota Corolla. I actually found the Toyota Corolla enjoyable. That would be a direct contrast to the dv888. ---
**Author:** ![wcrase](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/wcrase/32/80_2.png) [@wcrase](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wcrase)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dv888-vs-hitman-pro/46182/6 "2012-12-05T20:21:34Z")
Funny mods. Makes me want to mention unmentionables just to see what they’ll substitute it with.