# Summit Review **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews\ **Created:** [May 18, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775 "2013-05-18T19:43:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/1 "2013-05-18T19:43:01Z")
Hello everyone. Here is my opinion on the summit. First Impressions and Looks When i got this yoyo, i could not have been more exited. I had thought i was more of a YYF person, and i had stuck with them for all of my yoyoing “career.” The box arrived, and i opened it up. The box looked really cool. It was a white box with the summit logo on the top. I took the yoyo out, and…WOW. That’s all i had to say. This throw looked so amazing. I got the Solar Flare color way (Silver with Red and Yellow Splash), and it really looks amazing. The finish on this yoyo is very smooth, due to it having the Pyramatte finish, and your finger slides smoothly on it. 10/10 Specs Diameter: 55.5 mm / 2.19 inches Width: 46.0 mm / 1.81 inches Weight: 66.75 grams Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) OneDrop 10 Ball Bearing Response: CLYW Snow Tire Response Response and Bearing The summit comes with a 10-ball bearing. It is really smooth, and i mean REALLY smooth. I think mine is breaking in right now, but it still plays amazing. It also comes with Aqua Snow Tires. Amazing response pads. Very nice binds. Not too grippy. 10/10 Feel in hand It feels really good. It is really wide, so your index and fourth finger rest nicely on the wide rims, and your middle finger fits comfortably in the middle area. 10/10 Play The Summit plays amazing. Period. Super smooth, super comfy in the hand, and just feels so nice to throw. It comes with ultra light side effects, which IMO makes this yoyo light, but solid. I popped in some Spikes in there, and wow, what a difference. It made the yoyo heavier, but it made it a lot floatier. I personally prefer the spikes over the ultra lights. The Summit is quite stable, but to me, some yoyos are more stable…say…a Genesis. Or even a Supernova. The summit is still very stable and spins long enough to do any trick, and ask for more. I stink at horizontal play, but i can get a horizontal skin the gerbil with this yoyo with ease. It is ok at “techy” tricks due to its 46 mm width, but it can still do those types of tricks if you are careful. Finally, grinds. The summit, like I said has a Pyramatte finish, so it grinds great. I can get a 5-7 second palm grind with this yoyo. It feels great while it is spinning in your hand ;D. 10/10 Final Thoughts One Drop and CLYW did a great job designing the Summit. I really was impressed with the quality of this throw. Although the price tag is pretty high at $115-135, it is completely worth every penny. 10/10 Thank you CLYW and One Drop!!! ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/6/f/d6f9852e925c9ce778996d2eb778c9c014f75bc8.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/8/d/c8d4c41272a2dc245c0f9330eb6296c4daf7eaac.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/2 "2013-05-18T19:44:47Z")
Here it is with Spikes ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/2/0/820d9d6a6258a2413e2ee155ea1f17f1a518ee2a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/3 "2013-05-18T20:09:12Z")
How does this compare to the Skyline? ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2013, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/4 "2013-05-18T20:30:15Z")
> [@Casey888](#): > > How does this compare to the Skyline? The same way a tricycle compares to a Indian T-90 tank. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/5 "2013-05-18T20:31:43Z")
> [@Casey888](#): > > How does this compare to the Skyline? Never played a skyline. Sorry ---
**Author:** ![crazyshanky2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazyshanky2/32/1340_2.png) [@crazyshanky2](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/crazyshanky2)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/6 "2013-05-19T02:15:13Z")
Nice Review and Sick colorway! ---
**Author:** ![kitebug](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kitebug/32/1309_2.png) [@kitebug](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kitebug)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/7 "2013-05-19T02:41:43Z")
totally agree with your review, I Love my Hulk Samsh Summit! ---
**Author:** ![Kristiawan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kristiawan/32/366_2.png) [@Kristiawan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kristiawan)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/8 "2013-05-19T14:16:30Z")
OK… that yoyo is my most wanted item right now… ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/9 "2013-05-19T14:54:31Z")
Great review, very well written. You mentioned you were not sure on the finish. The Summits are Pyramatte finish only, no bead blast. Hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoguy345](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoguy345/32/1363_2.png) [@yoyoguy345](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoguy345)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/10 "2013-05-19T18:57:44Z")
> [@saintrobyn](#): > > Great review, very well written. > > You mentioned you were not sure on the finish. The Summits are Pyramatte finish only, no bead blast. Hope this helps. Ah ok thank you for letting me know. I’ve never tried either beadblast or pyramatte so I didn’t know. ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/11 "2013-05-27T16:13:08Z")
Great review I want that yoyo so bad! id like to know how much the nickel plated summit ways pls answer 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![andy569](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andy569/32/1256_2.png) [@andy569](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/andy569)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/12 "2013-05-27T21:07:27Z")
> [@Erik\_kerber](#): > > Great review I want that yoyo so bad! id like to know how much the nickel plated summit ways pls answer 🙂 Probably plays the same, except grinds might be shorter… ---
**Author:** ![Casey888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@Casey888](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Casey888)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/13 "2013-05-27T22:30:53Z")
> [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > [@Casey888](#): > > > > How does this compare to the Skyline? > > The same way a tricycle compares to a Indian T-90 tank. Hahahahahahahaha made my day. Is it possible to make this one spin out at all? ---
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/14 "2013-05-28T22:25:36Z")
> [@Casey888](#): > > How does this compare to the Skyline? I’ve never been a huge fan of YYF’s metal yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/15 "2013-05-28T22:51:54Z")
> [@Noonar](#): > > > [@Casey888](#): > > > > How does this compare to the Skyline? > > I’ve never been a huge fan of YYF’s metal yoyos. I have a Skyline and honestly, I’m shocked that they price it as high as they do. I was very underwhelmed by it and I’m sure you can get undersized throws for half the price that play just as well if not better. Haven’t tried a Summit, but comparing the Skyline to any full size CLYW or Onedrop metal in terms of performance is a fruitless endeavour. Don’t get me wrong, I like YYF throws, but the Skyline really isn’t all that. For the price you can get far far better throws. ---
**Author:** ![Noonar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/noonar/32/1244_2.png) [@Noonar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Noonar)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/16 "2013-05-28T22:54:41Z")
> [@Gambit](#): > > > [@Noonar](#): > > > > > [@Casey888](#): > > > > > > How does this compare to the Skyline? > > > > I’ve never been a huge fan of YYF’s metal yoyos. > > I have a Skyline and honestly, I’m shocked that they price it as high as they do. I was very underwhelmed by it and I’m sure you can get undersized throws for half the price that play just as well if not better. > > Haven’t tried a Summit, but comparing the Skyline to any full size CLYW or Onedrop metal in terms of performance is a fruitless endeavour. Don’t get me wrong, I like YYF throws, but the Skyline really isn’t all that. For the price you can get far far better throws. I completely agree. I have heard of people who paid the 100 dollars to get the 888x brand new, and felt completely ripped off. Some have said it should be properly priced around 60 dollars. ---
**Author:** ![ianzen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/eb8c5e/32.png) [@ianzen](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ianzen)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/summit-review/53775/17 "2013-06-01T14:52:18Z")
I think I’m at the point in yo-yoing where the yo-yos used don’t affect me that much anymore. They all kinda feel the same. But makes a good yo-yo? The smoothness? The solidness? The float? The finish? I don’t get it anymore. For me, anything that I go all out on is a good yo-yo. Something that doesn’t distract me from doing my thing.