# Let's talk string centering vs flat. **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [October 9, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-string-centering-vs-flat/60007 "2013-10-09T02:15:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![midnightyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@midnightyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/midnightyoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-string-centering-vs-flat/60007/41 "2013-10-18T14:55:31Z")
> [@BPhilly](#): > > Yes, I am suggesting that string centering is better. It “centers” the string, keeps it away from the response and helps to keep the yoyo balanced. I think it would be hard to argue that it doesn’t do those things. But if someone else prefers a flat bearing for easier binds, then hey, more power to you. I think many manufactures ship with a flat bearing simply because it is cheaper and keeps production costs down. due to gyroscopic force a good part of the time that a yoyo is spinning it doesnt matter where the string is on the bearing and it balances ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-string-centering-vs-flat/60007/42 "2013-10-18T15:00:51Z")
^^ for the most part, true! Especially by the time you’re working your way through tricks, less-than-perfect technique will cause tilt no matter what bearing you’re using. However, there is definitely more precession going on with a flat bearing, becoming more and more noticeable as the speed of the spin starts to die down. ---
**Author:** ![midnightyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@midnightyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/midnightyoyo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-string-centering-vs-flat/60007/43 "2013-10-18T15:21:28Z")
i personally think that KKs are better for string tricks and i like using them. ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-string-centering-vs-flat/60007/44 "2013-10-21T22:28:12Z")
NO! I use centerd bearings in some of my throws I like how the yoyo feels with one in it it definatly makes the yoyo feel a lot more stable but its all preference ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-string-centering-vs-flat/60007/45 "2013-10-21T23:04:11Z")
> [@midnightyoyo](#): > > i personally think that KKs are better for string tricks and i like using them. If you feel that way, then for you, that’s 100% correct. If it works for you, stick with it and don’t let anyone tell you that you’re wrong. Why? Because that’s what works for you. I disagree, and that makes me 100% correct too. For me, I find matching the bearing up to the yoyo is very critical. I want to get what I feel is the best performance set-up for me and a yoyo. Whatever the right bearing is for me, that’s what it ends up being. I’m not against string centering or shaped bearings, but I’m not pro-flat either. Find what works best for you, that’s your RIGHT answer right there. If it matches what other people like, then great. If they disagree, then who cares. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-talk-string-centering-vs-flat/60007.md?page=2)