# What are the best pads
**URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259
**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [December 19, 2021, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259 "2021-12-19T06:03:35Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/21 "2022-08-22T17:33:26Z")
the best pads are the ones that are pads
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### Author:  [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/22 "2022-08-22T17:46:34Z")
When it comes to pads I like a grippy pad. The hard smoother ones really bother me as I have progressed with yoyo. i never thought anything of it, but did find some yoyos I didnt care much for were completely remade by adding a pad more to my preference.
while on the subject I love the one drop floow groove but sometimes since tthey are thinner there is too much recess , does anyone know if the flowgroove thick pad are more standard in terms of their thickness?
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### Author:  [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/23 "2022-08-22T17:57:27Z")
> [@Chriscatastrophe](#):
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> flowgroove thick pad are more standard in terms of their thickness?
Yes. I think so.
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/24 "2022-08-22T18:01:37Z")
no, sadly they are much thicker than standard 19mm slim pads.
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### Author:  [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/25 "2022-08-22T18:32:55Z")
What about the slims?
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/26 "2022-08-22T18:37:01Z")
the slims are what chris is talking about above, they’re \<1mm thick, standard slim pads are 1.1-1.2mm thick, so the slim OD pads sit with pretty extreme recesses (i’ve used them on 3 yoyos before deciding they’re not for me lol)
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### Author:  [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/27 "2022-08-22T18:58:17Z")
@Mep Well that’s a bummer! Did you use a chisel-edge blade and a cheap high- walled yo-yo as a cutting guide as I described in the tutorial? I haven’t had any problems with modding mine… :thinking: Sorry this happened to you.
I have a set of Saturn rings, but haven’t tried them yet. The pink RSO pads are close to being as good as the OD ones; but still not quite as snappy.
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### Author:  [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/28 "2022-08-22T19:02:56Z")
@Chriscatastrophe @TheThrowingGnome @bheinz63, see these topics of mine that go into detail about pad thickness.
> [@Suggestion/Request: One Drop, can you please consider adding a third size of response pads to your lineup (‘standard’ thickness = ~1.1mm)?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestion-request-one-drop-can-you-please-consider-adding-a-third-size-of-response-pads-to-your-lineup-standard-thickness-1-1mm/334489):
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> One Drop response pads are my favourite. They are durable, economical and most importantly they bind perfectly with my custom nylon strings. I know that this has been discussed before - the OD ‘slim’ response pads are marketed to fit yo-yos with ‘standard’ 19 mm response pads however they are thinner than most 19 mm pads (measurements below). OneDrop has stated that this is intentional to allow the pads to be slightly recessed. In my experience, this works excellently when paired with a flat b…
> [@Simple mod for OD flow groove pads to cut them to "standard" 1.1mm thickness](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/simple-mod-for-od-flow-groove-pads-to-cut-them-to-standard-1-1mm-thickness/344789):
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> In follow up to [this post](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/suggestion-request-one-drop-can-you-please-consider-adding-a-third-size-of-response-pads-to-your-lineup-standard-thickness-1-1mm/334489), I have developed a rather simple mod to quickly and accurately trim down Onedrop flow groove pads (thickness 1.8mm) to make non-recessed “standard” ~1.1mm response pads that will fit flush in standard 19mm response wells. What you will need: Some OD flow groove pads A high walled cheap plastic yoyo that you don’t mind taking a blade to. I recommend the YYF ONE, it has perfectly flat sidewalls, can be found at retail stores (I bought this one at Mastermind in Canada)…
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### Author:  [@Xanadu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Xanadu)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/29 "2022-08-22T19:05:17Z")
Also, @TheThrowingGnome, I have seen some people post about new response pads that One Drop has recently introduced? They look red? Are they discontinuing my beloved clear pads? I have a stock, but I’ve noticed they aren’t available anywhere. As a OD expert, please share any details that you may have. Thanks. :heart::yo-yo:
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### Author:  [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/30 "2022-08-22T19:07:41Z")
I’ll I know is I got the new red pads in the Thorn. They seem slightly less grippy than the OG. Not slippy just different. Also the pyramatte on the Thorn is the best yet. They must have changed the medium a bit cuz it’s super smooth. Feels blasted.
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/31 "2022-08-22T19:09:13Z")
my thorn also has the red ones, i’ve certainly noticed slippy binds considering the gap size. could also be from the amount of rim weight just being too powerful, but i have to use a ton more string on the thorn to get my binds to work than other yoyos.
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/32 "2022-08-22T19:11:55Z")
i guess i could throw a set of my extra flowgroove pads in and see if thats the root cause of the binds, but considering they’re oos everywhere i think im going to hold onto them for when i need them lol
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### Author:  [@TheThrowingGnome](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheThrowingGnome)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/33 "2022-08-22T19:13:05Z")
I think the less sticky Pyramatte finish on the Thorn may be having an effect to. It’s the smoothest finish of any Pyramatte OD I’ve felt.
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### Author:  [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/34 "2022-08-22T19:20:06Z")
I prefer iPads simply more options then any other.
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/35 "2022-08-22T19:51:40Z")
i cant tell if this is a joke about the ipad, or if there are response pads called ipads lol
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### Author:  [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/36 "2022-08-22T20:03:38Z")
Just a stupid joke could not help myself sorry lol…
But it is the only pad that can order any kid of pad for you!
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### Author:  [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/37 "2022-08-22T20:10:52Z")
i figured as much, but given my lack of knowledge on response pads i couldnt be toooooo sure lol
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### Author:  [@Kray](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kray)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/38 "2022-08-22T20:14:23Z")
I was actually checking the iYoYo shop but they are called iRings. You know I just wanted to make sure :joy:. Not that they get sued….
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### Author:  [@Mep](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mep)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/39 "2022-08-22T20:52:56Z")
Thanks, I’m hoping the Saturn pads are just as snappy. Let us know when you test it! That seems like the best option that’s in stock.
Your steps were crystal clear, I just did it in a hurry and managed to mess it up. Looks like Atmos released some of their own pads (black) that should be very soft/grippy too.
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### Author:  [@Chriscatastrophe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Chriscatastrophe)
#### Post date: [August 22, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-are-the-best-pads/349259/40 "2022-08-22T20:56:45Z")
One drop mentioned the pad change awhile back seems to be a supply issue .
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