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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 XodusII Jan 27, 2011
By HamBaz
I'm a very hard core user constantly breaking strings and sometimes yo-yos. this is one of the only yo-yos that hasn't broken when its hit the ground
it is also a nice weight. its a little heavier than most yo-yos allowing a little more control in the air.
the wide gap is also nice. it makes many tricks easier and when it comes up after a fast throw the force goes more into your palm than your finger.
this is a great yo-yo for someone with a little experience. if you're just starting I might suggest a lighter one.
and last a tip for anyone who is having trouble with their string getting to tight around their finger: a thin strip of athletic tape around your finger can relieve you of the pain without losing any control.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
A nice yoyo for the price Sep 02, 2010
By Evan Ross
Although not the best yoyo in my collection it certainly is good for the price.
It sleeps well, has good balance, and a nice wide string gap for beginners learning string tricks.
The rims of this particular are further apart than many so the impact points on your palm may be a bit different than what you're used to.
It's a good choice for general play and outdoor use where you wouldn't want to scuff a more expensive yoyo.
The axle is reasonably smooth and give decent sleep times.
The one I received doesn't match the picture on the listing. The rim is orange but the center is black which I think looks better than the clear.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
GREAT GENERAL PURPOSE...FUN AND VERSATILE Jul 06, 2011
By D. Blankenship
Yo-yos are such personal things. Everyone has there favorite or favorites, as the case maybe, and anyone thinking of purchasing one of these things is that the perfect yoyo, one that is absolutely universally accepted as "the best" simply has not been built and quite likely never will be.
Now I personally love this particular model and it suits me and my need perfectly at this time.
First, this yo-yo is a bit heavier and a bit larger than some you can purchase. At my size, it is absolutely perfect. The extra weight gives me much more control when doing tricks and I like the feel and balance of the thing. Secondly, I learned on a standard yo-yo years and years ago, the gap on those older models was much smaller...very narrow. This model is wing shaped and the intake gap is quite wide making it much easier to do string tricks.
There are some things to consider when purchasing this yo-yo though. Since it is heavier and a bit bigger, it can indeed cause some pain and possible bruising to the small hand. I personally would not recommend this one for the smaller child who is just starting out.
Secondly, this yo-yo does have a ring of softer rubber around the edge. This is good in that it makes it easier to catch and does soften the return blow somewhat. On the other hand, this rubber makes it more difficult to do some of the tricks where the yo-yo must contact any surface. If this thing is used on the sidewalk, there will be significant wear in a very short time which will throw its balance off a bit...depending on how much wear is involved. On yet the other hand, this one will not get all funky looking with cuts and chips if you abuse it a bit. I practice on an all wood floor so really do not have a problem in this area.
Third, because of the extra weight and the rpm's which can be generated and the force involved do be sure that you have extra strings available. (This is something you should have anyway...a worn string is a very, very bad thing indeed!)
I note that some folks have had problems with sleep time on this one. Might I suggest you shorten your string just a bit? I have had great times with this one and can average out at least 20 with no great strain. Each and every person will normally have their own string length suited for them...that is why they sell them so long...you can cut them to the desired size, where as it is a bit difficult to add if the string is too short.
I have bashed this yo-yo around pretty good in practice and have yet been able to break the thing...a rarity for me. This thing can take quite a beating which is good for the beginner.
The axel is pretty smooth (I have seen better, yet I have seen and used worse), and it has a "good" feel.
This is a pretty good price being offered here. Everyone should have more than one yo-yo in their arsenal (actually, the more the merrier), and this is a fun one to fool around with. Yes, there are better yo-yos on the market, but you are going to pay a lot more for them. This one is great for beginners and intermediates will find that it will meet all of their demands before the move on to bigger and better things.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great Gift! Apr 25, 2011
By E. Kennedy
I got this for my nephew and he loves it! He's an avid yoyo-er and has told me it's a very good quality yoyo. I know he's dropped it a few times and it hasn't broken so it seems to be durable. Excellent for intermediate yoyo-ers.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
YES! Mar 18, 2011
By Kramegame
I love this yo-yo. I'm a pretty big guy, with some large hands, so i got this yo-yo because its built bigger than most. Since I throw hard, its the perfect weight for both loop tricks and string tricks. The large flared wings and large center gap allow for easy string tricks, and i've mastered several new tricks since buying this yo-yo. I only have two complaints to an otherwise awesome yo-yo. First is the rubber edge- while it adds weight to the yo-yo and makes it easier to catch, it also makes it more difficult to do tricks that involve other surfaces, since the rubber causes so much friction. My second complaint is that if you over tighten the yo-yo the metal nut around the axle breaks the plastic, which causes the hub-cap to fall off. while the nut is easy to fix with some super glue, losing that hub cap makes the yo-yo slightly off balance, which can affect the more complex string tricks. I would definitely recommend this yo-yo for beginners and intermediate throwers who are looking for a little more weight and a little more size out of a yo yo.
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