# Mercury or Dv888 **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [March 3, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mercury-or-dv888/24297 "2011-03-03T01:25:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mercury-or-dv888/24297/1 "2011-03-03T01:25:41Z")
OK, so after some threads before this, there were 2 threads talking about this new Mercury yoyo. In case you don’t know, here: [http://cgi.ebay.com/YYU-Aluminum-Alloy-Yo-Yo-YoYo-Mercury-series-G-B\_W0QQitemZ250780410474QQcategoryZ2663QQcmdZViewItemQQ\_trksidZp4340.m263QQ\_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D250769467682%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7463876815407915219](http://cgi.ebay.com/YYU-Aluminum-Alloy-Yo-Yo-YoYo-Mercury-series-G-B_W0QQitemZ250780410474QQcategoryZ2663QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D250769467682%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7463876815407915219) But for the people who have this yoyo like Preinfalk, could you just input some reasons and compaisions, so which would be best for me? I like to grind and I am Advanced-Expert-Master level. And also what tricks can it handle. Please don’t spam or put hate comments. ``` Thank You :) ``` ---
**Author:** ![Preinfalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/preinfalk/32/551_2.png) [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mercury-or-dv888/24297/2 "2011-03-03T02:01:30Z")
ok, here’s what I say. And yes, I’ve used both) Mercury is able to grind like a beast. It has a blasted surface that is really good for grinding, whether its finger or hand. There is also a good lip for thumb grinds, and it’s easier to catch… The dv888 is just anno’ed? (can’t remember). So if you like grinding, either will do I suppose, but I prefer the mercury for grinds. I would say the dv888 is smoother, but only just. My mercury has a slight vibe, but it’s barely noticeable, and it’s not visible on the sting. The Mercury is bigger as well. It’s a fast and kinda floaty yoyo, but it moves at whatever speed you need it too. The shape looks good for 5a, but I’ll tell you for sure once I pick up a 2nd. Also, just because I’ll say it. The mercury comes with a 10ball konkave, which is kinda rare for the US. I’m my opinion, the mercury is $14 less than the dv888, but it well out preforms it. it’s in my top favorite yoyos. I’d fully recommend the Mercury over the dv888, unless you are a total yyf fanboy who doesn’t try other yoyos outside of yyf. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mercury-or-dv888/24297/3 "2011-03-03T02:35:39Z")
thanks a lot preinfalk and i have one more question: on the web in ebay, the desciption syas that it’s for junior to intermediate. that’s the problem cause i need it to handle master level tricks and other tricks like spirit bomb, suicide, laceration or whips. Is the statement on ebay true, or is it just some kinda non-yoer blurting out fake stuff? ---
**Author:** ![Preinfalk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/preinfalk/32/551_2.png) [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mercury-or-dv888/24297/4 "2011-03-03T02:44:15Z")
> [@skeletonboy333](#): > > thanks a lot preinfalk and i have one more question: on the web in ebay, the desciption syas that it’s for junior to intermediate. that’s the problem cause i need it to handle master level tricks and other tricks like spirit bomb, suicide, laceration or whips. > Is the statement on ebay true, or is it just some kinda non-yoer blurting out fake stuff? yeah, that got me there too. It can do any trick that’s out there. it can handle the tricks you listed as well. in fact, I do those well on the mercury. That’s why it’s one of my top yoyos. It makes me wonder that if that is intermediate, then what are their expert yoyos =P ---
**Author:** ![ShaunC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shaunc/32/596_2.png) [@ShaunC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ShaunC)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 2:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mercury-or-dv888/24297/5 "2011-03-03T02:54:43Z")
> [@skeletonboy333](#): > > thanks a lot preinfalk and i have one more question: on the web in ebay, the desciption syas that it’s for junior to intermediate. that’s the problem cause i need it to handle master level tricks and other tricks like spirit bomb, suicide, laceration or whips. > Is the statement on ebay true, or is it just some kinda non-yoer blurting out fake stuff? Th I’ve always thought that the “for intermediate/advanced/master/blah blah blah” ratings were a bunch of crap. Pretty much any modern, fully non-responsive yo-yo can handle any trick. It’s purely up to the skill level of the user. I wouldnt worry about the skill level rating honestly. The Mercury and the Dv888 can both handle any trick you throw at them. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/mercury-or-dv888/24297/6 "2011-03-03T03:00:07Z")
i know, i’m gonna probably go with mercury, cause then here’s the good thing: i told my parents that i’m gonna spend $45 on a dv888, but now since i’m getting a $30 mercury, I have a spare $15 to spend!! yahahah!