Is the ocho8ocho any different than the 2009 version?
I know it looks different, but is the yo-yo different?
All i know is its lighter than the '09 version 
It has a blind hubstack post.
it is like some of the first 888s to come out.
keep yoing 
The ocho8ocho is modeled after the '07 888’s. The 07’s aren’t high-walled like the 09’s, giving it a fuller shape, and also making it wider. It’s about 64 grams, so it’s lighter than the '09.
These are small differences, but to many players it makes a big difference in play. Most people prefer the 07, but you may prefer something else.