It’s all a matter of opinion. I own both the DV888 and a SB Hectic. I prefer the Hectic myself. It has longer spin times and is more stable IMO. Try them out and see which one you prefer. The DV888 is wider than the Hectic, so if you like wider yos, go with the DV888.
I prefer a Large Bearing Hectic. Hectics have more solid feels in my opinion. DV888 is a little big for me. Answer those questions like what tricks can you do, what skill level, what is your favorite size. Stuff like that.
In yoyoing, you will here that word a lot. The yoyo that is better really depends on what you prefer, or like in yoyos. Both are fantastic yoyos made by a great company, and will serve you well. However, do determine what is truly better for you, you need to know your preference. Luckily for you, I made a set of questions to help:
What size do you prefer? (Big, small, medium, etc)
What shape do you prefer? (Be specific: Round Butterfly, Flat Rims, pointy shape, H-Shape)
What response do you prefer? (Silicone, O-Ring, Hybrid, Pad, etc)
Do you like to mod/maintain it?
What weight is ideal to you?
Does color matter?
How does your style relate to the yoyo? (What kind of tricks do you like to do?)
back on track: i like the dv888 because it is smooth, grinds like butter, and the shape is da bomb, i like the sleep times too, i like bolth but i did not try the hectic that long. so far, dv888. (all preferance)
