# O-rings Vs. Response Pads **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [April 16, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084 "2015-04-16T16:27:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/1 "2015-04-16T16:27:04Z")
I am thinking of upgrading from my Journey but I’m not sure about these other response systems. I like the fact that I can go to a hardware store and get a bunch of replacement o-rings cheap. What exactly is different about the silicone response systems? I’m not quite up to totally unresponsive play yet, so I would like something that is still a little responsive. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/2 "2015-04-16T17:21:43Z")
You have 2 options to std o-rings. The YYJ silicone o-rings or apply flowable silicone sealer. My choice: go to the hardware store and get a stock o-ring. I have YYJ models w/stock o-rings and the silicone o-rings and they both play similar. The main difference is the silicone o-rings fit flush giving a bit less response. ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/3 "2015-04-16T17:32:54Z")
Ok cool. I was not sure if you had to use the silicone pads or not. ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/4 "2015-04-16T17:39:14Z")
or onedrop ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/5 "2015-04-16T18:02:47Z")
> [@kadabrium](#): > > or onedrop Huh? I’m confused… Can you use rubber o-rings in all the yoyos? ---
**Author:** ![kadabrium](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kadabrium/32/1522_2.png) [@kadabrium](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kadabrium)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/6 "2015-04-16T18:13:06Z")
> [@Morgoroth](#): > > Huh?  I’m confused… > > Can you use rubber o-rings in all the yoyos? these for those old yyj models > **[One Drop - 4 Pack - Flow Groove Pads](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/one-drop-4-pack-flow-groove-pads)** > > Replacement response for One Drop YoYos "Flow Groove" Response.Standard Flow Groove:Compatible with most OneDrop Yo-Yos. Dimensions are are .062" thick and .105" wide."Slim Pad" Size 19mm ODNow also available in the industry standard "Slim Pad!"... ---
**Author:** ![Morgoroth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/morgoroth/32/795_2.png) [@Morgoroth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Morgoroth)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/7 "2015-04-16T18:34:21Z")
Oh ok. I see. But I’m thinking about upgrading from my Journey so I’m looking at the response systems and trying to decide what would be best in the new one. I like the rubber o-rings in my Journey because I have not gone no response yet. Just wondering if other newer yoyos use the same type system. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/o-rings-vs-response-pads/74084/8 "2015-04-16T18:51:31Z")
Newer YYJ models come with the YYJ silicone o-ring. The ID/OD are the same as a stock o-ring, just the thickness and material differ. At one point in time people used to use a razor blade to cut the stock o-ring flush with the inner surface for a little less response. BTW - you can play non-responsive w/stock o-rings as well. It’s more due to a clean or very lightly lubed bearing than anything else.