Competition D bearing

General Yo-Yo
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is there such a thing as competition centered D bearing yoyo? it seems most D bearing throws are chill throw

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I was just thinking yesterday that it’s surprising how few there are, smaller OD bearings are so much better with short string.

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Parallel by Motion is a comp oriented D bearing

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dressel just dropped the nimbus which is a d bearing bimetal w/ a cap, i am spreading misinformation on the internet

otherwise the parallel by motion mentioned above, or if you can hunt down a david yo dreamland on the BST that is also an excellent option.

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Another vote for the Parallel.

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Alchemik Tyrant is a d bearing ripper! @Beverchakus

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another nother (other other?) vote for parallel

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It’s a C bearing

Some of the protos were D bearing though

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oh oops.

it’s in my dreams…

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If you can find one, Gway Daredevil and DD Assassin v2 could fair pretty good in a competition imo.

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Probably not. D bearings have higher initial rpms and less spin time.

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i believe the less spin time is caused by the design of the yoyos itself, most d bearing throws use d bearing because they designed a lightweight yoyo with barely any rim weight, and to combat the thud caused by the lack of rim weight they use d bearing to give it more kickback

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Circle City Warhawk P40?

  • D-bearing
  • Full sized (circa 2020) 56mm x 45.5mm x 63.5g
  • 7068 inner ring bi-metal
  • Super low wall design
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Parallel seems like the way to go for what you’re looking for.

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All these things are relative but if you have identical yoyos, one with a D bearing and one with a C bearing, the D bearing yoyo will have higher initial rpms and less spin time than the C bearing yoyo.

Edit: you can download Don Watsons’ Yoyo Physics series from docpops website and read more about how the effective axle radius affects the physics of a sleeping yoyo here—

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While there may be some minute physics implications (which I find interesting), I wouldn’t count out D-bearings for competition. The Alchemick Tyrant sure didn’t have any problems with spin time.

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This is what i came to say as well. P40 rips.i love mine. I can’t do competition style throwing but I’m 100% sure Circle City Yoyos P40 Warhawk COULD in the right hands.

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Seems like the Japan Technology Mirage SB could qualify.

Maybe the C3 Alt Bastet?

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The Freshly Dirty Rooster is very capable D bearing Bi-Metal

@arthurfoley @Saltman360

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