# Quick Question: Benchmark V vs. CZM8 **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [July 13, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746 "2014-07-13T23:47:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746/1 "2014-07-13T23:47:22Z")
Hey guys my birthday is coming up in about 15ish days, and my parents want to know what to get me, and obviously a new yoyo would be quite nice. So I am stuck deciding between the two options of the CZM8 or the Benchmark V. I know its all personal preference, etc. but I have a few questions relating to this. I also strictly would like a V, not an H or an O, because I just love the v shape too much for a different shape -Which one spins longer? (Without modyifing them) -Which one is better for tech combos? -Which one gives the “most bang for your buck”? -Which one is overall more stable? Thanks guys! ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746/2 "2014-07-16T00:04:13Z")
Bump. Anybody quick suggestion please? ---
**Author:** ![Gym\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746/3 "2014-07-16T01:31:33Z")
I recently got the Benchmark V and love it. It’s very stable, and is super smooth. I can’t comment on the CZM8 as I have never used it. One difference that I am aware of is the Benchmarks have side effects. ---
**Author:** ![StringSamurai](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stringsamurai/32/1463_2.png) [@StringSamurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StringSamurai)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746/4 "2014-07-16T02:51:41Z")
I personally love the CZM8. You stated that you wanted to stick with a V shape, so I suggest the Benchmark instead. The CZM8 is more of a step straight shape. I find it more of a H than a V. ---
**Author:** ![Foofy69](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/foofy69/32/1434_2.png) [@Foofy69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Foofy69)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746/5 "2014-07-16T16:06:01Z")
Eesh what a hard decision. Ok I guess I’m gonna go with a benchmark. Thanks guys! ---
**Author:** ![Gym\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Gym\_Kirk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gym_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746/6 "2014-07-16T18:37:12Z")
Let us know what you think when you get it. Also, lego side effects are a lot of fun. ---
**Author:** ![Logi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/logi/32/7932_2.png) [@Logi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Logi)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-question-benchmark-v-vs-czm8/67746/7 "2014-07-16T19:02:56Z")
> [@Gym\_Kirk](#): > > Let us know what you think when you get it. Also, lego side effects are a lot of fun. I really love the V and the CZM8, if i had to get rid of one, i would keep the V. So good choice.