# Large vs. small bearing

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-vs-small-bearing/15684>\
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [June 17, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-vs-small-bearing/15684 "2010-06-17T03:16:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![Neorebel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/neorebel/32/461_2.png) [@Neorebel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Neorebel)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-vs-small-bearing/15684/1 "2010-06-17T03:16:50Z")

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I know this has been asked many times before, so I apologize, but…

Most yo-yos use a large (C) bearing. It seems like that trend must be there for a reason, but I want to try the alternative to see if I like it better. I have heard that large bearing help with string layers but small bearings supposedly have a longer spin time.

Specifically in regards to 1A & 5A… what are the pros/cons of each in your opinion?

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**Author:** ![Liz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Liz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Liz)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-vs-small-bearing/15684/2 "2010-06-17T04:23:02Z")

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I heard small bearing yoyos tend to snag more…

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**Author:** ![yoyoscout](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoscout/32/573_2.png) [@yoyoscout](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoscout)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/large-vs-small-bearing/15684/3 "2010-06-17T17:42:55Z")

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bigger is better