Merlin Yoyo Professional & Responsive with Narrow C Bearing, Silicone Response System – Extra String Included – Trick Yoyo for Beginners & Skill Play – Green

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.

My grandson loved it. I tucked it in his Easter basket.

This review is a little tough for me to write because based off my purchase, I am completely happy with my Yoyo. The quality is good and it perfectly fits the needs I wanted. I wanted I Yoyo I could sleep well and do fairly basic tricks with. Something that was better than a stock Duncan at the same price range. It does that. I can make it sleep for nearly 45 seconds on my best throws. I can do a ton of tricks that were already in my arsenal, and I'm getting to learn a bunch more thanks to the glories of YouTube tutorials. The only reason why I'm knocking off a star is for this. I suggested this brand to my colleague and he got the same Yoyo, but the green version. The Yoyo he got was incredibly lopsided in it's spin. I felt bad. I know it was only like $18 with shipping (yes, I'm not a Prime Member), but the shock in difference of quality was insane. Even his strings were a poorer quality. And I just can understand why. All that said, I'm hoping that his purchases was just a one off and unfortunate anomaly. My Yoyo is great. The paper inside the plastic case is slightly bent, but not too noticeable. So not dinging anything there. I'm generally very pleased with my purchase. Wish I could say the same for my friends.

I am super impressed with this Responsive YoYo! It easily holds up against much higher-priced brands, making it economical as a carry-around or even as a giveaway to kids to get them into the hobby. For the price, it really can't be beaten. The performance is phenomenal for an inexpensive plastic yo-yo with caps. It is responsive and returns to your hand on tug, with a slim-type bearing, which usually has limitations, but this one has been amazing. I'm able to easily do fixed axle tricks, traditional classic tricks, and even modern responsive string tricks with ease. The spin times are great and it comes with extra string and replacement pads if ever needed. All in all, as much as I can't believe it, this will probably be one of my go-to yoyos for when I'm out and about because I know it's reliable, and if something ever happens to it or I pass it on to someone wanting to learn, I can easily get a replacement for a great price.

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...

Right out of the box it’s not very impressive probably cause the bearings were dry but after applying a small amount of thin yo-yo lube it was an awesome fun toy that can sleep for quite a while and still come back allowing for a good bit of tricks before having to bind back up. Overall I’m happy with my purchase for 15$ I didn’t except to have this much fun lol Edit: after less than 2 days of use the response pads have stretched and won’t fit back into the groves so new ones are needed already. I’m not sure if it’s cause they don’t use any kind of adhesive or the heat or what but the fact that I haven’t even had it a week and already had to use the replacement pads that also don’t come with any adhesive really kills the product for me. I was lead to believe response pads last until worn, well not in this yo-yo unfortunately maybe some better pads would make it better but as of now I’m knocking down 2 stars since I know these pads won’t last long either so I’ll have to get my own replacements which I don’t really want to id rather just send this junk back with the worn pads and let them deal with it. I shouldn’t have to replace a part within a week of use smh.

Have been looking for a decent intermediate level yo-yo for a while and decided to go with this one. It came with three strings and 2 what I can only best describe and flexible o rings though not sure what they are actually called. The yo-yo works great and sleeps really well and is easy to untangle when you really screw up a trick your learning. Really the only two minor changes I would make to switch it from a 4 star to a 5 star review is adding one or two pictures to the instructions to make it more clear how to attatch a new string to the yo-yo for people who have never attatched a string before or not in over a decade and forgot how, because while the wording on the instructions do a good job, if you just glance at the instructions because of the first picture being putting the string on your finger and the second picture being the final step of putting the string on the yo-yo you could easily misinterpret the pictures to where you put on the string wrong and it becomes a beginner level yo-yo that can not sleep as a pose to intermediate level one. While I did eventually figure it out, because of the pictures the installing of the string could confuse those just learning who have not changed a string (or in my case not changed on in over a decade) before. The only other change I would make, isn't to the product itself but the Amazon page, have it have two options "Yo-yo King Merlin Blue narrow C bearing" and "Yo-yo King Merlin BlueNarrow and Wide C bearing" to make it easier for someone who is maybe looking for an intermediate yo-yo but wants to be able to change it to an advanced yo-yo as their skills improve... Looking at the instructions given with the product it does look like they offer that as an option, just the Amazon page doesn't show that so I would have never known they have that as a option. All in all, while there are better yo-yos for beginners, I would honestly say that this yo-yo can really handle fairly beginner, as well as intermediate and advanced. The shape feels good to throw, Its got a decent weight to it, easy to take apart and untangle, all in all it's a yo-yo that if your looking for something to learn with is really well made.

I've been looking for a higher quality yo-yo than I've had in the past. When I was younger (8-16) the Duncan Imperial was the standard "better" quality yo-yo. I don't recall even seeing other brands available at the toy store. Now I'm 65 and retired. Although I still have a couple of Duncan yo-yo's from the late 50's to early 60's (which are cool to have the authentic ones) a few months back I found them packed away with things from my past. I put new string on it and tried a few throws had relearn how to throw it. I've been practicing the basic throws and tricks steadily improving (I know,,,I'm old but it's still fun trying) on technique. My Duncan felt light, difficult for me to catch and didn't spin long so I researched higher quality yo-yo's and was surprised bearings, adjustable shafts, materials, etc... 🤔 I wanted a HIGH QUALITY YO-YO but didn't want to pay pay a high price. I read reviews on many and noticed the MERLIN was consistently highly rated so I purchased two. The MERLIN far surpasses any yo-yo I've ever tried. It fits my hand well, perfect weight, spins long and fast and is easy to catch. I love it! I'm the best 65 year old yo-yo'er in town. 😁👍🏻 Additionally, THE YO-YO KING has been a real pleasure to purchase from. I think, Lar's, founder of THE YO-YO KING, has built a business selling quality products at a reasonable price and outstanding CUSTOMER SERVICE. I highly recommend THE YO-YO KING for quality, value and fulfilling my order in a timely fashion. Thanks Lar's!

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!

I know the ball bearings make this expensive but I found it expensive for the final product that arrived. It's made from China.

Good yoyo for beginners

I like it and the size what i like not big 👍 and its very resonsive