Can someone please explain response systems to me?

Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance
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I wanna know what the difference are between them, what they do, and which is better for what.
I’d appreciate it if someone explained. Thanks. ???

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Here’s a link to an old post I made about the same question(thanks Samad!):

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:slight_smile:

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Thanks man,that really helped me out. Appreciate it.
Keep on yo-yoing! ;D

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heres a list of responses:

-starburst
-k-pad
-silicone pad
-o-ring
-string
-friction sticker
-foam sticker
-none

Starburst: the starburst response system is a set of grooves in a star-type shape that outline the yoyo’s center.

K-pad: A K-pad is very similar to silicone pads but is used for more unresponsive play

Silicone pads: silicone pads or just simply, “silicone” is a rubber-type material that grips on string very easily. Silicone is used a lot in an “unresponsive yoyo”.

O-ring: An o-ring is made out of rubber and is similar to silicone pads. An o-ring sits in the same place silicone does but is convex (the opposite of concave). it outlines the center of a yoyo in a circle.

String: There is currently only one yoyo using the string response system, which is the loop 720. The string response is a response system that outlines the center of a yoyo in a circle, like silicone and o-rings, but the material is yoyo string.

Friction Stickers: Friction stickers are mainly used by duncan as a response system. It is commonly referred to as a “cheap way of response” because they are not very long-lasting and are inexpensive to buy. They use a stickey surface on top of a very thin sheet of canvas. It outlines the center of the yoyo, like silicone and o-rings.

Foam stickers; Foam stickers are exactly the same as friction stickers but are made out of a squishy foam material.

None: There are only a couple of yoyos that don’t even use a response system, mainly offstring yoyos. One example is the new YYJ Fiesta.

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@ jetboy: The fiesta actually has a response. It is called a tapered gap and it is where the gap is small enough that the string can grab itself and wind.

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Well due to the adjustable gap, yah. BTW, i have a fiesta.

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Yah I saw your review. Nice BTW

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Thanks