Merlin Yoyo

At first I was a little disappointed when got it. I had been using a beginner YoYo and it was much more responsive. But because this one is less responsive I can do more tricks. I’ve been using it for a few weeks and I’m quite happy with it now that I know how to use it.

It was fun and enjoyable!

The Yoyo King Green Merlin is an awesome responsive yo-yo that offers smooth, reliable play right out of the box. The narrow C bearing gives it just the right amount of spin time and responsiveness, making it easy to learn new tricks but still satisfying for more experienced throwers. The bright green color looks fantastic and stands out during play. I also appreciate the extra string included — a nice bonus since strings wear out. Whether you’re just starting or want a solid everyday yo-yo, this one’s a winner.

Cost slightly more than the Duncan Butterfly XT with the pros of having a better response system. But I wouldn't say it's for much play unless you modify it with an unresponsive bearing; that said, the Merlin tilts a little too easily for intermediate tricks and it's hard to break out of beginner's play to progress forward. Do not get me wrong, it's a well-made beginner's yoyo for sure. But just didn't meet my expectations on it. I would recommend Magicyoyo's K1 (also beginner yoyo) over this for better performance, plus it has a cheaper price point. Or, just skip all the nonsense and get the replay pro. That is one heluva beginner’s yo-yo. Another thing that I am not sure about is the Merlin's production versions. Some images shown to me by Amazon in various UI process has a version of the yoyo's both faces within a thick frame while some versions have thin frames with the black logo within. I'm not sure if these 2 versions have different performances. I got the thin framed one.

I am a 42 year old child that loves yo-yo's. I am not a pro more like a life long beginner to intermediate yo-yo'er at best. I do the basics like round the world, rock the cradle, and man on the flying trapeze. This Yo-Yo King MERLIN is pretty nice for my skill level it has a decent weight to get a good sleep and responds well without being overly responsive and without breaking your hand when it returns. It also has a good shape that fits well in my hand and is easy to land on the string. It feels pretty sturdy and well made with a good balance "does not vibrate" while sleeping. Put a drop of good yo-yo thin lube on the bearing and it will sleep for days! I have many yo-yo's "Duncan's, Yomega's, Magic Yo's" of all models and I like like them all but I think this Yo-Yo King MERLIN will be my carry around every day yo-yo and for $10 its a steal for a nice bearing yo-yo.... Great product and will buy again...