# Looking for slim/pocketable throws

**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-slim-pocketable-throws/433000
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation
**Created:** [September 15, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-slim-pocketable-throws/433000 "2025-09-15T12:56:59Z")
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### Author: ![kaozmachine](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kaozmachine/32/648040_2.png) [@kaozmachine](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kaozmachine)
#### Post date: [September 16, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-slim-pocketable-throws/433000/48 "2025-09-16T13:42:24Z")

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> [@WantsLyfe93](#):
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> Any deep state lovers in here? Been thinking about grabbing one but noticed many are divided by the semi responsiveness

With shims (and filing the smallest bit of metal off of a side effect axle) you can use normal responsive or unresponsive bearings. I use their semi responsive bearing as an unresponsive flat bearing in “normal” throws. Its a great bearing, but I couldn’t get it to consistently respond when I wanted it to in my Deep State.

Detailed guide, tips and tricks for modding:

> [@How I mod my Deep State (and other yo’s)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-i-mod-my-deep-state-and-other-yo-s/375524):
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> I am currently waiting for a Deeper State from the good ol’ BST and this fine community. I plan to do the same mod to it as I do for my Deep State. I know that everyone has their own preferences, and setups can vary greatly depending on style and preference of the player. So in no way am I saying this is the best or only way for a setup to be. Now what I’m after here is responsive play. I’ve tried lubing bearings for improved response and it does work. It actually amazes me how sensitive a Yoyo …

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