Thought it would be interesting to hear what versions people like the best.
Eetsite
Bapezilla
End
Bapezilla 2
Viszilla
Mechabape
Mechabape SE
End pt 2 prelude
End pt 2 finale
Ti End
My favorite lately has been the Mechabape SE but the original is probably second. It was my first metal yoyo way back in 2006 so I have some nostalgia for it. I’ve tried every version but the TI End and the Mechabape SE comes out on top at least for me.
The best playing out of all these to me is the end part 2 followed by the original. I have a NM OG bape in the box on the way from polland, and the wait is killing me. But the End 2 is glass smooth and basically a perfected bape, i find it in my hands at least once a day
The ti bapes are super cool and i have one but they dont feel anything like the OG bapes
Ya i will say i have a hardcoat stealth bape 2 and an original bape 2. I think those babies play better than the Ti ones. Really really enjoy that throw as well. Probably 3rd on the list for me
Depends on the day and the mood. Had all the OGs once, but have to say: Elvins stuff is killing it! So I´d vote for Mecha SE (ULs), TiEnd and End 2. The OG might have nostalgia, but the newer ones are -hands down- top notch and perfect throws. Can’t go wrong with either of those imho…
Didn’t like the non SE Mecha that much though - compared to the others
I’d say the TiEnd is probably more agile and feels a bit lighter, faster, modern yet floaty on the string if it makes sense.
Those are all nice throws, but let’s say, the TiEnd might be a tad more of a modern take on its heritage….
I don’t know how the Prelude and Finale feel so drastically different to me, but I agree that the Prelude is superior. I guess the 1mm in extra width and less rounded rims really make a difference. I think the nipple on the Prelude might be a little bigger and/or longer than the Finale.
I think my favorite, at least aesthetically, is the Viszilla. The grey/black w/ red SE’s just works really well. I had one in my hands for about 12 hours before I shipped it off to @Evertonian as a trade for their Cavy Bape.2 lol. I want to find one to keep eventually.
I bought an eetsit when they were first released. After I fixed the bearing seat issue it was a great player. Sold it last year. It was the only one I had.