MagicYoYo K2 Crystal - Unboxing Review and PLAY!
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- So I finally posted a review of the Magic YoYo K2 Crystal. I actually bought this yoyo a couple of months ago so I've gotten a chance to play with it and try to get a good feel of how it performs.
Just an insight, most of the yoyos that I review, I usually spend a couple of weeks playing with it to get familiar with the feeling. Sometimes it's a couple of weeks, but honestly there are yoyos I've had for nearly a year that I still need to get a review up.
But the K2 is definitely an interesting yoyo. It's categorized as a "budget" yoyo and with that price it definitely hits the mark on that. But the performance is definitely no joke. I don't own much modern unresponsive throws (Vosun Trinity, MagicYoYo Skyva, YoYo Factory Northstar) but none of them are under $10! I know if you buy one Crystal it's around $10-15, but I bought the double pack at $18 making each one $9.
It's very aesthetically simple but catches your eye. Designed with a dimple for finger spins (kinda small, but I have skinny fingers so it's good for me). Spins long, plays well , and easy to play fast.
Is it the best plastic yoyo? NO, it's definitely. Since the design looks to have the weight distributed to the rims and the dimple in the center of the cup would give the Crystal a long rim weight spin time but it doesn't take much to shift the angle from the central axis. What I mean by that is if say you are doing an underpass or roll and the yoyo slightly hits or grazes the rim, it changes the rotational direction pretty easily.
But for it's price and performance, I will have to say that it is the best plastic yoyo for that price.
I feel that the Crystal has a 40C/60R (C=center/R=rim) because the body design makes the yoyo feel like the weight is onto the outer rim, and with a dimple in the center cup for finger spins, it lacks the axle stability.
Let me know what your thoughts are on the MagicYoYo K2 Crystal in the comments below.
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--Timeline--
Unboxing: 0:00
Review: 3:34
PLAY: 8:12
Nice music selection when you were throwing. Created a cool vibe to match the cool moves!
Thank you! I try to select music that I can flow to. =)
Great review. I love how you show so much respect for the yoyos you review. Do you teach yoyo to people in your neighborhood? You have the calming personality of a good teacher.
Thank you! So when I used to be competitive in the late 90's and early 2000's, I had a small class with the city I live in to teach beginner and intermediate yoyo tricks to people who signed up. Not a lot of people signed up but I was still happy that some did. I also hosted a small local tournament in 1999 in my area. =)
@@YAPYOYO I'm becoming addicted to your channel. You have such a nice style.
@@vision821k4 Thank you! =)
@@vision821k4 Thank you! 😊
Great video and great yoyo
Thank you! =)
I owned this yo yo before and gave it to a friend of mine I plan on getting another one because it’s such a great yo yo
It's a great yoyo indeed! 🙂
I know this isnt related to the video but does a rusted bearing on a yoyo affect spin time? And if so is it good for practice
Yes, a rusted bearing will definitely affect the spin time because it won't spin as smoothly. You can still practice with it when you lube the bearing a little bit unfortunately a rusted bearing usually needs to be replaced.
Hi there, I was wondering if the type of plastic used would crack or break easily (brittle maybe)? That's by biggest concern with plastic yoyo's and I wanted to hear your opinion on it.
I'll be honest. I usually practice indoors most of the time so I wouldn't know exactly. The plastic is pretty heavy so i don't think it would crack or break that easily unless it really slams into the ground. The only weak part I can see is the axle area since that's the only part that would have less plastic.
I bought one a while ago just to practice tricks that I'm not too good at rather than using a metal and taking chunks out of whatever it hits
That's definitely a good idea! A everyday carry that you won't be afraid if it gets scratched. I like to use the Crystal for my finger spins because I'm not good at them. =P
Your reviews are great! Very helpful. I’d be interested in hearing your opinions on a Magicyoyo buyers guide.
Sure, are there certain things you have in mind that would make this buyer's guide helpful?
@@YAPYOYO Not really. I’ve just started throwing again and they all pretty much throw the same for me. Maybe a ranking or best/worst or top five.
@@kenfisher4860 I can probably make a video that can go more indepths to how to determine the differences with so many different yoyos. But to help you with my best picks for Magic YoYo yoyos would be Hertz, Node, Purple Line (I'll have a review up in a few weeks), and K1 (review coming soon as well).
You might notice I didn't mentioned the K2 crystal, it's because as versatile as it is, there really isn't any exceptional high points to it. It's a good yoyo honestly, but the 4 I mentioned would be more than enough to touch on certain basis.
K1 is great for beginners all the way to advanced to help polish combos. It's responsive, affordable, and it honestly plays very smoothly.
Purple Line is a very good overall on everything. It has all the features to do finger spins, thumb grinds, body grinds, as well as the capability to easily perform any trick you can come up with. It's kind of a under represented yoyo imo.
Node is a more nimble or evolved version of the N12 shark's honor. More rim weight for longer/complicated tricks. Slightly undersized but that's what makes this a fun yoyo.
Hertz, this is one of my daily carries. I have one that has all sorts of damages on the rim and such. I think they average from $13-20 and it's a well balanced, light weight yoyo. Bouncy and enables you to fine tune fast playing.
And yes, pretty much almost all yoyos I've purchased these last few years play the same to a degree. Almost all yoyos spin very long, are capable of long complicated tricks. Some easier than others to perform, but I think it's the "feel" of how each one differs.
I hope this helps. =)
@@YAPYOYO That helps quite a lot, thank you! I have a hertz I’ve been throwing a little, and have a node on the way. I’ll have to check out the purple line and k1.
@@kenfisher4860 That's awesome! You may not need the K1 if you're already familiar with unresponsive yoyos. I use mine when i want to do a little responsive play.
OMG 😍
Thank you! =)
Hey Great Video! Is the Magic yoyo K2 Plus better than the Magic yoyo Y03 Hertz
Between these 2 choices. I'd prefer the Y03 Hertz.
Hi,I have a question,is the unresponsive bearing that comes in the yoyo made of stainless steel?
I am worried that the bearing will rust and I have to buy a new bearing.
So the unresponsive bearing that comes with it is stainless steel but I'm not sure if any of the internals are stainless steel because I have had rust in my bearings in the past. But it's not very common with rust unless you live in a very humid area.
@@YAPYOYO Thank You
this is incredible…. need to get into throwing
Definitely a great time to get into it. There's so many options to choose from! =)
@@YAPYOYO what would you recommend for a total beginner yo-yo under like 100 bucks?
@@SewerGang So this can be a difficult question to answer as I notice modern yoyoing usually starts with responsive (also referred as 0A) 1A or 2A. Because they both have different foundational disciplines. But with that budget, I'd first suggest getting a MagicYoYo K2 Crystal that INCLUDES an UNRESPONSIVE bearing ($11-15 on Amazon) and a Yomega Fireball ($12) or Yomega Raider ($15) or Magicyoyo D1 ($10). That way you can first learn how to throw a proper sleeper, looping tricks (with the fireball, raider, or D1) as well as building block tricks. Save the rest for tools such as lube (if you start to veer towards responsive and 2A) and/or thin lube (if you stick with 1A and other unresponsive styles) and STRING. Good string does change how a yoyo plays especially as a beginner. If your skill level increases really quickly, then the next yoyo will be based on what "feel" you prefer when playing.
For example, I like a little bit of rim weight when I practice, so I use my Node a lot. For speed practice I use my Hertz. For practicing horizontal I like using my YoYoFactory Shutter Wide Angle.
@@YAPYOYO love it. thanks for the recommendations and the detailed reply!! snagging the crystal tomorrow
@@SewerGang You're very welcome! I'm glad I can help. =)
What did you buy your yoyo
These reviews are awesome! Why aren't you on tiktok?
Thank you! I'm currently planning what to record on TikTok, so stay tuned. ;)
Would you recommend it to me i am a complete begginer is the responive and unresponsive bearing good?
So I haven't used this yoyo with a responsive bearing, but I would definitely recommend this yoyo for a complete beginner especially since it's relatively inexpensive. It's best to learn with the responsive bearing installed so you can get the hang of throwing a yoyo.
Does the dimple actually spin like Hubstacks or the k1 crystal?
No it does not. It is a small little cavity that was machined so that the tip of your finger can fit in there as the yoyo spins.
I got this one today but mine doesnt sound as loud as yours when I spin it, any advice?
I wouldn't worry too much if your bearing doesn't sound as loud as mine, as long as it's playing unresponsive or the way you like how it performs, you're good. Normally you wouldn't want your bearing to sound very loud because that usually means it's either dry, severely lacking in lube, or there's some issues internally. Some noise is fine but not if it's very loud.
Just bought this yoyo and switched out the bearing to unresponsive. However, when I tug the string it still comes up like a responsive yoyo. Sometimes when I'm doing string tricks it unexpectedly comes up. Do you have similar problems with this yoyo? Many thanks.
I do usually use this yoyo as unresponsive. I have experienced the yoyo coming back up with just a tug, but this is after many days of use where the bearing got dirty and became a little bit noisier.
I would suggest to clean out the bearing if you've been playing with it for a while or if some dirt got in.
I don't have this problem with this yoyo, but i have encountered where the yoyo unexpectedly comes back up. Most of the time it was a dirty bearing, but there was once time where after a cleaning it still gave me issues, I later discovered that the internal bearing cage had a small (fixable) defect.
@R3dtooth7 When the yoyo unexpectedly comes back or plays like a responsive can either be a dirty unresponsive bearing or maybe the silicon pads may be sticking out too much or possibly many other reasons.
If you're referring to how I repaired the bearing cage. I first had to identify any unusual sound that the bearing is making. Some sounds are really quite noticeably different, so what I hear sounded like a continuous scraping of metal to metal. Upon removing the bearing shield, I found out that the bearing cage had a small clasp sticking out and touching the outer ring of the bearing. All I did was take a jeweler's screwdriver and carefully fold the clasp towards the bearing cage. Cleaned the bearing and it was fixed.
@R3dtooth7I would first check on the silicon pads to make sure it doesn't stick out where it may make it play responsive, but if the pads looks fine, then check the bearing.
Inspect the bearing to see if there was lube added because if a bearing is very silent, it may have been lubed.
If it does have thin lube, the bearing will eventually play more unresponsive if you keep on using it. Although it may not play exactly as a completely cleaned unresponsive bearing.
If there is thick lube in the bearing, you may have to give it a good cleaning.
I haven't made a video yet but the typical way to clean it is either using mineral spirits, lighter fluid, acetone (not the one used for toe/finger nails). I personally use Mineral spirits (bought mine from Walmart) to clean mine out.
You must never wash your bearing with water or alcohol as it can make your bearings rust.
I can't think of any other possibilities that would be considered easy fixes because anything else would require to open up the bearing and I would not suggest for you to do that because it can damage your bearing if you're not careful.
I hope these help.
Please upload some tutorial vids like speed combo something like that thanks!
I'll try my best. I don't have much combos in my arsenal. A lot of the tricks I used in my videos are just me doing random things or trying to come up with new single tricks as I try to stitch together. Was there anything in particular that you would like to see? Thanks for watching! =)
What did you buy magic yoyo
When you get the two pack does I come unresponsive or do you have to change it to unresponsive?
So it really does vary from the seller. I bought mine saying it's responsive but includes unresponsive bearings and tools, so mine came responsive and had to switch out the bearings. Hope this helps. 🙂
@@YAPYOYO thanks
Hope you get famous bro.
New subscriber btw
@@aekou2430 Thank you! Haha, curious...why would you say that? =P
@@YAPYOYO cuz you have a nice quality video🙂
@@aekou2430 Much appreciated dude! :)
Which would you choose, magicyoyo crystal or yoyofactory arrow elite?
I most likely will still choose the MYY Crystal. So I don't have the yyf arrow elite, but I do have a glow edition arrow which looks pretty similar.
Why I prefer the Crystal is the growth potential. Both good yoyos to start with, but the Crystal is a bit wider, and has features that I feel can keep you learning for a good amount of time.
@@YAPYOYO thank you for your reply, my first serious yoyo is the magic yoyo v3. I enjoy it a lot, very stable very predictable, though I think it's not the best in spin time, maybe I am just too newbie...
In case you have experience with it, do you know if it's possible to do the dna with it? It has a pointy center...
@@DeepHouseX I think I made a review of the MYY V3. But to answer the question if it's possible to do the DNA on it...YES. So I'm pretty terrible at landing the DNA (on the string control part), but even if the V3 has a slight point in the center, your finger spin would have to be off centered and might has a slight tilt, but it's still in a position to do the DNA.
There are of course lots of yoyos that are designed with finger spins in mind. 😋
What is the music that yu use in the unboxing
I produced and made the music in the unboxing portion of the video. =)
Does this have finger spin capability?
Yes it does. There's a little dimple in the center of the cup that makes learning finger spins pretty easily.
Hey it's me again I cannot get out the responsive bearing in the crystal I use the tool but doesn't work but it works on the unresponsive bearing
So it's pretty tough to remove the responsive bearing. A suggestion I have is that if you remove the axle it allows your tool to get inside the bearing a little easier. When you have your tool in there, I usually do a slow circular or rolling motion so that the tool doesn't try to force it from the bearing seat. Let me know if this works and be sure to be careful.
@@YAPYOYO well I removed it before you comment thank you tho
Hey there again yapyoyo I tried to clean the bearing and the bearing is tight it's hard to remove I did a lot of research and I found a video that uses yoyo lube to remove the bearing
Here is the video czcams.com/video/xsEDvhPmQjw/video.html does it damage the bearing seat?
@@dwaynegonzales1154 OK, I just finish watching the video. Putting lube will not damage the bearing seat. I'll see if I can make a video about hard to remove bearings soon.
i havent touched a yoyo since the 90s.
i bought a yomega brain (nostalgia)
then a combo pack with the k2 crystal and the n11.
should be fun :)
#healthyhobbies
You can't go wrong with that combo pack. It's a good kit to get back into yoyoing without breaking the bank. 🙂
I was pleasently surprised how affordable they all seemed to be. At 37 years old, i think ill use them more as a stress relief /anxiety tool at work or home. (Getting old sucks! lol) :D great channel, subbed! @@YAPYOYO
You should half swap them, be a kewl color combo
That's very true! I think I'll do it to my Crystals and Hertz! =)
I've bought 4 and half swapped them all and made sure they're not the same two colors, but I gave those away to friends and family. Now I need to get another one to be added to my collection of 12 magicyoyo, and 1 rain city skills Toonie
@@YAPYOYO . El yoyo éste Cristal k2 siempre viene con balero sin respuesta ??? Gracias !!
@@tonyberrocal6743 Nunca es seguro. Depende del vendedor. He comprado en Amazon y he recibido rodamientos sensibles y no sensibles
@@YAPYOYO . Ok. Gracias 👍...
could you send the link of where u bought it?
This isn't the same colorway but I think it'll be the closest thing to mine.
a.co/d/aCN66V2
@@YAPYOYO thx
What did you buy magicyoyo
I'm not sure if you're asking "what", but I'll try to answer this.
WHY: Because Magic YoYo was the cheapest aluminum unresponsive and first unresponsive yoyo.
WHAT, HOW and WHERE: I usually buy my yoyos on eBay, YoYoSam, and YoYoExpert.
6:15 Could you do a tutorial of this combo?
I'll try to see if I can. It's honestly just a front style combo that I've enjoyed doing in the last 20 years. It's just an atomic bomb to a few boingy boings and end with my front style combo. I did make a tutorial for my front style combo. I'll link they below.
czcams.com/video/Maayq9WWxOs/video.htmlsi=Cdb3PhRC8b4zMbp_
Oh great. Thanks for the link :) @@YAPYOYO
@@fatezero1919 you're very welcome. 🙂
What is the spin time?
Hmm...I honestly haven't really tried. I can guess that if I tried to do a long sleeper, I should be able to get it to spin for at least 3 minutes with the unresponsive bearing.
So I just tried to see how long it can spin. I did a long sleeper without tricks and slept the yoyo till full stop and I recorded a time of 6min 28.91 seconds.
6 minutes is very impressive
Is it responsive?
The version I bought on Amazon are both unresponsive, but I believe Amazon has other versions where it's either responsive, or even the option where it includes additional bearings to interchange them.
@︎︎ ︎ ︎ yes unresponsive does not return to hand and responsive returns to hand
Donde puedo comprar
Amazon
Why won't my k2 unscrew
Usually most yoyos that gets packaged is tightened really tightly... Which does not make it easy to take it apart. So in instances like these I can only suggest to unscrew it carefully.
I would check to see if there are any cracks in the plastic that holds the nuts in place, they can be seen inside the finger cup area. If there are cracks there or deburrs(where the plastic are rounded or worn), I would highly suggest to not take it apart due to the risk of damage.
Is this yoyo recomended for begginers?
I think this would be a great yoyo for beginners, but not for a first yoyo, unless you get the "responsive" version. I'll be making a video later this week in regards to picking out your first yoyo.
@@YAPYOYO i can do some easy tricks with bad yoyo that could sleep only like 5 second
So i need a better yoyo that could sleep longer
@@davinrevata1087 Then the K2 Crystal should work for you. Be sure that it comes with both a responsive and unresponsive bearing so that it will allow you to experience both types of bearings. I believe Amazon has them.
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