Has anyone tried both a Protostar and a Counter Attack? I’d like to get one, but I don’t think I’ve got the cash for both. I’ve heard good things about both, but it seems like I’ve heard more positive things about the Protostar.
That’s the problem. I don’t know much about the shape, size, weight, gap width…etc of the Protostar. There’s a really good review of the Counter Attack over at the Nation, but I would need the input of someone who’s handled both yo-yos to make an informed decision.
For instance, someone who’s used both yo-yos could say they liked that the Protostar had a bigger gap than the Counter Attack or disliked that the Protostar had a smaller gap than the Counter Attack. That’s the kind of info I’m looking for to be able to make a decision.
When the specs ARE released I think you will be able to make your decision easier, hopefully. I mean, you can read and compare specs from your yoyos to the ones on the internet right? That’s how I do it.
Reviews are just other people’s opinions most of the time; that’s why I hate reading them. Most of them just say, “This yoyo is an 8/10! Blablablabla the best” and it really doesn’t tell you much at all. For example, let’s say that somebody does say that the Protostar was “better” because it has a wider gap. I don’t like gigantic gaps, but what constitutes a gigantic gap?
Yeah, I’d certainly be able to make a better decision when full specs are released for both yo-yo’s.
I actually do like to hear people’s opinions on stuff though. Granted, it’s often like you say, “10/10 best yo evar!!!” Some reviews are pretty objective and give you more information than just pics & specs can. I won’t post a link to another forum, but check the review JSpeare did of the Counter Attack over on the Nation’s Review section. Without spending money and having the Counter Attack in my hand, that’s probably the best impression of the yo-yo I’m going to get.
I don’t let anyone’s reviews or impressions completely make a decision for me, but I like to gather all the information, pics, specs, reviews, impressions…etc that I can to make a decision. Money be tizight in today’s economy.