# Type of bearing you prefer? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 21, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770 "2019-01-21T15:32:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**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:** [January 25, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/41 "2019-01-25T02:23:10Z")
Speaking of Buddha bearings, does anyone know of a supplier other than BillyBob’s? ---
**Author:** ![MarkD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/markd/32/40845_2.png) [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/42 "2019-01-25T03:56:18Z")
Buddah bearings are their house brand, so it’s super unlikely to find them elsewhere. ---
**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:** [January 25, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/43 "2019-01-25T04:25:29Z")
It seemed to be that way based on my search. I still havent received any packages from YYBB, so im not sure if im willing to attempt business with them anymore. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/44 "2019-01-25T04:32:58Z")
I like them all. I will gladly play any bearing, so long as it is quiet as a whisper. Also, I’d like to try one of these 16 ball bearings ![20190124_223158](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/9/9/99954ac9be7e90d6d76aea1735f97bac4b819c5b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/45 "2019-01-25T07:14:33Z")
I like Dif KonKave bearings. I have a bunch and they’ve all been great. > [@smileypants707](#): > > Also, I’d like to try one of these 16 ball bearings My guess is that bearing wouldn’t play good in a yoyo. More ball bearings means more surface to surface contact. More surface to surface contact means more friction and a slower bearing. ---
**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/46 "2019-01-25T15:08:48Z")
NSK all the way! ---
**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:** [January 25, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/47 "2019-01-25T16:07:58Z")
They don’t play any different, at least not that I could tell. in my opinion more moving parts is just more that can go wrong when it comes to yo-yos. ---
**Author:** ![smileypants707](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/smileypants707/32/19045_2.png) [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/48 "2019-01-25T16:23:10Z")
@YoYoExpertGarrett @vegabomb Well thanks for crushing my hopes and dreams guys. ---
**Author:** ![vegabomb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vegabomb/32/199_2.png) [@vegabomb](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/vegabomb)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/49 "2019-01-25T16:27:52Z")
> [@smileypants707](#): > > Well thanks for crushing my hopes and dreams guys. I try my best. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![HotcakesTheMemeGod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hotcakesthememegod/32/46138_2.png) [@HotcakesTheMemeGod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HotcakesTheMemeGod)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/50 "2019-01-25T17:13:27Z")
Pixel! please someone bring them back ---
**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:** [January 25, 2019, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/51 "2019-01-25T17:16:41Z")
Have you tried DS bearings? One of my favorites and pretty much the same shape as pixel. ---
**Author:** ![HotcakesTheMemeGod](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hotcakesthememegod/32/46138_2.png) [@HotcakesTheMemeGod](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HotcakesTheMemeGod)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/52 "2019-01-25T18:28:01Z")
I’ve had one before and it’s didnt last long even after proper cleanings and lubings ---
**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:** [January 25, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/53 "2019-01-25T18:28:44Z")
> [@YoYoExpertGarrett](#): > > They don’t play any different, at least not that I could tell. A different opinion (not mine, btw): [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/0/a/c0aa0b2c59272ea90e938f8a742672000c80a261.jpeg "TokYo-Yo Reviews: Dif-E-Yo and 16 Ball Yoyo Bearing comparison") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMAjgHIVwDs) ---
**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:** [January 25, 2019, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/54 "2019-01-25T18:40:46Z")
Not the best test though. Yeah it _sounds_ different, but that’s not an indicator of performance. Throw on some noise cancelling headphones, have someone else swap out the bearings, and I bet he cant tell the difference. ---
**Author:** ![sfyoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sfyoyos/32/20072_2.png) [@sfyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sfyoyos)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/55 "2019-01-25T20:00:04Z")
I just like the CT shape. It very much feels like a “best of both worlds” middle ground between flat bearings and strictly centering bearings. The benefits of open suicides and successful multi layered tricks _plus_ the benefits of strings kept off the pads. I genuinely dislike every strictly centering bearing. It feels like the strings get fuddled and wrap and snag so much worse in more complicated advanced tricks. They’re amazing at less dense stuff though. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/56 "2019-01-25T21:25:08Z")
> [@smileypants707](#): > > thanks for crushing my hopes and dreams guys ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/c/0/0c00629a313c0191258c7ac88f09986a38fdb33f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/57 "2019-01-25T21:38:33Z")
Lol! I tried reading that sign in a few different ways, and none of it is working for me. ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/58 "2019-01-25T21:39:18Z")
Yet another way we crush your hopes and dreams! ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/59 "2019-01-25T21:45:05Z")
Unresponsive yo-yoing with a bearing which gives high spin time. ---
**Author:** ![ThrowButcher](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/throwbutcher/32/54388_2.png) [@ThrowButcher](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThrowButcher)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770/60 "2019-01-25T22:06:32Z")
I had an issue with my first transaction with them (it’s frowned upon to mention other online stores here in the YYE Forum… for obvious reasons ;). However I will say it was finally resolved and for my troubles was given an item identical to what I’d ordered thrown in for free. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/type-of-bearing-you-prefer/297770.md?page=4)