# Puffin Spin Times

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**Category:** General Yo-Yo\
**Created:** [May 5, 2013, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-spin-times/53210 "2013-05-05T22:22:01Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 7, 2013, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/puffin-spin-times/53210/23 "2013-05-07T00:30:52Z")

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> [@review (and comparison to the Peak!) of the CLYW Puffin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-and-comparison-to-the-peak-of-the-clyw-puffin/49311/1):
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> > [@review (and comparison to the Peak!) of the CLYW Puffin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-and-comparison-to-the-peak-of-the-clyw-puffin/49311/1):
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> > > [@review (and comparison to the Peak!) of the CLYW Puffin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/review-and-comparison-to-the-peak-of-the-clyw-puffin/49311/1):
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> > > the Puffin is a great yoyo but yeah, the spin times are not as long as others.
> > 
> > > [@CLYW Puffin Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-puffin-review/48604/3):
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> > > Mine has terrible a terrible spin time…
> > 
> > > [@CLYW Puffin Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-puffin-review/49276/1):
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> > > it has one, big flaw. It has crappy spin times. Not okay, not mediocre, not even below average, just crappy. While it spins long enough for say, a $40 throw, it doesn’t spin like a $150 throw.
> > 
> > > [@CLYW Puffin Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-puffin-review/49276/10):
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> > > the spin times aren’t stellar
> > 
> > > [@CLYW Puffin Review](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/clyw-puffin-review/49276/13):
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> > > I just have those days where I want a wimpy spin and no-stability…
> > > 
> > > Oh yeah, I have my $150 Puffin!
> > 
> > There you go Studio. I also found just as many reviews saying the opposite. This is ridiculous.
> > 
> > Spin times on my Puffin are fine. Maybe it doesn’t spin as long as say, a Chief, but do I need it to? Does it matter? Is the difference that big? No, no, and no. I like the Puffin because it is the best organic-esque shape that I have found that does very well with horizontal play.
> 
> Thanks for the quotes, but I would have preferred links so I could read the reviews.
> 
> With reviews going both ways… I wonder what’s going on. Mine is fine. Everyone who has played it loves it, and those who didn’t, it wasn’t due to crappy spin timses, it’s because it’s not a good fit for their preferences.
> 
> I will say this:  
> I’ve had lots of yoyos with bearings that needed bearings cleaned from the get-go. I don’t mind doing that. It does get a bit old but if it needs to be done, it will be done. However, I don’t know, maybe I’m lucky, but I’ve never had an issue with spin on my Puffin unless I’ve done something bad or wrong.
> 
> I’ve also had nothing but positive results with CenterTracs. It’s not my absolute favorite bearing but it’s an item that’s never given me any problems.

One more question: is the puffin a good first CLYW?

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