# String "slipping"

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422>\
**Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\
**Created:** [October 5, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422 "2011-10-05T00:41:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Kyle700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyle700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle700)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422/1 "2011-10-05T00:41:48Z")

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Hey guys.

I have a Metal Zero yoyo and I’ve really liked it so far. But really recently (last day or so) the yoyo seems to be losing quality… Normally, when I throw a breakaway or something, the yo-yo drops smoothly down the string and spins for quite a long time. But recently, it seems like when I throw it, the string “slips” out. It’s not longer smooth or natural, and it kind of jars my finger and hand. I don’t know if I’m explaining it right, but it’s a pretty big hinderence. Also, it has started not even coming back up to my hand unless I bind it, and about 35% of the time even a bind doesn’t work. I don’t really know what’s wrong with it…

Any help would be greatly appreciated D:

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2011, 12:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422/2 "2011-10-05T00:50:24Z")

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How long have you had it and how much have you played it?

I’m debating sending mine out, or buy a second to have sent out to be modified to be compatible with flowable silicone.(I like to have a stock item for reference sometimes). Chances are you need a new friction or silicone sticker.

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**Author:** ![almostfamous](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/almostfamous/32/475_2.png) [@almostfamous](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/almostfamous)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2011, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422/3 "2011-10-05T00:53:08Z")

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As Studio said, it’s your pads. Friction stickers wear out pretty quickly. Replace them and it’ll feel like new.

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**Author:** ![Kyle700](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyle700](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle700)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422/4 "2011-10-05T00:55:53Z")

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Okay. Makes sense.  
I got it last Thursday I think. My original actually broke so they sent me a brand new one. I didn’t know they would wear out that fast :o

Thanks.

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422/5 "2011-10-05T00:57:20Z")

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Get the silicone ones. They supposedly last a lot longer.

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**Author:** ![Robin\_Hood0999](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/robin_hood0999/32/693_2.png) [@Robin\_Hood0999](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Robin_Hood0999)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-slipping/30422/6 "2011-10-05T01:01:28Z")

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You’ll be buying friction stickers for the rest of your life if you don’t switch. Silicone or reponse pads should work a lot better and provide better and tighter binds. Happy throwing!