# Responsive 1a with Low Maintenance? **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [November 20, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-1a-with-low-maintenance/78026 "2015-11-20T15:03:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bhagwad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecae2f/32.png) [@bhagwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bhagwad)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-1a-with-low-maintenance/78026/1 "2015-11-20T15:03:46Z")
So far, I’ve been using the Sage (OneStar) for my string tricks and like it. However, the response pads are starting to wear out and I was wondering if I could get something that just required string and oil changes. Don’t like the idea of changing response pads all the time. My price range is below $30. I’m looking only for responsive 1a yoyos - I won’t be attempting stuff that is exclusively unresponsive… So which response system for 1a play requires the least maintenance? Thanks for help in advance! ---
**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:** [November 20, 2015, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-1a-with-low-maintenance/78026/2 "2015-11-20T15:39:17Z")
Check out the YoYoJam Classic.  It comes stock with a rubber o-ring response system that lasts much longer than silicone pads.  It’s easy to upgrade to unresponsive with the upgrade kit as well. > **[YoYoJam](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/collections/yoyojam)** > > YoYoJam made some of the best beginner to advanced yo-yos on the market, all exclusively manufactured right here in the USA!  With over dozens of signature series models produced, their yo-yos are designed for the player by the... upgrade kit: > **[YoYoFactory Upgrade Kit](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yoyofactory-upgrade-kit)** > > YoYoFactory has a huge variety of yo-yos for all skill levels, and with their new Upgrade Kit you can take your favorite beginner throws to the next level!The YoYoFactory Upgrade Kit consists of 1 Large SPEC Bearing, 1 12mm Axle, and 1 Pair of 19mm... ---
**Author:** ![bhagwad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecae2f/32.png) [@bhagwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bhagwad)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-1a-with-low-maintenance/78026/3 "2015-11-20T15:48:09Z")
> [@YoYoExpert Garrett](#): > > Check out the YoYoJam Classic.  It comes stock with a rubber o-ring response system that lasts much longer than silicone pads.  It’s easy to upgrade to unresponsive with the upgrade kit as well. > > [YoYoJam – YoYoExpert](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/759/YYJ-Classic) > > upgrade kit: > [YoYoFactory Upgrade Kit – YoYoExpert](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/1074/YoYoJam-Classic-Upgrade-Kit) Hmm…I actually already have the unresponsive version of YYJ Classic. You’re suggesting I just get the responsive version? Not that I mind the Classic, but I think maybe …maybe…it’s a little too large. Not a big deal, so if you say YYJ Classic for responsive as well, then that’s something I’ll seriously think about. Any other suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![BovineAssassin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/53a042/32.png) [@BovineAssassin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BovineAssassin)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-1a-with-low-maintenance/78026/4 "2015-11-20T16:17:25Z")
the something premier comes with a flat bearing for unresponsive play ---
**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:** [November 20, 2015, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-1a-with-low-maintenance/78026/5 "2015-11-20T16:38:30Z")
> [@bhagwad](#): > > Hmm…I actually already have the unresponsive version of YYJ Classic. You’re suggesting I just get the responsive version? > > Not that I mind the Classic, but I think maybe …maybe…it’s a little too large. Not a big deal, so if you say YYJ Classic for responsive as well, then that’s something I’ll seriously think about. Any other suggestions? I recommended the Classic because of how low maintenance it is, you will probably never have to replace those response o-rings which is what it sounded like you were looking for.  You can just get o-rings and install them into any responsive yo-yo though.  They sell the black o-rings at most hardware stores, just bring your yo-yo in to find the right size. [s]Or check out the Crucial clear silicone o-rings: [http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/385/Crucial-Response[/s]](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/385/Crucial-Response%5B/s%5D) EDITED: Wrong size - My bad! O-rings will be a little thicker which shouldn’t be a problem if you want a responsive yo-yo and you will have to replace them much less frequently. ---
**Author:** ![bhagwad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecae2f/32.png) [@bhagwad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bhagwad)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2015, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/responsive-1a-with-low-maintenance/78026/6 "2015-11-20T16:57:31Z")
> [@YoYoExpert Garrett](#): > > I recommended the Classic because of how low maintenance it is, you will probably never have to replace those response o-rings which is what it sounded like you were looking for.  You can just get o-rings and install them into any responsive yo-yo though.  They sell the black o-rings at most hardware stores, just bring your yo-yo in to find the right size. > > Or check out the Crucial clear silicone o-rings: > [Yo-Yo Response – YoYoExpert](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/385/Crucial-Response) > > O-rings will be a little thicker which shouldn’t be a problem if you want a responsive yo-yo and you will have to replace them much less frequently. Just bought the Classic responsive!