# The 0A Thread (Fixed Axle & Modern Responsive) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [June 20, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228 "2019-06-20T15:36:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 53
**Author:** ![FireMind](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/firemind/32/122767_2.png) [@FireMind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FireMind)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1049 "2021-03-03T19:43:12Z")
![20210302_154945](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/4/5/9455c7dfb22ee97b82e309fc8133b345d3627e31.jpeg) Recently got this fine little fellow. Only 48mm diameter so makes a nice pocket throw but still plenty of heft at 49g. Very smooth and just plain fun thanks again to @anon5341354 for the sweet hookup ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1050 "2021-03-03T22:02:58Z")
I have seen some pictures of wood throws with coffee machines… I don’t know why, but it looks so appealing to me… :yo-yo:☕ ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2021, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1051 "2021-03-03T22:29:17Z")
PockeHt + Jura S8 is pretty much perfection for me lol. ☕ :yo-yo: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/1/6/a16fac9a785c3b1c4796d9fc9f67dd4501d1f692.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/4/9/34913d90ed8a5980f61ecc77663ce55da1beda48.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![oscar\_chuntonov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oscar_chuntonov/32/119055_2.png) [@oscar\_chuntonov](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oscar_chuntonov)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1052 "2021-03-04T10:55:15Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/0/9/709d3b736836857ea8627b23d0d039c50c7419c9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 11:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1053 "2021-03-04T23:34:47Z")
Wood yoyos and coffee, that’s makes my mouth water a and hands tremble. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![maathimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@maathimself](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maathimself)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1054 "2021-03-05T21:27:32Z")
Does anyone know what type of grease @DocPop uses for his responsive bearings? Whatever is in the Weekender works much better than the thick lube I’ve got. ---
**Author:** ![DocPop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/docpop/32/605009_2.png) [@DocPop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DocPop)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1055 "2021-03-05T22:01:41Z")
It’s [Traxxas silicone grease](https://amzn.to/3sXYccT) and it’s absolutely my favorite! I “season” all my responsive yo-yos with it. Just a dab on the inside walls of your yo-yo (where the bearing would sit) and you are good to go. You can also find Brain Lube at some places online and that’s my second favorite. A little less thick than the Traxxas grease and needs more frequent application, but it has its charms. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1056 "2021-03-05T23:26:56Z")
The Super Lube grease is good too. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1057 "2021-03-15T22:56:45Z")
Bryan Figueroa level up UFOs Sleeping Beauties [https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdIMnkhs9P/?igshid=1vdfdkp7cbilu](https://www.instagram.com/p/CMdIMnkhs9P/?igshid=1vdfdkp7cbilu) ---
**Author:** ![FireMind](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/firemind/32/122767_2.png) [@FireMind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FireMind)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1058 "2021-03-26T20:25:06Z")
Would yall say there is a “staple” group of tricks and techniques a player should follow to advance more in fixed and responsive play? Or do yall see most of it as choose your own adventure and just bounce around to whatever appeals to you? I know certain tricks build off knowledge gained from specific mounts and stalls even going back to 1a but just was curious if yall see improving as a player as a more rigid path or more flexible ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1059 "2021-03-26T20:38:45Z")
> [@FireMind](#): > > Would yall say there is a “staple” group of tricks and techniques a player should follow to advance more in fixed and responsive play? [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/3/0/330bfce35a5508ef031c2bdeff4c8989636c0bdd.jpeg "Fixed Friday: Learn These") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnQ5PFQSLE0) > [@FireMind](#): > > choose your own adventure and just bounce around to whatever appeals to you? There should be no rules, just have fun, I learn something new every time I watch that @drewtetz Learn These Tricks ---
**Author:** ![FireMind](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/firemind/32/122767_2.png) [@FireMind](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/FireMind)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1060 "2021-03-26T20:52:00Z")
Yeah agree while some stuff can be helpful to build into other things the most important part is just have fun and not take it too seriously Im in an interesting spot myself as far as yoyo progression goes. I’ve been technically throwing since 96 but been on hiatus from the hobby for about 20 years so I only ever developed into an intermediate player at best so I’m still learning a lot of things. I regret missing out on all the interesting developments of the hobby through the years but hindsights 20/20 and the important part is I’m back in now so might as well just dig back in and keep learning ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1061 "2021-03-26T21:35:30Z")
Here too: > **[YoYoExpert](https://yoyoexpert.com/learn/#FixedAxle)** > > Watch free yo-yo trick videos, learn from professional yo-yo players, and buy yo-yos from the YoYo Expert! especially if you like things broken down and explained. Ed does that with each trick. This is also becoming an awesome resource! > [@Easy Fixed Axle Tricks](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/easy-fixed-axle-tricks/332845): > > Been trying to come up with some fixed axle tricks lately and figured I’d start a thread on the forum to post some easy tricks. If you’re like me you can get quite overwhelmed with a lot of the incredible stuff that masters like @edhaponik and @EOS44 post, so let’s see those easy but satisfying tricks you’ve come up with! Obviously, the YYE tutorials that Ed did and the Bandalores instagram account are great places to start, but wanted to see what the forum had come up with too. I’ll kick it … ---
**Author:** ![ExYoyoAddict](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exyoyoaddict/32/145064_2.png) [@ExYoyoAddict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ExYoyoAddict)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1062 "2021-04-04T23:13:39Z")
What is a good fixie metal? Are there some new ones or is my best bet a Tom Kuhn? Wood is fun and all, but I’d like something more comfortable and consistent with the same level of challenge still. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1063 "2021-04-04T23:29:54Z")
Do you mean responsive metal? Not many choices for fixed metal. You could get a Luftverk blank, but personally, I don’t care for them. > **[Luftverk Fixed Axle Bearing Blank](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/luftverk-fixed-axle-bearing-blank?variant=16142022934602)** > > The new Luftverk "Bearing Blank" is a billet machined bearing replacement to turn any yoyo that fits a half-spec bearing into a fully fixed axle yoyo. These are anodized for durability and visual aesthetics. Note: these are intentionally machined... ---
**Author:** ![ExYoyoAddict](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exyoyoaddict/32/145064_2.png) [@ExYoyoAddict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ExYoyoAddict)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1064 "2021-04-04T23:39:41Z")
Yeah I mean responsive, how do those play in 0a metals like the Weekender and Alley Cat? ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1065 "2021-04-05T00:40:13Z")
Those both use size A, so they wouldn’t work at all. My experience was that they just stop the yoyo dead in its tracks. You’re doing good to get 6 seconds out of them, and that’s with a heavy yoyo; which aren’t so well-liked for 0a in general. Also, the spin decay is abrupt, so once it starts to die, you have almost no spin time left. That means they’re only good for stalls and moons and such. Personally, I want the yoyo to spin some too. So many great fixed axles that spin long, and respond well, that I don’t see the point or have any desire to play with the blanks. > [@ExYoyoAddict](#): > > Wood is fun and all, but I’d like something more comfortable and consistent with the same level of challenge still. For responsive the Weekender and Allycat you mentioned are great! Otherwise, stick with wood and get a Harbinger. They spin long, and respond consistently. ---
**Author:** ![ExYoyoAddict](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exyoyoaddict/32/145064_2.png) [@ExYoyoAddict](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ExYoyoAddict)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1066 "2021-04-05T01:31:10Z")
Yeah I didn’t even think about size I’m dumb lol, size C seems way too big for a fixed axle. What’s so great about the Harbinger? It’s bigger than my normal preference ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1067 "2021-04-05T01:37:28Z")
> [@Myk\_Myk](#): > > You’re doing good to get 6 seconds out of them…the spin decay is abrupt I concur. Great for stalls for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Myk\_Myk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/myk_myk/32/63087_2.png) [@Myk\_Myk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Myk_Myk)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 2:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228/1068 "2021-04-05T02:59:47Z")
> [@Myk\_Myk](#): > > They spin long, and respond consistently. > [@ExYoyoAddict](#): > > It’s bigger than my normal preference He makes others… Spinworthys just spin so well, and yet respond so nicely. The newer ones seem to lean a bit more to the response side, but still spin long. I recently posted vids to my IG of me getting 10 boings out of a Harbinger, and doing a Cold Fusion variation with a Ballsy. Both yoyos are still great for Shoot the Moon, stalls, and Loops. Well, the Ballsy takes some practice to loop, but I can do them on it now. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228.md?page=52) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/the-0a-thread-fixed-axle-modern-responsive/304228.md?page=54)