# YoYoNews Reviews - CLYW Yeti \*NEW\*
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839
**Category:** Yo-Yo Reviews
**Created:** [June 9, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839 "2013-06-09T19:55:20Z")
**Posts on this page:** 15
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### Author:  [@unklesteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/unklesteve)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2013, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/1 "2013-06-09T19:55:20Z")
YoYoNews has started doing reviews! I’ll update this thread as we add each new review.
First up, the Square Wheels Rockefeller:
> **[YoYo Review – Square Wheels Rockefeller](https://yoyonews.com/2013/06/07/yoyo-review-square-wheels-rockefeller/)**
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> The Square Wheels “Rockefeller” Specs Diameter: 54.86 mm / 2.16 inches Width: 45.20 mm / 1.78 inches Gap Width: 4.35 mm / .17 inches Weight: 66.4 grams Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500…
And as a bonus, you can win the Rockefeller they sent us to review! Just post a pic on Instagram of yourself begging for the Rockefeller, and tag the image with #yoyonews #squarewheels.
[http://instagram.com/p/aRCT5qoM\_9/](http://instagram.com/p/aRCT5qoM_9/)
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Next up, the Walter by Spencer Berry.
> **[YoYo Review – Walter](https://yoyonews.com/2013/06/11/yoyo-review-the-walter/)**
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> It is difficult to imagine beginning a review of this yoyo without first mentioned its creator, Spencer Berry. Mr. Berry has long been held in high regard as BZZZT a master trick creator and one of…
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New review for the Strix by Duncan Toys.
> **[YoYo Review – Duncan Toys Strix](https://yoyonews.com/2013/06/29/yoyo-review-duncan-toys-strix/)**
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> The Duncan Toys “Strix” Specs Diameter: 54.50 mm / 2.14 inches Width: 42.40 mm / 1.67 inches Gap Width: 4.15 mm / .16 inches Weight: 66.1 grams Bearing Size: Dif-E-Yo Konkave Size C (.2…
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New review for the Forte by Monkeyfinger.
> **[YoYo Review – Monkeyfinger Forte](https://yoyonews.com/2013/08/02/yoyo-review-monkeyfinger-forte/)**
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> Forte Specs: Diameter: 56mm / 2.2 inches Width: 35.6mm / 1.4 inches Gap Width: 4.6 mm / 0.18 inches Weight: 68 grams Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) Response: Monkey Snot Flowable Silic…
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New review for the Yeti by CLYW
> **[YoYo Review – CLYW Yeti](https://yoyonews.com/2013/08/14/yoyo-review-clyw-yeti/)**
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> CLYW Yeti Specs: Diameter: 58.75mm / 2.31 inches Width: 45.3mm / 1.78 inches Gap Width: 4.74 mm / 0.18 inches Weight: 68 grams Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) Response: Snow Tires PLAY …
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### Author:  [@unklesteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/unklesteve)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2013, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/2 "2013-08-04T17:23:07Z")
Review posted for the Monkeyfinger Forte…and up next is the CLYW Yeti.
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### Author:  [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)
#### Post date: [August 4, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/3 "2013-08-04T19:19:20Z")
Can’t wait to see what you guys have to say about the Yeti, when can we expect the review to be released?
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### Author:  [@phil\_the\_lizard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phil_the_lizard)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/4 "2013-08-07T21:16:21Z")
I really like the reviews, but are the star ratings a little harsh? I mean, a yoyo gets like 2.5 stars and then the reviewer states that it is awesome. Just a thought, great reviews!
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### Author:  [@unklesteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/unklesteve)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2013, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/5 "2013-08-14T15:53:48Z")
Yeti review is up!
> **[YoYo Review – CLYW Yeti](https://yoyonews.com/2013/08/14/yoyo-review-clyw-yeti/)**
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> CLYW Yeti Specs: Diameter: 58.75mm / 2.31 inches Width: 45.3mm / 1.78 inches Gap Width: 4.74 mm / 0.18 inches Weight: 68 grams Bearing Size: Size C (.250 x .500 x .187) Response: Snow Tires PLAY …
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### Author:  [@unklesteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/unklesteve)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/6 "2013-08-15T00:21:17Z")
> [@phil\_the\_lizard](#):
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> I really like the reviews, but are the star ratings a little harsh? I mean, a yoyo gets like 2.5 stars and then the reviewer states that it is awesome. Just a thought, great reviews!
Any kind of numeric rating rubric is going to be inconclusive, which is why we have the written portion. Packaging and art can bring down the score of nice playing yoyos, but plenty of people don’t care about that aspect.
We’re working on taking the float/heft out of the star rating and going with a sliding graphic to indicate that aspect, since that seems to unfairly move the score around.
It’s all a work in progress, but thanks for the feedback! 🙂
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### Author:  [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/7 "2013-08-15T02:23:16Z")
Going to have to agree to disagree on the Yeti packaging. I think it is their best effort to date. Not picking a fight, I know how subjective art can be. There is just something about Week’s style and especially the detailed work he did here that hits it out of the park for me.
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### Author:  [@phil\_the\_lizard](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/phil_the_lizard)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/8 "2013-08-15T02:36:14Z")
> [@Steve Brown](#):
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> Any kind of numeric rating rubric is going to be inconclusive, which is why we have the written portion. Packaging and art can bring down the score of nice playing yoyos, but plenty of people don’t care about that aspect.
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> We’re working on taking the float/heft out of the star rating and going with a sliding graphic to indicate that aspect, since that seems to unfairly move the score around.
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> It’s all a work in progress, but thanks for the feedback! 🙂
Thanks for replying man!
I think my criticism itself may have been a bit harsh. 😃
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### Author:  [@unklesteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/unklesteve)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/9 "2013-08-15T02:47:38Z")
> [@saintrobyn](#):
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> Going to have to agree to disagree on the Yeti packaging. I think it is their best effort to date. Not picking a fight, I know how subjective art can be. There is just something about Week’s style and especially the detailed work he did here that hits it out of the park for me.
The sticker itself is AMAZING. Totally agree, some of Jason’s best work to date. But just having it wrap around the box just doesn’t look at cool as previous packaging. I would have dug a smaller sticker that just covered two sides, and maybe some yeti tracks on the box or something…
But it’s a plastic yoyo, and it doesn’t make sense to put as much work into the boxes as they’ve done on metal releases. I dunno, I kind of agree with the review but I love the sticker so much and it would be dumb to put that much work into packaging for a cheaper yoyo and ARGH I’m glad I don’t have to make these decisions. Ha!
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### Author:  [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/10 "2013-08-15T03:00:23Z")
> [@Steve Brown](#):
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> The sticker itself is AMAZING. Totally agree, some of Jason’s best work today. But just having it wrap around the box just doesn’t look at cool as previous packaging. I would have dug a smaller sticker that just covered two sides, and maybe some yeti tracks on the box or something…
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> But it’s a plastic yoyo, and it doesn’t make sense to put as much work into the boxes as they’ve done on metal releases. I dunno, I kind of agree with the review but I love the sticker so much and it would be dumb to put that much work into packaging for a cheaper yoyo and ARGH I’m glad I don’t have to make these decisions. Ha!
I can see where you are coming from on how it sits on the box. Again art is subjective.the way the little cubby holes on my desk are situated if I place the box so the mouth is visible it looks like something is trying to attack me.
The sticker itself is amazing, so glad I bought it from YYE specifically because they put an extra sticker in with the order. I don’t think I will peel and stick it anywhere, it is a perfect size for a bookmark.
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### Author:  [@Big\_cat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Big_cat)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/11 "2013-08-15T04:03:36Z")
Great review! It seems like every one is liking the Yeti. I noticed you guys said it is similar to the Chief, but others have said it is extremely different. Just differing opinions there? Either way, good stuff, I enjoyed reading it.
Another question, this time about the sticker. Is the sticker stuck on the box (as in adhered)? Personally, I think the box is awesome, but I haven’t had the chance to see my Yeti, which should have arrived at my house today. The box was a big selling point for me. I think the Yeti artwork is some of the best we’ve seen from CLYW.
Oh, and I noticed you had a turquoise Yeti too! I guess being Steve Brown has its perks! 😃
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### Author:  [@unklesteve](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/unklesteve)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/12 "2013-08-15T05:12:46Z")
> [@Big\_cat](#):
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> Great review! It seems like every one is liking the Yeti. I noticed you guys said it is similar to the Chief, but others have said it is extremely different. Just differing opinions there? Either way, good stuff, I enjoyed reading it.
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> Another question, this time about the sticker. Is the sticker stuck on the box (as in adhered)? Personally, I think the box is awesome, but I haven’t had the chance to see my Yeti, which should have arrived at my house today. The box was a big selling point for me. I think the Yeti artwork is some of the best we’ve seen from CLYW.
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> Oh, and I noticed you had a turquoise Yeti too! I guess being Steve Brown has its perks! 😃
It’s similar to the Chief in the shape (nearly identical) and the way it moves through tricks, but they _feel_ totally different to me. I have no idea how to explain that better. It’s like brothers who are a year apart but _could_ be mistaken for twins by people who don’t really know them very well?
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### Author:  [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/13 "2013-08-15T05:43:06Z")
> [@Steve Brown](#):
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> It’s similar to the Chief in the shape (nearly identical) and the way it moves through tricks, but they _feel_ totally different to me. I have no idea how to explain that better. It’s like brothers who are a year apart but _could_ be mistaken for twins by people who don’t really know them very well?
I know the feeling. It’s sort of like RecRev with the TA-1 and the TA-1S for me.
I’m holding off on getting the Yeti right now because I don’t want it in black and I heard from reliable sources that other colors will be available if I’m willing to wait a bit, which I am.
Very much looking forward to the Yeti now, more than before.
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### Author:  [@Yoyo\_Kangaroo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Kangaroo)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/14 "2013-08-15T19:22:11Z")
This is probably a dumb question, but what is BZZZT?
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### Author:  [@Nathan](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nathan)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyonews-reviews-clyw-yeti-new/54839/15 "2013-08-15T19:56:52Z")
It’s the sound a bug makes