# pads **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [October 12, 2011, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647 "2011-10-12T23:58:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hotrodyoyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@hotrodyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotrodyoyoer)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2011, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/1 "2011-10-12T23:58:23Z")
i have know idea where to put this but i got a pgm a few days ago and it wouldn’t spin more than 30 seconds some i took it apart and in the pads there is about 3 little nicks in them like they didn’t form right would that make a yoyo not spin long?and i have put a broken in ct in it and still does that ---
**Author:** ![JeiCheetah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jeicheetah/32/612192_2.png) [@JeiCheetah](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JeiCheetah)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/2 "2011-10-13T00:00:17Z")
It wouldn’t make a difference at all really unless they were really sticking out. If that was the case, you could really feel them rubbing against the string, which I doubt is happening. From your speaking of spin times I will assume you are new, just keep working on your throw as I don’t think the yoyo is the problem here. J ---
**Author:** ![hotrodyoyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@hotrodyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotrodyoyoer)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/3 "2011-10-13T00:04:44Z")
> [@Jayyo](#): > > It wouldn’t make a difference at all really unless they were really sticking out. If that was the case, you could really feel them rubbing against the string, which I doubt is happening. > > From your speaking of spin times I will assume you are new, just keep working on your throw as I don’t think the yoyo is the problem here. > > J i don’t think it is my throw i have been throwing for about a year so could it just be the diff. weight and shape from what im use to ---
**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/4 "2011-10-13T00:11:21Z")
Are the pads swelled looking? If they are then they got exposed to moisture, and should be replaced. ---
**Author:** ![hotrodyoyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@hotrodyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotrodyoyoer)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/5 "2011-10-13T00:14:21Z")
> [@nobody](#): > > Are the pads swelled looking? If they are then they got exposed to moisture, and should be replaced. no they have like small “grooves” in them like going into them not out like they have been cut down put only im some places ---
**Author:** ![patrickcondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/patrickcondon/32/619950_2.png) [@patrickcondon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/patrickcondon)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/6 "2011-10-13T00:16:41Z")
Moisture really won’t do much at all. I’ve had my PGM in my shorts all day at a water park, and the bearing and pads were just fine. Just make sure it’s dried off before it’s left to sit for a long time. ---
**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/7 "2011-10-13T12:10:13Z")
I know from personal experience that they will swell if they ate directly exposed. Back on topic if you feel like the pads play poorly switch them out. ---
**Author:** ![almostfamous](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/almostfamous/32/475_2.png) [@almostfamous](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/almostfamous)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/8 "2011-10-13T12:53:13Z")
Just change the pads and see if that takes care of it. ---
**Author:** ![hakysak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/bbce88/32.png) [@hakysak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hakysak)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/9 "2011-10-18T17:37:23Z")
Did you check the bearing? ---
**Author:** ![Pheenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pheenix/32/65_2.png) [@Pheenix](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pheenix)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/10 "2011-10-18T17:58:29Z")
Unless you actually feel the string rubbing against the pads while spinning, it is probably your bearing or your throw. ---
**Author:** ![hotrodyoyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@hotrodyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotrodyoyoer)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/11 "2011-10-18T18:45:51Z")
got it fixed thanks ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/12 "2011-10-18T20:29:51Z")
Going back to a few posts about water affecting response pads: First, I can’t entirely see this. If they are adhesive backed and not a sealed fit to the response recess, then I could see the water penetrating and causing the adhesive to be less effective. Depending on the material used, it might be somewhat porous. However, if it’s flowable or RTV silicone, I can’t see how this would be affected by water or moisture since it’s supposedly waterproof. But I would assume perhaps incorrectly that most replaceable response systems are some sort of rubber or rubber-like product. I know some yoyos use cork pads My only complaint about all this “quick to replace pads” is the costs. Granted, they last a long time and I’m not one to be cheap, but I kinda have an issue with swapping pads so quick. But I’m also moving to using flowable silicone in my yoyos that can use it going forward. ---
**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/13 "2011-10-18T21:52:09Z")
MY protostar’s pad’s swelled, and swelled. I geuss it did not like them. :-\ ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/14 "2011-10-18T21:56:52Z")
> [@nobody](#): > > MY protostar’s pad’s swelled, and swelled. I geuss it did not like them. :-\ How lond did they swell? Maybe it was a “than time of the month” kind of thing? My Popstar’s pads seem fine. But, I don’t go dunking my yoyos in a bucket of water either! ---
**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2011, 2:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/15 "2011-10-19T02:00:52Z")
I had it for about two weeks when it happend. Yes, this is my only yoyo that this has happened to. ---
**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:** [October 19, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/16 "2011-10-19T02:50:03Z")
> [@hotrodyoyoer](#): > > got it fixed thanks Ummm, so what was the problem. It’s considered sorta considerate and all to say what the fix was after you come around asking for advice. ---
**Author:** ![hotrodyoyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b5a626/32.png) [@hotrodyoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hotrodyoyoer)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2011, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/17 "2011-10-19T09:46:58Z")
> [@jhb8426](#): > > > [@hotrodyoyoer](#): > > > > got it fixed thanks > > Ummm, so what was the problem. > > It’s considered sorta considerate and all to say what the fix was after you come around asking for advice. it kinda fixed it’s self i think it was just the diff. from my other throw ---
**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2011, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/pads/30647/18 "2011-10-19T15:19:31Z")
That can make sense. I change yoyos frequently so I never get too comfortable. I find this helps keep my throw more consistent in general as well as my technique. Plus, it gives me an excuse to throw more and enjoy my entire collection.