# New release from Markmont. - The Markmont. Classic Magnum Opus! **URL:** \ **Category:** YoYoExpert Releases and Restocks\ **Created:** [August 21, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007 "2020-08-21T17:09:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/61 "2020-08-28T15:00:16Z")
Could be either item. The string is definitely quicker/easier to test though. Single out the issue. Bearings have fiddly little parts that are sensitive to how they are assembled. Make sure the shield and clips are facing the right ways if you take them apart and reassemble. ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/62 "2020-08-28T15:09:17Z")
Yea try thinner string first. The pads and bearing will always break in further regardless :+1:t6: You can clean your bearing with mineral spirits (let it fully dry after) to help as well ---
**Author:** ![safetypin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/safetypin/32/128453_2.png) [@safetypin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safetypin)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/63 "2020-08-28T15:12:49Z")
If you throw it and give it a big bounce, does the string start to wrap around the yoyo (even if it doesn’t bind)? If not, then what I was saying probably isn’t relevant. ---
**Author:** ![dfederighi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2bfe46/32.png) [@dfederighi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dfederighi)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/64 "2020-08-28T15:34:15Z")
The behavior … a hard throw and I tug the string head-high and it snaps up to my hand. Also, if I try a laceration style pull to trapeze, that also is binding it and often slamming my knuckles. I added a bit of lube to one side of the bearing … and I’m trying the same string I had earlier and it seems to be a bit better. I think the bearing just needed some love. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/65 "2020-08-28T16:37:25Z")
> [@dfederighi](#): > > I’m playing a plutonium Plutonium is rather thick, try playing the Markmont Formula white Dragon that came in the box. Mine is playing smooth like champagne 🍾, gotta love the bubbley @Markmont ---
**Author:** ![Roy\_Dodge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/roy_dodge/32/99408_2.png) [@Roy\_Dodge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Roy_Dodge)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/66 "2020-08-28T16:58:34Z")
Looks and sounds like an excellent yoyo. Can’t wait to try one at some point. There’s just one problem… if this is your magnum opus everything here on out will by default be inferior :wink: ---
**Author:** ![BossTortuga](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bosstortuga/32/110997_2.png) [@BossTortuga](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BossTortuga)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/67 "2020-08-28T17:37:15Z")
![20200828_132908](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/e/a/7eaf7795022aabf0d1db6546da90c67c5e252224.jpeg) Got mine yesterday. Still pretty new to throwing but I’ve acquired a bunch already and this is definitely my favorite. Landing kwyjibo on it was an absolute blast. It’s just so pretty too, feel lucky to have been able to cop the black/silver 🙂 Is there a thicker version of the markmont formula string that came in the box? Really digging how it feels but used to snappier binds. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/68 "2020-08-28T17:55:15Z")
> [@BossTortuga](#): > > Is there a thicker version of the markmont formula string that came in the box? **Cumulus Foam:** This formula thickness is actually slightly ‘thicker’ then DRAGON > **[Yo-Yo String](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yo-yo-string)** ---
**Author:** ![dfederighi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2bfe46/32.png) [@dfederighi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dfederighi)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/69 "2020-08-28T21:20:42Z")
Not sure if other folks saw this. I lubed the bearing … but the bearing appears to be not spinning. I swapped out a OD bearing from a Halifax I bought, and it’s all good. Not sure if that’s a QC issue on ODs side … or what. Regardless … it’s a beautiful yoyo. ---
**Author:** ![bobafret](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bobafret/32/260814_2.png) [@bobafret](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bobafret)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/70 "2020-08-28T22:36:41Z")
Lubing a bearing will cause it to slow. I currently run all bearings dry but even when I did use lube it was thin lube and I would literally get a tiny drop on a pin and touch that to the inner race. A full drop out of the bottle to the bearing would instantly make the bearing responsive. I think you’re probably using too much lube. Try cleaning and running dry to really test that bearing. Also cleaning means soaking in mineral spirits or acetone (I use 100% acetone found in the nail polish aisle) and then drying completely (I use compressed air). If you’re not cleaning properly that can also cause issues. OD 10 ball bearings are amazingly smooth I always leave my markmonts stock. ---
**Author:** ![Jerm5462](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cc9497/32.png) [@Jerm5462](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jerm5462)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/71 "2020-08-28T23:41:15Z")
How long befote the next run? Does anybody know? ---
**Author:** ![safetypin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/safetypin/32/128453_2.png) [@safetypin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/safetypin)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2020, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/72 "2020-08-29T00:11:51Z")
I had one bearing that still won’t spin, despite very careful lighter fluid soaking and drying. I got another 2 and they both work really well. ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/73 "2020-09-01T22:17:31Z")
That’s a great question lol ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/74 "2020-09-01T22:18:42Z")
Yes there is sir - DRAGON is what you want. Thicker than that would be Cumulus Foam. ---
**Author:** ![Markmont](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markmont/32/66681_2.png) [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/75 "2020-09-01T22:20:11Z")
Hah naw B - this is just the Magnum Opus of the MC; not my singular Magnum Opus lol ---
**Author:** ![Roy\_Dodge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/roy_dodge/32/99408_2.png) [@Roy\_Dodge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Roy_Dodge)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/76 "2020-09-01T22:27:58Z")
Well played… Well played 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![StayHydrated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/838e76/32.png) [@StayHydrated](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/StayHydrated)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/77 "2020-09-04T23:35:21Z")
Did anyone else’s come with a bad vibe out of the box? 😢 ---
**Author:** ![GoYoYuRu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/goyoyuru/32/650021_2.png) [@GoYoYuRu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoYoYuRu)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/78 "2020-09-04T23:58:20Z")
Not mine. Did you try a different set of SE? ---
**Author:** ![TheThrowingGnome](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/thethrowinggnome/32/14231_2.png) [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/79 "2020-09-05T01:30:06Z")
The one I got was super smooth!?! Did yours have spikes or ultralights? ---
**Author:** ![mmuuggwwoorrtt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mmuuggwwoorrtt/32/96376_2.png) [@mmuuggwwoorrtt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mmuuggwwoorrtt)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007/80 "2020-09-05T01:34:38Z")
Mine did. It doesn’t bother me much but I was surprised. I got the fade with the blue SEs [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-release-from-markmont-the-markmont-classic-magnum-opus/326007.md?page=5)