MVP by YoYofactory Review

[1withforce]

Hey guys, I thought I'd write a review on the new MVP yo-yo. Of the many new Yo-yo's being released by Yoyofactory this one caught my eye the most. Why??? Because it reminded me so much of a Superstar. The Superstar is my favorite yo-yo, it's just so good. Getting a new yo-yo is always exciting. I ordered a Red MVP as red is my favorite color. I was lucky with my red Superstar because I got it at Nationals in 2008. I had to wait it out for this one but it was well worth it. Man I thought the Superstar was great but the MVP is even better. There's been improvement's on the yo-yo that makes it different from a Superstar but also makes it even better.

Buy this Dvd too: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/...2b617419_m.jpg

I'm sorry guys but I don't own a camera, I'll try to find some good pictures elsewhere.

Just plain awesome: http://cdn.yoyoexpert.com/112/view/images/red.jpg


Size
The size of this yo-yo is a little bigger then a Superstar. It's a full size yo-yo. This makes it easier to catch and a tad bit heavier for increased spin times. The shape of the rims of this yo-yo is amazing. They feel good in your hand and seem to be easier to catch. The gapm og the yo-yo is nice and wide so you have absolute unresponsivness. The yo-yo's not heavy at all and tricks like Laceration are a breeze. One of my favorite things abut this yo-yo is the rims it feels good in your hands and feels very good to catch. The texture on this yo-yo is nice and shiny and smooth to the touch.

A look at the shape: http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._5091496_n.jpg

Appearance: I know the performance is more important then the appearance of the yo-yo but I must say it looks good. The shape is very attractive as well as the laster engraved MVP. MVP is displayed in bold as if shouting it is your Most Valuabled Player. The shape of the rims not only enhance the play but are stylish to look at as well. The yo-yo came in perfect condition, no marks from production or anything. They come in Red, Gold, and Purple as of now. I highly suggest the Red but everybody has a favorite color of course.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp...yf-mvp-all.jpg

Play: This yo-yo is amazingly stable. I'm sure the shape, rims, and Centered bearing that is included contributes to this. It's hard to lose control on even the longest of combos. It stays nice and striaght on the string and spins FOREVER. The bearing feels nice and broken in but I did put some THIN lube on it before I tried it. The yo-yo works very well for almost everything except grinds. I'm not much of a grinder but it grinds up the arm if you really btry. I'm sure you could do anything with any YoYofactory if you really tried though, everything they make is so good. Im put in a regular spec bearing just for fun andn it still works very well. The new bearing however really makes it a power house. I'm sure that's why it was introduced. This yo-yo has a little something that others don't. It truly is a Most Valuable Player. I highly Recommend this yo-yo to any serious yo-yo player.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/...941e459c_o.jpg

Bearing: What's awesome is that this yo-yo comes with a centered bearing. A center trach bearing that centers a yo-yo string in a way that a KK never could. As with all Yoyofactory bearings the bearing feels broken in or I at least think it feels like it but I did use THIN lube . This yo-yo bearing seems to take multiple wraps around the bearing without slowing down or snapping back and coming up and nailing your hands which really hurts. Even when your string gets tight it sill performs well. The response on this yo-yo is K pad the best of the best. The bearing spins for a super long time. More then enough time to do whatever you want to do. This is something worth looking into. The fact that it comes with the yo-yom is a great value. Maybe all future yoyofactoys will include them. You never know.

Value: This Yoyo is made to last. It's made by THE best yoyo company and is durable, hard to scratch, and just plain tough. No one wants to mess up a new yoyo. Especially if it's your favorite, but the MVP as with all Yoyofactorys can take a hit. At 110 dollars and a center trac bearing included, thats a deal. It's about 9 dollars cheaper then the Superstar was at release. This yo-yois made to play or look hot in any case. The price is well worth the added edge it will give you. I highly recommend it. if you were obsessed with the Superstar as I was You'll love this one. Get it, quick before they run out. And they will run out!!!

Other thoughts: gidikh made a great review with some great pics: http://www.theyo.com/yoyo/showthread.php?t=62632

[Uberfish]

I want one.

[jrodriguez]

That's pretty.

[Luke Vader]

I've not thrown one yet, but I'm having a hard time seeing the similarities to Superstars. Yeah there's a lot of rim weight on both but the similarities stop there from what I can tell. The MVP is very angular and sharp, the Superstar not so much (especially the rims). They're not even a similar size or shape. Looks more like a C22 or a C13 but maybe that's too obvious of a comparison or just the fact that not a whole whole lot of people have thrown a C22.

To each his own though.

[YoAaronD]

Originally Posted by 1withforce

...A center trach bearing that centers a yo-yo string in a way that a KK never could...

Originally Posted by 1withforce

...At 110 dollars and a center trac bearing included, thats a deal...

What in the world are you talking about?

[Luke Vader]

Originally Posted by YoAaronD

What in the world are you talking about?

It's YYF's newest bearing. Similar to a KK in the fact that it keeps the string aligned in the center of the bearing, but it's more angular whereas a KK has a smooth dip to it. Pics of it can be seen in this thread.

[DV888]

looks like the decendent of C13

[YoAaronD]

Originally Posted by Luke Vader

It's YYF's newest bearing. Similar to a KK in the fact that it keeps the string aligned in the center of the bearing, but it's more angular whereas a KK has a smooth dip to it. Pics of it can be seen in this thread.

Nah, I know what bearing he's referring to. I had a Die Nasty with one. I was just blown away by his blatant, unadulterated fanboysim.

By my estimation, a KK has much better string centering characteristics than a Center Trac due to the CT having angled sides and a flat center. Kinda defeats the purpose, in my opinion... At the end of the day though, a bearing is a bearing and I still prefer a SPEC to any of 'em.

[1withforce]

it's not really fanboyism it's just the fact that YoYofactorys yo-yos are so good. I've been convinced out of quality lol.

[Skip]

Not trying to knock on you or be rude, but this is was your third post. Your first two were in regards to a 2a issue, and from reading your review Im not sure on how much 1a yoyoing you have done. Please disregard this if you think this is an unjust opinion, Im not trying to upset you.

In regards to its grinding, its annod aluminium, I don't know why you would have much trouble grinding with it, unless you are used to only beadblasted or satined yoyos. With metal, heck, if it isn't mirror polish, its pretty grindable. I can get a sizeable grind from a stock fhz.

To comment on the pricing of this yoyo, it is much simpler in design than a Superstar (i.e. hubstack area) therefore easier to machine, and cheaper to put out.

Not having played one, but reading other reviews and looking at the thing, I'd most certainly compare it to a c13/22 before a Superstar, and this is what I have seen out and about.

Would like to give it a throw though. As with all yoyos really ;)

[1withforce]

I don't really post on this form very often but I should. I try to actually yo-yo more then spend all my time talking about yo-yoing, trading or collecting. The forum is one of your most important tools in yo-yoing however. It allows us to get help and share information. But some can get to into it and lose sight of getting out there and practicing.

I haven't thrown a C13 or C22 but maybe they are more similar to the MVP. In my opnion the MVP feels a lot like a more square Superstar.

I really like it and recommend it!!!

[Skip]

And a square superstar is alot like a c13/22 visually. Im yet to play them (or I don't remember playing one, lol, good times.)

I love your enthusiasm and your act of yoyoing more than posting. I didn't mean people should disregard what you say because of your low postcount, I just wasn't sure If you were just pumping out a happy review with lots of words to get a prize from YYF.

[JoshuaSAVAGE]

I'm not sure if you guys either missed it, or don't really care,
but there's a link to a picture from yye, :|

Appreciate the review though.

EDIT: looks like some sort of sub-website of yye?

[mgodinez]

Originally Posted by 1withforce

I don't really post on this form very often but I should. I try to actually yo-yo more then spend all my time talking about yo-yoing, trading or collecting. The forum is one of your most important tools in yo-yoing however. It allows us to get help and share information. But some can get to into it and lose sight of getting out there and practicing.

I haven't thrown a C13 or C22 but maybe they are more similar to the MVP. In my opnion the MVP feels a lot like a more square Superstar.

I really like it and recommend it!!!

you best settle down young un', and listen up to what sk!p has to say.

mgodinez

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