# General Yoyo Thoughts **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [August 20, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204 "2019-08-20T20:58:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 56
**Author:** ![Genki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/genki/32/78683_2.png) [@Genki](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Genki)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1105 "2020-03-10T04:03:37Z")
Monster Edge is awesome. Its design resists precession, which makes it ideal (for me) whenever I feel like doing some 5A. I’m sure it is also good for 1A 🙂 ![20200309_235559](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/2/9/029b7cd77c7431d7e8a2db7ce02d7ade94594005.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PCaliyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pcaliyoyos/32/108396_2.png) [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1106 "2020-03-10T20:00:15Z")
_Poll ([view on site](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1106))_ ---
**Author:** ![Throwto100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwto100/32/87184_2.png) [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1107 "2020-03-11T12:41:48Z")
I love mine. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1108 "2020-03-11T13:53:52Z")
I only have 3 One Drop throws: Top Deck, Fat Tire, and Civility which was machined by One Drop for a specific yoyo store that created the design / specs. All 3 have what I think of as the best feel when I bind and the throw returns to my hand. All 3 have, to me, in my opinion, the best and tightest binds I have experienced even when the end of my combo is a little (or very) askew. Why is this? It’s like these 3 yoyos are telling me “I know you’re not that great but don’t worry, I got your back!” It’s not the string either. Whether it’s Kitty fat, normal, Vines, or Markmont (or others), I always get awesome, reliable, snappy, non-hesitant binds. Most of my yoyos are higher end but none of them has as awesome final binds. Any thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1109 "2020-03-11T17:01:15Z")
One Drops tend to have two things that many (most?) yoyos don’t: relatively narrow gaps and very grippy silicone pads. This combination yields very snappy binds, which I also love. ---
**Author:** ![Throwto100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwto100/32/87184_2.png) [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1110 "2020-03-11T17:56:54Z")
If every yoyo came with One Drops pads, every yoyo would be at least 20% better. ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1111 "2020-03-11T18:30:33Z")
You can put them in most yoyos AFAIK. With that said, flowable is still the way to go for me. Imagine having control over how tight you want your yoyos to bind? ---
**Author:** ![fatguysnacks247](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fatguysnacks247/32/81478_2.png) [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1112 "2020-03-11T18:44:42Z")
you put flowable in all your throws @hobbygod? ---
**Author:** ![hobbygod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hobbygod/32/120997_2.png) [@hobbygod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hobbygod)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1113 "2020-03-11T19:05:33Z")
I play with the stock pads and when they fall out i silicone. Sometimes I use pads from my sponsor at airetic if im lazy but for the most part i use monkey snot after the stock pads fall out ---
**Author:** ![Throwto100](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwto100/32/87184_2.png) [@Throwto100](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Throwto100)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1114 "2020-03-11T21:21:17Z")
Silicone always seems to be crumbly for me. ---
**Author:** ![FrankieJR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/frankiejr/32/74848_2.png) [@FrankieJR](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FrankieJR)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1115 "2020-03-11T21:46:27Z")
I never had that issue with monkey snot. I got a lot of yoyos that dont fit standard pad sizes so I flow silicone. If it fits pads ill toss a YYF blue pad in or… flow silicone still lol. Because like @hobbygod I like to customize how snappy the yoyo is gonna be. Plus i find flowing silicone kinda fun ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1116 "2020-03-12T00:51:01Z")
I just ordered 3 4-packs of OD pads. All of my Topyo throws: Origin, Nuit, and Impulse all have very One Dropish really solid binds. I never paid attention to gap width specs but @zslane…thank you…I now will. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 12:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1117 "2020-03-12T00:54:37Z")
Be sure to get the “slim 19mm” pads rather than the “standard flow groove” pads. The standard OD flow groove pads are thicker than you want for other brands of yoyos (i.e., those that specify the industry standard 19mm slim pad). ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1118 "2020-03-12T01:12:44Z")
I ordered the slim. I doubt I will use them in anything but my One Drops though. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1119 "2020-03-12T02:02:25Z")
Ah, okay, well then make sure that the One Drop(s) you have actually use the slim pads. Most of their models use their standard flow groove pads (the thicker ones). ---
**Author:** ![ChrisFrancz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chrisfrancz/32/48992_2.png) [@ChrisFrancz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ChrisFrancz)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1120 "2020-03-12T02:37:18Z")
I bought my Top Decks new from YYE and the specs say they come with the slims so that’s what I ordered. I doubt I will need to change them any time soon but thank you for the heads up. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1121 "2020-03-12T05:25:49Z")
Definitely slims for the TD. Those walls are so thin. ---
**Author:** ![twitch77](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/twitch77/32/60219_2.png) [@twitch77](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/twitch77)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1122 "2020-03-12T05:57:23Z")
Hey, Happy Slice Of Cake Day @smileypants707 😃 ---
**Author:** ![AngryGumball](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/angrygumball/32/683872_2.png) [@AngryGumball](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AngryGumball)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1123 "2020-03-13T05:11:20Z")
I can’t put my Clique down… All week it’s been coming along with me to work and joining me on my rest breaks. ---
**Author:** ![Roy\_Dodge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/roy_dodge/32/99408_2.png) [@Roy\_Dodge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Roy_Dodge)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204/1124 "2020-03-13T14:05:09Z")
So, I got a Recess First Base a few weeks ago and have been content to mess with it with the default responsive bearing in. But I recently got the urge to try it unresponsive but can’t get the narrow bearing out. It’s on the axle side and even a couple of attempts with pliers failed - I don’t want to keep trying that out of fear of breaking something. Any thoughts/advice? [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204.md?page=55) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/general-yoyo-thoughts/307204.md?page=57)