# 2 pad questions **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 8, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-pad-questions/70620 "2014-11-08T14:13:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lseda3984](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/87869e/32.png) [@Lseda3984](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Lseda3984)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2014, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-pad-questions/70620/1 "2014-11-08T14:13:09Z")
so i was looking for new pads for my shutter and what to try pads that are not yyf so what are some good pads that are not yyf pads 2nd question while looking around at the pads on here i came across these and wanna know are they really worth the price that they cost > **[Yo-Yo Response](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yo-yo-response)** ---
**Author:** ![Philip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@Philip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Philip)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-pad-questions/70620/2 "2014-11-08T14:47:37Z")
I’ve never tried IrPads before, but it seems that they are rather expensive. The 25 pair pack costs $84 which is $3.36/pair.  The 50 pair pack is $2.96/pair. > **[One Drop - 4 Pack - Flow Groove Pads](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/one-drop-4-pack-flow-groove-pads)** > > Replacement response for One Drop YoYos "Flow Groove" Response.Standard Flow Groove:Compatible with most OneDrop Yo-Yos. Dimensions are are .062" thick and .105" wide."Slim Pad" Size 19mm ODNow also available in the industry standard "Slim Pad!"... These cost $4 for 4 pads, which is $2 a pair. Those seem like the best value and I’ve heard they are pretty good and long-lasting. I wouldn’t recommend getting the bulk IrPads unless you’re really sure you like them.  If they are your favorite and you don’t mind spending $3 on them vs the $2 for the One Drop pads, go ahead I guess, but I think OD pads are probably your best bet. > **[Yo-Yo Response](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yo-yo-response)** Here is another one, but they aren’t available in 19mm right now. > **[IrPad](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/irpad)** > > IrPad is one of the best selling silicone pad made by hand in Japan. Since 2006, they have sold over 20,000 IrPads all over the world, especially in Japan. IrPads feature translucent pink silicone, and is popular for its long durability, smoothness,... There is also this smaller bulk pack from IrPad.  The rate is $3.60/pair.  It’s a higher rate than the other bulk packs, but it’s not too much stuff if end up not liking it. ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-pad-questions/70620/3 "2014-11-08T16:53:46Z")
joker pad hardness 40/50 ---
**Author:** ![FullthrottleFRS](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fullthrottlefrs/32/1551_2.png) [@FullthrottleFRS](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FullthrottleFRS)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2-pad-questions/70620/4 "2014-11-08T19:33:05Z")
People really seem to like IrPads, I don’t know that I’ve seen a negative view of them. I haven’t tried them, but I definitely would give them a shot if I used pads. The One Drop Flow Groove slims would also be a good option. A bit grippy initially, but once broken in slightly they are really good. I’d also recommend trying some flowable. It’s definitely the cheapest option in the long run, and is pretty simple to get the hang of. But if you only have a couple throws, it’s not a huge deal to spend a bit more on pads. I personally use Monkey Finger’s Monkey Snot, which is some pretty awesome stuff. Super easy to apply because it comes in a syringe with a narrow tip that kind of locks into the top of the response groove. It’s like 7 or 8 bucks for a tube, but it’ll treat enough throws where it’s still much cheaper than pads. And if you pick up some generic flowable silicone at your hardware store, it’s even cheaper… A 7 dollar tube of that will treat and ungodly amount of throws, but it’s a bit trickier to apply due to not having as narrow of an applicator.