# What are your thoughts on H-Shaped yoyos? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [March 12, 2013, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698 "2013-03-12T00:58:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![xcharger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/aeb1de/32.png) [@xcharger](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xcharger)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/1 "2013-03-12T00:58:36Z")
so what are your thoughts on h-shaped yoyos compared to V-shaped yoyos? do you like or dislike H-shapes? Why? Playability? ---
**Author:** ![G2\_Jake](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/g2_jake/32/446_2.png) [@G2\_Jake](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/G2_Jake)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/2 "2013-03-12T01:00:38Z")
I find H shape more comfortable ---
**Author:** ![ArchersAxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e56c9b/32.png) [@ArchersAxe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ArchersAxe)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/3 "2013-03-12T01:09:52Z")
> [@xcharger](#): > > so what are your thoughts on h-shaped yoyos compared to V-shaped yoyos? > > do you like or dislike H-shapes? Why? Playability? I think H-shaped yoyos are way more stable and comfortable. There’s this sort of large feel, but when the string hits the catch zone or anywhere near it, it feels nicer to me. I’m able to achieve flow easier with one as well it seems. Then again, I’ve played modern in betweeners which play very closely to an H-shape. Specifically the one that comes to my mind for this would be the CLYW Avalanche: lots of rim weighting, but with a bit more of a V-shaped catch zone instead of the drastic H-shape you can find on others. > [@G2\_Jake](#): > > I find H shape more comfortable I’d love to see a drastic H-shape from you guys. Surely buy it in a heartbeat. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![yuki\_onitsura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yuki_onitsura/32/1162_2.png) [@yuki\_onitsura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yuki_onitsura)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/4 "2013-03-12T01:11:32Z")
I find H shapes to either be very very comfortable or very uncomfortable depending on the width of the catch zone. Yuki ---
**Author:** ![thefluteninja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e19b73/32.png) [@thefluteninja](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/thefluteninja)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/5 "2013-03-12T02:23:04Z")
With a wide catch zone they feel great, have long spin times( in my own personal experience;)), easier to hit in the gap, and help me achieve more “flowy” combos. This is all my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![nunyx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nunyx/32/1287_2.png) [@nunyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nunyx)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/6 "2013-03-12T02:28:44Z")
The H shape it’s not great for everyone. I personally love it, but there are many people that just don’t find them anything close to confortable. Best way to find out: Try one! ---
**Author:** ![augmentedloyalty](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/augmentedloyalty/32/1218_2.png) [@augmentedloyalty](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/augmentedloyalty)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/7 "2013-03-12T12:22:13Z")
I like h shapes since they are design to spin a long time but i like v shapes more. But h shapes have very awesome designs like the h spin envy ---
**Author:** ![Yonut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Yonut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yonut)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/8 "2013-03-12T14:16:30Z")
> [@yuki\_onitsura](#): > > I find H shapes to either be very very comfortable or very uncomfortable depending on the width of the catch zone. > > Yuki And the size of your hand. ---
**Author:** ![kyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/df705f/32.png) [@kyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/9 "2013-03-12T16:43:35Z")
I dislike them greatly. They are extremely uncomfortable in most instances, and the design (from a physics standpoint) isn’t all that great… but more importantly, they’re super ugly. Kyle ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/10 "2013-03-12T17:12:27Z")
I’m of the mind that H shapes are the worst root shape a yoyo can have. Most all of them look horrendous and are way too rim-heavy. ---
**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/11 "2013-03-12T18:12:31Z")
The only H shapes I really like are the genesis and the code 1. All other h shaped yoyos that ive used are super uncomfortable in the hand and also it hurts a lot when they return to your hand and just dig into the palm. ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/12 "2013-03-12T18:23:04Z")
I always saw a difference between H-shaped (envy, G5) and stepped (genesis…heck even 888). Steps are done more for unique look and styling. a yoyo will look totally different with a step than without. ---
**Author:** ![kyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/df705f/32.png) [@kyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kyo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/13 "2013-03-12T20:24:33Z")
> [@yoyofactoryben](#): > > I always saw a difference between H-shaped (envy, G5) and stepped (genesis…heck even 888). > Steps are done more for unique look and styling. a yoyo will look totally different with a step than without. Yea when I say ‘h-shaped’ I think of things more like the envy. The ‘step’ is just a visual thing, it doesn’t really have any impact on feel, performance, etc. I’m not a big fan of those either, but certainly better than an ‘h-shape’ Kyle ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/14 "2013-03-12T20:31:16Z")
It depends on the yoyo. There’s bad designs in either category. Given a choice, I like V shapes. The Square Wheels Royale changed my mind about H-shapes though. I have loads of each kind of shape. So, to me, it comes down to the individual yoyo model. Remember how important preferences are. While I am very generous when it comes to shapes and sizes, there are yoyos that even I don’t like. This doesn’t mean the yoyo itself is bad, it just means it was not an ideal fit for me. That’s really the key. Try before you buy if you can to see what works for you. There’s no defacto right or wrong but you do need to find out what is right or wrong for you. ---
**Author:** ![nunyx](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nunyx/32/1287_2.png) [@nunyx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nunyx)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/15 "2013-03-13T00:53:23Z")
[quote=“Studio42,post:14,topic:50698”] Enough said. ---
**Author:** ![aznnboyaZ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aznnboyaz/32/651830_2.png) [@aznnboyaZ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/aznnboyaZ)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/16 "2013-03-13T09:35:19Z")
> [@Studio42](#): > > It depends on the yoyo. There’s bad designs in either category. > > Given a choice, I like V shapes. The Square Wheels Royale changed my mind about H-shapes though. I have loads of each kind of shape. > > So, to me, it comes down to the individual yoyo model. Remember how important preferences are. While I am very generous when it comes to shapes and sizes, there are yoyos that even I don’t like. This doesn’t mean the yoyo itself is bad, it just means it was not an ideal fit for me. That’s really the key. Try before you buy if you can to see what works for you. There’s no defacto right or wrong but you do need to find out what is right or wrong for you. The Royale. I’d say that is more of a stepped organic. or a stepped hourglass. Not an H. And H I’d consider more of a Fury, Genesis. more dramatic H would be MVPs Super G and things of the sort. ---
**Author:** ![BattleToads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@BattleToads](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BattleToads)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/17 "2013-03-13T13:34:58Z")
Personally, I like them. The rim weight is huge, they are extremely stable, and tend to respond quickly to directional changes during play. I tend to prefer a more under-sized H-shape. I’ve always wanted an H-shaped YYJ bi-metal. I guess the closest thing right now is the Ring Master. Wish I could try one. ---
**Author:** ![supbreh1234](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supbreh1234/32/1131_2.png) [@supbreh1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/supbreh1234)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/18 "2013-03-13T14:17:32Z")
I \<3 Extreme h shapes! ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/19 "2013-03-13T19:26:09Z")
> [@supbreh1234](#): > > I \<3 Extreme h shapes! ---
**Author:** ![Hippo\_Samurai](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hippo_samurai/32/1058_2.png) [@Hippo\_Samurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hippo_Samurai)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-h-shaped-yoyos/50698/20 "2013-03-13T19:28:33Z")
They feel good for front style tricks.