New DV888 too responsive

I did get the new responsive version. Maybe I don’t know how what to expect with responsive yoyos. I only have the yyf One and the Velocity (which is adjustable) to compare it too. It’s just the new DV888 is super touchy. It comes whipping back at the slightest bit of slack. Makes it hard to pull off tricks half the time unlike the others.

As noted above - clean the bearing. The reason being that while it is counter-intuitive, lubing a bearing actually makes it more responsive.

From what I’ve read on another site the pads are thicker half spec bearing and possibly a shorter axle. It’s made for new yoyoers. change the three then you have a completely unresponsive yoyo.

That’s… um, the definition of responsive. Sorry? :-\

GL with the cleaning!

Are the pads in it flush? They may also need some breaking in

Buys responsive yoyo, shocked when it’s responsive…

I said it’s extremely responsive as compared to the other responsive yoyos I’ve gotten. You can be a dbag or you can offer advice. It’s obvious which one you are.

lol, just put a normal C bearing in it and play unresponsive.

Yea I’ve been swapping it out with one but the whole reason I got this was to have a nice responsive metal yoyo.

Anyway I just pulled the bearings out of the ultrasonic parts cleaner. Dried them out and out a light coat of thin lube and have been playing with it for about 5mins. Already seems much better. I can actually do a pinwheel and a Houdini mount without getting wacked in the knuckles if I throw it a little slow.

Try a new bearing, I think the new DV888s use a slim bearing

Nice maymay, upboats for you good sir!

Big 888 fan usually the new 888 is shipped with thin bearing and stupid thick pads. Take the axle out and rub the pads vigorously on a pair of denim jeans. Helps to wear in the pad.

So I cleaned the bearings in every type of solution you could think of but no luck. Then I ordered slim response pads to eliminate the stupid super thick response pads it came with. STILL no luck. Finally I ordered a Terrapin X bearing and voila! The yoyo is FINALLY 100% unresponsive. Not a big fan so far of this new DV888. Way too much work for a $30-40 yoyo just to get it to work properly. My T5 was $15 and plays 10x better (minus the grinding).

From what I understand the newer Dv888 yoyos come responsive. If you want it to play unresponsive you not only need to have a full sized c bearing, but you need a longer axle and changing to slim pads probably couldn’t hurt as well as opposed to the broad ones that it comes with. I believe yoyoexpert carries an upgrade kit for this.

I too noticed that the DV888 is ultra responsive. I was thinking about putting slim pads in to reduce the responsiveness.

For obvious man and woman; YES I know it’s a responsive throw. But isn’t tuning a large part of the yoyo experience?

The New DV888s are designed to be completely responsive, great for beginners looking for a more solid feeling metal throw.

If you’re looking for upgraded unresponsive performance, then the DV888 Starter Set is what you want.  For only $5 more, you get everything you need to make the DV888 unresponsive (SPEC Bearing, Longer Axle, and Slim Pads) PLUS a multi tool, 5 pack of string, and the YYF Learn DVD.

http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/1290/YYF-DV888-Starter-Set

I upgraded my DV888 with slim pads and a better bearing. It still has the tendency to come whipping back at you. Not to mention it has a cheap feel, weird weight distribution, and not a comfortable shape for my hands. Needless to say, this is probably my least favorite throw. I would never recommend this yoyo to anyone. You can get a way better MYY for half the price. Or spend a few more $ and get a Cypher. Both of which will out perform the DV888 any day of the week.

I had actually bought a DV888 during the holidays on a whim, saw them at a local sporting goods store. Should have realized that anything I find in a big box store will most likely be set up for a beginner but ignored that when I did my first throw and got smacked in the knuckles. I saw that it came with a slim bearing so I quickly swapped it. The response pads though are actually thick and stick out some. I’ll either just keep messing with it to break in the pads or remove them and do my own silicone response.

They install thicker pads to make the DV888 more responsive for beginners. Just pick up some standard 19mm slim pads or use flowable, those thick pads aren’t really going to break in.

Yup, that’s the plan. Coincidentally I bought some flowable silicone for my car (small windshield leak from some rain we had…yup, rain in CA…a rare moment these days). Will give that a whirl as soon as I can put my Dingo or my Werrd Minute down.