Freehand MG v. Freehand AL

I saw, thanks Grendel, I sent him a PM.

I had an MG and soon sold it. It was nothing special, especially for the price.

I found an MG on a FB BST, can’t seem to get in touch with the seller

I have 3 MGs. One OG black one and 2 of the newer released $100 ones. I also have a couple of Freehand ALs. The ALs definitely play better as they are a more modern setup with a C bearing and more weight on the rims. There is just something nice about playing an MG though. If you get them tuned right they are super smooth and spin incredibly long for an A bearing.

Are you looking to trade or sell any of your MG’s?

Not at the moment.

Are there any videos of the AL in play?

Probably, but you’d be hard pressed to see much difference in how it plays vs. any other yoyo in practiced hands.

For whatever it is worth, the AL is my favorite FH thus far (including the MG). That said, I’ve never been a huge FH fan for some reason. Still, I’ve got an AL and enjoy throwing it.

Can you give some details as to how it compares to the MG?

I have three Mg’s. One proto, two green sparkle. They are all pad recessed, and none of them I run with the caps on. Mg’s are by far my favorite throw.
The fh al is a organic shaped blaa of a throw. It has a large bearing, wide gap, recessed response, and too much rim weight for its gap width/shape. I don’t like it much, but it’s okay. I would take a anti-yo ywet over the FHAL any day. the reason I bring up the ywet is that it is almost exactly the same specs shape as the FHMg, but with the wide bearing, silicone response, and It plays excellent, plus it has the one drop axle system so you can adjust the weight a bit. All these throes are very similar to fhMg shape. Line up. Mg, ywet, malleus, first base, milk, pyro lite, fhz, Mg.

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Looks like your Mg’s have seen better days lol

MG can take a beating.

They both do tricks, but only one can do tricks for $400…

Luckily you can get one off the BST for around 100.

Here are some comparison pics of the Independent and other Freehand yoyos. I’m thinking about doing a second run with a built in bearing seat and rounded edges.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34247625722_7939ae997e.jpgIndependent by wcyoyospirit, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4191/34247625852_f351790d3c.jpgIndependent by wcyoyospirit, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4194/34406675445_65c173be85.jpgIndependent by wcyoyospirit, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2824/33596666173_2d3ab55467.jpgIndependent by wcyoyospirit, on Flickr

I’m glad you posted on this forum. I was wondering if MG is more difficult to sand blast or anodize than aluminum.

I’m probably the wrong guy to ask about that. Like I mentioned earlier, I’ve never been a huge FH fan for some reason.

I got a Freehand MG! Its freaking amazing. Now I need to try an AL and compare.

This is my reaction also. Worth every penny.