# Phenomizm Cracked **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [September 8, 2015, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenomizm-cracked/76817 "2015-09-08T22:05:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SeaZebruhz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@SeaZebruhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SeaZebruhz)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2015, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenomizm-cracked/76817/1 "2015-09-08T22:05:45Z")
Today I decided to remove the caps from my Phenomizm. What I found out was that there is a crack starting from the metal insert where the axle screws in. Would this most likely have been caused by: A) My new yoyoer friend tightening it a bit more snug than normal B) The removal of the solid spin axle, done by the previous owner C) Me, hitting it off the floor/drywall/wooden dresser D) Hot/Cold temperatures Also, would there be anyway to prevent it from getting bigger? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Erik\_kerber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/erik_kerber/32/7939_2.png) [@Erik\_kerber](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Erik_kerber)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenomizm-cracked/76817/2 "2015-09-09T02:06:12Z")
Well it could be a combination of all of those things. I’m not sure if there is a way to keep it from expanding except to be careful with it and try not to stress the plastic anymore than nescessary. I think adding adhesive of some sort would make it vibe. ---
**Author:** ![sparhawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@sparhawk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sparhawk)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 4:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenomizm-cracked/76817/3 "2015-09-09T04:02:33Z")
Yoyojams are notorious for cracking so I’m not surprised. Most likely D is your problem since most of my yoyojams crack near the solid spin axle. ---
**Author:** ![yoyoboy224](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f14d63/32.png) [@yoyoboy224](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoboy224)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenomizm-cracked/76817/4 "2015-09-09T04:03:37Z")
Likely temperature like Sparhawk said. ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertGarrett](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexpertgarrett/32/1543_2.png) [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenomizm-cracked/76817/5 "2015-09-09T13:56:47Z")
Could be any of the things you listed, but if the previous owner removed the solid spin axle system there’s a good chance that’s what caused the crack. As long as the crack isn’t affecting play I wouldn’t worry about it. ---
**Author:** ![SeaZebruhz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@SeaZebruhz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SeaZebruhz)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2015, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/phenomizm-cracked/76817/6 "2015-09-09T19:07:48Z")
Ok, thank you everyone! I’ll try just to ignore it. 🙂