I don’t think it is fair to review a yoyo without putting it through its numbers before condemning or praising it. However, I figure we could all post our first impressions of the yoyo so other who may be on the fence about it may better get an idea of what they are getting, at least until a formal review is done. (Which I might do…)
Anyhow I’m going to copy & paste a PM I sent to a buddy of mine moments ago concerning my first impressions of the POPStar. So without further adieu;
So if you have received your POPStar please comment on what your initial impressions are of it.
I would have to agree w/ Mr. D4rqk0n3, its kind of an odd little throw but fun in the same way. Plus the fact it came in a normal YYF box made me laugh. It just looked funny in there ;D
haha I know it looked sooo small in there, welp imagine that it is small
Edit: To be completely honest, the more I play with it the more I like it. I got my Alchemy string on it now and at least to me it makes a noticeable difference from the stock string (for the good). Again this is just my opinion and ymmv.
Honestly it doesn’t play like them at all, at least not the ProtoStar, I never threw a Starlite. Seriously this thing is unique, I owned a Dingo and played with it pretty heavily and I have never played a yoyo so unique. I don’t care what anyone says, this yoyo may be reminiscent to others but it doesn’t play close to anything I have ever tried before. And lets face it for $26 ($31 with Shipping) you are getting your moneys worth. This thing definitely forces you to play precise, even the simplest maneuvers are scrutinized by this yoyo’s small stature. My wife instantly fell in love with it and I can say I am getting there myself, I am landing my Lacerated whips a lot more often, my hops seem to be getting a bit cleaner, and jeeze I have had it for like 4-5 hours, I can’t seem to put it down for more than a cigarette break. You see if you aren’t playing up to par, the throw will tilt and spin out, refuse to bind, or just generally not respond properly if you aren’t playing well. I am sure this will turn some of you away but for that reason alone I am slowly falling for this thing.
I don’t know if I can say I’m love’n it but I do like it. Its a fun little throw and your right, for $26 for an all metal, you just can’t go wrong. I do have to say, Mexican Duck Pond is a breeze with this little guy
No, I would not consider this yoyo to be similar to ANYTHING else. My usage of the Dingo and any of the ____Star yoyos was just to prove the a point, I know better now. The POPStar Officially plays exactly like a POPStar. While it is tiny like the Dingo (4mm smaller in Diameter than the Dingo if I am not mistaken) it is nothing like it.
It will increase you accuracy, just give it some time. As far as spins, I find mine to be lacking in that department a little. For its size, it spins well but not great. I find it to not be very forgiving on a bad throw. It will wobble all over the place like a flat tire and will tilt very easy, but that’s all part of increasing your accuracy.
I have started using Alchemy string which believe it or not is helping the binds, at least for me, this is odd though I mean the thickness of an Alchemy is a little thinner than a normal poly. But I am curious as to how it will play completely dry with flush RTV. I noticed a difference with my Hectic, how big of a difference will it make here can’t wait for the wife to wake up so I can go get what I need.
dude i love this throw. i hate that it vibes and tilts like crazy sometimes but wow. can’t wait until i get another. after throwing it for an hour it smoothed out a little but it still tilts and vibes.
i seriously hope thats yoyofactory fixes the slight vibe on future editions.
