# Popstar bearings

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-bearings/24535>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [March 10, 2011, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-bearings/24535 "2011-03-10T05:17:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Schmoyoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/schmoyoyo/32/821_2.png) [@Schmoyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Schmoyoyo)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-bearings/24535/1 "2011-03-10T05:17:33Z")

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can you switch out the large bearing in the popstar with a small one ? Also will you have to change the axle ?

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**Author:** ![cheesenewt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c37758/32.png) [@cheesenewt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cheesenewt)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/popstar-bearings/24535/2 "2011-03-10T05:48:04Z")

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Unfortunately no, because the bearing seat is too big for a small bearing, therefore the small bearing wont fit and won’t work.