# What bearing should i use? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [December 20, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329 "2022-12-20T21:52:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Synedefi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Synedefi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Synedefi)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/1 "2022-12-20T21:52:02Z")
Should I use concave bearings or flat bearings? And can i clean beaings without lighter fluid? ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertEric](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexperteric/32/602379_2.png) [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/2 "2022-12-20T22:01:03Z")
Concave bearings are great! They keep the string centered throughout your tricks which make the yo-yo spin longer! The safest way to lube a bearing is with yo-yo oil! > **[YYF Performance Oil](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/yyf-performance-oil?_pos=1&_sid=a69e3b383&_ss=r&variant=18871127748)** > > YoYoFactory performance oil is available in two types depending on your style of play!The Loop/Response performance oil is a high viscosity lubricant that is designed to make yo-yos more responsive. This oil should used to make your "tug responsive"... Hope this helps! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![YoYoExpertEric](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyoexperteric/32/602379_2.png) [@YoYoExpertEric](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertEric)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/3 "2022-12-20T22:02:06Z")
> **[Dif-E-Yo KonKave Bearing](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/konkave-yoyo-bearing?variant=32009442066506)** > > Setup your yo-yo right with the original centering bearing - Dif-e-Yo Konkaves! Dif-e-Yo Konkaves are not your average run-of-the-mill centering bearings, these are the original! Rather than just repurposing bearings for yo-yos,... ---
**Author:** ![Shapapy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shapapy/32/141199_2.png) [@Shapapy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shapapy)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/4 "2022-12-20T22:59:00Z")
If you’re starting out, concave bearings will help keep the yoyo centered better than a flat bearing and make learning tricks a lot easier. I use both. I like flat bearings in most of my One Drops because they feel better, they’re quieter, and smoother with the caveat of having to be more aware of plane management. Lighter fluid, acetone, and 99% alcohol are the most commonly suggested solvents for cleaning bearings. I’ve used lighter fluid for years with no issues. ---
**Author:** ![anon5341354](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@anon5341354](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon5341354)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/5 "2022-12-21T01:06:52Z")
I would like to recommend Center-Trac brarings too. These are an excellent standard. > **[YYF Center Trac Bearing](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/center-trac-yoyo-bearing?variant=19201959364)** > > YoYoFactory in conjunction with the Central Bearing Company present to you a new bearing to make your yo-yo less responsive and smoother on the string.The concept with center-trac: Take a normal bearing and create a flat groove towards the inside of... ---
**Author:** ![Synedefi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Synedefi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Synedefi)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/6 "2022-12-21T02:48:04Z")
can i use the alcohal alone or I have to use it with the lighter fluid? ---
**Author:** ![Deadboots](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/deadboots/32/187928_2.png) [@Deadboots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Deadboots)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2022, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/7 "2022-12-21T03:00:36Z")
You can use any one of those solvents by itself to clean a bearing. I soak mine in 99% alcohol for about 15 minutes, agitate it, and then air dry or blow it out with compressed air. ---
**Author:** ![Jace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jace/32/255928_2.png) [@Jace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jace)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2023, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-bearing-should-i-use/367329/8 "2023-01-02T09:15:24Z")
Acetone, odorless mineral spirits, and lighter fluid is the magic lube combo for me.