recently I got a Kuntosh which comes with a non-centering bearing - it is the first one i have used. I noticed that some tricks, like a finger grind, don’t work (the yoyo winds itself and smashes my knuckles). Is this just a properly of a flat bearing, that I am more likely to accidentally have the yoyo bind itself? Any suggestions to mitigate this?
No that is not the property of a flat bearing. It sounds like it just needs to be played and broke in. If you are impatient clean your bearing and lightly lube it. I can’t stress enough… lightly lube it But the one drop ten ball plays better if you just stick with it and break it in. When it starts to get loud the break in period has started. Just play through it and you will have one of the best playing bearing around. Good luck and enjoy your new one drop