# Good center track bearing **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [February 15, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223 "2021-02-15T02:15:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zhuangyuhao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/439d5e/32.png) [@zhuangyuhao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zhuangyuhao)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/1 "2021-02-15T02:15:50Z")
I am looking for a good center track bearing. I have only found the yyf center track, G2 boss ripper, and sochi T bearings so far. Out of all of them which are the best? And are there other options? Price range around 10$. ---
**Author:** ![Isaac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/isaac/32/597931_2.png) [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 2:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/2 "2021-02-15T02:21:02Z")
They’re all about the same and all comes down to preference. ---
**Author:** ![Christianmckz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/christianmckz/32/99933_2.png) [@Christianmckz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Christianmckz)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/3 "2021-02-15T03:40:06Z")
Double straight Koncave Crucial groove Whipple Flat Flat cut I think :thinking: those are all of the different types I’m aware of Lots of bearings seem to be exactly the same cut/profile only put out by different companies under different names They could very well be different Nsk bearings are said to be a higher precision ---
**Author:** ![Dugtri0](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dugtri0/32/615409_2.png) [@Dugtri0](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dugtri0)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/4 "2021-02-15T07:35:25Z")
Sochi 5-pk is good value, $8-10/ea in a 5-pk depending on shape. Biggest benefit imo is 5 bearings to tune with, and all your yoyo’s use the same bearing. You ask for 1 bearing, but long term thinking you’ll eventually buy more anyways. ---
**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:** [February 15, 2021, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/5 "2021-02-15T13:54:09Z")
This is one of the best bearing I’ve ever played, the guys at Spingear add some special some-something to these and it’s noticeable. > **[NSK Concave Bearing](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/nsk-gold-concave-yoyo-bearings?variant=16305398415434)** > > If you haven't heard of NSK, they manufacture some of the best bearings on the market. They are responsible for some of our favorites like Yoyorecreation DS Bearings, YYF Gold Center Trac Bearings, and these - NSK Gold Concave Bearings! These... ---
**Author:** ![kangusmangus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kangusmangus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kangusmangus)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/6 "2021-02-15T13:55:21Z")
I just buy g2’s bearings they best price for what it is IMO. Magicyoyo beatings are cheapest in general… ---
**Author:** ![KiLbUcK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kilbuck/32/794_2.png) [@KiLbUcK](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/KiLbUcK)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/7 "2021-02-15T15:11:47Z")
Yep, Magicyoyo will give you a good beating ---
**Author:** ![Isaac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/isaac/32/597931_2.png) [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/8 "2021-02-15T15:22:03Z")
NSK are definitely the highest quality ones I’ve used but they’re a bit hard to swallow at $20 a pop, but other than nsk most bearings I’ve found play pretty similarly. ---
**Author:** ![dam720](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dam720/32/51442_2.png) [@dam720](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dam720)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/10 "2021-02-15T16:58:50Z")
The YYF CTX (10-ball) or the Dif-e-Yo Koncave, are always solid performers at a decent price. The only thing is know for sure is one drop 10-balls are out dated. :wink: 😜 😆 😆 ---
**Author:** ![Isaac](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/isaac/32/597931_2.png) [@Isaac](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Isaac)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/11 "2021-02-15T17:24:42Z")
how can a bearing be outdated? flat vs centering is just a preference. only trouble i’ve had w/ 10-balls are it’s more balls so more chance one gets gritty though my luck just might’ve been bad w/ the ones i have. ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/12 "2021-02-15T18:40:06Z")
I concur. ![1613414366695687061383773403736](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/c/0/dc07f8617812836d51c0c22e7bac36246945fe23.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Chriscatastrophe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chriscatastrophe/32/111769_2.png) [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/13 "2021-02-15T18:49:05Z")
Nsk stainless steel and platinum are my favorites but kind of pricey . The Buddha bearings and g2 boss rage are a close second and super cost effective ---
**Author:** ![zhuangyuhao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/439d5e/32.png) [@zhuangyuhao](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zhuangyuhao)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/14 "2021-02-16T05:27:32Z")
I actually have bought buddha bearings (double double and the V cut one), also have tried out G2 boss rage, and KK bearings. They are all pretty unique imo and I just want to try a center track to see which one I like the most. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/15 "2021-02-16T08:57:34Z")
Just buy a regular YYF CBC Centertrac bearing. Nothing at all wrong with those. ---
**Author:** ![Spacewalker357](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/spacewalker357/32/70094_2.png) [@Spacewalker357](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Spacewalker357)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/16 "2021-02-16T21:21:02Z")
Any yoyo bearing is good nowadays so just pick the type of bearing you like the most ---
**Author:** ![hotei](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/5fc32e/32.png) [@hotei](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotei)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2021, 12:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/17 "2021-02-17T00:05:55Z")
I’ve been using the Pixel bearings by CLYW & iyoyo because the DS bearings are out and I like the Pixels just fine. ---
**Author:** ![safetypin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/safetypin/32/128453_2.png) [@safetypin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safetypin)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/good-center-track-bearing/334223/18 "2021-02-18T15:09:02Z")
I bought the Buddha Bearing variety pack for that very reason. It seems like maybe the differences between the different ways to center a string are pretty subtle. I think the Koncave bearing is a little quieter than the Center Trac bearing that has come with two of my yoyos. When I first played with a OD flat bearing, I fell in love with how quiet it is, but I’ve had trouble with the bearing becoming very slightly responsive. Enough that I couldn’t hold the yoyo with a claw grip or bounce the yoyo up to head-height without the string wrapping up.