# Bearing Size Preference **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 13, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040 "2025-05-13T12:25:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cmchappell97](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cmchappell97/32/699328_2.png) [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/1 "2025-05-13T12:25:59Z")
Hey Everyone, I am designing my next throw, and want to know yall’s take on bearing sizes. C bearing or D bearing? What do you think makes one better or worst over the other? I ask this purely for your opinion, its not a debate haha. I just want to see what you all like. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/2 "2025-05-13T12:38:20Z")
Honestly if mr85 could be made in concave and 4.5mm it would be the perfect bearing. Sadly available concave bearings in a size are a tad slim and snaggy but nearly there. With all that said current available and easy to get size d are my favorite . The slightly smaller diameter gives just a bit more snap in the bind and some more initial rpm. (Maybe less overall spin time but a regen makes that moot) ---
**Author:** ![Chaman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaman/32/601454_2.png) [@Chaman](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chaman)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/3 "2025-05-13T12:57:06Z")
Since I started throwing yoyos, I have a preference for D-type bearings. I enjoy more the sensation that D-type bearings transmit in the game than with C-type… I recommend that your next throw be with a D bearing (or smaller;) ---
**Author:** ![Splizacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/splizacular/32/640487_2.png) [@Splizacular](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Splizacular)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/4 "2025-05-13T13:01:51Z")
i think it depends. it seems more like if the yoyo is designed with the bearing in mind, it can be an organic pairing and a great experience. likewise, i think if the bearing size is an afterthought and is just like “welp never done a d so slap one in for the sake of having a d bearing” doesn’t get you anywhere except accidenting (i know i made up a word, i dont care imma do it anyway) into good design. so i think bearing choice isnt a one size fits all thing but rather a factor in overall design. same as response should be carefully considered instead of just assuming 19mm slim is always the right answer i will say, aside from any design aspects, c bearings are plentiful, mostly high quality, and very easy to come by, so i feel like those are non performance considerations ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/5 "2025-05-13T13:13:17Z")
I’ll agree bearing size and shape in the end are very small preferences that overall if designed well don’t impact the yoyo that greatly. Availability is a big thing and standardization is more preferential for majority of throws Also generally smaller/slimmer yoyo prefer smaller bearing but big /wide yoyo I would rather a larger bearing ---
**Author:** ![Cmchappell97](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cmchappell97/32/699328_2.png) [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/6 "2025-05-13T13:38:08Z")
I should have stated that its for an organic shape hah. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/7 "2025-05-13T13:40:41Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/d/2/9d2b52ce25652eb9e3044e20befb145303cc7b76.jpeg) @atdesignlab ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/8 "2025-05-13T13:43:45Z")
Omg that’s awesome. Tariffs have been brutal on bearings as they have been listed as manufacturing stuff but even still this is a must buy! ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/9 "2025-05-13T13:44:11Z")
I really like smaller size concave a or d on organics ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/10 "2025-05-13T14:59:31Z")
D I especially like in a smaller throw. And A or MR85 can also be really awesome. I feel like the smaller bearings can make smaller throws feel larger in play. Take something like the Pop Star. If it had come with an MR85 it would have been a completely different experience. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/f/6/cf6d616b22516bc82332af485d10a3f786bd6cea.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/2/3/c230c23dd91de8010124310f233c4751cf9c599e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/11 "2025-05-13T15:00:46Z")
If you imagine an MR85 in that gap it would look like a normal size yo-yo. I imagine it would play so much more friendly too. ---
**Author:** ![spyder-man](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spyder-man/32/599092_2.png) [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/12 "2025-05-13T15:09:39Z")
65+ yoyos - 90% C bearing - just because that’s what is prevalent. I have a lot yo-yos that just sit in my case. Bought it - and it was “meh.” My D Bearing yo-yos - haven’t bought one I didn’t love yet. Now, that’s not at all to say I only like D bearings - I love plenty of my C throws - my current EDC is the G2 Druid. BUT, I do think there is something special about a well designed D bearing throw. ---
**Author:** ![JEA86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jea86/32/288088_2.png) [@JEA86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JEA86)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/13 "2025-05-13T15:31:48Z")
D for sure imo if you design a YoYo around a bearing - I prefer the D bearing option. I like the feel, the rpms, and the snappy binds 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![spyder-man](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spyder-man/32/599092_2.png) [@spyder-man](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/spyder-man)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/14 "2025-05-13T15:35:55Z")
This guy knows D Bearing Yoyos! :fire: ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/15 "2025-05-13T15:49:33Z")
I don’t have a lot of experience with D bearings, the only one that comes to mind is the DD Oasis that I am currently enjoying from a PiF. I’m not 100% sure I fully understand the hype around it, but it is indeed pretty nice to play. I think that D bearings could use some more representation, there are SO many C bearing designs lol ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/16 "2025-05-13T15:57:27Z")
I agree that the PopStar would be very different with a small bearing. I might even prefer it. OTOH. . . [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/2/8/928f560c1e95476f1a5efdb0b0269787869f8e47.jpeg "Popstar by YoYoFactory") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2QRY5hILAI) I think that bearing size _can_ make a big difference, especially if the yo-yo is designed around it. But bearing size alone may not be consequential to a particular design. I have D bearings that feel like they really showcase the bearing, and others where it doesn’t seem to add anything special. To be fair, the latter cases could be considered examples of a design that is just balanced in a different way. But personally, I want D bearings to have a distinctive spin intensity. C bearings on undersized yo-yos always feel especially loose on the unwind and more tilt-prone due to the lower walls. Maybe that wide-openness is a plus for someone else. ---
**Author:** ![Slestak75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slestak75/32/212315_2.png) [@Slestak75](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Slestak75)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/17 "2025-05-13T16:04:09Z")
Totally agree with all of that. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/18 "2025-05-13T16:07:24Z")
Everybody want small bearings, but I think it’s time for a bigger bearing. What is bigger than a C bearing? ---
**Author:** ![Cmchappell97](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/cmchappell97/32/699328_2.png) [@Cmchappell97](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cmchappell97)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/19 "2025-05-13T16:11:58Z")
_goes full skate board bearing_ ---
**Author:** ![hsb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hsb/32/193274_2.png) [@hsb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hsb)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040/20 "2025-05-13T16:18:23Z")
FWIW, the OD/Alex Whitney Artifact is a great showcase for D bearings in a full sized, non-organic IMO. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bearing-size-preference/425040.md?page=2)