# 888? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [July 16, 2012, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264 "2012-07-16T15:58:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![avengedseven77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@avengedseven77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/avengedseven77)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/1 "2012-07-16T15:58:38Z")
I’ve been throwing for a while and haven’t really found a yoyo I have fell in love with. I was thinking maybe trying an 888, I hear they are a good “competition throw”, don’t really know what that means I’m guessing reliability. But I really like grinding and I think that seperates the throws I have from my ideal yoyo, Any suggestions on a good bigger diameter throw that is suitable for string tricks yet grinds like a god? ---
**Author:** ![Proboscis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/proboscis/32/135627_2.png) [@Proboscis](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Proboscis)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/2 "2012-07-16T16:01:09Z")
Try a code 2. They’re light weight, decent size, and very smooth. I just got one earlier this week and I love it! ---
**Author:** ![avengedseven77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@avengedseven77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/avengedseven77)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/3 "2012-07-16T16:09:04Z")
I’ve got a code 2 and its a great yoyo but its pretty poopy when it comes to grinding ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/johnnyj/32/94616_2.png) [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/4 "2012-07-16T16:24:03Z")
unless It’s a nickel plated Code2, you just need to learn to grind better. the Code 2 is a better grinder than the 888, one of the better grinders I’ve tried. unless It’s nickel plated of course, then i still wouldn’t suggest an 888. i would get a drop bear. the best grinder I’ve ever used, and an amazing yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![avengedseven77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@avengedseven77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/avengedseven77)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/5 "2012-07-16T16:56:40Z")
> [@johnnyrocks!!!](#): > > unless It’s a nickel plated Code2, you just need to learn to grind better. the Code 2 is a better grinder than the 888, one of the better grinders I’ve tried. unless It’s nickel plated of course, then i still wouldn’t suggest an 888. i would get a drop bear. the best grinder I’ve ever used, and an amazing yoyo. What about the punchline repeater how does it play/ grind? ---
**Author:** ![Sgt1yoyo1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sgt1yoyo1/32/242554_2.png) [@Sgt1yoyo1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sgt1yoyo1)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/6 "2012-07-16T17:31:54Z")
Take a look at the SPYY Dynamo, it’s a beast at grinding and is bigger than the 888. It is quite different from the 888 but it’s an awesome yo, I definitely reccommend it! ---
**Author:** ![JohnnyJ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/johnnyj/32/94616_2.png) [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/7 "2012-07-16T23:19:04Z")
> [@avengedseven77](#): > > > [@johnnyrocks!!!](#): > > > > unless It’s a nickel plated Code2, you just need to learn to grind better. the Code 2 is a better grinder than the 888, one of the better grinders I’ve tried. unless It’s nickel plated of course, then i still wouldn’t suggest an 888. i would get a drop bear. the best grinder I’ve ever used, and an amazing yoyo. > > What about the punchline repeater how does it play/ grind? very well, about the same as the Code 2 ---
**Author:** ![theTopo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thetopo/32/1065_2.png) [@theTopo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/theTopo)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/topic/40264/8 "2012-07-17T09:56:45Z")
The 888 was a good competition throw years ago, or at least I assume it was since it was used to win the world championship 5 years ago. Yoyo design has developed somewhat since then and although the 888 still has its fans I doubt many would consider it a top competition throw today. It’s also undersized which means it has a smaller diameter.