# looking for a quieter bearing
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [November 30, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787 "2009-11-30T14:34:06Z")
**Posts on this page:** 10
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### Author:  [@Maximus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maximus)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/1 "2009-11-30T14:34:06Z")
My stock YYJ bearing’s super loud. It’s fine when I’m at home, but it’s way harder to pull off yoyoing in public places with a screeching bearing. I’ve tried cleaning it/lubing it/etc. but it’s still pretty loud. I dunno if it’s my one in particular or if this is just the nature of YYJ stock bearings, but I think I’m ready to invest in a quieter one.
Anyone have any bearing recommendations?
EDIT: oh yeah. I’ve got a YYJ Hitman (that’s a size C bearing).
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### Author:  [@RookieYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RookieYo)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2009, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/2 "2009-11-30T14:48:59Z")
It’s normal for a bearing to sounds like that…
I heard the 10ball bearing is quiet… But never tried one…
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### Author:  [@ElendilAndurilz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ElendilAndurilz)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2009, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/3 "2009-11-30T14:57:42Z")
10 ball bearings are extremely quiet, and solid. Just make sure you throw a bit of lube in them once it’s broken in, or else it can eventually become a bit loud.
Other silent bearings I’ve used are SPYY’s bearings, as well as H-spins plastic/steel hybrids.
The easiest of these to get a hold of would be the 10ball though. I’d definitely try one out!
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### Author:  [@Maximus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maximus)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2009, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/4 "2009-11-30T16:09:21Z")
> [@ElendilAndurilz](#):
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> 10 ball bearings are extremely quiet, and solid. Just make sure you throw a bit of lube in them once it’s broken in, or else it can eventually become a bit loud.
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> Other silent bearings I’ve used are SPYY’s bearings, as well as H-spins plastic/steel hybrids.
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> The easiest of these to get a hold of would be the 10ball though. I’d definitely try one out!
Do you know where I can get any of those?
Also, how does the 10 ball bearing stand up against General-Yo’s AIGR bearing?
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### Author:  [@RookieYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RookieYo)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/5 "2009-11-30T16:25:56Z")
> **[Page Not Found - One Drop YoYos](https://onedropyoyos.com/404.php)**
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> One Drop YoYos is a high-end modern yoyo manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Here you go! :wink:
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### Author:  [@Maximus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maximus)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/6 "2009-11-30T17:43:21Z")
I did some research. I think I’m gonna get an AIGR bearing. Thanks guys.
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### Author:  [@Batryn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Batryn)
#### Post date: [December 2, 2009, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/7 "2009-12-02T23:52:48Z")
> [@ElendilAndurilz](#):
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> 10 ball bearings are extremely quiet, and solid. Just make sure you throw a bit of lube in them once it’s broken in, or else it can eventually become a bit loud.
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> Other silent bearings I’ve used are SPYY’s bearings, as well as H-spins plastic/steel hybrids.
>
> The easiest of these to get a hold of would be the 10ball though. I’d definitely try one out!
How does plastic and steel help?
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### Author:  [@Maximus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maximus)
#### Post date: [December 3, 2009, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/8 "2009-12-03T00:27:51Z")
It probably absorbs vibrations better
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### Author:  [@Rasta14515](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rasta14515)
#### Post date: [December 14, 2009, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/9 "2009-12-14T01:25:23Z")
… I would say not to get a 10 ball bearing.
The more balls in the bearing makes more friction. This makes for shorter spin times. So if i were you i would just buy a new bearing. They aren’t verry expensive.
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### Author:  [@Maximus](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Maximus)
#### Post date: [December 14, 2009, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-a-quieter-bearing/8787/10 "2009-12-14T01:53:42Z")
> [@Rasta14515](#):
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> … I would say not to get a 10 ball bearing.
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> The more balls in the bearing makes more friction. This makes for shorter spin times. So if i were you i would just buy a new bearing. They aren’t verry expensive.
1. Good job responding to a thread I resolved two weeks ago.
2. Spin time is not the same thing as noise.
3. Thanks for the physics info. You should consider being a mechanical engineering major. I love it.