# yyf g5 or 888x **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [August 11, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906 "2011-08-11T07:37:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yoyoman1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/6a8cbe/32.png) [@yoyoman1234](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoman1234)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906/1 "2011-08-11T07:37:46Z")
i want to get one of these yoyos and i cant decide which one is better 😃 ---
**Author:** ![WestAustralian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f07891/32.png) [@WestAustralian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WestAustralian)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906/2 "2011-08-11T08:24:56Z")
I have a G5 and 888, though neither one is the current version. I do not think one is better than the other, they are different though. I find the G5 is much more solid feeling, more stable. I use mine for hubstack/Gyro Style tricks. I find my 888 is lighter to the touch and good for fast play. I do like them both. (my 2 cents only) D ---
**Author:** ![brandoide1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/brandoide1/32/662_2.png) [@brandoide1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/brandoide1)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906/3 "2011-08-11T23:13:59Z")
> **[G5 or 888x?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,27877.0.html)** > > I have narrowed down my topics to the YYF G5 and the YYF 888x. G5 has colorful Z-stacks and is a great shape. 888x has hubstacks and is very small but also a great shape. Which one? > **[G5 VS. 888X](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,24396.0.html)** > > hello everyone today is the battle between the G5 andthe 888X two of yoyofactorys best yoyos which is your favorite > **[G5 VS 888x](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,28777.0.html)** > > ok so i already know there are so many post out there that talk about this but i am just head over heals in love with both yoyos and dont know which yoyo to get! i mean i want z-stacks but i also want the dead smoothness of the 888x. i love larger... > **[Should i get 888x and G5?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,23836.0.html)** > > i mastered all beginer tricks, all intermiterate tricks and about half advanced part 1, some off string, and some counter weight. (i have been yoyoing for about 1 month) > **[Skyline, Superstar, 888x, G5, or Genesis?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,31772.0.html)** > > I am looking for a new yoyo and have come down to these. > **[888x, skyline or g5](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,21521.0.html)** > > hi. i was gonna get a new throw and should i get a 888x a skyline or a g5. thanks! 😉 🙂 > **[G5 2010 or 888x or genesis w/hubs](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,19977.0.html)** > > I have wanted one of these 3 yoyos and I can’t decide what do you think I prefer going decently fast and also like tech tricks I don’t really care about the shape but care more about smoothness > **[888x,g5,superstar,skyline,primo,or 44](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/forums/index.php/topic,20602.0.html)** > > which is your favorite? Use the search button. ---
**Author:** ![bigkat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@bigkat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigkat)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906/4 "2011-08-12T02:47:21Z")
I’ve played with both of these a bunch. I like the G5. It is a FUN yoyo! 888x is quieter, smaller, a little less stable, but you can move it around a bit quicker. I prefer the G5 because I enjoy catching the yoyo and tossing it around (and I can’t catch those little hubstacks cleanly). But I can see why some people would prefer the 888x. ---
**Author:** ![zerrubabbel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zerrubabbel/32/592_2.png) [@zerrubabbel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zerrubabbel)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2011, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906/5 "2011-08-15T11:42:31Z")
I love my 888, and I would love to get my hands on a g5… I think the 888 is more popular it’s very smooth and if z stacks are all yer after, you can always put them on the 888 which I did… Some people claim this will make your 888 less stable, not so in my experience… Just noisier G5 is said to be more stable and longer spinning… And plays a little slower… I don’t have one tho And I found the search button post a tad rude… Coulda just asked… You can always get a fresh opinion with a new post, there’s nothing wrong with it… ---
**Author:** ![agentone001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/agentone001/32/535_2.png) [@agentone001](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/agentone001)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906/6 "2011-08-15T12:28:24Z")
I absolutely despise the G5 in every way. I hate it. 888x is not bad. But the finish is weak. Don’t just limit yourself to hubstacked yoyos or YYF in general. Hubstacks get boring really easily and the G5’s hubstacks are very noisy. Plus there are many other great companies out there. If you only want to get YYF, then I would recommend the Catalyst or the Chaotic. Those are 2 of the few YYF that I would recommend. They play very well. ---
**Author:** ![TheYoYoist101](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoist101/32/842_2.png) [@TheYoYoist101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoYoist101)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2011, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yyf-g5-or-888x/28906/7 "2011-08-15T15:06:29Z")
ive played with both and thee 888 felt a little cheap to me. super undersized. the g5 is full, stable, and with regular or rice stacvks supa smooth.G5 is the best in my opinion. i debated this decision for a long time too.