YoYoFactory DV888 DNA-ready – a metal beginner YoYo with fingerspin caps

Dave’s take

“DV888 has been a classic among affordable metal YoYos for many years. The latest version makes the concept even more interesting for beginners: you get a proper aluminum YoYo, start with an easy responsive setup and can even experiment with DNA thanks to the new fingerspin caps.
What I especially like is that it does not feel like a typical toy. Once you learn the Bind, you can upgrade DV888 with a suitable wide bearing – we recommend our Pixel Bearing – and move into unresponsive play.”

Dave Geigle · 5-time European YoYo Champion · Playing since 1997

• 6061 aluminum → a premium metal feel right from the beginning
• Responsive out of the box → returns with a tug and makes learning the fundamentals easier
• DNA fingerspin caps → modern fingerspin tricks are possible even in the beginner setup
• Proven silicone response system → direct and reliable returns
• Upgradeable later → a suitable wide C-size bearing opens the door to unresponsive play

A metal YoYo that still stays beginner-friendly

Many beginners start with plastic. DV888 takes a different approach: its 6061 aluminum body immediately gives you the precise, solid feel of a metal YoYo.

The Half-SPEC C bearing keeps the stock setup responsive, so you can concentrate on your throw, Sleeper and first tricks without already needing to know the Bind.

The new version is ready for DNA

The major upgrade of the current generation is the addition of plastic fingerspin caps. They create a clearly defined area for fingerspins and make popular tricks such as DNA much more accessible.

Once you are ready to progress, DV888 can be converted to unresponsive play with a suitable wide C-size bearing. At Yo-Shop, we recommend our Pixel Bearing.