# Spacers (again) **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\ **Created:** [May 4, 2024, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138 "2024-05-04T06:04:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/1 "2024-05-04T06:04:14Z")
Hey guys, I am on the verge of ordering a c3 ghost and I am thinking about ordering a couple of extra spacers. Here are the available options: ![1000002065](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/8/8/d/88d9ec92688a80dbf9981e9c389d79fbbe6b8541.jpeg) As I have no experience with spacers, can somebody make a recommendation? Is it better to have thick or thin ones? Do thick ones make the yoyo go responsive? What is the difference between regular and steel spacers? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Bendy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bendy/32/248353_2.png) [@Bendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bendy)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/2 "2024-05-04T06:05:25Z")
everyone i know at a higher level seems to run blue just for maximum gap and still be bindable for longer combos ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/4 "2024-05-04T06:21:02Z")
Thickest= widest gap? Does not seem reasonable. Should be the opposite, right? ---
**Author:** ![Tempura](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/tempura/32/246135_2.png) [@Tempura](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Tempura)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/5 "2024-05-04T06:36:15Z")
How do you figure? ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/6 "2024-05-04T06:45:18Z")
If the spacer is thick, bigger, there is a smaller gap left? Is it the other way around maybe? Like half spec and c size bearing? ---
**Author:** ![Bendy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bendy/32/248353_2.png) [@Bendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bendy)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/7 "2024-05-04T06:48:01Z")
If the spacers are the thickest, that pushes the bearing out further and make the largest gap, with less string touching the response system. Can confirm ryan conolly uses blues in his unlimiteds ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/8 "2024-05-04T06:59:06Z")
I see. Thanks. Will order the thickest then. Maybe also order the second thickest available. ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/9 "2024-05-04T07:34:25Z")
Is there a difference between regular and steel one though. For some reason there are 2 different kinds available. ---
**Author:** ![Bendy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bendy/32/248353_2.png) [@Bendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bendy)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/10 "2024-05-04T08:11:59Z")
not sure on this one tbh ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/11 "2024-05-04T08:17:41Z")
I am curious to see how will all that work for 5a. ---
**Author:** ![mable](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mable/32/194074_2.png) [@mable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mable)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/12 "2024-05-04T08:20:21Z")
The steel ones have a tapered outer edge so they’re easier to remove and less likely to get stuck in the yoyo. Unless you’re planning to use your Ghost IX for 4A I don’t see much of a reason to buy extra spacers, but if they’d give you extra peace of mind, then just order the thickest option. Anything thinner will make your yoyo play responsive/extremely snaggy, because you’ll be going down to a 2-3mm gap width compared to the 4mm+ gaps of modern unresponsive yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/13 "2024-05-04T08:33:01Z")
I would only go for any other option as blue if you like thin string. I have one setup with very thin iYoyo slackies. The smaller gap works great especially for any air binds but if you use any “normal“ string stick to blue. ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/14 "2024-05-04T08:55:53Z")
I usually use fat string. Sochi Phoenix, P44 medium, and kitty fat. I do not do 4a at all. So blue or steel thick it is. Right? Also, since spacers are impossible to get in europe (gonna make a special order this time), I would like to have some spare ones just in case cause a direct order from china would have huge shipping costs. ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/15 "2024-05-04T09:13:17Z")
I am also in Europe and normally order from iYoyo but I mostly use iYoyo for 4A. Maybe you can send them a mail and check if they are compatible. If you use thick string definitely use the thick spacers. And if you do not like the response better adjust the pads to something softer or harder. ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/16 "2024-05-04T09:41:52Z")
I am in contact with another retailer from Austria. The picture above is the one they send me in order to make up my mind. In general I prefer medium to medium snappy response. Since this is a particularly wide yoyo, i thought I 'd ask the gang first. ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/17 "2024-05-04T09:50:13Z")
Yes preferences are different for sure. I just think spacers are more for 4A where you really want to fine tune. But give it a try and let us know what you like for 5A. ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/18 "2024-05-04T09:53:45Z")
From what I have been told a yoyo will not work without spacers if those are part of their original design. Given the dimensions, Ghost ix is a unique throw and I would like to try it. Maybe a birthday gift for my birthday in a few months. ---
**Author:** ![Kray](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kray/32/92176_2.png) [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/19 "2024-05-04T10:03:28Z")
Just an idea if you have an half spec bearing you can try how you like it. These you can normally order cheap in every country for an euro on eBay or something comparable (Part name R188-2RS) ---
**Author:** ![Bendy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bendy/32/248353_2.png) [@Bendy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bendy)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/20 "2024-05-04T13:15:47Z")
yea i, and everyone i ask seems to use fat. And my UNLiMiTED’s came with blue spacers pre-installed ---
**Author:** ![Georgekouts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/georgekouts/32/645027_2.png) [@Georgekouts](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Georgekouts)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/spacers-again/400138/21 "2024-05-04T13:17:54Z")
I have a flat bearing Not in use since 18 months. I dropped responsive and never looked back. The bearing was not that impressive to begin with. (Sage yoyo). So nah… 😛 Thanks though.