# BEST Bearing AND String for 1A? GOLD CT vs KK vs Terrapin X/Nylon 1.5 vs Poly **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [November 16, 2014, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769 "2014-11-16T05:42:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/1 "2014-11-16T05:42:24Z")
I am looking to buy a new bearing. I currently have the Ceramic KK and a few KK’s…This topic is the reason I decided to register and get input. 🙂 So, I would like to know how the GOLD CenterTrac and the Terrapin X Wing Cut Ceramic perform. Please post your insights if you have used thelm. How would they compare to my KK’s?? I have been doing my research on bearings and these are the 3 that keep coming up the most: The Terrapin X, the Gold CT and the KK. I decided to start with the KK, and it is already amazing. Also, which string? I currently am running Kitty String Nylon 1.5 and it is very impressive! How would the Kitty Poly compare? I will be using these in a YoYoFactory Shutter and on my DUNCAN Torque. Thank you! 8) ---
**Author:** ![Ducto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Ducto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ducto)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/2 "2014-11-16T07:11:20Z")
String is completely subjective, try a lot Bearings is also slightly dubious, but NSK bearings are regarded as very very high end, holding some of the highest sleep times. (all anecdotal evidence though) ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/3 "2014-11-16T07:20:07Z")
I didn’t know about that one :wink: Is it the same as the YYF GOLDEN CenterTrac??  It looks similar. This is the only link I could find for a “NSK YoYo Bearing” off of a Google String Search: http://www.billybobs\_bait\_n\_tackle.com/en/nsk-bearing-japan-made.html Unfortunately, NO YYE availability!  ANDRE!! 😢 Please don’t refer to other stores on YYE. Thanks -jhb8426- ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/4 "2014-11-16T07:23:11Z")
Also, I tend to agree with you on the String thing. I really have fallen in love with the 1.5 Nylon’s, they are amazing. The Poly that came with my YYF Velocity was super impressive as well. I guess when I run out of Kitty String, I’ll just order Nylons and some Polys to accompany it. I used Cotton for a long-time simply because you could get it at retail, and that was all there was. It was $2.99 for 5 Duncan Strings, and then it went up to $5, sheesh! ---
**Author:** ![NathanC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nathanc/32/891_2.png) [@NathanC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NathanC)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/5 "2014-11-16T07:33:39Z")
That signature… ---
**Author:** ![NeoHamster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neohamster/32/1550_2.png) [@NeoHamster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NeoHamster)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/6 "2014-11-16T12:08:58Z")
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**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/7 "2014-11-16T12:17:09Z")
> [@NeoHamster](#): > > NSK bearing is the one that sleep the longest. > I tried NSK, Terrapin Ceramic Delta and Wing, Dif-e-yoyo and some others. > As far as I know YYF Golden is NSK > In my experience NSK platinum last longer than the golden. Thank you for the info, very helpful! Is the BillyBob’s Store the only place to acquire this bearing?? Additionally, does the Platinum out spin the Gold one?? In terms of Precious Metals, I am guessing the Platinum last longer because Platinum is a superior metal. (That is a subjective opinion, at best) ---
**Author:** ![NeoHamster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neohamster/32/1550_2.png) [@NeoHamster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NeoHamster)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/8 "2014-11-16T12:27:28Z")
> [@Yo-YoPro](#): > > Thank you for the info, very helpful! Is the BillyBob’s the only place to acquire this bearing?? > > Additionally, does the Platinum out spin the Gold one?? In terms of Precious Metals, I am guessing the Platinum last longer because Platinum is a superior metal. (That is a subjective opinion, at best) I dont think they have real platinum, i think is most because of the color, but who cares? they rock. About Rewind… no, spingear sells as well, and they have discount over 5+ ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/9 "2014-11-16T12:31:51Z")
> [@NeoHamster](#): > > I dont think they have real platinum, i think is most because of the color, but who cares? they rock. > About Rewind… no, spingear sells as well, and they have discount over 5+ Thank again! I realize that it is a Prated Piecasen, and not really Pratinum. Platinum and Gold are both up to about 1200USD$, so I wouldn’t expect any of the manufacturers to be able to afford to use the real thing while make a fine a Profable Prooduct. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2014, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/10 "2014-11-16T12:45:12Z")
Depends on your preferences ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/11 "2014-11-17T10:05:51Z")
I went ahead and just bought an NSK Platinum and an NSK Gold… Straight drop-shippin em’ in from Japan. ;D ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/12 "2014-11-17T13:59:55Z")
You will not be disappointed. I think the marketing literature is bull, though. On a whim, I lightly lubed one of mine, and the bearing not only operated fine but was the quietest bearing in the history of forever. It was TOO quiet, though, and you definitely don’t _need_ lube, so I cleaned it back to dry. Suffice it to say: don’t bother lubing it, whether you “can” or not. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/13 "2014-11-17T14:24:13Z")
I appreciate the insights, I ordered both bearings in the different manufacturing materials offered so I could figure out which one will perform best for me. I don’t really mind spending the extra $20 on getting a better bearing when it is time to do so. If it means being able to stick and learn a few more tricks, that is well worth the money in my eyes. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/14 "2014-11-17T15:12:45Z")
Oh, the bearing itself didn’t improve my ability to hit tricks. At all. Not even a little. :wink: But it’s quiet (which is necessary in my house) and smooth (which is always fun). ---
**Author:** ![NeoHamster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neohamster/32/1550_2.png) [@NeoHamster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NeoHamster)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2014, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/15 "2014-11-18T13:53:39Z")
> [@GregP](#): > > But it’s quiet (which is necessary in my house) and smooth (which is always fun). For some is not an issue, for me it is, and that´s another point to the NSK, is quiet as heave, while in example, Terrapin is awesome in performance, but is extremely noise, it ca be heard from another room with the door closed. ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2014, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/16 "2014-11-18T14:12:15Z")
Oahwoah, how a Terrapin compare to an NSK in a spinner?? R Louder than a Dif-E-Yo, give you a happy feelings? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![NeoHamster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neohamster/32/1550_2.png) [@NeoHamster](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/NeoHamster)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2014, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/17 "2014-11-18T15:23:35Z")
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**Author:** ![Raigo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/raigo/32/1446_2.png) [@Raigo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Raigo)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2014, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/18 "2014-11-18T23:50:53Z")
terrapins r that noisy? ---
**Author:** ![YOYO\_NEWBe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YOYO\_NEWBe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YOYO_NEWBe)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2014, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/19 "2014-11-18T23:56:21Z")
indeed ---
**Author:** ![Yo-YoPro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yo-yopro/32/7952_2.png) [@Yo-YoPro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yo-YoPro)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2014, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769/20 "2014-11-19T00:26:09Z")
So these are pretty much all the bearings to look for/try out? No other ones? [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-bearing-and-string-for-1a-gold-ct-vs-kk-vs-terrapin-x-nylon-1-5-vs-poly/70769.md?page=2)