# Main difference between Large Bearing and Small Bearing?

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**Created:** [April 13, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/main-difference-between-large-bearing-and-small-bearing/25543 "2011-04-13T03:40:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mastersage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@Mastersage](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mastersage)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 3:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/main-difference-between-large-bearing-and-small-bearing/25543/1 "2011-04-13T03:40:16Z")

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I am planning to buy a new yo-yo, however I want to know the pros and cons of a small bearing, and the pros and cons of a large bearing. Is there a HUGE difference that would affect play? Does the small bearing work with 5A as well? I’d like these answered! It would be very much appreciated.

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**Author:** ![DG1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dg1/32/606_2.png) [@DG1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DG1)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/main-difference-between-large-bearing-and-small-bearing/25543/2 "2011-04-13T03:45:57Z")

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Generally, most larger bearings are less responsive, but smaller bearings are better in other yoyos, and are preferred for 5A by alot of people.

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**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/main-difference-between-large-bearing-and-small-bearing/25543/3 "2011-04-13T03:57:34Z")

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There are no huge differences. Bigger bearings have less response and the string does “catch up” on the yoyo so much as a small bearing. But what yoyo are you getting? If you are getting a yoyo with a small bearing, go for it. There are no reasons to reject a yoyo because of the bearing size.

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**Author:** ![Amdroid](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/amdroid/32/476_2.png) [@Amdroid](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Amdroid)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2011, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/main-difference-between-large-bearing-and-small-bearing/25543/4 "2011-04-14T05:22:14Z")

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Well I think the main difference is probably the size of the bearings.

No, just kidding! ;D

I personally can’t tell the difference between them when I am yoyoing. It’s all just preference, and for me, I don’t really care. You would have to try some out to see what you like.