# Lubed responsive bearings (poll) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [May 2, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737 "2023-05-02T22:36:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/1 "2023-05-02T22:36:25Z")
A properly lubed **responsive** bearing should be: _Poll ([view on site](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/2 "2023-05-02T23:20:54Z")
When do you dunk down the answer because now I’m second guessing myself. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/3 "2023-05-02T23:32:24Z")
It’s a matter of opinion, and judging from the results so far there is no clear consensus between the first two choices. The poll allows you to pick up to two things, which was a mistake on my part, but I think we get a good picture of just how split opinions are. ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/4 "2023-05-02T23:34:25Z")
I just lubed up my Whip today and its suuuuuper quiet but you can hear a little something. I think this depends on whether we’re talking like 0A greased up response or like a half spec thick lubed response. Edit: it did say “lubed” so I assumed the half spec ---
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/5 "2023-05-02T23:36:59Z")
this depends on the lube. with the superlube 51010 (brain lube) that I use, some bearings still make a little bit of noise. when I used grease, the bearings were almost dead silent always. ---
**Author:** ![Pun1sh3R](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pun1sh3r/32/193125_2.png) [@Pun1sh3R](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pun1sh3R)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/6 "2023-05-03T00:41:17Z")
I think the majority of this is in reference to Half Spec bearings. Being as such, unlike C bearings, we are limited in choice. My guess is they all come from the same place. With the small demand, impoving the half spec bearing is probably low on the priority list. Unlike the C bearings that have gotten all the love. ---
**Author:** ![GnarlyCharlie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gnarlycharlie/32/279610_2.png) [@GnarlyCharlie](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GnarlyCharlie)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/7 "2023-05-03T01:04:00Z")
I wish shielded half specs existed. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/8 "2023-05-03T07:47:50Z")
My answer is that a properly lubed bearing isn’t dictated by sound. ---
**Author:** ![craZivn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/crazivn/32/124648_2.png) [@craZivn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/craZivn)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/9 "2023-05-03T14:41:35Z")
I’d vote for that option. Ivan ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lubed-responsive-bearings-poll/374737/10 "2023-05-03T14:59:52Z")
yeah i usually gauge how much lube i need by how responsive i want the yoyo but less noise is a nice plus. usually when i pack a bearing with grease its silent but if i use some thick lube it can make a bit of noise. in the end doesn’t really matter just needs to play good.