# Response pads **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [June 24, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492 "2019-06-24T18:05:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/1 "2019-06-24T18:05:43Z")
Hey, I recently bought a WA shutter. It comes with blue pads, which slow downs the yoyo a lot…any recommedations of pads that have a good bind but are not grippy like that? ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/2 "2019-06-24T18:30:59Z")
Why do you think the pads slow down the yoyo a lot? ---
**Author:** ![Durfee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/durfee/32/593280_2.png) [@Durfee](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Durfee)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/3 "2019-06-24T18:31:05Z")
Based on the store descriptions, the pink/yellow, white, or red YYF pads would suit your needs. ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/4 "2019-06-24T18:57:19Z")
I don’t get what you mean by the pads slowing down the spin of the throw. Are they sticking out at all? The blue ones are flush with the response area like any other slim 19mm pad would be. So you honestly probably aren’t going to be seeing much gains by swapping them out. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/5 "2019-06-24T19:09:48Z")
As far as im concerned the blue ones are grippy. When I do speed combos(im not that fast, been playing for 1.5months) the yoyo slows down. With a N12 doesnt happen. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/6 "2019-06-24T19:10:50Z")
I’ve heared that they are way more grippy. For example, with an n12 i dont have this problem. When i do techy tricks or speed combos it slows down ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/7 "2019-06-24T19:11:09Z")
I’ll try them. ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/8 "2019-06-24T19:19:02Z")
I’m pretty sure you can find those same MYY pads on Amazon since you know you like them. ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/9 "2019-06-24T19:28:28Z")
I have the blue pads on my Canon and I have not experienced this. Your technique/skill is most likely the issue, no offense. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/10 "2019-06-24T19:30:28Z")
Yeah, I’ve playing for 1.5 months. But with other yoyos( a N12, for example) I experience no slowdowns. I’ve seen ppl facing this issue too. Whats more I use T10 string, so maybe thats the problem. Thanks anyways! ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/11 "2019-06-24T19:39:40Z")
Honestly ive never heard of anybody mentioning response pads slowing down a yoyo unless they stick out beyond the response. Perhaps your yoyo is defective or the person that put the pads in didnt push them in enough? Different yoyos perform differently. Some just arent inherently as good with multiple string wraps as others, but with only 1.5 months of experience this should not be something you should equate to hardware issues. Seems more of a yoyo pro level of tuning, but hell, you can try other response pads if you like since they arent that expensive. Are you sure that you are playing with the Shutter as clean? The width of the Shutter WA is 4mm wider (significant), so it probably isnt quite as stable as the N12. Wider yoyos can be harder to keep up with spin time in my experience if you arent accurate in trick execution. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/12 "2019-06-24T19:43:55Z")
Gap width is different between the two yoyos: - Shutter WA: **4.55mm** - N12: **4.62mm** That seems like a pretty small difference, and not one that I would expect to produce a significant difference in bind performance. But you never know; it could be a contributing factor. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/13 "2019-06-24T19:45:09Z")
Thats what I’m thinking about. Maybe it is good to have less grippy pads on a tight gap and gripper ones on a wider gap. Ill try different ones anyways. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![AndreBoulay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/andreboulay/32/69662_2.png) [@AndreBoulay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AndreBoulay)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/14 "2019-06-24T19:53:45Z")
I would highly recommend the YoYoFactory Yellow Pads - they tend to be one of the most popular pads people purchase from us - they break in fast and are really popular for contest, etc. > **[YoYoFactory Response Pads](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-yoyo-response?variant=18870491908)** > > These are YoYoFactory made response by the Central Bearing Company (CBC) built to fit the majority of yo-yos available today from a wide array of manufacturers. CBC "Slim Pad" Size 19mm OD are now available in different versions: White Pads:The... The natural tend to be 2nd most popular - they probably have a slightly longer overall life span too which is nice. 😊 > **[YoYoFactory Response Pads](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-yoyo-response?variant=18870492100)** > > These are YoYoFactory made response by the Central Bearing Company (CBC) built to fit the majority of yo-yos available today from a wide array of manufacturers. CBC "Slim Pad" Size 19mm OD are now available in different versions: White Pads:The... ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/15 "2019-06-24T19:55:32Z")
Thanks for the recommendation. Definitely will try those out:) ---
**Author:** ![shatterFX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shatterfx/32/66476_2.png) [@shatterFX](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shatterFX)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/16 "2019-06-24T19:59:52Z")
I don’t think your response pads are causing this, more likely is string friction from having a lot of wraps or pushing/pulling the yoyo off plane. You can try changing the pads, but more likely you just need to keep practicing. You’ve only been going for 1.5 months, you’ll get there! ---
**Author:** ![nonja121](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nonja121/32/52722_2.png) [@nonja121](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nonja121)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/17 "2019-06-24T20:54:11Z")
Also I’d try slimmer string if you’re using fat. ---
**Author:** ![SirDarverok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SirDarverok](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SirDarverok)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/18 "2019-06-24T21:05:10Z")
I’m using MYY string(counted the threads and its 10 threads haha)…maybe its a bit fat ---
**Author:** ![issimoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/issimoyo/32/57256_2.png) [@issimoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/issimoyo)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2019, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/response-pads/304492/19 "2019-06-25T01:52:22Z")
I can endorse Mouse Pads with Airetics.